Many Hillcrest High student-athletes competed in postseason play in sports this fall. Here is a recap of several Huskies’ seasons.

Girls’ Volleyball

Hillcrest Huskies outpowered Logan High’s Grizzlies in the first round of the state tournament, but fell to Payson High in the second round, ending the season with a 20-11 overall season.

In 4A region 10, the Huskies finished second, with a record of 10-2.

Leading much of the play this season were seniors Ana Moleni, Dayana Mulamba and Meia Larsen.

On the team stat chart, Moleni led with most kills per set (3), hitting percentage (0.2) and digs per set (2.5). Larsen led in aces (83) and assists (543). Mulamba was second in aces, digs, kills and receptions.

Teammates juniors Adrie Sullivan and Evalani Tagoa’i lead in receptions and blocks, respectively.

Boys’ golf

Two Hillcrest High golfers could receive college scholarships.

Coach Dave Richardson has talked with interested college coaches about golfers Alex Lopez and Max Schramm.

“I’ve had coaches talk to me about them so I’m sure they could get scholarships if they want to continue playing,” he said. “I don’t have the details, but it could well happen.”

The two players were the top of this year’s team, just missing out of playing at state. Lopez finished 11th and Schramm, 13th at region.

Overall, the team finished fifth at 4A region 10 tournament. 

During the season, the team placed fourth at River Oaks and Mountain View tournaments.

Six players will graduate this year, leaving juniors Miles Morgan and Chandler Chase to lead next year’s season. Freshman Riley Morgan also is expected to make an impact on the varsity squad.

“Actually, we’ll have Connor Court, Cash Butler and Andrew Shupe back next year, too, so along with a good incoming eighth-grade class, we’ll be ready for next season — we just need to know how they’ll realign our region,” Richardson said.

The Utah High School Activities Association realigns regions every two years. The announcement for new regions is set for this December, allowing new regions to get organized in the spring before competition begins in August 2025. 

Girls’ Soccer

Coming off their second win against Cottonwood High, the girls’ soccer team was psyched heading to Ridgeline High in the first round of the state tournament.

“We were pumped,” said senior goalkeeper Addison Back. “We always bring a speaker on the bus, and we sing before every game. We listen to country, Taylor Swift or ‘Party in the USA,’ (by Miley Cyrus).”

However, the Huskies fell short, losing to Ridgeline High, 0-7.

“They’re really good. We didn’t play bad; we just couldn’t really do anything because their forwards are big and fast and overall, we’re young. They’re just a good team,” she said.

Hillcrest finished fifth in region, with other wins against Jordan High and Tooele High.

Cross Country

Hillcrest High’s boys cross country team extended their streak, running in the state meet for the 19th straight year. Joining them were two Hillcrest girls who qualified as individuals.

Leading the boys was ninth-place finisher, senior Josh Martin, who ran the 3-mile Sugar House Park course in 16:13.25.

He was followed by senior Matt Keller in 55th place; junior Levi Walton in 74th; sophomore Jonathan Dastrup, in 103rd; and sophomore Boston Baggett, 113th.

Sophomore Ella Goodman finished 57th in a time of 20:40.98 and teammate sophomore Katelin Tuttle came in 122nd.

At region, the boys finished fourth and the girls, fifth.

Several Huskies plan to compete in the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships West Regional on Dec. 7 in Walnut, California. 

Football

With a 24-7 victory over Cottonwood Colts the previous week, the Huskies were looking to defeat Jordan High’s Beetdiggers in what has become a friendly rival within the Canyons School District for their final game of the season.

Last year, about 500 Hillcrest students showed up to Jordan High to cheer on their Huskies, who led 13-8 heading into the fourth quarter. A late touchdown for the Beetdiggers ended Hillcrest’s hopes; Hillcrest lost 13-14.

This year, the Beetdiggers pulled out the close victory again, winning 23-21.

Senior Shyne Vickers and junior Bradyn Whetsel scored touchdowns while sophomore Miles Ence put the extra points on the board for the Huskies.

It wrapped up the season where the Huskies finished sixth in region.