Baseball Roundup: Tooele, Deseret Peak, and Stansbury Struggle Early in Region Play

Grantsville High School remains unbeaten in region with a five-game winning streak

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:04am

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The Tooele Buffaloes, Deseret Peak Golden Eagles, and Stansbury Stallions have all stumbled out of the gate in region play, while the Grantsville Cowboys have surged to a 12-3 overall record and 3-0 in region.

Why it matters

High school baseball is a major part of the local sports culture, and these early-season results will shape the playoff picture and bragging rights in the region. Fans are eager to see if the struggling teams can turn things around, while Grantsville looks to maintain its hot start.

The details

Tooele has lost its first three region games, scoring just 5 runs total. Deseret Peak has also dropped its first three region contests, including lopsided losses to Mountain Crest and Green Canyon. Stansbury split a two-game series with Sky View, winning the first game 11-1 before losing the second 7-2. Meanwhile, Grantsville has won 8 of its last 10 games, including victories over Logan, Providence Hall, and Gunnison Valley.

  • Tooele played its first-ever game against Deseret Peak on April 1.
  • Tooele's next game will be on April 6 against Ridgeline.
  • Grantsville will continue its four-game road trip on April 7 against Ogden, followed by games on April 8 and 9 against Judge Memorial Catholic and Morgan.

The players

Luis Garcia

A player for the Tooele Buffaloes who scored early in their game against Green Canyon.

Kaleb Vorwaller

A player for the Deseret Peak Golden Eagles who scored the first run in their game against Morgan.

Davis Hodge

A player for the Deseret Peak Golden Eagles who hit a grand slam home run against Morgan.

Jaxxon Jensen

A player for the Grantsville Cowboys who hit a two-run home run against Providence Hall.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to start scoring more runs and get back on track in region play.”

— Luis Garcia, Tooele Buffaloes Player

“The team is really starting to come together, and we're excited to keep this momentum going into the second half of the season.”

— Jaxxon Jensen, Grantsville Cowboys Player

What’s next

Tooele will look to bounce back when they face Deseret Peak in a rivalry game on April 1, while Grantsville aims to continue its hot streak on the road against Ogden, Judge Memorial Catholic, and Morgan.

The takeaway

The early-season struggles of Tooele, Deseret Peak, and Stansbury highlight the competitive nature of high school baseball in the region, while Grantsville's strong start shows they could be the team to beat as the season progresses.