The final whistle at Rio Tinto Stadium echoed with relief and celebration as Lone Peak clinched its first 6A boys soccer state championship in 21 years, defeating Farmington 3-1.
A Moment That Will Echo in Utah Soccer History
Patrick Stevenson, the senior captain, was the architect of the victory, netting a hat trick that culminated with a dramatic game‑winning strike in the final minute. His third goal, a curling shot from the edge of the penalty area, sparked an immediate rush of teammates who dubbed the moment a Pat Trick.
Coach Kyle Hartman praised Stevenson’s humility, noting that the captain consistently placed the team’s success above personal glory and was ready to step up whenever the moment demanded.
Stevenson finished his high school career with 38 goals and seven assists, a testament to his offensive prowess. After graduation, he plans to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints in Argentina, a decision he announced with the same quiet determination that defined his high school tenure.
Farmington struck first, opening the scoring in the 11th minute, but Lone Peak answered swiftly when Stevenson equalized in the 23rd minute from the edge of the box, shifting momentum in his team’s favor.
The match was not without drama; the defending champions survived a tense shootout against Bingham in the quarterfinals, a test that forged resilience that would later surface in the final. Stevenson’s performance, however, was the defining narrative, turning a promising season into a historic championship story.