Region 2
Herriman 57, Cedar Valley 19
Filisi Filipe led Herriman (7-2) to a resounding 57-19 Region 2 victory over Cedar Valley (1-8) by scoring three rushing touchdowns, including a 12-yard run early in the first quarter. Herriman quickly responded to Cedar Valley’s initial score with a series of touchdowns—Max Wilson and Britton Wall each caught a touchdown pass from Bryson Sweeney in the second quarter. Sweeney threw three touchdown passes overall. The Mustangs’ defense held the Aviators scoreless in the third quarter as Herriman extended their lead with another Filipe touchdown and two additional scores from Sweeney. Cash Thacker’s efforts for Cedar Valley fell short.
Mountain Ridge 21, Westlake 13
Mountain Ridge (10-0) secured a 21-13 victory over Westlake (7-3) in a Region 2 game by scoring all their points in the first half. The Sentinels took the lead early in the first quarter with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jaxon Hunt to Marshall West. After Westlake tied it up with a 30-yard touchdown run by Ashton Taylor, Hunt connected with Tyson Dunn for a 12-yard score and Xander Thayer for a 33-yard touchdown, both in the second quarter, giving Mountain Ridge a decisive lead. Westlake added a late touchdown but couldn’t close the gap.
Region 6
Woods Cross 36, Viewmont 35
Tage Ita led Woods Cross (4-6) to a thrilling comeback in a Region 6 showdown, scoring the game-winning touchdown with a 1-yard run with just 15 seconds left, sealing a 36-35 victory over Viewmont (3-7). Ita’s final touchdown capped a 16-point fourth quarter for the Wildcats. Earlier, Sam Bahr contributed with a pair of rushing scores, keeping Woods Cross in the contest. Viewmont’s Cash Hawkins was a standout, connecting on a long pass and rushing for an 89-yard score. Despite a late 5-yard touchdown run by Brett Tovey for the Vikings, it wasn’t enough to fend off the Wildcats’ rally.
3A North
Logan 32, Morgan 22
Logan (8-2) secured a 32-22 victory over Morgan (8-2) in a 3A North clash, with a commanding second quarter helping them pull ahead. Royce Sargent caught two touchdown passes from Easton Favero, the first a 20-yard reception at 11:29 and the second from three yards out at 5:42 left in the second quarter. Ethan Carson’s 44-yard interception return further cemented their lead. Despite Morgan’s 38-yard scoring connection between Owen Gilson and George Thurston early in the third, Easton Favero’s 64-yard touchdown run at 7:14 extended Logan’s advantage, proving to be the game-winning score.
3A South
Cedar City 49, Carbon 3
Cedar City’s high-powered offense led to a decisive 49-3 victory over Carbon in a 3A South matchup. The Reds (5-5) dominated from the start, with Braxton DeMille opening the scoring on a 47-yard touchdown run just over three minutes into the game. Hunter Burgess had an exceptional performance, catching three touchdown passes from Colt Kelling, including a 52-yarder late in the first quarter. Burgess also added a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter. Carbon (1-9) managed only a second-quarter field goal by Tayger Timothy. The game ended under the 44-point mercy rule.
Mountain Ridge (10-0) secured a 21-13 victory over Westlake (7-3) in a Region 2 game by scoring all their points in the first half. The Sentinels took the lead early in the first quarter with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Jaxon Hunt to Marshall West. After Westlake tied it up with a 30-yard touchdown run by Ashton Taylor, Hunt connected with Tyson Dunn for a 12-yard score and Xander Thayer for a 33-yard touchdown, both in the second quarter, giving Mountain Ridge a decisive lead. Westlake added a late touchdown but couldn’t close the gap.
2A North
American Leadership 21, Judge Memorial 14
Mason Ober’s two late-second-quarter touchdowns propelled American Leadership to a 21-14 victory over Judge Memorial in a 2A North game. The Eagles (6-4) overcame an early 7-0 deficit with Ober’s scores at 0:38 and 0:32 left in the second quarter. Judge Memorial (1-7) tied the game with Alan Asiata’s 2-yard run with 2:51 remaining in the third quarter. American Leadership’s Nick Ihli secured the comeback win with a passing touchdown at 5:48 left in the fourth quarter, putting the Eagles ahead for good.
