6A: Top 10 Teams Going Into Week 9

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week seven featured a few upsets and numerous matchups amongst our top 10 teams, which led to a shakeup in our rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Corner Canyon Chargers (6-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Charges took the top spot in our top 10 after defatting Skyridge last Friday, and they remain here after taking care of business vs. Westlake, 52-14. Defensive Linemen Kash Dillon dominated with two sacks and constant pressure off the edge to help the Chargers reach six wins. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Skyridge Falcons (7-1)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In one of the best fourth-quarter performances of the year, the Falcons come back from down 20 points to beat Lone Peak 31-30. Running back Tate Walker scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns while [player_tooltip player_id='406857' first='Smith' last='Snowden'] returned a kickoff 96 yards to the house, helping to jumpstart the run that led to the incredible win. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Bingham Miners (6-2)&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Miners jumped out to a 28-7 lead at the half and never looked back as they beat Copper Hills 42-7. On offense, quarterback Dallen Martinez and receiver Maddax Peck led the way while defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='407001' first='Cameron' last='Mamalis'] shined for the Miners on the defensive side of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. American Fork Cavemen (6-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Caveman defense suffocated the Viking's offense in their 17-0 win. Linebacker Evan Agor was all over the field while quarterback Champion Edwards made big-time plays with his legs and arm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. West Panthers (5-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>West enjoyed a late seasons bye in which they had a chance to rest up and prepare for what they hope is a deep playoff run. Do it all safety and running back [player_tooltip player_id='406880' first='Sesi' last='Vailahi'] and the Panthers haven't' lost since August and are one of the state's most complete teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Mountain Ridge Sentinels (6-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sentinels picked up a big Region 3 win with their victory over West Jordan 15-7. Defensive back Chase Leiataua and the Mountain Ridge defense held the Jaguars to just one touchdown on the night.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. West Jordan Jaguars (5-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Jaguars suffered a tough road loss but have a chance to rebound this Friday with a massive showdown vs. Bingham. If quarterback Dameon Crosby and West Jordan can win, they will set themselves up nicely for a postseason run. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8. Farmington Phoenix (7-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Phoenix suffered their first season loss at the hands of the Davis Darts, 17-14. Farmington led entering the fourth quarter but was outscored by Davis 10-0 in the final 12 minutes resulting in the loss. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. Syracuse Titans (6-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Titans appear in the top 10 for the first time since our preseason rankings. They started the year 0-2, but six straight wins have them back in our top 10. Syracuse's defense hasn't allowed more than 20 points in a game since August, while running back Kobe Bennett leads a tough Titans offense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Lone Peak Knights (4-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Knights remain in our top 10 because they did outplay one of the best teams in the state for three quarters. Kicker Ian Sanches shined as he hit three field goals in the second quarter, with two from over 50 yards out. Lone Peak is set for a prime-time game vs. Corner Canyon on ESPN this Friday, and if they can get the win will have a chance to leap back up these rankings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->