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Gabe Johnson, a Kansas City high school junior, is working as a ball boy at the FIFA World Cup matches in his hometown. He shares how the role has deepened his love for soccer and shaped his future ambitions.
The 2026 Deseret News Players of the Year in Utah boys soccer highlight standout performances from Patrick Stevenson, Cameron Martin, Carlos Nieto‑Rosales, Xavier Peregrina and Kale Garner, each of whom helped his team capture a state championship.
The Bloomington South baseball team is one win away from a state title, having navigated a demanding schedule, tight games, and a storied program history to reach the final at Victory Field.
In a tightly contested double‑overtime final, Bountiful High School edged Maple Mountain to secure the 5A boys soccer championship, tying the program with Alta for the most state titles in Utah history.
Bountiful's boys soccer team captured its first state championship since 2013 with a 1-0 win over Maple Mountain in the 5A final, highlighted by a late penalty and standout performances from coach Gabe Johnson, forward Martin, and goalkeeper Ethan Antonino.
In a nail‑biting double‑overtime match, Bountiful defeated Maple Mountain 1‑0, with Cameron Martin’s decisive penalty sealing a historic victory that reflects a decade‑long tradition of excellence.