Region 2
Riverton 47, Copper Hills 14
Riverton (4-5) unleashed a dominant second quarter, scoring 35 unanswered points, to dispatch Copper Hills (3-7) 47-14 in a Region 2 matchup. Austin Morris connected with Tonga Tafisi for two touchdowns and also threw a 26-yard TD pass to Rocky Downs, who had a total of two touchdowns. Luke Palmer highlighted the defensive effort with a 42-yard interception return for a touchdown. Copper Hills managed to find the end zone in the second half with Tija Tate’s 1-yard run in the third quarter and a 7-yard pass to Logan Batt from Camdon Taylor in the fourth, but it was too little, too late. Riverton’s Gage Zullo capped the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown reception from Brodey Jensen in the fourth quarter.
Mountain Ridge 35, Westlake 28
Mountain Ridge (8-2) edged Westlake (7-3) with a 35-28 victory in a Region 2 matchup. The Sentinels secured the win with a late 2-yard touchdown run by Zach Ofisa with 2:13 remaining in the fourth quarter. Jaxon Hunt and Grayden Dumas were key for Mountain Ridge, connecting twice for touchdowns of 31 and 14 yards each. Westlake’s Bosten Fountaine put up a strong showing, with two touchdown passes and a 6-yard rushing touchdown just before halftime. Despite the Thunder’s efforts, they were unable to score in the final quarter, allowing Mountain Ridge to come out on top.
Region 4
West Jordan 42, Granger 21
West Jordan (7-3) powered past Granger (7-3) in a decisive 42-21 victory in a Region 4 matchup. The Jaguars took an early lead with Cody Johnson’s 12-yard rushing touchdown at 9:04 in the first quarter and never trailed throughout the game. West Jordan’s Tyson Dunn connected with Porter Creasy on a 45-yard touchdown pass at 5:09 in the third quarter, increasing their lead to 35-13. Granger’s Tino Fifita had a notable 56-yard touchdown run with 5:03 remaining in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. The Lancers managed to add 18 points in the second half but could not overcome West Jordan’s balanced offensive output.
Region 5
Box Elder 39, West Field 12
Box Elder (8-2) dispatched West Field (6-4) in a commanding 39-12 victory in a Region 5 matchup. The Bees jumped to an early lead with Judd Howells initiating the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run in the first quarter. West Field managed just two field goals from Jaden Fowers, trailing Box Elder’s consistent offensive attack. Box Elder’s Bridger Richards added a 37-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter, and Kadyn Reyes capped it off with an 8-yard run early in the fourth. Jaden Fowers added a late 6-yard touchdown reception for the Longhorns, but it was far from enough to overcome Box Elder’s robust offensive display.
Region 6
Brighton 28, Alta 25
Brighton (4-5) held off a late Alta (3-6) rally to secure a 28-25 victory in a Region 6 matchup. Brighton’s Jayce Evans was instrumental, catching touchdown passes of 50 and 13 yards from Griffin Matsumori in the first quarter. Alta trailed 21-3 at halftime but mounted a comeback with Tucker Brown’s passing touchdowns, including a 5-yard toss to Lucas Pagel with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter. Judah Valle’s 15-yard rushing touchdown with 3:33 left in the game ultimately provided the cushion Brighton needed. Despite a strong fourth quarter from Alta, Brighton’s early lead and timely scores ensured their win.
Region 9
Snow Canyon 34, Dixie 13
Snow Canyon (5-3) rolled past Dixie (2-6) with a commanding 34-13 victory in a Region 9 game. Snow Canyon’s offense set the tone early, with Parker Olson leading the charge by scoring a 1-yard run and a 31-yard touchdown pass to Brett Bethers in the opening quarter. Olson continued to shine, connecting with Soakai Fa on a 37-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, extending the lead. Ammon Allred contributed with two field goals, a 31-yarder in the third and a 23-yarder in the fourth. Dixie’s Jayson Malufau managed to score late in the fourth quarter on a 41-yard pass from Grant Gee, but it was too little, too late for the Flyers.
Crimson Cliffs 56, Pine View 7
The Crimson Cliffs Mustangs (7-1) dominated the Region 9 matchup with a 56-7 victory over the Pine View Panthers (6-2). Crimson Cliffs started strong with a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back. Tanoai Andresen was pivotal in the Mustangs’ offensive surge, throwing four touchdown passes, including two 20-yard strikes to Briton Phillips. Pine View managed their only score in the second quarter with a 3-yard run by Corbin Yocham, but it was not enough to challenge the Mustangs’ offense. Crimson Cliffs steadily increased their lead with contributions from multiple scorers and concluded with touchdowns in each quarter.
Hurricane 34, Desert Hills 7
Hurricane (5-3) dominated the Region 9 matchup with a convincing 34-7 victory over Desert Hills (2-6). The Tigers set the tone early, with Dylan Gabriel finding Bradley Rose for a 5-yard touchdown pass late in the first quarter. Hurricane extended its lead in the second quarter, first with Tanner Matua’s 27-yard interception return and then with Austyn McRoberts’ 7-yard touchdown run. Brody Jacobs further cemented Hurricane’s lead with impressive touchdown runs, including a 45-yarder in the third quarter and another 15 yards in the fourth. Desert Hills managed to avoid the shutout with a 3-yard run from Isaac Andresen in the final quarter.
