The latest round of Utah’s 5A high school baseball bracket unfolded at Utah Valley University’s campus in Orem, delivering a slate of games that combined tight pitching with explosive hitting.
Spanish Fork opened its series with a 5‑0 victory over Payson. The win was anchored by a complete‑game shutout from right‑hander Matai Johnson, who struck out seven batters and did not allow a run.
Trigg Cloward drove in two runs, while Boston Duvall and Nixon Warren each added a single RBI, giving the team a balanced offensive contribution.
Pitching Dominance
West Field answered with a 14‑4 win over Skyline in just five innings. Bryce Bagby delivered a complete game, fanning four batters while yielding only four hits.
Wyatt Penrod contributed two RBIs and Tyke Johnson added four, helping the offense surge.
Pleasant Grove kept its unbeaten streak alive, edging West Jordan 3‑0 behind a 15‑strikeout performance from Ryder Huntsman, who threw six clean innings.
Nash Clement chipped in two RBIs, underscoring the team’s offensive depth.
Maple Mountain closed the night with an 11‑1 triumph over Fremont. Kavyn Carter delivered six strikeouts while allowing just one run and no walks.
The offense was led by Mitch Walker, Cayden Giles and Brooks Pratt, each finishing 3‑for‑4 at the plate.
Offensive Highlights
Across the games, key contributors included Trigg Cloward’s two RBIs, Boston Duvall’s single, Nixon Warren’s one, Penrod’s two and Tyke Johnson’s four, combining for a total of ten extra‑base hits that helped separate the victories.