Week 1 Standouts: Offensive Lines
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These five offensive lines did the dirty work up front so their quarterbacks and running backs could excel. Each unit helped their team start the year 1-0, and they all served up plenty of pancakes in their season debuts. Skyridge…
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Continue ReadingThese five offensive lines did the dirty work up front so their quarterbacks and running backs could excel. Each unit helped their team start the year 1-0, and they all served up plenty of pancakes in their season debuts.
Skyridge Falcons: The Falcons faced a challenging task in week one when they welcomed in 5A powerhouse Timpview. Skyridge would trail at the half 14-13, but in the second half, the Falcon’s offensive line completely took over the game. Carter Sheffield, the Falcons running back, had a great game, and a lot of credit for his performance goes to the domination of the Skyridge’s offensive line. They ruled the line of scrimmage and kept the pocket clean for Skyridge Quarterback Jackson Stevens Jackson Stevens 6'5" | 225 lbs | QB Skyridge | 2024 State UT to help the Faclson snag a 26-14 win.
Ben Howard Ben Howard 6'4" | 280 lbs | OL Skyridge | 2025 State UT || LT || 6’4 || 280 || 2025
Luke Davies Luke Davies 6'0" | 265 lbs | OL Skyridge | 2025 State UT || LG || 6’0 || 265 || 2025
Filimone Fangupo Filimone Fangupo 6'1" | 275 lbs | DL Skyridge | 2025 State UT || C || 6’1 || 275 || 2025
Ami Fifita Ami Fifita 6'3" | 290 lbs | OL Skyridge | 2024 State UT || RG || 6’3 || 290 || 2024
Darius Afalava Darius Afalava 6'5" | 320 lbs | OL Skyridge | 2025 State UT || RT || 6’5 || 320 || 2025
American Fork Cavemen: The Cavemen started their season on the road, and their offensive line did more than show up; they excelled. American Fork dominated the time of possession in large part due to the performance of the Cavmen’s offensive line. Running Back Jacob Eardley was raillery contacted behind the line of scrimmage and was provided with open holes play after play. American Fork quarterback Dylan Story was also given ample time to go through his reads. The Cavemen’s offensive line paved the way for their 42-14 win.
Carter Connelly || LT || 6’2 || 205 || 2024
Carson Garett || LG || 6’2 || 295 || 2024
Tayvin Jensen Tayvin Jensen 5'11" | 250 lbs | OL American Fork | 2025 State UT || C || 5’11 || 250 || 2025
Luke Vickers || RG || 6’1 || 260 || 2024
Andrew Brady || RT || 6’5 || 280 || 2024
Springville Red Devils: The Springville offensive line played a big part in Tevita Valti leading the state in rushing yards last fall, and they helped him start the year with another exceptional performance. The Red Devils offensive line helped Valeit rush for a state-leading five touchdowns and 180 yards on the ground. The Springville offensive line exploded off the ball snap after snap and tossed Dixie defenders aside to open up rushing lanes for one of the best backs in Utah.
Kinikinilau Fonohema || LT || 6’6 || 215 || 2024
Daniel Marquez || LG || 6’1 || 2026
Dallin Johnson Dallin Johnson 6'4" | 275 lbs | DL Springville | 2024 State UT || C || 6’4 || 280 || 2026
Cade Johnson Cade Johnson 6'2" | 220 lbs | OL Springville | 2026 State UT || RG || 6’2 || 2026
Chase Lameta || RT || 6’3 || 2026
Lone Peak Knights: The Knights opened up their season last Thursday, meaning all the eyes were on them. The Lone Peak offensive line was missing their best player, offensive tackle Austin Pay Austin Pay 6'7" | 270 lbs | OL Lone Peak | 2025 State UT , and facing a fierce Bingham front seven, but they continually moved the ball. They opened holes for Brooks Wilde Brooks Wilde 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Lone Peak | 2024 State UT and protected Jackson Blake in the pocket. The Knights did a great job blocking through the whistle and worked together to control the line of scrimmage.
Jared Smith || LT || 6’3 || 235 || 2025
Misiona Patane || LG || 6’1 || 275 || 2024
Luke Sperry || C || 5’11 || 210 || 2024
Jaheim Sauvao Jaheim Sauvao 6'2" | 265 lbs | OL Lone Peak | 2025 State UT || RG || 6’2 || 240 || 2025
Maddox Moss || RT || 6’3 || 235 || 2024
Gunnison Vally Bulldogs: No running back had more yards in the state after the first week of high school football than Pearson Judy. He rushed for over 230 yards and a touchdown in a dominant performance by the Bulldogs offensive line. Gunnison was able to drive the American Leadership defensive line off the ball all four quarters. They also helped Bulldogs quarterback Tyson Tucker throw for over 130 yards. The Bulldogs offensive line will be a force to be reckoned with all season long.
Anderson Keith || LT || 2024
Max Draper || LG || 2025
Solane Childs || C || 2024
Knightly Childs || RG || 2025
Tyrus Roberts || RT || 2026