Contender Rankings 5A: Quarterfinals
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Round two of the 5A playoffs brought mayhem. Six of our top 10 teams went down, meaning we have a slew of new contenders in the race to state. Lehi Pioneers The Pioneers powered through Park City 40-6. Lehi quarterback…
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Continue ReadingRound two of the 5A playoffs brought mayhem. Six of our top 10 teams went down, meaning we have a slew of new contenders in the race to state.
- Lehi Pioneers
The Pioneers powered through Park City 40-6. Lehi quarterback Jackson Brousseau Jackson Brousseau 6'5" | 215 lbs | QB Lehi | 2023 State UT launched four touchdown passes and threw for over 300 yards in the win.
2. Timpview Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds scored 35 in the first half, led by three touchdowns for running back
Micah Beckstead
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. Timpviews’ defense only allowed seven points as they defeated East 35-7.
3. Stansbury Stallions
The Stallions scored at least a touchdown in each quarter as they beat Cedar Valley 36-21. Stansbury linebacker Michael Geovjian added nine tackles as they held the Cedar Valley offense scoreless in the endzone.
4. Box Elder Bees
The Bees avenged their regular season loss to Provo with a strong rushing attack. Box Elder back Daxton Sumko rushed for over 100 yards and a touchdown as the Bees advance with a 24-21 win.
5. Orem Tigers
The Tigers went into the Bountiful for the second straight year and got a road playoff win. Tight end Rodger Saleapaga hauled in a touchdown to help Orem get the 35-25 win.
6. Alta Hawks
The Hawks had scored the week’s biggest upset when they beat Springville 34-27. Alta and quarterback Matt McKea scored 31 points in the first half to propel them to the win.
7. Olympus Titans
The Titans scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to help them beat Brighton 28-20. Defensive back James Schlendorf and linebacker Nate Sheets each had an interception to ensure Olympus could get the win.
8. Wasatch Wasps
Tavian Edwards had two interceptions to help the Wasps knock-off Spanish Fork 49-42. However, 21 points in the second quarter were the difference for Wasatch as they captured the narrow victory.