Region 3 Preview: Part 1
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Region 4 was known as the top Region in the state, but the latest UHSAA realignment shakeup has changed that to Region 3. The new Region contains three state champions in the past two years. All three teams will once…
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Continue ReadingRegion 4 was known as the top Region in the state, but the latest UHSAA realignment shakeup has changed that to Region 3. The new Region contains three state champions in the past two years. All three teams will once again be contenders entering 2023.
Skyridge Falcons
The 2022 6A state champions have a great shot at repeating in 2023. Quarterback
Jackson Stevens
Jackson
Stevens
6'5" | 225 lbs | QB
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comes over to lead a Skyridge offense that looked unstoppable last fall.
La’akea Kalama
La’akea
Kalama
5'10" | 180 lbs | WR
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is one of the state’s shiftiest receivers, and Quexon Villas is one of the state’s top athletes. The Falcons have some of the state’s top offensive and defensive linemen. Offensive tackles
Ben Howard
Ben
Howard
6'4" | 280 lbs | OL
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, and
Darius Afalava
Darius
Afalava
6'5" | 320 lbs | OL
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give Skyridge one of the state’s best tackle duos. Defensively
Ian Mariner
Ian
Mariner
6'1" | 290 lbs | DL
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and
Deshawn Toilolo
Deshawn
Toilolo
6'1" | 215 lbs | DL
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lead a formidable front. New Falcons head coach Justin Hemm will look to lead Skyridge to back-to-back state titles after leading their offense to plenty of points in 2022.
Lehi Pioneers
The Pioneers won the last two 5A state titles and will be looking to win a third straight in not just a new region but an entirely new classification. They lost many of their top players from last year’s team, but Lehi head coach Ed Larson always has his team ready for the season. Junior quarterback
Jett Niu
Jett
Niu
6'2" | 185 lbs | QB
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is in for a monster breakout year. Niu will ensure the Pioneer’s explosive offense remains challenging to contain in 2023. Tight end
Grayson Brosseau
Grayson
Brosseau
6'6" | 220 lbs | TE
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, running back
Kolose Latu
Kolose
Latu
6'0" | 190 lbs | RB
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, and receiver
Jace John
Jace
John
5'10" | 155 lbs | WR
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give Niu plenty of potent playmakers. Recent UCLA commits
Jensen Somerville
Jensen
Somerville
6'7" | 295 lbs | OL
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leads an elite offensive line that is ready to take on some of the state’s top pass rushers. Lehi will have a shot at the 6A state championship in their first year in the classification.
Lone Peak Knights
Lone Peak will be looking to return to the state championship game in 2023 after winning it in 2021. Knights head coach Bart Brockbank will have a talented squad hoping to make some noise in one of the state’s toughest regions. Offensively running back Brooks Wilde Brooks Wilde 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Lone Peak | 2024 State UT is capable of picking up first downs carry after carry. He’ll have one of the state’s top offensive linemen, Austin Pay Austin Pay 6'7" | 270 lbs | OL Lone Peak | 2025 State UT leading the way. Defensive backs Pono Ah Quin Pono Ah Quin 5'9" | 170 lbs | DB Lone Peak | 2024 State UT and Matthias Nawahine Matthias Nawahine 6'0" | 150 lbs | DB Lone Peak | 2024 State UT will be tasked with trying to hold some of the state’s top passing offenses in check. With talented players littered throughout the roster, the Knights will be able to beat any team they come across in 2023,