Region 11
Mountain Crest 35, Green Canyon 28
Mountain Crest (6-3) held off a late rally to defeat Green Canyon (5-4) 35-28 in a Region 11 showdown. The Mustangs took a commanding 28-14 lead at halftime, bolstered by Carter Egbert’s explosive 49-yard touchdown run and a pair of short scoring runs, including a 1-yard dash by Egbert. Green Canyon’s Ethan Munk connected with Cody Edelmayer for a 70-yard touchdown early in the second quarter and later found Bryson Pabst for a 37-yard score with just over four minutes remaining in the game, closing the gap to seven. However, Mountain Crest’s final-quarter touchdown by Egbert proved to be the difference. Despite the loss, Munk had a standout night with multiple touchdown passes for Green Canyon.
2A North
American Leadership 33, Judge Memorial 20
American Leadership (4-6) secured a 33-20 victory over Judge Memorial (1-9) in a 2A North matchup. The Eagles built an early lead with Jalen Brewer’s opening 2-yard touchdown run and a series of key passes by Nico Marble, including a 41-yard strike to Mason Ober in the second quarter with 4:21 remaining. Ober was a standout, catching two additional touchdown passes, including one for 22 yards early in the third. Judge Memorial’s offense showed life with a 7-yard touchdown run from Michael Gibbons and a late 1-yard fumble recovery score by Helaman Lautaha, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. The Bulldogs fell short despite a spirited effort in the second half.
2A South
Emery 7, Delta 6
Emery (3-6) emerged victorious in a defensive 2A South matchup, narrowly defeating Delta (2-7) with a 7-6 win. The Spartans’ lone score came early in the second quarter, courtesy of Garrett Conover’s impressive 62-yard touchdown run. Jadin Atwood added the extra point, which proved to be the difference in the game. Delta’s Jett Rawlinson initiated the scoring with a 42-yard touchdown run mid-first quarter, but the Rabbits failed to score again. Both defenses held firm, preventing any further scoring throughout the rest of the game.
San Juan 66, South Sevier 21
San Juan (8-2) delivered a commanding 66-21 victory over South Sevier (9-1) in a 2A South region game. The Broncos set the tone early, surging ahead 22-7 in the first quarter. Jagger Nieves was instrumental, scoring three touchdowns in the first half, including a 46-yard run in the second quarter that helped extend San Juan’s lead. Beau Yeomans also shined with four touchdown passes, including a 46-yard connection with Cash Palmer late in the third quarter. Despite a touchdown pass from Bridger Bradshaw to Hudson Smith in the third quarter, South Sevier couldn’t mount a comeback against the dominant Broncos.
1A North
Millard 26, Gunnison Valley 0
Millard (5-5) pitched a shutout against Gunnison Valley (3-6) in a dominant 26-0 victory in their 1A North matchup. The Eagles jumped out early with Mason Wardle connected with Connor Stevens for two touchdowns in the first quarter—first a 36-yard pass followed by a 50-yarder. Sergio Arellano added a 20-yard field goal in the second quarter, extending the lead to 17-0 at halftime. Deegan Leatham’s 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and a late safety capped off the scoring for Millard. The Eagles’ defense kept the Bulldogs off the scoreboard, securing the win with a comprehensive defensive performance.
Nonregion
Parowan 42, North Sevier 20
Parowan (3-6) cruised past North Sevier (1-8) with a 42-20 victory in a nonregion matchup. Tyrel Vest was the standout performer, scoring four touchdowns on the ground, including an 18-yard run early in the second quarter to open the Rams’ scoring. Parowan’s special teams also contributed significantly, as Josh Wallet returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown, immediately answering a defensive touchdown by North Sevier’s Davis Malmgren. The Rams shut out the Wolves in the first quarter, taking control of the game with a 22-point second quarter. Parowan maintained their lead throughout, with North Sevier struggling to close the gap despite a late touchdown pass from Houston Mickelsen to Davis Malmgren in the fourth quarter.
1A 8-player
Rich 71, St. Joseph 40
Rich (6-3) showcased a dominant performance in a 1A 8-player clash, routing St. Joseph (4-4) with a 71-40 victory. The Rebels established their lead early with Jasper Johnson returning a kickoff 65 yards for a score just seconds into the game. Rich’s offensive strength was on full display in the second quarter, highlighted by Karter Groll’s 67-yard touchdown run and Nash Parry’s 55-yard interception return. St. Joseph attempted a comeback, spearheaded by Izaiah Hebert’s 70-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter, but it wasn’t enough. Wyatt Tingey’s two-yard rush and Wilkes Weston’s 67-yard breakaway run solidified the Rebels’ grip, ensuring Rich maintained a comfortable lead throughout.
This report was compiled with the assistance of ChatGPT.