Olympus Upsets 6A's Top Lacrosse Team

Titans score 6 goals in final period to defeat previously unbeaten Skyridge

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:12am

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Olympus High School's boys lacrosse team pulled off a major upset, defeating previously undefeated 6A powerhouse Skyridge 16-8. Led by Kai Rossi's 3 goals, the Titans scored 6 times in the final period to pull away for the victory. Olympus improved to 4-1 on the season with the win.

Why it matters

This victory over the top-ranked 6A team is a major momentum boost for Olympus as they look to finally get past rival Park City, which has ended their season prematurely the last four years. The Titans are hoping this win will help them be better prepared for the postseason battles ahead.

The details

Olympus jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and led 7-2 at halftime. Skyridge rallied with 5 goals in the 3rd quarter to make it 10-7, but Olympus responded with 6 unanswered goals in the 4th to pull away. Goalkeeper Andrew Borden made several key saves to preserve the victory.

  • Olympus scored the first two goals in the opening 90 seconds.
  • Skyridge trailed 7-2 at halftime.
  • Skyridge scored 5 goals in the 3rd quarter to make it 10-7.
  • Olympus scored 6 unanswered goals in the 4th quarter to win 16-8.

The players

Kai Rossi

Olympus player who scored 3 goals in the victory.

Andrew Borden

Olympus goalkeeper who made several key saves to preserve the win.

Nick Merrell

Olympus head coach who scheduled a difficult slate of games to prepare his team for the postseason.

Skyridge

The previously undefeated 6A boys lacrosse team that was upset by Olympus.

Park City

The team that has ended Olympus' season prematurely the last four years.

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What they’re saying

“We want to play the best to be the best. We want to play fast and we want to show some poise.”

— Nick Merrell, Olympus Head Coach

“It's a game of momentum. We want to score a lot when we have it, and you saw how other teams do it, too.”

— Nick Merrell, Olympus Head Coach

“When you have momentum, you have to take advantage of it, and that's how to get success.”

— Nick Merrell, Olympus Head Coach

What’s next

Olympus will travel to play 4A contenders Juan Diego and Judge Memorial next week, which will provide another tough test for the Titans as they continue to prepare for the postseason and a potential rematch with rival Park City.

The takeaway

Olympus' upset victory over the top-ranked 6A team shows they have the talent and determination to finally get past Park City and make a deep postseason run this year. Their difficult early-season schedule is paying off as they build momentum heading into the most important part of the season.