6A Quarterfinals
Herriman 36, Davis 22
No. 4 seed Herriman (10-2) eliminated No. 5 seed Davis (8-4) with a 36-22 victory in the 6A quarterfinals, propelled by Filisi Filipe’s dominant fourth-quarter performance. Filipe scored twice late, with his go-ahead 2-yard touchdown run at 10:10 in the fourth quarter giving the Mustangs a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Filipe, who rushed for more than 1,500 yards this season, added a 1-yard score with 5:24 left to seal the win. Despite a promising start by Davis, including Jaxton Itaaheau’s two touchdown receptions, the Darts couldn’t keep pace. Herriman advances, aiming to surpass last year’s quarterfinal finish.
Corner Canyon 42, Syracuse 6
No. 3 Corner Canyon (10-2) continued its dominance over No. 11 Syracuse (6-5) with a commanding 42-6 win in the 6A quarterfinals. The Chargers, seeking their fourth consecutive state title under first-year coach Casey Sutera, established control early with Carter Kjar’s 43-yard touchdown reception from Jaxon Pehrson just over nine minutes into the game. Pehrson, who totaled 32 touchdowns this season, added a 4-yard rushing score in the third quarter, contributing to Corner Canyon’s 28-0 halftime lead. Jackson Carruth, the team’s leading rusher, scored twice on the ground. Syracuse’s lone score came late in the third quarter, a 45-yard pass from Ledger Wight to Bo Metcalfe.
Mountain Ridge 42, Lone Peak 3
In a commanding 42-3 victory, No. 2 Mountain Ridge (12-0) showcased their potent offense and stifling defense against No. 7 Lone Peak (6-6) in the 6A quarterfinals. Mountain Ridge’s Jaxon Hunt threw for three touchdowns, notably connecting with Tytan DeJong twice, including an 8-yard score with just 19 seconds left in the first half. The Sentinels’ defense held Lone Peak scoreless until the fourth quarter, extending their dominance this season with a 45.9 points-per-game average, the best in 6A. Mountain Ridge, undefeated and seeking its first state title, advances to face the Corner Canyon in the semifinals.
Skyridge 28, American Fork 21
Skyridge (11-1) held off No. 8 seed American Fork (7-5) in a closely contested 6A quarterfinal game, winning 28-21. The top-seeded Falcons solidified the victory in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdowns, including a pivotal 31-yard pass from quarterback Jagger Fountaine to Dax Rehrer with 3:31 remaining. Fountaine was integral to the Falcons’ offense, contributing three total touchdowns — two passing and one rushing. American Fork, led by Nate Childs, attempted a late rally with a 21-yard touchdown connection to Cash Taiese with 1:55 left in the game, but Skyridge’s defense held firm. Eli Mortensen was a standout for Skyridge, scoring on an 18-yard run and a long 74-yard reception.
5A Quarterfinals
West 49, Fremont 0
Top-seeded West (12-0) dominated No. 8 Fremont (7-5) with a 49-0 victory in the 5A quarterfinals, maintaining their perfect record. West’s stifling defense extended its shutout streak to five games, as Fremont struggled to break through. Naeata Hamilton opened the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run at 10:34 in the first quarter. Star quarterback Kamden Lopati added a 20-yard rushing touchdown and later connected with Monson Vaenuku and Dovani Dixon for touchdown passes. Fremont’s offense, led by Calvin Cooper, was unable to penetrate West’s top-ranked defense, which also scored through Dieter Lotulelei’s 15-yard fumble recovery.
Bountiful 23, Springville 17
No. 4 Bountiful (9-2) edged out No. 5 Springville (8-3) with a 23-17 victory in the 5A quarterfinals. Bountiful secured the win with Manu Tia’s 2-yard touchdown run with 10:02 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving the Redhawks a late 23-14 lead. The Redhawks’ defense, which hadn’t allowed a point over the past three games, clinched the win by holding Springville to a late field goal with 3:31 left. Hudson Malmrose contributed with two touchdown passes, including one to Easton Lowe in the third quarter. Springville’s Siaosi “Leka” Toki caught a 32-yard touchdown from Beckett Burton, but the Red Devils couldn’t overcome Bountiful’s strong defensive effort, marking Bountiful’s ninth consecutive win and a spot in the 5A semifinals.
