5A Top 10: Week 2
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Week two of the 5A classification featured some surprising wins and losses. These 10 teams all have shown they have the potential to make a deep run come November. Timpview Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds got their first win of the season,…
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Continue ReadingWeek two of the 5A classification featured some surprising wins and losses. These 10 teams all have shown they have the potential to make a deep run come November.
- Timpview Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds got their first win of the season, and it came against one of the best teams in 6A, the Lone Peak Knights. Timpview’s defense stepped up in the second half, and Tei Nacua Tei Nacua 6'2" | 170 lbs | WR Timpview | 2024 State UT had a big game.
2. Alta Hawks
The Hawks are 2-0 after a dominant 34-6 victory vs. Westlake. Matt McKea Matt McKea 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Alta | 2025 State UT had another big game, and so did defensive end Leka Tu’akoi, who led the Hawks in tackles.
3. West Panthers
The Panthers lost a tough battle on the road to Santa Margarita 28-27 but showed their potential to become one of the state’s premier teams. Chachi Pan Chachi Pan 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Herriman | 2025 State UT immediately impacted the outside while Foti Vaenuku led the defense with 15 tackles.
4. Springville Red Devils
The Red Devils continue to run over every team they face. Tevita Valeti Tevita Valeti 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB Springville | 2024 State UT rushed for over 170 yards and had his second consecutive five-touchdown performance as Springville beat Bonneville 36-8.
5. Granger Lancers
The Lancer bounced back after a tough week one loss and defeated Viewmount 54-7. Carson Su’esu’e Carson Su’esu’e 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Granger | 2024 State UT accounted for six total touchdowns, and Landon Figueroa Landon Figueroa 5'10" | 175 lbs | WR Granger | 2024 State UT had over 130 yards and three touchdowns.
6. Orem Tigers
The Tigers lost a tough week two bout to American Fork 24-20. Orem had multiple players with big games, including Roger Saleapaga Roger Saleapaga 6'4" | 195 lbs | TE Orem | 2024 State UT , who had over 135 yards receiving and a touchdown in the narrow loss
7. Box Elder Bees
The Bees barely bested Mountain Crest 21-20 to stay perfect two games into the season. Ryan Griffen tossed two touchdown passes in the first half before Dax Sumko would score the game-winning touchdown late in the 4th.
8. Northridge Knights
The Knights knocked off the Layton Lancers to remain unbeaten. John Bright finished with a game-high 134 receiving yards, and he did it on just four catches to help Northridge get the 27-13 victory.
9. Maple Mountain Golden Eagles
The Golden Eagles are off to a great start after a 27-24 victory against Spanish Fork lifted them to 2-0. Banks Jackson rushed for over 160 yards on the ground and through the air as he guided Maple Mountain to the win.
10. West Jordan Jaguars
The Jaguars suffered a narrow week two loss at Davis 35-34. Defensive back Dimitir Lovio was all over the field and recorded 10 tackles, while Giovanni Polanco had over 100 yards on the ground.