High school girls soccer: 6A/5A/4A quarterfinal recaps
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6A Playoffs
Farmington 2, Lehi 1Morgan Snell’s goal helped No. 3 seed Farmington edge out No. 6 seed Lehi with a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested 6A quarterfinal game. The Phoenix secured their semifinal spot with additional scoring from Katie Bennett and standout playmaking from Oaklee Stanford, who assisted twice in the scoreline. Lehi’s Aly Badger tallied the lone goal for the Pioneers. Farmington’s defensive effort, which has been a hallmark of their season, once again proved crucial as they held off Lehi’s diverse attacking threats.
American Fork 2, Corner Canyon 0Cambree Ballard’s two-goal performance propelled No. 4 seed American Fork to a 2-0 victory over No. 5 seed Corner Canyon in a tightly contested Region 3 playoff clash. With her brace, Ballard now tallies nine goals for the season, underscoring her role as the Cavemen’s offensive catalyst. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Sofia Crowley secured a clean sheet, her third of the season, helping American Fork continue their trend of defensive resilience. With this win, American Fork advances to the semifinals, where they will face either No. 1 Lone Peak or No. 8 Layton.
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Lone Peak 4, Layton 0Sadie Stratton’s impressive two-goal performance powered No. 1 Lone Peak to a commanding 4-0 victory over No. 8 Layton in the 6A quarterfinals. The Knights demonstrated their depth with Londyn Thomsen and Ava Scoville each adding a goal to secure the win. Assists from Sami Schiffman, Katherine Mason, and Macie Leavitt highlighted Lone Peak’s dynamic attack. Goalkeeper Scotlyn Schlosser added to her shutout tally, helping to eliminate a Layton team known for its prowess in toppling higher-seeded opponents this season.
Davis 4, Syracuse 0In a dominant performance, goalkeeper Jazmyn Booyse secured a shutout as No. 2 seed Davis rolled to a 4-0 victory over No. 7 seed Syracuse in the 6A quarterfinals. Kate Willard led the Darts’ potent attack with two goals, hitting the net twice to increase her impressive season total. Samantha Maudsley and Avery Johnson also found the back of the net, with Reial Phongsavath adding two assists for Davis. This result marked a significant turnaround for Davis, who snapped their three-game losing streak against Syracuse, setting up a semifinal clash with either No. 3 Farmington or No. 6 Lehi.
5A Playoffs
Bountiful 2, Bonneville 0Myka Page’s standout performance led top-seeded Bountiful to a 2-0 victory over No. 8 Bonneville in the 5A playoffs quarterfinals. Page scored both goals, raising her season goal count to 29, further solidifying her dominance as a First Team All-State forward. Assists came from Izzy Kuehne and Jane Hellewell, while goalkeeper Charli Castleberry ensured Bountiful’s defense stayed firm, recording her eighth shutout of the season. The Redhawks will advance to face either No. 4 Brighton or No. 12 West Field in the semifinals.
Brighton 1, West Field 0Savannah Zenger’s goal lifted No. 4 seed Brighton to a 1-0 victory over No. 12 seed West Field in a 5A Playoffs quarterfinal game. Zenger, who eliminated West Field from last year’s playoffs with a free kick, once again proved to be the Longhorns’ nemesis. Goalkeeper Lilah Sligting recorded her 10.5th shutout of the season, underscoring Brighton’s strong defensive performance. West Field, coming off a stunning first-round upset over Box Elder, was unable to break through Brighton’s stifling back line. With this win, Brighton moves on to face the winner of the Bountiful vs. Bonneville semifinal.
