Layton High School has been awarded the Utah Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (UIAAA) 6A Director's Cup for the 2025-2026 school year, marking the first time a school in the Davis School District has received the honor, according to a report from the Davis School District released Oct. 7, 2026.
A Three-Pillar Evaluation
The award, which has been presented annually for 16 years, recognizes comprehensive school excellence through a multi-faceted evaluation process. Rather than focusing solely on athletic success, the UIAAA designed the Director's Cup to measure a school's performance across three distinct pillars of student development.
Scoring and Criteria
The scoring for the award is divided among athletics, academics, and sportsmanship and leadership. Athletics and academics each account for 40% of the total score. The athletic component is determined by a school team's final finishing position in official Utah High School Activities Association State Tournaments. The academic component is calculated based on the cumulative overall GPA of a school's varsity athletic teams.
Emphasis on Leadership
The remaining 20% of the evaluation is dedicated to sportsmanship and leadership. This portion of the award is measured by evaluating a school's active participation in state-sponsored initiatives focused on student leadership and sportsmanship.
Collective Achievement
Layton High School Athletic Director Brian Berrong emphasized that the recognition reflects the collective effort of the entire school community. In a statement released by the school district, Berrong noted that the award demonstrates appreciation for the work done by everyone involved.
District Milestone
The victory for Layton High School is a significant milestone for the local educational community. As noted by the Davis School District and reported by Utah.News, this is the first time a school within the Davis School District has won the annual award.
Excellence in Layton
The recognition of Layton High School highlights the school's ability to balance high-level athletic competition with academic achievement and community leadership. This achievement marks a new chapter for the Davis School District in the UIAAA 6A rankings.
The Role of the Director's Cup
The Director's Cup serves as a benchmark for high school programs across Utah, rewarding schools that maintain high standards in the classroom and on the field of play. By including academic GPAs and leadership initiatives in the scoring, the UIAAA ensures that the award honors well-rounded student-athletes.
