High school sports around the state

Logan quarterback impresses at camp

Logan quarterback Jeff Manning did more than just hold his own at "Football University," an invitation-only camp for youth and high school football players last weekend. He worked closely with instructor Larry Kennan, a former NFL offensive coordinator who has worked as an instructor to pro stars Eli Manning, Tony Romo and Drew Brees.

"Jeff has prototypical quarterback size, good footwork and a very strong arm," Kennan said. "He worked diligently to quicken his release by the end of the FBU weekend. He should keep working the small things — techniques — and he'll have a very bright future."

Oly wins tourney

Members of the Olympus Titans' boys basketball team won a big AAU tournament last week. They defeated the Oakland Cougars 65-52 in the championship game of the Bay Area Basketbrawl. The Titans won four games en route to the championship. The team consisted of Joey Bourne, Connor Brady, Corbin Green, Adam Mahas, Nicholas Paulos, Sam Spafford and Will Watkins.

Quotable

"Whoever won that game still has control of their own destiny. Whoever lost that game still has to depend on other people to make things happen, so that was huge for us." — Lone Peak soccer coach Dave Woolley, on his team's 1-0 win over Timpanogos in Region 4 action on Tuesday.

FIVE ON THE RISE

Softball: Provo Bulldogs

By winning two straight Region 7 games, the Bulldogs are right back in the chase for the league's final playoff spot. If the Bulldogs can defeat Timpview today, they'll be tied with the Thunderbirds for fourth place.

Baseball: American Leadership

The American Leadership Eagles have won four straight Region 14 baseball games to take a firm grip on second place with a 7-1 league mark. During that stretch, Tyson Lambourne has four doubles and three home runs.

Soccer: Provo Bulldogs

With three straight league wins the Provo Bulldogs have made the Region 7 soccer standings a four-team battle. The Bulldogs meet up with league-leader Springville tonight in a key battle.

Baseball: Adam Kelsch

The Lone Peak junior first baseman has become one of Region 4's top power and clutch hitters. He hit a two-run homer against Timpanogos in Game Two last week. On Tuesday against American Fork, he had a grand slam to tie the game and a two-run homer to give the Knights the lead.

Softball: Springville pitching

Springville pitchers Sarah Clark and Kandice Kirkham have combined to earn the Red Devils' seven Region 7 wins, and have only allowed three runs during that stretch with a combined five shutouts.