High school baseball: American Fork wins 4th 6A championship in 6 years with victory over Skyridge
It was a shaky start for American Fork’s defense in Game 2 of the 6A championship series on Saturday. Skyridge had three base hits in the first inning, and the Cavemen’s sophomore pitcher, Cruz Adams, walked another batter as the Falcons scored two runs. The second inning was much of the same, as American Fork had a pair of errors and gave up another run.
American Fork players dog-pile each other in celebration just after defeating Skyridge 5-3 in the second and final game of the 6A baseball state championship series, held at UCCU Ballpark in Orem on Saturday, May 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News It was a shaky start for American Fork’s defense in Game 2 of the 6A championship series on Saturday. Skyridge had three base hits in the first inning, and the Cavemen’s sophomore pitcher, Cruz Adams , walked another batter as the Falcons scored two runs.
The second inning was much of the same, as American Fork had a pair of errors and gave up another run. Thankfully for the Cavemen their offense was having success, and once their defense figured things out, Skyridge was shut out as American Fork won its second consecutive 6A title with a 5-3 victory. Spanish Fork catcher Cache Poulson (5) hoists up the championship trophy after the Dons defeated Skyridge 5-3 in the second and final game of the 6A baseball state championship series, held at UCCU Ballpark in Orem on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
| Isaac Hale, Deseret News American Fork players celebrate just after defeating Skyridge 5-3 in the second and final game of the 6A baseball state championship series, held at UCCU Ballpark in Orem on Saturday, May 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News American Fork players and coaches pose for a photo with the championship trophy after defeating Skyridge 5-3 in the second and final game of the 6A baseball state championship series, held at UCCU Ballpark in Orem on Saturday, May 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News American Fork players dog-pile each other in celebration just after defeating Skyridge 5-3 in the second and final game of the 6A baseball state championship series, held at UCCU Ballpark in Orem on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
| Isaac Hale, Deseret News American Fork players celebrate and pose around the championship trophy after defeating Skyridge 5-3 in the second and final game of the 6A baseball state championship series, held at UCCU Ballpark in Orem on Saturday, May 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News “Once (Adams) started picking up the tempo, our defense started to click,” said American Fork head coach Jarod Ingersoll. “It all starts with the guy on the bump, and he did a hell of a job today, so we’re super proud of him.
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