Week 1 Standouts: Offensive Lines

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These five offensive lines did the dirty work up front so their quarterbacks and running backs could excel. Each unit helped their team start the year 1-0, and they all served up plenty of pancakes in their season debuts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Skyridge Falcons</strong>: The Falcons faced a challenging task in week one when they welcomed in 5A powerhouse Timpview. Skyridge would trail at the half 14-13, but in the second half, the Falcon's offensive line completely took over the game. Carter Sheffield, the Falcons running back, had a great game, and a lot of credit for his performance goes to the domination of the Skyridge's offensive line. They ruled the line of scrimmage and kept the pocket clean for Skyridge Quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='406973' first='Jackson' last='Stevens'] to help the Faclson snag a 26-14 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698234' first='Ben' last='Howard'] || LT || 6'4 || 280 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705846' first='Luke' last='Davies'] || LG || 6'0 || 265 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894693' first='Filimone' last='Fangupo'] || C || 6'1 || 275 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='532697' first='Ami' last='Fifita'] || RG || 6'3 || 290 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='698244' first='Darius' last='Afalava'] || RT || 6'5 || 320 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>American Fork Cavemen</strong>: The Cavemen started their season on the road, and their offensive line did more than show up; they excelled. American Fork dominated the time of possession in large part due to the performance of the Cavmen's offensive line. Running Back Jacob Eardley was raillery contacted behind the line of scrimmage and was provided with open holes play after play. American Fork quarterback Dylan Story was also given ample time to go through his reads. The Cavemen's offensive line paved the way for their 42-14 win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Connelly || LT || 6'2 || 205 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carson Garett || LG || 6'2 || 295 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='705538' first='Tayvin' last='Jensen'] || C || 5'11 || 250 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Vickers || RG || 6'1 || 260 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Andrew Brady || RT || 6'5 || 280 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Springville Red Devils</strong>: The Springville offensive line played a big part in Tevita Valti leading the state in rushing yards last fall, and they helped him start the year with another exceptional performance. The Red Devils offensive line helped Valeit rush for a state-leading five touchdowns and 180 yards on the ground. The Springville offensive line exploded off the ball snap after snap and tossed Dixie defenders aside to open up rushing lanes for one of the best backs in Utah.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kinikinilau Fonohema || LT || 6'6 || 215 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Daniel Marquez || LG || 6'1 || 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='406957' first='Dallin' last='Johnson'] || C || 6'4 || 280 || 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='717886' first='Cade' last='Johnson'] || RG || 6'2 || 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Chase Lameta || RT || 6'3 || 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lone Peak Knights</strong>: The Knights opened up their season last Thursday, meaning all the eyes were on them. The Lone Peak offensive line was missing their best player, offensive tackle [player_tooltip player_id='894686' first='Austin' last='Pay'], and facing a fierce Bingham front seven, but they continually moved the ball. They opened holes for [player_tooltip player_id='573763' first='Brooks' last='Wilde'] and protected Jackson Blake in the pocket. The Knights did a great job blocking through the whistle and worked together to control the line of scrimmage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jared Smith || LT || 6'3 || 235 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Misiona Patane || LG || 6'1 || 275 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Luke Sperry || C || 5'11 || 210 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='728276' first='Jaheim' last='Sauvao'] || RG || 6'2 || 240 || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Maddox Moss || RT || 6'3 || 235 || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Gunnison Vally Bulldogs</strong>: No running back had more yards in the state after the first week of high school football than Pearson Judy. He rushed for over 230 yards and a touchdown in a dominant performance by the Bulldogs offensive line. Gunnison was able to drive the American Leadership defensive line off the ball all four quarters. They also helped Bulldogs quarterback Tyson Tucker throw for over 130 yards. The Bulldogs offensive line will be a force to be reckoned with all season long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Anderson Keith || LT || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Max Draper || LG || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Solane Childs || C || 2024</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Knightly Childs || RG || 2025</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyrus Roberts || RT || 2026</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->