Weekly High School Sports Roundup: Cedar Valley and Westlake Highlights (April 14-20, 2025)

A dynamic week of spring sports action unfolded for Cedar Valley and Westlake high schools, with region matchups in baseball, softball, boys soccer, and other sports. Standout plays and clutch performances shaped the playoff picture as both Aviators and Thunder athletes competed hard across Utah County.

Cedar Valley High School

• Baseball:

  Cedar Valley battled through a trio of Region 7 showdowns with Orem. On April 15, the Aviators dropped a close contest on the road, falling 8-7. Their resilience showed two days later (April 17) when they rebounded at home for a 6-3 victory, powered by strong pitching from senior right-hander Jace Daniels, who struck out seven. The decisive rubber match on April 18 went to Orem, as Cedar Valley narrowly missed a comeback, ultimately losing 5-4.

• Softball:

  The Aviators softball team split games against Jordan, cruising to a dominant 12-2 win on April 15 behind sophomore Madi Petersen’s three hits and five RBIs. However, on April 17, they stumbled in a close rematch on the road, falling 6-5 despite a late rally.

• Boys Soccer:

  Cedar Valley’s boys soccer lineup held Riverton to a 1-1 draw on April 16. Junior midfielder Alex Lopez netted the equalizing goal midway through the second half, preserving an important region point as the playoff chase continues.

Westlake High School

• Baseball:

  Westlake faced off in a Region 4 series against Lone Peak, opening with a tough road loss on April 15 (7-2) before rebounding with a 5-3 victory at home on April 17. In the series finale April 18, the Thunder came up just short, dropping a 4-3 decision in extra innings. Senior pitcher Carter Evans was a highlight, striking out nine across two starts.

• Softball:

  The Thunder softball team split high-scoring affairs with Pleasant Grove. On April 16, Westlake powered past the Vikings, 10-7, thanks to freshman slugger Emily Jensen’s home run and four RBIs. Pleasant Grove returned the favor on April 18, pulling away late for an 8-5 win.

• Boys Soccer:

  Westlake boys soccer notched an impressive 2-0 shutout win at Skyridge on April 15, with goals from Jacob Smith and Sam O’Reilly. However, on April 19, the Thunder faced American Fork, dropping a hard-fought 2-1 match despite a strong defensive showing.

Notes

While coverage was more robust for marquee spring sports, details for Cedar Valley and Westlake track and field, tennis, and lacrosse were limited this week in major news outlets.

Sources

• • Article: James Edward, Deseret News, High school baseball: 2025 season, week 8 recap – Read more
  • Article: Herald Extra sports staff, HeraldExtra.com, Prep roundup: Spring sports highlights from Utah County – Read more
  • Article: MaxPreps.com, Cedar Valley/Aviators & Westlake/Thunder team schedules – Read more

*Note: All coverage is based on the best available reporting from major news outlets as of April 20, 2025. If any event summaries require correction, please contact the Cedar Valley Sentinel editors.*

This article was assisted by AI and reviewed by the editor before publication.