Brighton celebrates after scoring a goal during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News The Brighton Bengals celebrate winning against the West Field Longhorns during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News The Brighton Bengals celebrate winning against the West Field Longhorns during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News The Brighton Bengals celebrate winning against the West Field Longhorns during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Tae Hansen (11) kicks the ball during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News West Field’s Harlie Slaughter (1) reacts during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against Brighton at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Ariana Milkota (32) kicks the ball during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Jackie Scott (17), center left, and West Field’s Payslee Kemp (34), center right, run toward the ball during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Jackie Scott (17) dribbles the ball toward the goal during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Georgia Mikell (9) dives for the ball during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Ariana Milkota (32), center left, and West Field’s Sadie Wiseman (24), center right, both go for the ball during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Georgia Mikell (9) runs with the ball down the field during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton’s Ariana Milkota (32), center, attempts to score during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament against West Field at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Brighton competes against West Field during the quarterfinals of the 5A state girls soccer tournament at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News Maple Mountain 0, Salem Hills 0 (Maple Mountain wins in PKs 4-2)Quinlee Peterson’s standout performance in goal, posting a shutout, helped No. 2 seed Maple Mountain advance past No. 10 seed Salem Hills in an intense 5A playoffs game, ultimately decided by penalty kicks. In a scoreless battle through regulation and overtime, the Golden Eagles triumphed 4-2 in the shootout to secure their place in the semifinals. Despite Salem Hills’ previous breakthrough against Timpview, they could not solve Peterson or the sturdy defense of Maple Mountain on the day.
Olympus 2, Viewmont 1Taylor Beck’s decisive goal led No. 3 seed Olympus to a 2-1 victory over No. 11 seed Viewmont in the 5A Playoffs. The clash saw the Titans demonstrate their depth as Jade Cavazos also found the back of the net, continuing Olympus’ trend of scoring at least three goals in both previous encounters against Viewmont this season. Viewmont’s Lucy Layton scored to tie the game in the second quarter, but the Vikings couldn’t replicate their previous defensive prowess against a strong Olympus attack.
4A Playoffs
Crimson Cliffs 6, Timpanogos 0Kennedy Madsen’s impeccable goalkeeping led No. 3 seed Crimson Cliffs to a commanding 6-0 shutout over No. 11 seed Timpanogos in the 4A quarterfinals. Ava Garrett and Emmie Gardner each scored twice, contributing significantly to the Mustangs’ victory. Hadley Phillips and Alissa Pond also found the back of the net, with Pond and other teammates like Macey Woolley and Alexis Macfarlane providing key assists. The Mustangs’ defensive prowess held firm as they advanced to the semifinals, showcasing why they’ve been a formidable force in Region 9.
Green Canyon 6, East 1Chloe Sadler’s standout performance with a goal and two assists propelled No. 2 seed Green Canyon to a 6-1 victory over No. 7 seed East in the 4A quarterfinals. The Wolves, who have been a dominant force this season, showcased their offensive power at home with additional goals from Eva Israelsen, who netted twice, Liv Maw, Kloey Tensmeyer, and Autumn Howell. Despite Mable Meinhardt scoring for East, the Leopards couldn’t keep pace with Green Canyon’s relentless attack. Green Canyon advanced to the semifinals, continuing their remarkable season run.
Ridgeline 2, Mountain View 1Samantha Brown’s decisive goal lifted No. 4 seed Ridgeline to a 2-1 victory over No. 5 seed Mountain View in the 4A playoffs quarterfinals. Brown, who now has 20 goals this season, was supported by a first goal from Paisley Patrick. Savannah Jett found the net for Mountain View, leveling the score at one point, but Ridgeline’s offense proved too potent in the end. Reagan Brown and Mya Vetica each added assists for the RiverHawks, who will advance to face the winner of the Park City vs. Snow Canyon matchup.
Park City 4, Snow Canyon 0Park City showcased its dominance as the No. 1 seed with a 4-0 victory over No. 8 Snow Canyon in the 4A playoffs, highlighted by Elsa Dellenbach’s standout performance. Dellenbach contributed a goal and three assists, increasing her season tally to 18 goals and 15 assists. The Miners’ defense was rock solid once again, with goalkeeper Marley Filipppone earning her 8.5th shutout of the season. Tia Peay and Ashtyn Holder also scored, underscoring Park City’s offensive depth. The win propels Park City to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Ridgeline and Mountain View game.