Woods Cross 31, Alta 24
No. 14 Woods Cross (6-6) stunned No. 6 Alta (8-4) in the 5A quarterfinals with a thrilling 31-24 victory despite a late rally by the Hawks in the fourth quarter. Woods Cross established a strong lead early, with Tage Ita contributing two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown, pushing the Wildcats to a 24-7 advantage by halftime. Bronson Martin’s 14-yard touchdown run in the third quarter extended their lead to 31-7. Alta then mounted a comeback, scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Xavier Cocci’s 4-yard touchdown pass to Lucas Pagel and his own 1-yard run helped narrow the gap, and Madden McCallister’s 25-yard field goal with 3:12 remaining tightened the score to 31-24. However, Woods Cross held on for the win, securing their first state semifinal appearance since Brody Benson became head coach.
Orem 35, Pleasant Grove 16
In the 5A quarterfinals, No. 2 seed Orem (9-2) overcame a sluggish start to defeat No. 10 Pleasant Grove (7-5) by a score of 35-16, advancing to the semifinals. Despite trailing 13-0 after two Ben Lyman field goals and a Corbin Robbins touchdown run, Orem responded with a 40-yard touchdown pass from Tanner Lewis to Brooks Ross with just 54 seconds left in the first half. Lewis, who has thrown 20 touchdowns this season with just one interception, continued his impressive play, throwing two more touchdown passes in the second half to Major Stokes and Po Faumui. Orem sealed the victory with a 14-yard interception return for a touchdown by Aoi Faumui in the final minutes. The Tigers, who’ve been averaging over 35 points per game, relied on their potent offense and opportunistic defense to secure their eighth consecutive win.
4A Quarterfinals
Skyline 23, Provo 20
Josh Pinnock’s 40-yard field goal with two seconds left in the fourth quarter propelled No. 6 Skyline (9-3) past No. 14 Provo (7-5), 23-20, in the 4A quarterfinals. The Eagles, seeking their first state title since 2005, advance to the semifinals thanks to a balanced offensive attack led by Tate Johnson’s 20-yard touchdown pass to Will Black earlier in the fourth quarter. Johnson finished with two touchdown passes. Provo, who started the season 0-3, rallied to take the lead with Teave Brown’s 3-yard scoring run early in the final quarter but ultimately couldn’t hold on.
Ridgeline 50, Highland 24
In the 4A quarterfinals, No. 1 Ridgeline (12-0) dominated No. 8 Highland (8-3) with a 50-24 victory, extending their unbeaten streak to 25 games. The RiverHawks quickly took control, scoring 22 points in the first quarter, highlighted by Noah Fiefia’s two rushing touchdowns and Crew Cox’s connection with Owen Leishman for two scores. By halftime, Ridgeline built a commanding 50-7 lead, with Fiefia adding another touchdown to his school-record, 41-touchdown season. Highland’s Viliamu Ripley managed two touchdowns, but the gap was too large to overcome. Ridgeline’s victory sets them up for a semifinal matchup as it aims for a second consecutive state championship.
Hurricane 29, Salem Hills 28
No. 2 Hurricane (11-1) edged out a dramatic 29-28 overtime victory against No. 7 Salem Hills (9-3) in the 4A quarterfinals, thanks to Titan Borchardt’s decisive 11-yard touchdown run coupled with Drake Gines’ successful two-point conversion. Borchardt, who rushed for 1,231 yards this season, added a crucial receiving touchdown late in the second quarter, while Kannon Cowan threw for two touchdowns. Salem Hills mounted an impressive rally, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, led by Cash Hollingshead’s aerial attack. Joe Hughes caught three touchdown passes, including a 41-yard strike with 4:49 left, sending the game into overtime where Salem Hills’ efforts fell just short despite Hughes opening the scoring.
Crimson Cliffs 28, Snow Canyon 14
No. 5 Crimson Cliffs (9-2) advanced to the 4A semifinals with a 28-14 victory over No. 4 Snow Canyon (7-4), securing the win with a late score. Tanoai Andresen connected with Noah Whitmore for an 89-yard touchdown early in the first quarter, establishing a lead the Mustangs would not relinquish. Andresen threw four touchdown passes, including strikes to Colt Bastian and James Wintch, with the team maintaining pressure throughout. Parker Olson’s two touchdown passes for Snow Canyon tied the game early but couldn’t spark a comeback. Crimson Cliffs’ defense, allowing just 13.9 points per game, held firm, continuing their dominance in the all-time series against Snow Canyon.
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