Week One: Top Five Games
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The 2022 Utah High School season officially gets underway today, with teams across the state in action. Here is our list of the top five games in week one. Lone Peak at Timpview The Lone Peak Knights and Timpview Thunderbirds…
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Continue ReadingThe 2022 Utah High School season officially gets underway today, with teams across the state in action. Here is our list of the top five games in week one.
Lone Peak at Timpview
The Lone Peak Knights and Timpview Thunderbirds face off in what could be one of the top games of the season. The 6A powerhouse Knights are coming off a state championship, while the 5A Thunderbirds are loaded with as much talent as anyone in the state. Timpview has two of the top four athletes in our 2023 rankings in Pokaiaua Haunga Pokaiaua Haunga 5'11" | 200 lbs | ATH Timpview | 2023 State UT and Hezekiah Anahu- Ambrosio. On the other side, Lone Peak has our top-ranked receiver duo in Cole Christensen Cole Christensen 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Lone Peak | 2023 State UT and Crew McChesney Crew McChesney 5'10" | 170 lbs | WR Lone Peak | 2023 State UT , meaning both sides should be in for plenty of explosive plays.
Syracuse at Riverton
The Riverton Silverwolves and Syracuse Titans face off in a battle for 6A supremacy. The Titan’s explosive offense and Silverwolves’ fierce defense will make for a great show between two of the state’s best units. Look for Syracuse Safety Daxton Faddis Daxton Faddis 5'11" | 200 lbs | DB Syracuse | 2023 State UT and Riverton’s quarterback Jake Meyers to make a few big plays.
East at Orem
The East Leopards and Orem Tigers have faced each other in the early portion of their season for the past two years, with Orem taking both contests. These two stoic programs are loaded in the trenches in what should be an excellent old-fashioned ground and pound game. Watch out for East running back Amini Amone Amini Amone 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB East | 2023 State UT and Orem running back Mack Hixson Mack Hixson 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Orem | 2024 State UT will both be tested as they fight for every yard.
Mountain Ridge at Olympus
The Mountain Ridge Sentinels and Olympus Titans will face off in the first game of the season for the fourth time in just as many years. The Sentinels lost their first game in their program’s history to the Titans back in 2019 but since have won the last two meetings. The Mountain Ridge Offense led by standout running back Cade Ulahve and offensive tackle Jr Sia Jr Sia 6'6" | 305 lbs | OL Mountain Ridge | 2023 State UT will try to impose their will on the Titans. In contrast, Olympus will look to a defense led by defensive lineman Abrahma Johnsons and safety Nash Taylor Nash Taylor 6'2" | 205 lbs | DB Olympus | 2024 State UT to slow the physical Sentinels.
Layton at Alta
The Layton Lancers and the Alta Hawks face off in our most under-the-radar matchup of week one. The Lancers return key players on both sides of the ball and will be a tough test for the Hawks. On the other hand, Alta has one of the best secondaries in the state and will be hungry to make some noise against a formidable 6A opponent. Watch for Layton’s offensive tackle Spencer Hill Spencer Hill 6'6" | 280 lbs | OL Layton | 2023 State UT to serve up some pancakes, and Alt’s intimidating cornerback duo of Isaac Jaramillo Isaac Jaramillo 6'0" | 175 lbs | DB Alta | 2023 State UT and Noah Flores Noah Flores 5'10" | 170 lbs | DB Alta | 2023 State UT make it difficult on receivers all night.