New Season, New Starters, Same Big Expectations

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Tonia Ziter August 26, 2025 @ 04:10 PM

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Copper Hills</h2>   <p>Copper lost all five starters—four of them now playing at the next level—but the underclassmen have stepped up. With varsity minutes already under their belt and big growth over the spring and summer, this squad has sleeper potential. Don't be surprised if they pull off wins people didn't see coming with this fresh lineup.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='922382' first='Ella' last='Creer'] || Senior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1206007' first='Abby' last='Bush'] || Junior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1248994' first='Makayla' last='Staker'] || Senior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='952652' first='Riley' last='Greenwood'] || </p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bingham</h2>   <p>Most teams losing eight seniors—including four next-level athletes—and nearly their entire starting lineup would be in full rebuild mode. But Bingham's got talent waiting in the wings, and this could be their breakout year. Add in a 6'2" transfer to the mix, and this group has the tools to stay dangerous—definitely a team to keep an eye on.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789053' first='Stacia' last='Peoples'] || Senior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='875180' first='Lanie' last='Smith'] || Sophomore</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='796474' first='Evalyn' last='Roberts'] || Junior</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">South Sevier</h2>   <p>South Sevier took home the 2A state title last season, but with six seniors graduating—all of their main stat-getters—it's a wide-open year for new talent to shine. This is the perfect chance for fresh faces to step in and make a name for themselves. <strong>Here's who to watch:</strong></p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='866708' first='Kinsley' last='Parsons'] || Senior</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Grantsville</h2>   <p>Grantsville has been a 3A powerhouse, but this year, they'll feel the impact of graduating six seniors, including a D1 talent. The spotlight now shifts to [player_tooltip player_id='952640' first='Emmy' last='Butler'], who saw some varsity minutes last season and will be counted on to step up and lead the team in the year ahead.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='952640' first='Emmy' last='Butler'] || Junior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884191' first='Nia' last='Jones'] || Junior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884190' first='SaDee' last='Castagno'] || Junior</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Corner Canyon</h2>   <p>Corner Canyon has quickly shifted from playoff contender to rebuilding mode. With five seniors gone and two more leaving through transfers, there's plenty of space for growth—and for some new names to make their mark. </p>   <p><strong>Who to watch for:</strong></p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1239826' first='Maija' last='Mortensen'] || Sophomore</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884229' first='Hailee' last='Johnsen'] || Senior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='884232' first='Addy' last='Hamilton'] || Senior</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Skyridge</h2>   <p>This marks our third 6A squad, bringing in new blood and waiting for fresh faces to step up. Skyridge takes a big hit, losing five seniors—four of them major stat leaders. [player_tooltip player_id='789079' first='Ella' last='Oeser'], who saw time in the lineup last year, will need to step into a leadership role. With younger players coming up and vets finally getting their shot in their last season, this team has a lot to prove and plenty of opportunity to grow.</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='789079' first='Ella' last='Oeser'] || Senior</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='875188' first='Elena' last='Chiara'] || Sophomore</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1275033' first='Aiden' last='Beck'] || Senior</p>   <p></p>