Maple Mountain and Spanish Fork each posted victories in the 5A state baseball tournament, keeping their championship hopes alive and setting up a rematch that will decide the state championship series opponent.
State Tournament Highlights
Maple Mountain edged Pleasant Grove 10‑8, with Brooks Pratt delivering a 2‑for‑3 performance that included two RBIs and a walk, while Lincoln Beenfield went 2‑for‑2, scoring a run and drawing a walk.
Spanish Fork rallied past West Field 4‑2 in extra innings; Trigg Cloward’s timely double tied the game before Pratt Morley’s RBI single and eight strikeouts on the mound sealed the win.
Coaches Weigh In
Maple Mountain head coach Jeremy Thomas emphasized that pitching and defense will be decisive in the elimination format, noting the team’s focus on maintaining composure under pressure.
Spanish Fork head coach Hadley Thorpe underscored the importance of sticking to the game plan and approach, highlighting the squad’s discipline despite the condensed schedule.
Both teams have crammed multiple contests into a short span, raising concerns about fatigue as they prepare for the upcoming showdown.
The rematch promises another tightly contested game, as each side looks to translate recent heroics into a final victory that will advance them to the state championship series.