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Isaac Hale, Deseret News
Region 2
Herriman 56, Cedar Valley 6
Herriman (9-1) dominated Cedar Valley (1-8) in a decisive 56-6 Region 2 victory. Herriman’s Macrae Parker stood out with two first-quarter interception returns for touchdowns, including a 77-yarder, to give the Mustangs an early lead. Herriman piled on 29 points in the first quarter and extended to 48 by halftime with additional scores by James Manning and Filisi Filipe. Herriman’s defense shut out Cedar Valley until late in the fourth quarter, when Ayden Laws managed a 1-yard run to put the Aviators on the board. The dominant performance solidified Herriman’s strong standing in Region 2.
Region 4
West 69, Cyprus 6
West (9-1) dominated Cyprus (4-6) in a Region 4 matchup with a decisive 69-6 victory. The Panthers showcased their offensive strength, overwhelming the Pirates throughout the game. Cyprus struggled to contain West’s relentless attack, unable to score until the final quarter. West’s defense held Cyprus in check, contributing to the lopsided win. With this impressive victory, West continued their strong performance in the region.
Hillcrest 38, Kearns 0
Hillcrest (3-7) cruised to a dominant 38-0 Region 4 victory over Kearns (1-9) on Thursday. K’Von Houston led the Huskies with an impressive performance, passing for three touchdowns, including a 72-yard strike to Miles Ence early in the fourth quarter. Houston also showcased his versatility with a 40-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter. Hillcrest’s offensive onslaught began in the second quarter, highlighted by Christian Celis’ 55-yard touchdown reception. The Huskies’ defense stifled the Cougars, holding them scoreless throughout the contest.
Region 10
Skyline 45, Murray 17
Skyline (7-3) exploded in the third quarter to take a commanding lead and secure a 45-17 victory over Murray (5-4) in a Region 10 matchup. Jonah Mailei’s 25-yard touchdown reception from Maximus Cocci at 3:29 in the third quarter helped the Eagles pull away, followed closely by Xavier Cocci’s 1-yard touchdown run at 6:49. Xavier Cocci was instrumental throughout, registering three rushing touchdowns, including a 15-yarder late in the first quarter. Despite a strong start from the Spartans with an early field goal and a second-quarter touchdown pass from Phil Holland to Carson Davis, Murray couldn’t keep pace with Skyline’s offensive surge. Max Brodbeck contributed for Skyline with a 40-yard field goal to end the first half, as the Eagles wrapped up their impressive scoring in the fourth with Mailei’s second touchdown of the evening.
Region 11
Ridgeline 69, Bear River 10
Ridgeline (10-0) dominated Bear River (3-7) in a lopsided 69-10 victory in a Region 11 matchup. The RiverHawks exploded early, with Owen Leishman catching a 70-yard touchdown pass from Nate Dahle just over a minute into the first quarter. Dahle threw four touchdown passes, including two more to Leishman who totaled three on the night. Ridgeline’s defense contributed as well, with Joe Campbell recovering a fumble and returning it 32 yards for a score early in the fourth quarter. Bear River’s lone touchdown came on a 95-yard kick return by Glaiden Behrens in the fourth quarter.
3A South
Manti 38, Canyon View 17
Manti (7-3) stormed to a commanding first-quarter lead and cruised past Canyon View (5-5) in a 3A South showdown, 38-17. Stone Mortensen was the standout performer for the Templars, catching three touchdown passes from Carter Mason, including a 76-yarder just 3:25 into the game. Manti capitalized early, scoring three times in the first quarter, with Carter Mason also finding the end zone on a 2-yard run. Canyon View managed a brief rally, highlighted by a Ryder Miller 14-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, but Manti’s defense held firm. Tyler Steinfeldt added a 43-yard field goal as the first half expired, solidifying Manti’s dominance in the first half.
Cedar City 63, Carbon 0
Cedar City (10-0) dominated from start to finish in a 63-0 blowout win over Carbon (2-8) in a 3A South game. The Reds asserted their offensive might early, with Braxton DeMille opening the scoring with a 20-yard run at 10:04 in the first quarter. Quarterback Everett Kelling was pivotal, contributing a rushing touchdown and throwing three touchdown passes, including a 20-yard strike to Daxton DeMille at 2:35 in the second quarter. Daxton DeMille further showcased his versatility, adding two more touchdowns on the ground. Cedar City’s defense stifled Carbon throughout, preventing them from making any headway on the scoreboard.
2A North
South Summit 52, Providence Hall 8
South Summit (6-4) dominated in a 52-8 victory over Providence Hall (2-8) in a 2A North matchup. The Wildcats took control early, scoring 14 points in the first quarter, followed by an impressive 24-point second quarter. William Neff was instrumental, throwing multiple touchdown passes and returning an interception for a score. Bryce Pulver added two rushing touchdowns to pad the Wildcats’ lead. Providence Hall’s lone score came late in the game with 35 seconds remaining when Ethan Griffith connected with AJ Wetzel for an 18-yard touchdown pass. South Summit’s defense held strong, keeping the Patriots scoreless until the final moments.
1A North
Duchesne 44, North Summit 14
Duchesne (8-2) cruised past North Summit (5-5) with a 44-14 victory in a 1A North game. The Eagles dominated early and led 17-0 at halftime, with Kasen Crum scoring two of his four rushing touchdowns in the first half. Duchesne’s Rhett Clayburn returned the second-half kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown, extending the lead to 24-0. Although North Summit responded with two third-quarter touchdown passes from Tayton Pace, Duchesne’s ground attack proved too much as Crum added two more scores in the fourth quarter to seal the win. The Eagles’ defense kept the Braves scoreless in three quarters, showcasing a strong performance overall.
1A South
Beaver 55, Enterprise 20
Beaver (8-2) surged past Enterprise (4-6) with a commanding 55-20 victory in a 1A South matchup. The Beavers set the tone early, jumping to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, highlighted by a Maverick Albrecht 8-yard fumble recovery return. Beaver kept the offense rolling in the second quarter, scoring four more touchdowns, including a 62-yard touchdown pass from Davin Orton to Noah Wolff. Although Enterprise tried to mount a comeback with 14 points in the third quarter, including a 51-yard touchdown pass to Jake Christensen, Beaver’s defense shut them out in the fourth. Trey Bradshaw capped the night for Beaver with a 10-yard touchdown run in the final quarter.
Nonregion
Richfield 45, Juan Diego 34
Richfield (6-4) surged in the fourth quarter to defeat Juan Diego (2-8) with a 45-34 victory in a high-scoring nonregion matchup. Richfield’s relentless ground attack was highlighted by Ngalu Taufatofua’s 6-yard touchdown with 1:29 left in the game, which helped seal the win. The Wildcats pulled ahead in the third quarter with Trey Yardley scoring two crucial rushing touchdowns, including a 60-yard breakaway run. Juan Diego’s One Vea and Jacoby Ahlstrom each scored twice, but their efforts fell short as Richfield’s offense proved too formidable. Richfield’s defense held steady in the final minutes despite Juan Diego’s late push.
This report was compiled with the assistance of ChatGPT.
