High school baseball: Kanab powers past San Juan for 2A state title
Kanab players pose for a photo after defeating San Juan 13-6 to win the 2A baseball state championship game, held at Larry H. Miller Field in Provo on Saturday, May 9, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News After suffering heartbreak a year again in the championship series, Kanab can now call itself champion, as it defeated San Juan 13-6 in the 2A state baseball championship game on Saturday.
Kanab was led offensively by Grady Anderson, who finished with four RBIs, and Kanon Virostko added three. On the mound Kanab got a gem from pitcher Brady Ramsey, who threw a complete game with eight strikeouts. “I’m just really proud of our guys,” said Kanab head coach Craig Brinkerhoff.
“They’re just super resilient. Just great young men. Just great young men, great teammates.
“They play for each other. They’re able to get pushed hard. They know what it takes to win and they’re just great, great young men.
” Kanab players celebrate around the championship trophy after defeating San Juan 13-6 to win the 2A baseball state championship game, held at Larry H. Miller Field in Provo on Saturday, May 9, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Kanab players celebrate after defeating San Juan 13-6 to win the 2A baseball state championship game, held at Larry H.