Butler Middle battles Albion Middle for control of the ball during Canyons School District coed intramural soccer tournament; the Bruins advanced to the championship game. About 150 students on 24 middle school teams dribbled, kicked and scored their way this past spring for a shot at the Canyons School District coed intramural soccer championship. The sixth-grade final ended in a shoot-out, with Butler Middle edging out Mt. Jordan Middle. “(It was) thrilling and heartbreaking at the same time,” said Taylor Hansen, Canyons School District intramurals coordinator. In the seventh- and eighth-grade division, Midvale Middle topped Butler Middle to claim the titles. The tournament followed a cup format, guaranteeing each team at least three games and creating a lively atmosphere. “Schools really get into it—upper grades cheer on the lower grades and vice versa,” Hansen said. “It's fun to see the athletes get the opportunity to play multiple games and showcase their skills.” Hansen also praised longtime Midvale coach Mitch Edmonds and his teams, not only for their on-field success but for doing an “amazing job” cleaning up the fields at Mt. Jordan Middle after the tournament. λ