Top Games in Utah: Week 5
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Week five is loaded with great matches between our top teams in the state. Arguably the top four teams in Utah will play one another in matchups that will shake up the power hierarchy across the state. Skyridge at Timpview …
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Continue ReadingWeek five is loaded with great matches between our top teams in the state. Arguably the top four teams in Utah will play one another in matchups that will shake up the power hierarchy across the state.
Skyridge at Timpview
Skyridge and Timpview are both undefeated, heading into what could be the best game of the season. The Falcons are our top-ranked team in 6A and would be the top-ranked team in the state if we ranked every team regardless of classification. The Thunderbirds are our second-ranked team in 5A and have one of the season’s best wins, knocking off the reigning 6A state champions in week one. Quarterback McCae Hillstead McCae Hillstead 5'11" | 175 lbs | QB Skyridge | 2023 State UT and the Falcon’s offense will look to succeed against Siale Esera Siale Esera 6'3" | 240 lbs | DL Timpview | 2023 State UT and the Thunderbird’s defense. Smith Snowden Smith Snowden 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB Skyridge | 2023 State UT and Skyridge’s defense face off against Micah Beckstead Micah Beckstead 5'11" | 210 lbs | RB Timpview | 2023 State UT and Timpview’s offense. The Falcons and Thunderbirds are arguably the two most talented teams in the trenches, making this one a physical contest.
Lehi at Corner Canyon
The Chargers and Pioneers face off in another battle between top five teams in the state regardless of classification. Corner Canyon has one loss, but it’s to one of the best teams in the country in the Bishop Gourmet Gales. In Utah, the Chargers have looked dominant, with quarterback Isaac Wilson Isaac Wilson 6'0" | 165 lbs | QB Corner Canyon | 2024 State UT leading an impressive offense. Speaking of quarterbacks, arguably the best quarterback in the state resides with the Pioneers in Jackson Brousseau Jackson Brousseau 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Lehi | 2023 State UT . Both teams are loaded with strong defenses led by Isaac Terrell Isaac Terrell 6'2" | 240 lbs | DL Lehi | 2023 State UT for Lehi and Owen Borg Owen Borg 6'2" | 190 lbs | LB Corner Canyon | 2023 State UT for Corner Canyon. This game between the reigning 5A state champions and winners of two of the last three 6A state championships should be great.
American Fork at Bingham
In another top 10 matchup in our 6A rankings, the Caveman and Miners face off in a potential season-changing game. American Fork comes in 4-0 but has only won their last two games by a touchdown. But the Cavemen have been impressive on both sides of the ball, outscoring opponents 129-42. Bingham maybe 2-2, but that doesn’t tell the story with those two losses coming against Corner Canyon and Timpview, with the Miners keeping it close for large stretches of the games. Bingham has a strong rushing attack, with quarterback Dallen Martinez getting it done on the ground and through the air. However, the Caveman have one of the state’s top tight ends in Josh Andrus Josh Andrus 6'3" | 215 lbs | TE American Fork | 2024 State UT and other weapons on the outside. This game has the makings of what should be a hard-fought Friday night.
Pleasant Grove at Riverton
The Vikings and Silverwolves round out our week five filled with top 10 matchups. Both teams come into Friday’s matchup 3-1 but have impressive wins on their resume. Pleasant Grove lost a close week one game to Farmington and since has looked dominant. The Vikings have won each of their last three games by at least 30, with wide receiver Kale McCoy making plays all over the field. Riverton has three wins vs. teams that have made appearances in our 6A or 5A top 10. Defensive back Jai Parker leads a Silverwolves defense that has only given up 21 points in the last two weeks combined. With region play right around the corner, Riverton and Pleasant Grove have an excellent opportunity to build momentum going into the second half of the season.