Beehive Buzz Live: Lehi at Skyridge

Region 3 kicks off with a doozy. Let's break down some key players on both teams. Lehi    Cash has done a good job being the point guard of the offense and keeping the offense in rhythm, and keeping them ahead of the chains. He's processed well and has done a good job in keeping the ball out of danger. He throws a good deep ball, and if Skyridge gets aggressive early and often, I would expect a deep ball from Cash to open the game up.     Lehi can score quickly and in bunches, and Devaughn is a threat to house it every time he touches the ball. He's an electric runner with good vision, lateral quickness, and overall speed. He's an exceptional weapon and is just as effective in the passing game. If Skyridge tries to bring pressure early, expect Devaughn to be used in the quick pass and run game.     Legend is an uber twitchy athlete, and if they can get him in space where he can create, he'll house it. Skyridge has an active secondary. If they can get Legend moving early and feeding him early, he'll house it a couple of times. This could be the game where he explodes.     If Skyridge shades coverage towards Legend, Cam might have himself an evening. He is an excellent athlete with good speed and gets to top gear within strides. He wins at all three levels and he could be the secret weapon early and often. He's an exceptional talent and a D1 prospect. Great upside.     Bryton has a size advantage over the Skyridge defense, and he's an athletic chess piece against their backers and safeties. He'll be an easy target to move the chains and working the middle of the offense.     Mataalii comes back to Skyridge and will be a key part to the Lehi offense and not allowing his defender to create pressures. Mataalii is a mauler, and they can run behind him the entire night. It'll be a good showing for him, a lineman who is light on his feet, moves well for his size, and has great technique.     PJ might feast and create chaos against Skyridge. He's an explosive pass rusher who will overwhelm the Skyridge line. His power, speed, and burst will be too much and he might takeover the game on the defensive front.     Brody is an active backer who has good quickness and diagnoses plays quickly. Skyridge likes to use a lot of quick dump-offs to get in space. Brody will be able to shut down that space and minimize lanes for the pass catcher. Brody will use his quickness to potentially spy on Kaneal and limit his threat on the ground. Brody is an exceptional backer and is a Power-Four talent; he'll have a great showing.    Skyridge    Kaneal has been on a tear this season and one of the most improved players from a year ago. He's deadly with his arm and legs and will be tasked to help lead Skyridge to a win against Lehi. If they can get him in rhythm early and get him on the run and away from pressure, it could be the recipe for success. If Skyridge can have prolonged drives and eat up the clock with short passes and use the Lehi aggressive defense against them, it can go a long way. If Kaneal can make all the key throws and run to keep them ahead of the chains, and limit the possessions that Lehi can have, it can result in a Skyridge win, and Kaneal is just the signal caller to do that and make the big plays when they arise.     Lincoln might be the x-factor against Lehi. If he can get the run game started and make the first defender miss, it will help the RPO offense. Lincoln has been used in the passing game as an extension of the run. If Skyridge can get Lincoln involved early and get the run game off the ground, that will go a long way in controlling the time of possession. Lincoln is a runner who has good vision, explodes through the hole, and has good contact balance and the necessary speed to get to the edge.     Omarian has been a big play receiver for Skyridge. He has the length over the Lehi cornerbacks and should be a key target in the red zone and on third downs where he can use his catch radius and frame to come down with the contested catch. He has good footwork and does well getting vertical, he brings a different dynamic in the Skyridge receiving room and should have himself an excellent evening.     Talmage is excellent in creating after the catch and getting into open space. He does well in short to intermediate routes and finds ways to create late separation. He's a good athlete and if Lehi is aggressive on defense, he should be used as the short area target where he can work after the catch.     Hunter does well winning the short to intermediate routes and he isn't afraid to work the middle and work hard for his catch. He does well in getting open and being a dependable target. Skyridge should focus on the short routes and get the ball out quick and if they do that, Hunter will be a key target and a potential playmaker on the evening.     Harvie will be tasked to help create pressure for Skyridge and to make the Lehi offense uncomfortable. Harvie is a physical defensive lineman who has a good burst and can shed his blocks. If he can get off the line and off his blocks early, he can disrupt the flow of the Lehi offense.     Griffin has been an exceptional backer and has done well in limiting big plays. He is best as an on-ball backer where he can attack and press the line. He does well weaving his way through traffic and not getting bogged down. He'll be tasked with slowing the short passing game for Lehi.    That was our look at this key Region 3 game.

Region 3 kicks off with a doozy. Let's break down some key players on both teams.

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