2025 Team Preview: Mountain Crest Mustangs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Mountain Crest Mustangs are part of the 4A class in the region 11 area in the state of Utah. The team finished 7-4 and will be looking to build on another productive season. Check out what key players are returning and hidden gems you must have on your radar this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/15 vs. East</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/6 vs. Ridgeline </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562653"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ebf93b73ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Larsen returns under center to help lead the Mustang's offense this season. Has a slow wind up delivery that gives the ball a tight spiral with speed. Has the arm strength to deliver the ball downfield and throw towards the sidelines. Accuracy and anticipation to hit his targets. Mobility to move around the pocket, scramble and throw on the run. A duel threat QB with experience to lead the Mustangs passing attack. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562654"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ebf93b7432"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Clements returns as the leading receiver in receptions and TDs last season. Has the ability to locate and adjust to the ball in the air and make a play. Has the speed to get separation at the top of the route and in and out of his cuts. An elusive type runner after the catch to avoid tacklers in the open field. Clements has the size and athletic ability to be an X receiver at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306772"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ebf93b7480"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Passey returns as one of top leaders in receptions and TDs last season. Has the ability to locate and adjust to the ball in flight and make a play. Speed to get separation at the top of the route. Shows willingness and physicality as a blocker. An determined runner after the catch to fight for more yards. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hidden Gems: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["718010"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ebf93b74cb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Huerta returns as one of the top leading tacklers from last season. Plays the MIKE and EDGE positions in the Mustangs defensive scheme. Has the ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to stop ball carriers on inside runs. A wrap up type tackler that can make sure hit at the LOS and the open field. Huerta has the size and athletic ability to play MIKE linebacker in 3-4 defensive type scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Carter Egbert","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2496","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Mountain Crest","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ebf93b7582"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Egbert returns as one of the top leading tacklers from last season. Plays the MIKE linebacker position in the Mustangs defensive scheme. Has the ability to move through traffic, use of hands and avoid blocks to stop ball carriers on inside runs. Lateral movement to move across the LOS to stop ball carriers on outside runs. Shows burst as a blitz rusher. A wrap up type tackler that can make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. Carter has the size and athletic ability to play MIKE linebacker in 3-4 defensive type scheme. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1562665"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-686ebf93b75d1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaha returns with experience to help anchor the Mustangs defensive line. Has ability to bend at the LOS. Shows strength at the POA to control and ability to shed blocks to find the ball carrier. Ability to get push up the pocket as a power rusher to get to the QB. Kaha has the size and movement to play along the defensive interior in a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive type scheme.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Other Hidden Gems to Watch: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1562660' first='Kekoa' last='Tupuola']: OL || 6'1 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Siaosi Tupuola: OL || 6'1 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1562658' first='Tayton' last='Page']: DB || 6'1 || c/o 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cruz Ramos: OL || 6'0 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='905089' first='Adrian' last='Garfias']: DB || 5'10 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->