American Fork clinched its second straight 6A baseball championship, edging Skyridge 5‑3 in a tightly contested final that showcased both offensive firepower and defensive poise.
Key Performances
Pitcher Cruz Adams, who opened the game with a shaky first inning, found his command after the second frame, limiting Skyridge to just two base hits the rest of the way and allowing his teammates to rally around his steady presence.
Leadoff hitter Bode Gaggero ignited the Cavemen’s attack with two home runs and three RBIs, while Talon Willardson’s RBI triple in the seventh gave American Fork a 4‑3 lead that proved decisive.
Senior catcher Cache Poulson sealed the victory with a solo homer in the seventh inning, capping a 5‑3 final score and delivering the decisive blow that sent the crowd into celebration.
A Legacy of Excellence
The win marks the fourth championship in six years for American Fork and the sixth under head coach Jarod Ingersoll, who expressed pride in the team’s resilience and the overwhelming support from the local community.
Poulson, a three‑time state champion in four seasons, will continue his career at Brigham Young University this summer, extending a family tradition of championship success.
Skyridge’s early runs, generated by two first‑inning errors and a second‑inning tally, were quickly erased as the Cavemen’s defense tightened, turning a deficit into a commanding performance.
Miles Robinson, Rip Roberts and Zayden Bye contributed runs for Skyridge, but it was the Cavemen’s combined pitching and hitting that dictated the narrative of the game.