2A South
San Juan 60, South Sevier 28
San Juan (8-1) dominated South Sevier (3-6) 60-28 in a 2A South game, with a high-scoring onslaught led by a powerful first-half performance. The Broncos surged to a 53-21 halftime lead, highlighted by Beau Yeomans’ four touchdown passes, including a 77-yard strike to Randall Black and a 75-yard kick return score by Miken Keith. Trapper Farnsworth was a standout for the Rams, scoring on three long runs, including a 75-yarder early in the second quarter. San Juan’s defense held South Sevier scoreless in the third quarter, solidifying their commanding victory.
1A North
Duchesne 56, North Summit 21
Kyson Despain’s impressive ground game led Duchesne (9-1) to a decisive 56-21 victory over North Summit (6-4) in a 1A North matchup. Despain opened the scoring with a 35-yard run in the first quarter and added two more touchdowns, including an 8-yard run in the third. Brex Robinson was pivotal, contributing with a 1-yard touchdown run with 1:35 left in the second quarter and a 30-yard run in the third. North Summit’s efforts were highlighted by a 21-yard touchdown pass from Tayton Pace to Zach Ernst early in the game, but they couldn’t keep pace with Duchesne’s potent offense.
1A South
Beaver 15, Enterprise 11
Beaver (6-4) rallied in the second quarter and secured a 15-11 victory over Enterprise (5-5) in a 1A South matchup. After Enterprise’s Easton Hill scored on a 1-yard run with 4:33 left in the first quarter, Beaver responded with a 1-yard run by Davis Carter with 7:53 left in the second quarter. Enterprise briefly took the lead again with a 28-yard field goal by Dylan Liebetrau with 59 seconds left in the half. However, Cutler Bradshaw’s 1-yard touchdown run with 5:38 left in the third quarter gave Beaver a lead they never relinquished.
Nonregion
Richfield 49, Juan Diego 0
Colton White’s explosive performance led Richfield (8-2) to a dominant 49-0 victory over Juan Diego (1-9) in a nonregion game. White amassed 133 yards on two carries and scored two touchdowns, including a notable 68-yard run in the second quarter. He also returned a kick for a 65-yard touchdown early in the third quarter, sealing the game for the Wildcats. Richfield’s defense stifled Juan Diego throughout, contributing to a shutout that highlighted the Soaring Eagle’s offensive struggles. The Wildcats’ strong showing underscored their prowess as they added 21 points in the first and 14 in both the second and third quarters.
Lone Peak 32, Bingham 14
Lone Peak (5-5) jumped to an early lead and never looked back, securing a 32-14 victory over Bingham (3-7) in a nonregion matchup. Ayden Laws initiated the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run at 7:31 in the first quarter. The Knights extended their lead with a 20-yard touchdown pass from Marshall Durfey to Krew Robinson and a 19-yard field goal by Logan Niccum, leading 23-0 by halftime. Bingham’s Beckham Greaves caught two touchdown passes in the second half, but Lone Peak’s defense sealed the win with Christian Stroshine returning an interception for a touchdown to end the third quarter.
North Sevier 39, Parowan 35
Davis Malmgren’s 100-yard interception return set the tone for North Sevier’s (3-7) thrilling 39-35 victory over Parowan (1-9) in a nonregion contest. Malmgren contributed a second-quarter touchdown catch, while Houston Mickelsen tossed three touchdown passes, helping the Wolves steadily build their score. Chasen Woodside’s 9-yard touchdown run with 9:26 left in the fourth quarter ultimately provided the go-ahead points. Parowan, led by Tyson Bettridge’s three touchdown passes, couldn’t muster a response in the final period. With strategic defensive plays and timely scoring, North Sevier secured their second win of the season.
1A 8-player
Monticello 61, Grand 26
Monticello (8-2) scored early and often to overpower Grand (6-3) in a 61-26 victory in their 1A 8-player matchup. Brandtson Mack’s 50-yard kick return set the tone just 11:50 into the first quarter. By halftime, the Buckaroos had surged to a commanding 47-13 lead, highlighted by multiple touchdown passes from Cache Young, including a 55-yarder to Miles Coleman. Grand’s Beto Carroll caught a 70-yard touchdown pass and added two more scores, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Harlan Mack sealed the win for Monticello with a late touchdown catch, ensuring Monticello never trailed in the game.
This report was compiled with the assistance of ChatGPT.