Region 5: Preview Part 2
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With high school football getting underway this week, we continue to preview each team in the state. We previously looked at half of Region 5, and in this piece, we wanted to preview the rest of the region. Viewmont Vikings…
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Continue ReadingWith high school football getting underway this week, we continue to preview each team in the state. We previously looked at half of Region 5, and in this piece, we wanted to preview the rest of the region.
Viewmont Vikings
Viewmont can not be counted out in the Region 5 race. Head Coach Dru Jones returns key contributors on both sides of the ball to a team that will be a tough out each week. The Vikings are strong in the trenches with Trey Price Trey Price 6'3" | 300 lbs | OL Viewmont | 2024 State UT and Siona Faeamani Jr Siona Faeamani Jr 6'1" | 285 lbs | OL Davis | 2025 State UT both among the best in the region at their position. They are each impressive run blockers and do a great job in pass protection. The Vikings also have an elite tandem of wide receivers in Kingston Mickens and Drez Jensen Drez Jensen 6'4" | 165 lbs | WR Viewmont | 2025 State UT who are both skilled route runners.
Northridge Knights
Northridge head coach Andrew Fresques has an impressive-looking squad heading into the 2023 season. Wide receivers Malu Lumpkins and Jaxon Fresques Jaxon Fresques 5'7" | 160 lbs | WR Northridge | 2025 State UT give Northridge two impressive playmakers on the outside. They both are capable of winning at all three levels and possess good speed. Defensive back Ryan Tillman Ryan Tillman 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB Northridge | 2025 State UT leads a defense loaded with exceptional athletes. Northridge is even strong in the kicking game, where punter Gabe Carlson Gabe Carlson 6'0" | 165 lbs | P Northridge | 2024 State UT helps the Knights pin offenses deep in their own territory.
Woods Cross Wildcats
Woods Cross will be looking to make their mark in the newly revamped Region 5. Head Coach Brody Benson and the Wildcats offense welcome back running back Jacob Howes Jacob Howes 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB Woods Cross | 2024 State UT . He’s an elite back with quick feet and exceptional vision. Defensively Woods Cross will be led by linebacker Cash Henderson Cash Henderson 6'1" | 205 lbs | LB Woods Cross | 2024 State UT . He can make plays playing on or off-ball linebacker. The Woods Cross front will also be fierce led by defensive linemen Okusitino Sa Okusitino Sa 6'3" | 190 lbs | DL Woods Corss | 2025 State UT and Charles Bytyqi Charles Bytyqi 5'11" | 215 lbs | DL Woods Cross | 2024 State UT . Look for Woods Cross to be a tough out each week this fall.
Clearfield Falcons
The Falcons should be a much-improved team this year now that they reside in Region 5. Head Coach Carl Harry and his squad will be ready for a tough schedule this fall. Offensive linemen Nate Eborn Nate Eborn 6'3" | 250 lbs | OL Clearfield | 2025 State UT should provide his teammates with time to make plays in the run-and-pass game. Receiver Trace Hansen is also back and will be a tough cover for any defensive back on the outside. Canyon Dugger is back to lead the defense and should be in for a big junior season.