2024 Team Preview: Lehi Pioneers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Lehi Pioneers are part of the 6A class in the state of Utah. The team went 10-3 finishing 4th in their region and looks to have another productive roster to compete for the 6A state championship. Coach Ed Larson has been with the team since 2015 and has just announced this will be his last season coaching the team as he plans to retire and he'll coach a team that is filled with prospect that can play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Tough Losses to Graduation:</em></strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offense:</strong> Grayson Brousseau (TE), Jensen Somerville (OL) and Isaiah Allen (HB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defense:</strong> Alema Tamala (DL) and Max Ray (DB)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Players to Watch: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='402743' first='Devaughn' last='Eka'] - Eka is one of the top HB prospect in his 2026 class. Shows quick feet and burst to run between the tackles and speed to bend the corner and accelerate on outside runs. Balance to recover after contact and has hands to be involved in the passing game. Expect Eka to have a productive season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='212441' first='Bryton' last='Niu'] - Niu is an athletic prospect that's getting offers from programs such as Utah State, UNLV and CAL Berkley. Has the ability to locate and adjust to the ball in the air and make a play. A determined runner after the catch to fight for yards. Niu will be a big target in the passing game for the Pioneers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='705848' first='Abe' last='Jager'] - Jager will make his season debut with the Pioneers after have played with the Alta Hawks last season. Has fluid hips and COD to play the position. Ability to make a play at top of the route and a sure tackler in the open field. Jager has an offer from Iowa State and will receive more as he plays in this talented Pioneer secondary. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Hidden Gems: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fuapauna Mama - This EDGE prospect shows bend and burst ability to play along the LOS. Shows initial quickness to read and react to find ball carrier in the run game. Has burst to get upfield and push the pocket as a power rusher against the pass. Has a offer from Idaho State and could receive more as he shows his production against some tough competition in the 6A class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='705539' first='Jeremiah' last='Onwo'] - Onwo will be making his season debut with the Pioneers after spending time at Juan Diego. An athletic prospect with bend ability to play along the LOS. Shows initial quickness to read/react, strength at the POA and shed ability to find ball carriers in the run game. His services will be needed along that defensive interior in the Pioneers defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Prospect Ready to Break Out: </em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='698544' first='Paul' last='Latu'] - Latu is an athletic linebacker with physicality to play the position. Shows ability to read/react and hand usage to find ball carrier between the tackles. Lateral quickness to move along the LOS and a sure tackler in the open field. Latu is a prospect that's flying under the radar and should be on the lookout 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='1680859' first='Legend' last='Glasker'] - This athletic WR has the play speed and hands to play the position. Shows the ability to adjust, body control and coordination to make a play in the air. Ability to get in and out of cuts quickly and an elusive runner after the catch to avoid tacklers in the open field. With Niu as his QB, we'll get to see Glasker's playmaking ability in the passing game of the Pioneers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->