Olympus Stuns Brighton in Overtime Thriller | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Olympus High girls soccer stunned top-ranked Brighton in a nail-biting, two-goal thriller that went to double overtime—securing their fifth straight win over the rivals and their fifth consecutive victory. Down early, Olympus battled through Brighton’s stout defense with long-range shots, tying it late in regulation before erupting into overtime. Senior Emma Peterson, committed to Michigan, delivered clutch firepower from distance, culminating in the game-winner from a deep free kick. With a 2-1 victory, Olympus improved to 5-1 on the season while Brighton suffered its first loss. A gritty…