High school baseball: Bountiful rallies to beat Olympus

Redhawks overcome five-run deficit with late-game heroics

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:33am

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A fractured, geometric painting in vibrant colors representing the intense action and energy of a high school baseball game, with the players' movements and the field itself broken down into sharp, overlapping planes.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic comeback in the high school baseball matchup between Bountiful and Olympus.Deseret Today

The Bountiful High School baseball team rallied from a 10-5 deficit to beat Olympus 13-11 in a Region 6 matchup. The Redhawks, led by 'gamers' like Jake Castleberry, Mickey Willis, and Tegan Barnes, scored nine runs in the final two innings to hand the Titans their first loss in region play.

Why it matters

This comeback victory highlights Bountiful's resilience and ability to win close games, even against top teams in the state. The Redhawks' late-game magic and 'gamer' mentality could propel them to success later in the season.

The details

Bountiful fell behind 10-5 due to pitching issues, with starter Corey Erickson allowing five walks in three innings. However, the Redhawks rallied in the sixth inning, tying the game on a suicide squeeze bunt by Josh Haslem and then taking the lead on run-scoring doubles by Daxton Jenkins and Teagan Barnes. Mickey Willis also hit a two-run homer in the fifth to keep Bountiful in the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • The teams will play again on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Olympus High School.
  • The final game of the three-game series will be played on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Bountiful High School.

The players

Hayden Curtis

The Bountiful baseball coach, who has been able to identify 'gamers' on his team that make big plays when it counts.

Jake Castleberry

A Bountiful player who had three hits, including a two-run home run, to help lead the Redhawks' comeback.

Mickey Willis

A Bountiful player who had three hits, including a two-run home run, and also pitched well in relief to secure the win for the Redhawks.

Tegan Barnes

A Bountiful player who had three hits, including a run-scoring double in the sixth inning to help the Redhawks take the lead.

Nick Sorensen

An Olympus player who had a couple of hits and three RBIs in the losing effort for the Titans.

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What they’re saying

“That's how Bountiful goes. We have that late-game magic.”

— Hayden Curtis, Bountiful baseball coach

“We had a lot of 'gamers' today. We didn't play our best today but we still managed to beat one of the best teams in the state. That's a sign of who these kids are.”

— Hayden Curtis, Bountiful baseball coach

What’s next

The teams will play again on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Olympus High School, and then the final game of the three-game series will be played on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Bountiful High School.

The takeaway

Bountiful's ability to rally from a large deficit and beat a top team like Olympus shows the resilience and 'gamer' mentality of the Redhawks. This win could be a turning point in their season and set them up for success later on.