5A Contender Rankings
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Week 10 provided one last opportunity for the state’s top teams to show out. So, after one final week of chaos, here are our final regular season rankings. 1.Lehi Pioneers (10-0) Seven different players scored a touchdown for the Pioneers…
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Continue ReadingWeek 10 provided one last opportunity for the state’s top teams to show out. So, after one final week of chaos, here are our final regular season rankings.
1.Lehi Pioneers (10-0)
Seven different players scored a touchdown for the Pioneers as they defeated Orem 55-21. Lehi tight end Kobe Moore scored two touchdowns as the Pioneers remain undefeated.
2. Timpview Thunderbirds (7-2)
The Thunderbirds scored 56 points in the first half, dominating Jordan 77-6. Linebacker Isaac Evan punctuated the Timpview win with a pick-six in the fourth. The Thunderbirds may not be as undefeated, but they have as much talent as any team in the state.
3. Stansbury Stallions (10-0)
The Stallions scored a combined 61 points in the second and third quarters to beat Timpanogos 71-42. Receiver Brock Wilson moved to running back and shined, rushing for six touchdowns and 203 yards to help Stansbury complete their perfect regular season.
4. Springville Red Devils (8-1)
After a bye week, the Red Devils now have a chance to make a deep postseason run. Running back Tevita Valeti Tevita Valeti 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Springville | 2024 State UT has been sensational all year, as has defensive linemen Kinikinilau Fonohema and the rest of the Springville team.
5. Brighton Bengals (9-1)
The Bengals haven’t lost since week one and made sure not to drop a game in week 10 with a 70-0 dismantling of Murray. Quarterback Jack Johnson Jack Johnson 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB Brighton | 2024 State UT threw for five touchdowns and helped Brighton get off to a hot start with a 34-point first quarter.
6. Bountiful Redhawks (9-1)
The Redhawks had a late season bye allowing them to rest up and prepare for the playoffs. Quarterback Owen Geilman and linebacker Brigham Morrison will look to lead Bountiful on a deep postseason run.
7. Park City Miners (7-2)
The Miners also had an off week to close out the regular season. Defensive back Jack Stouffer and receiver Joseph Eldridge will be a problem for any team they meet up with in the postseason.
8. Spanish Fork Dons (7-2)
The Dons and Wildcats were tied at the half, but a late touchdown with less than a minute remaining took the lead and won 20-17. Spanish Fork running back Joshua Buck rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown to help lead his team to victory.
9. Woods Cross Wildcats (6-4)
The Wildcats led for most of the second half but couldn’t hold on for the win late. Woods Cross had four straight wins coming into this game and should be a tough out for any team they face.
10. Box Elder Bees (7-3)
The Bees grinned out a tough win over Ridgeline 28-14. Running backs Easton White and Daxton Sumko combined for 186 rushing yards and two touchdowns as Box Elder got their seventh win of the season.