2025 Team Preview: Timpanogos Timberwolves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Timpanogos Timberwolves are part of the 4A class in the region 8 area in the state of Utah. The team finished 6-5 last season and will look to have another productive season. Check out what key returners and hidden gems should be on your recruiting radar this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Games to Watch: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/15 vs. Juan Diego </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 vs. Provo</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10/3 vs. Mountain View </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returns: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1681354"],"_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-687a97e13aaa0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hillstead returns to the Timberwolves this season as one of top senior QBs in the state of Utah. 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 sideline. Accuracy showing ball placement and anticipation to hit his targets. Mobility to move around the pocket, scramble and throw on the run. Hillstead has the arm, size and athleticism to be a Pro style QB at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["904963"],"_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-687a97e13ab3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fakahafua plays the inside linebacker position in the Timberwolves defensive scheme. Has the ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to get to the ball carrier. Use of hands to shock and shed blocks. A wrap up type tackler that can make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. Fakahafua has the size and athleticism to play EDGE in a 3-4 or 4-3 defensive type scheme at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149966"],"_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-687a97e13abad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">King returns to the team as the top leader in sacks last season. Shows flexibility to bend at the LOS. Shows initial quickness to read and react. Strength at the POA to control blocks and ability to shed to get to the ball carrier. Shows use of hands to make quick contact to get to the QB and power to push the pocket as a power rusher. King has the size and athleticism to play along the defensive interior in 3-4 or 4-3 defensive type scheme at the next level. </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":["1566176"],"_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-687a97e13ac17"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Afu had a productive season last year as a freshman playing the tackle position along the Timberwolves offensive line. Shows explosion as a run blocker with leg drive, hips and brings his feet. Ability to trap and pull block. Quickness to set his base, hands to strike and sustain his feet and balance in pass protection. Expect Afu to have a productive season with varsity experience under his belt. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1207660"],"_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-687a97e13ac80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Iosefo returns as one of the top tacklers from last season. Has the ability to move through traffic and avoid blocks to get to the ball carrier. Shows take off/ burst as a blitz rusher. A wrap up type tackler that can make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. Iosefo has the size and athletic ability to play the Will or Sam linebacker position in a 4-3 defensive scheme at the next level.</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":"[player_tooltip player_id='1626323' first='Tristan' last='Fa'atoafe']","_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":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2495","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Timpanogos","_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-687a97e13ad8d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fa'atoafe plays the strong safety/nickel position in the Timberwolves defensive scheme. Shows willingness and physicality to come up in run support. An explosive type tackler to stop ball carriers at the LOS and the open field. His ability to create turnovers in the secondary will put him on the radar this season. </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='1294376' first='Kevini' last='Afu']: OL || 6'2 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Andrew Sanders: OL || 6'4 || c/o 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158727' first='Filimone' last='Afu']: OL || 6'4 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1626320' first='Kyle' last='LaPray']: TE || 6'4 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Scott Martin: DL || 6'2 || c/o 2026</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->