Utah Little League Team Honored At BYU-Baylor Game

PROVO – It’s a night to celebrate in Provo as BYU gets a taste of the Big 12 era in their matchup against Baylor. But BYU took the time to honor another team from the state made some noise this summer. The Snow Canyon baseball team, who earned Utah’s first berth in the Little League World Series in August, were given a rousing applause from Cougar fans in attendance Saturday night during the second quarter.

#BYU honored the Snow Canyon LLWS team. 💙 ⚾️ 🤙 pic.twitter.com/clTx3fTHKv

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 11, 2022

Utah Little League World Series Team Honored By BYU

The Snow Canyon baseball team representing Utah became the first team from Utah to qualify for the Little League World Series in August. Team Utah was eliminated after two losses in the double-elimination tournament.

The team saw support around the state of Utah as they made their run to the Little League World Series. Many more were routing for Team Utah after player Easton Oliverson was hospitalized after a fall from a bunk bed. BYU sent the player a care package during his stay in the hospital.

All the feels 💙💙💙#BYU football sent a care package to Utah Little Leaguer Easton Oliverson.@snowcanyon2022 #BYUFootball #GoCougs https://t.co/Jh1qkEymml

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 23, 2022

BYU vs Baylor

The Cougars battle the Bears in a sneak peek at life in the Big 12 Conference next season. You can listen to the game on KSL NewsRadio, 102.7 FM or 1160 AM.

Dallen Graff is a KSL Sports Contributor. He is the Producer of Cougar Sports Saturday (SUBSCRIBE) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow him on Twitter.