Cedar Valley defeated Layton 16-8 in the Class 6A first round of boys lacrosse, led by Kaleb Davis's seven goals. Cedar Valley will advance to face top-ranked Corner Canyon in the next round.
Key points
Cedar Valley won 16-8 against Layton
Kaleb Davis scored seven goals
Cedar Valley's defense caused multiple turnovers
Cedar Valley advances to face Corner Canyon
Layton struggled to keep pace in the match
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Alta and East play lacrosse at Alta on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Alta and East play lacrosse at Alta on Friday, April 17, 2026. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Kaleb Davis netted seven goals and added one assist, leading No. 16 Cedar Valley to a commanding 16-8 win over No. 17 Layton in the Class 6A first round. Cedar Valley’s defense supported their offensive efforts by causing multiple turnovers, with standout performances from Jake Huffaker and Nixon Caldwell. With this victory, Cedar Valley advances to the second round, where it will face top-ranked Corner Canyon. Layton struggled to keep pace throughout the match, ultimately unable to close the gap against Cedar Valley’s relentless play.
No. 14 Spanish Fork dominated No. 19 Fremont with a 17-2 victory in the first round of the 5A state tournament. Senior Austin Olsen distinguished himself by scoring six goals, entering the top 10 all-time for goals scored. Junior Caleb Grant added two goals and one assist, while freshman goalie Gage James had an impressive 84% save percentage. Spanish Fork collectively achieved 20 takeaways, helping secure their win. The Dons will advance to face No. 3 Alta in the second round.
Pleasant Grove advanced to the second round of the 5A state tournament with a decisive 10-4 victory over Salem Hills in a nonregion matchup. Liam Stott played a significant role in the Vikings’ offense, contributing two goals and one assist, while Deegan Ash supported with one goal, five ground balls, and a forced turnover. Pleasant Grove will face No. 7 Judge Memorial in the next round.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Cedar Valley vs. Layton lacrosse game?
Cedar Valley won the game against Layton with a final score of 16-8.
Who scored the most goals in the Cedar Valley vs. Layton match?
Kaleb Davis scored the most goals in the match, netting seven for Cedar Valley.
Which team will Cedar Valley face in the next round of the playoffs?
Cedar Valley will face top-ranked Corner Canyon in the second round of the playoffs.
What were the standout performances in the Cedar Valley vs. Layton game?
Jake Huffaker and Nixon Caldwell had standout performances in defense for Cedar Valley.
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