5A- Region 7 Preview: Spanish Fork

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 record: 11-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Key Games:<br><br>Friday, August 15- Snow Canyon<br>Friday, August 29- at Sky View<br>Friday, September 5- at Wasatch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dons need a hot start and these three games are critical for their season outlook, if they get off to a good start and win these three games, they could be 3-2 and have four games in a row that they can win and could be 7-2 heading into the season finale, if they stumble out of the gates, their season outlook will be vastly different. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Hardest Games:<br><br>Friday, August 22 at Salem Hills<br>Friday, September 12- Orem<br>Wednesday, October 15- at Timpview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three tough games. If they can escape one of these games with a win, they have a shot to contend for the region title. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Outlook:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Dons are the most perplexing team in all of 5A. They jumped up from 4A, and they were built to win it all last season. They have lots of moving parts that are new, being occupied by new players, they jump up to 5A, and will need to handle the competition of play at that level. They don't have the hardest schedule, and if the offense can find its identity early, it could be a fun season for them. <br><br>Key Players:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1735092"],"_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-6886b5ec8ee69"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Christensen is a two way player that has been ultra productive. He'll be asked to take on an even bigger role with all of the players that have moved on. He is a versatile receiver who can line up out wide or in the slot. He creates separation and understands how to manipulate his cornerback. Defensively, he shows good instincts and has good hip fluidity, which allows him to stick to his receiver. He does well making a play on the ball and hs been productive on both sides of the ball, he'll be tasked to be the best player on both sides of the ball this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1735098"],"_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-6886b5ec8eec1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson is another two way player for the Dons and offensively, is a versatile Tight End. He can be inline or detached and shows good footwork, strength and being strong at the catch point. Defensively, he shows a quick first step off the line, has good athleticism and the ability to shed his blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1735115"],"_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-6886b5ec8ef0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson has good size and is an effective two way player as well. As an EDGE rusher, he shows good pursuit and has good discipline, he has gap integrity and good at shedding his blocks and getting to the ball carrier. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1241971"],"_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-6886b5ec8ef53"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Warren is a two-sport athlete and his future will be in baseball but his athleticism translates on the football field. In limited action the past two seasons, he's shown to be a playmaker and a player that can be a weapon. He has good speed, creates separation and creates after the catch. The Dons will need him this season for the offense to keep humming along. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1735133"],"_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-6886b5ec8ef98"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Coffey is a good on-ball backer who showcases good physicality to his game. He mvoes well, has good lateral quickness and can shed his blocks with ease. He'll be one of the primary backers on defense that will look to help lead the defense. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1626315"],"_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-6886b5ec8efe2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Shepherd is an EDGE rusher who will be asked to help out a defense that is losing a lot of production, he was a key part of this team as a young player and is coming into his own, he should have a great season .</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>That was our look at Spanish Fork as they move up from 4A to 5A. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->