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Below are the scores, recaps, and notes from action on Thursday, April 30th.

_{NOTE: All scores listed below were provided by MaxPreps. Games not included were either not listed on MaxPreps or did not have a reported final score at the time of publication.}

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NOTABLE RECAPS FROM THURSDAY

#7 Pleasant Grove (2) vs. #4 Maple Mountain (3)

In a high-stakes battle of state powerhouses, the Maple Mountain Golden Eagles (18–5) found redemption on their home turf, edging out Pleasant Grove (16–7) in a 3–2 thriller that snapped the Vikings' 11-game winning streak. Just one day after falling to Pleasant Grove on the road, the Golden Eagles leaned on a masterful performance from Kavyn Carter, who navigated six frames of high-tension baseball to keep the Vikings' potent lineup at bay. Pleasant Grove starter Keaton Nordick was practically untouchable in his brief outing, fanning five and surrendering zero hits over 2.2 innings, but the Golden Eagles capitalized on defensive miscues and critical free passes to manufacture just enough run support. While Crew Anderson provided a late spark for the Vikings with a towering solo home run, Tate Gilmore entered in the seventh to slam the door, striking out two and securing the save to salvage a split in this marquee Region 7 home-and-home series.

Top Performers

• Kavyn Carter (Maple Mountain): 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 4 SO (Earned the win)
• Crew Anderson (Pleasant Grove): 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, HR
• Keaton Nordick (Pleasant Grove): 2.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 5 SO
• Nash Clement (Pleasant Grove): 1-for-2, 1 R, 2B, 2 BB
• Tate Gilmore (Maple Mountain): 1.0 IP, 0 R, 2 SO (Save)
• Brooks Pratt (Maple Mountain): 1-for-3
• Jeremiah Hall (Maple Mountain): 1-for-3
• Tavake Wolfgramm (Pleasant Grove): 1-for-4

Carbon (7) vs. Morgan (8)

The Morgan Trojans outlasted Carbon in a back-and-forth offensive slugfest, securing a gritty 8–7 victory in a game that featured 23 combined hits. Morgan’s attack was paced by Kanyon Leonelli, who turned in a stellar three-hit performance with a double, while Easton Venz provided a dual-threat spark by driving in a run and battling through five innings on the mound to earn the win. The Dinos remained a threat throughout, fueled by a 3-for-4 afternoon from Cash Withers and a multi-hit effort from Jaxon Urbanik, but they struggled to find the knockout blow against Morgan's relief staff. Caleb Rhoades proved to be the difference-maker late, tossing two scoreless innings of relief to silence the Carbon bats and preserve the narrow lead. This win highlights the Trojans' ability to navigate high-leverage situations as they continue to cement their position as a postseason contender.

Top Performers

• Kanyon Leonelli (Morgan): 3-for-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2B
• Caleb Rhoades (Morgan): 1-for-3, 2 RBI; 2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 SO (Relief)
• Cash Withers (Carbon): 3-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI
• Easton Venz (Morgan): 2-for-4, 1 RBI, 2B; 5.0 IP, 5 ER, 3 SO (Earned the win)
• Logan Bennett (Carbon): 1-for-3, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2B
• Marcus Trease (Morgan): 2-for-4, 1 RBI
• Cooper Stuart (Morgan): 2-for-4, 1 R
• Jaxon Urbanik (Carbon): 2-for-4, 1 R

Kearns (1) vs. West Jordan (5)

The West Jordan Jaguars utilized efficient pitching and timely extra-base hits to secure a 5–1 victory over the Kearns Cougars. Austin Kesler was the anchor for West Jordan, tossing six dominant innings while surrendering zero earned runs and scattering just four hits to keep the Kearns offense at bay. The Jaguars' lineup found success in the gaps, receiving RBI doubles from Kekoa Wakley, Brock Litchfield, and Tyson Ashworth to build a steady lead. Kearns struggled to manufacture runs against Kesler, finding their lone spark in a pinch-hit RBI single from Lucas Grable and a gritty four-inning relief appearance by Cooper Drummond. Despite both teams struggling with defensive consistency—combining for seven total errors—Kaizen Marsing provided a clean final frame to seal the win and punctuate a disciplined performance from the Jaguars’ pitching staff.

Top Performers

• Austin Kesler (West Jordan): 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 SO, 4 H (Earned the win)
• Kekoa Wakley (West Jordan): 1-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2B
• Bryn Gibson (West Jordan): 1-for-2, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 SB
• Brock Litchfield (West Jordan): 1-for-2, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2B
• Lucas Grable (Kearns): 1-for-1, 1 RBI
• Tyson Ashworth (West Jordan): 1-for-3, 1 RBI, 2B
• Cooper Drummond (Kearns): 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 1 SO
• Riley Holmquist (West Jordan): 1-for-2, 1 R, 1 RBI

Payson (9) vs. #19 Wasatch (5)

The Payson Lions delivered a resounding offensive response on the road, pounding out 16 hits to secure a 9–5 victory and salvage a season series split with the Wasatch Wasps. Following a lopsided shutout loss earlier in the week, the Lions' bats were electric from the jump, led by Brigzen Houser and Ty Marvin, who each launched home runs to set a blistering pace. Ruger Braithwaite and Cole Neves provided steady production in the middle of the order, combining for five hits and four RBIs to keep the pressure on the Wasatch staff. Despite a powerhouse display from the Wasps' Austin Brown, who cleared the fence twice, and a solo blast from Royal Matthews, the Wasatch lineup struggled to find a consistent rhythm against Bosten Roseman. Roseman was dominant on the mound, fanning 10 batters over five innings to earn the win and steer Payson to a crucial bounce-back victory in Region 7 play.

Top Performers

• Brigzen Houser (Payson): 3-for-5, 3 R, 1 RBI, HR
• Ty Marvin (Payson): 3-for-4, 4 R, 1 RBI, HR, 2B
• Austin Brown (Wasatch): 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 HR
• Bosten Roseman (Payson): 5.0 IP, 4 ER, 10 SO (Earned the win); 2-for-5, 1 RBI
• Cole Neves (Payson): 2-for-3, 3 RBI, 2 SF; 2.0 IP, 1 ER
• Ruger Braithwaite (Payson): 2-for-2, 2 R, 1 RBI, 2B, 2 HBP
• Royal Matthews (Wasatch): 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, HR
• Eddie Bluth (Wasatch): 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 2B

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2026 Utah High School Baseball Scores: Thursday, April 30th

TOP 25 MATCHUPS

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
#7 Pleasant Grove	2	#4 Maple Mountain	3
Salem Hills	2	#1 Spanish Fork	12
Payson	9	#19 Wasatch	5
#25 Grantsville	13	Providence Hall	7

AROUND THE STATE

Away Team	Away	Home Team	Home
Carbon	7	Morgan	8
Springville	11	Timpview	1
North Summit	1	South Summit	9
Kearns	1	West Jordan	5
Manti	16	Richfield	5
Ben Lomond	0	Logan	11

_{Scores listed above were provided by MaxPreps.}

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