Prep FootballMonday, November 9
Skyridge holds off American Fork 28-21 and earns a 6A semifinal against Herriman
The Daily Orem team
If you follow Region 3 football, Friday's 6A quarterfinal came down to defense. Skyridge held off Region 3 foe American Fork 28-21 with three late turnovers: interceptions by Andrew Price and Latu Moeai, and a fumble recovery by Eli Mortensen.
Skyridge's 11-1 record edged American Fork's 7-5 in the quarterfinal
| Skyridge | Measure | American Fork |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Season wins | 7 |
| 1 | Season losses | 5 |
| 28 | Points Friday | 21 |
Source: Deseret News
“Defense was great all night.”
Quarterback Jagger Fountaine accounted for three touchdowns, including a 31-yard pass to Dax Rehrer with 3:31 left. Skyridge now plays Herriman, which beat Davis 36-22.
Skyridge scored the fewest points of the four 6A quarterfinal winners
Source: Deseret News
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Corner Canyon | 42 points |
| Mountain Ridge | 42 points |
| Herriman | 36 points |
| Skyridge | 28 points |
- Semifinal: Skyridge vs. Herriman at Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Other semifinal: Mountain Ridge vs. Corner Canyon
Closer to home, Rivals' Utah top 25 has Orem (9-3) fourth after its 35-16 win over Pleasant Grove, with quarterback Tanner Lewis throwing three touchdown passes.
Sources: Daily Herald, Deseret News, Rivals