23 Oct Snow Canyon Girls Soccer moves on to Championship game, Utah Jazz win home opener
In the heart of October, Southern Utah’s sports scene enters a busy week with high school volleyball playoff action underway, college athletics in motion, and a major professional victory locally to rally around.
High School Volleyball Playoffs Begin
The first round of the high school volleyball postseason gets underway today, featuring four local teams hosting home matches. At the forefront: Tooele High School Tigers travel to host Hurricane High School Tigers, while Desert Peak High School Wolves visit Dixie High School Red Storm. Also on home court are Stansbury High School Spartans facing off with Snow Canyon High School Suns, and Jordan High School Beetdiggers welcoming Pine View High School Panthers.
With home-court advantage playing a significant role, each host team enters with momentum and local fan support. Volleyball playoff success often comes down to sustained pressure and execution under the lights, and these teams will be looking to capitalize early.
Soccer Championship Match-Up Tomorrow
Also in High School sports, the soccer spotlight shifts to the upcoming championship contest between Snow Canyon and Ridgeline High School Falcons, slated for tomorrow at America First Field. This showdown promises to determine a champion and bring together top talent in a marquee setting. Ridgeline’s path to this match has been marked by defensive resilience, while Snow Canyon’s offense has shown consistent execution—all culminating in this championship meeting.
College Athletics: Utah Tech & SUU in Action
Collegiate athletics across the state are also in motion today. Southern Utah University Thunderbirds soccer heads to face Utah Valley University Wolverines, while Utah Tech University Trailblazers women’s soccer takes on California Baptist University Lancers. The Trailblazers men’s soccer team is slated for an away trip to Grand Canyon University Antelopes, while Utah Tech volleyball hosts Abilene Christian University Wildcats tonight.
These match-ups highlight the region’s breadth of college athletic competition, where every contest carries implications for conference standings and postseason positioning. Utah Tech’s home volleyball match, in particular, offers local fans a strong evening event to support.
Professional Sports: Jazz Open With Statement Victory
On the professional front, the Utah Jazz delivered an emphatic season-opening performance by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 129–108 at home. The Jazz set a franchise record for points in a season opener and never trailed, building a 37-point lead at one point. Facts and figures: Utah shot 55.2% from the field and dished out 38 assists. Center Walker Kessler led the way with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four blocks. This kind of dominant start sends a positive signal for the Jazz’s aspirations this season, especially given preseason skepticism.
Golf: A Premier Event Returns to Southern Utah
Finally, the region’s golf scene is set to shine as the Bank of Utah Championship tees off at the Black Desert Resort in Ivins. The PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall event runs October 23-26 and offers a $6 million purse, with the champion set to receive approximately $1.08 million. The event marks the return of the PGA Tour to Utah for the first time in over 60 years and underscores Southern Utah’s growing role as a destination for top-tier golf. The course at Black Desert, designed by the late Tom Weiskopf, is known for dramatic contrasts—black lava flows, red rock cliffs and lush fairways—presenting unique challenges even for seasoned pros
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