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Utah Preps Release 2026 Preseason Capsules for 3A Baseball and 6A/4A Boys Lacrosse

Coaches supplied team data to shape region rankings ahead of opening week.

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

  • Deseret News published team-by-team previews, with Yahoo Sports distributing the 3A baseball capsules as the new season gets underway this week.
  • The region orders are based on coaches’ preseason projections after every coach was invited to submit information.
  • Six new head coaches lead changes in 3A baseball: Trevor Thornton (Grantsville), Aaron Perkins (Morgan), Ty Hill (Manti), Blair Lucas (Delta), Kolton Brobst (Juab) and Brett Butler (Richfield).
  • Class 6A boys lacrosse lists five first-year head coaches: Drew Ovard (Layton), Adam Hickman (Syracuse), Warren Wright (Cedar Valley), Trae Smith (Copper Hills) and Dave Sumner (Westlake).
  • Class 4A boys lacrosse also names five new hires — Max Roberts (Timpanogos), Sean Gerry (Cedar), Ethen Shenfeld (Desert Hills), Brandon Sorensen (Mountain Crest) and Craig Mueller (Sky View) — with capsules outlining 2025 results, RPI and returning contributors.