High school girls lacrosse: Skyridge dominates Lone Peak to earn spot in 6A final

Skyridge attack Sophia Fife (45) scores the ball on Lone Peak goalie Elsie Hume (27) during a game in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Ever since Michelle Buechner began inviting girls from all over northern Utah County to be part of her club lacrosse team, her program has been successful. When the sport became sanctioned by the Utah High School Activities Association in 2019, Buechner began building the program at Skyridge High School.

It was only a short time before it became something extra special. The only part still missing is a sanctioned state championship. However, the Falcons moved within a step of their first crown Tuesday by thrashing Lone Peak 23-6 in a 6A semifinal game at Westminster University’s Dumke Field.

Skyridge players celebrate after defeating Lone Peak in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Skyridge midfielder Summer Buechner (12) drives the ball toward the goal while pursued by Lone Peak midfielder Lucy McMurray (35) during a game in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Skyridge midfielder Summer Buechner (12) controls the ball while pursued by Lone Peak midfielder Millie McMurray (31) during a game in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

| Isaac Hale, Deseret News Skyridge attack Sophia Fife (45) scores the ball on Lone Peak goalie Elsie Hume (27) during a game in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Lone Peak midfielder Claire Wright (9) reacts after Skyridge midfielder Summer Buechner (12) scored a goal on the Knights during a game in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Skyridge head coach Michelle Buechner stands beside her daughter, midfielder Summer Buechner (12), as they’re interviewed after defeating Lone Peak in the semifinals of the 6A girls lacrosse state tournament held at Dumke Field in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.