2024 Team Preview: Farmington Phoenix

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Farmington Phoenix are part of the 6A class in the state of Utah. The team finished 2-8 last season which put them at 4th in their region and will look to improve this upcoming season. Coach Daniel Coats will look to turn things around and lead a Phoenix team that has prospects on both sides of the ball. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Toughest Losses to Graduation:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offense:</strong> Easton Wright (QB), Jake Metcalfe (WR) and Scott Purdie (OL)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defense: </strong>Kailiki Byrd (DB), Jacob Leroy Speredon (DL) and Dominic Coats (ATH)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1290642' first='Lucas' last='Peterson'] - Peterson returns as one of the top running backs in the state for the 2025 class. This prospect is an elusive type runner that can make tacklers miss in the open field. Has the speed and explosiveness to play in the backfield which the Phoenix will need to go up against some of the tough defenses in the 6A class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698326' first='Travis' last='Hoopes'] - Hoopes is an athletic runner with quick feet and burst to run between the tackles. Speed to bend the corner and accelerate on outside run plays. Also can be a playmaker on special teams as a punt/kick returner. Another HB prospect that the Phoenix can use in the run and pass game in their offense to go with Peterson in the backfield. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='894794' first='Blake' last='Rawson'] - Rawson returns to the offensive line with experience as an All Region performer. A run blocker with strength and leg drive to push defenders off the LOS. Quick feet and hands to give contact in pass protection. With a lot of tough EDGE prospects in this 6A class, Rawson will be needed for their offense to get going. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hidden Gems:</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1294670' first='Austin' last='Wilcox'] - Wilcox is an athletic prospect that can play in the tackle box and the secondary in the Phoenix defense. A prospect with quick feet, fluid hips, COD and ability to make open field tackles will be needed this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='710418' first='Carson' last='Cook'] - Cook will look to be that offensive playmaker in the passing game. This athletic prospect has been busy this off season to be ready as they will need his services on both sides of the ball this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prospect Ready to Break Out: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will Peterson - This QB prospect looks to be the person in the driver's seat in the Phoenix's offense. Has shown flashes of being a productive prospect last season and has been busy this off season to get ready. Has the arm strength, accuracy and mobility to play the QB position in which the Phoenix offense will need this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Underclassmen to Watch: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='944764' first='Easton' last='Hunt'] - Hunt showed flashes that will make him a productive prospect along the defensive interior. His ability to control drive blocks and ability to shed to find ball carriers in the run game makes him a prospect to keep on your recruiting radar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->