Hunter was the only freshman to earn Utah 4A First Team All-State honors last year, helping Waterford capture a state championship along the way. He first caught my eye Sunday when he pressed outside the box and stayed aggressive in Hilltop’s matchup against Team Ten. There’s a little bit of everything to like here. He’s tough and physical, unafraid to deliver a hit when the opportunity presents itself, and strong on groundballs—he collected 73 across 16 games last spring. He also has a reliable stick in transition and a shot to go with it. He leans toward the takeaway side of defending, and there are moments when I’d like to see him chase the stick a little less. More often than not, though, those checks seem to land. Keep Hunter on your radar—he has the tools to be the next Utah-bred defender to break through nationally.