Davis, Farmington off to good starts in boys soccer
Mar 15, 2024 08:38AM ● By Josh McFadden
Mac Jensen, Farmington (dark jersey) shares a Header with Herriman’s Jared Harbaugh. The sharing only lasted so long as the Phoenix yanked away the win, 2 - 0 in the 2024 Soccer Season Opener. Photo by Roger V. Tuttle
With cold weather and snow still complicating matters, high school boys soccer is off and running. In Region 1, both Davis and Farmington started off 2-0.
Davis
The Darts’ two victories were both convincing 3-0 shutouts, showcasing the team’s stout defense and capable offense. Coming off a 12-3 record and region-winning 10-2 league mark, expectations are high for Davis.
So far, so good.
Davis took care of Logan 3-0 at home on March 5, scoring twice in the first half. Three Dart scored, with Braxton Passey, Kyle Livermore and Noah Jolley finding the back of the net. A week later, Davis was at home again and had little trouble with Class 5A’s Skyline in another 3-0 blanking. This time, Passey scored again, but it was Bjorn Bergant who was the offensive start, getting two goals. Jolley and Miles Iverson had assists for the Darts.
Davis can keep its winning ways going this week with a game at Ogden on Friday. Region play isn’t far away, as the Darts kick off their first Region 1 contest at Weber on March 27 following some time off for spring break.
Keep Away: Austin Judd, Farmington (28) alters the trajectory of Herriman’s Alex Dunham as the Phoenix found their way to the 2 - 0 win in the 2024 Soccer Season Opener. Photos by Roger V. Tuttle
Farmington
In what was a deep competitive field in Region 1 last season, Farmington tied for second with a 9-3 record. The Phoenix are 11-4 overall and lost in a shootout in the Class 6A semifinals to fellow region foe Syracuse.
Farmington returns a strong core this season and figures to be competitive once again.
The Phoenix have started off with a pair of 6A opponents this season, beginning with a 2-0 win at home over Herriman on March 7. The Phoenix scored in both halves, and Jaxon Beynon recorded as assist. Mac Jensen and Jack Burrup scored goals.
Just a day later, Farmington traveled to Mountain Ridge and prevailed in a tough 2-1 contest with the Sentinels. Ben Wright and Kolson Helquist scored first-half goals, with Jack Burrup and Chase Ashby getting assists. The defense allowed a second-half goal but no more, as the Phoenix held on for the big victory.
On Friday, Farmington hosts Skyridge for an opportunity to move to 3-0. After a road game at Pleasant Grove on March 22, Farmington starts region play, March 27 at Layton.
Head coach Aaron Soelberg leads Farmington. His fifth year at the helm of the Phoenix program, he has amassed an impressive 41-17 record at the school.
