6A Contender Rankings: Round 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first round of the playoffs shook up our 6A rankings, and with every team in action this Friday, it's bound dot shake up even more next week. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Corner Canyon Chargers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our top team in the 6A classification is led by one of the state's top quarterback-receiver duos, [player_tooltip player_id='406954' first='Isaac' last='Wilson'] and Tate Kjar. In addition, the Chargers defense is loaded with talented players like [player_tooltip player_id='406868' first='Owen' last='Borg'], one of the state's top tacklers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Skyridge Falcons</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We don't know if [player_tooltip player_id='406869' first='McCae' last='Hillstead'] will play, but regardless the Falcons are a force to be reckoned with. Corner [player_tooltip player_id='406857' first='Smith' last='Snowden'] heads a fierce SKyridge dense that can shut any team down. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Bingham Miners</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The trio of quarterback Dallen Martinez, running backs Carson Sudbury, and Have a Fotu is one of the state's top rushing threats. Pair that with a ferocious dense, and you have a real contender for the 6A crown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. West Panthers</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Panther's defense was outstanding vs. Hunter in their 42-9 round one win. Linebacker Ryder Masina and receiver [player_tooltip player_id='406937' first='Charlie' last='Holbrook'] dominated as West did the same against the Wolverines. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Syracuse Titans&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In six region one games, the Titans allowed just 43 points. Offensively Syracuse is led by running backs Kobe Bennett, Josh Runs, and Jake Metcalf, who have combined for over 1,100 rushing yards.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. American Fork Cavemen&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cavemen have one of the state's premier dual-threat quarterbacks in Champion Edwards. On the other side of the ball, one of our top players in the class of 2023, defensive linemen [player_tooltip player_id='406856' first='Hunter' last='Clegg'], leads a stout American Fork defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. Davis Darts&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's been over a month since the Darts on the game, and in their last two games combined, they scored 95 points. Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='406973' first='Jackson' last='Stevens'] has impressed with over 2,400 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8. Farmington Phoenix&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Phoenix have only allowed more than 20 points twice on the season. Quarterback Easton Wight has tossed 34 touchdowns and thrown for over 2,500 yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. West Jordan Jaguars</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars have scored over 30 points in five of their nine games. Safety Porter Hall has been sensational as he and the West Jordan defense have battled some of the state's top offenses. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Mountain Ridge Sentinels&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 7-4 Sentinels avenged their first loss of the season with a round one win over Westlake 28-25. Offensive linemen [player_tooltip player_id='406861' first='Jr' last='Sia'] is one of the state's premier blockers and has helped this offense have a strong ground attack.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->