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Deseret News Publishes Coach-Driven Preseason Capsules for Utah 6A, 3A and 2A Baseball Ahead of 2026 Opening Week

Rankings reflect coaches’ preseason projections and the capsules compile last year’s results, returning players and new hires.

Corner Canyon Chargers players celebrate after winning the boys lacrosse 6A state championship against the Davis Darts at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Timpanogos head coach Kim Nelson fist-bumps his players after they defeated Pine View 18-0 during the second game of a super-regional series in the 4A high school baseball state tournament held at Timpanogos High School in Orem on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Alta and Brighton boys play lacrosse in Sandy on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Riverton plays American Fork in a varsity baseball game at American Fork High School in American Fork on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Overview

  • The 2026 season starts this week for Classes 6A, 3A and 2A, with every program invited to provide team details.
  • Region pecking orders are presented as coaches’ preseason projections rather than carryovers from prior postseason results.
  • Staff changes are notable, with four new head coaches in 6A, six in 3A and one in 2A.
  • Recent champions headline the previews: American Fork returns after winning 6A in 2025, Canyon View appears in 3A after capturing the 4A title, and South Sevier enters as the defending 2A champion.
  • Team capsules include 2025 records, RPI rankings, postseason outcomes, key returners, newcomers and coach comments to set expectations for opening week.