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6A Utah High School Football Review

6A Utah High School Football Review

SALT LAKE CITY – The Skyridge Falcons got a real scare from the Riverton Silverwolves in the second round of the 6a playoffs, but still emerged victorious 21-17.

Riverton was a significant underdog, but had a 7-7 tie after the first quarter and even led 17-14 at halftime.

However, the only score in the second half was a passing touchdown by Skyridge in the third quarter. In the fourth round, the defense gave in and secured the victory.

Skyridge will advance to the quarterfinals to face No. 7 Davis on Friday, Nov. 8.

Review of the second round of the 6A Utah High School Football Playoffs

#9 Weber Warriors 27 @ #8 Bingham Miners 14

The Bingham Miners had two different leads in the first half, but 17 unanswered points from the Weber Warriors in the second half led to a convincing win. The tide turned in the second quarter when Weber's Ian Elmore returned a kickoff 95 yards to home. This play came right after Bingham's second goal. Dyson Parker and Brock Dean scored the Warriors' two offensive scores.

Weber will advance to the quarterfinals to face No. 1 Corner Canyon on Friday, Nov. 8.

#13 Layton Lancers 6 @ #4 Lehi Pioneers 47

The Lehi Pioneers took an early lead and weren't afraid to get past the Layton Lancers on Friday. The Pioneers scored 21 points in the first quarter and 16 in the second. QB Jett Niu had three passing touchdowns to three different receivers. RB Devaughn Eka ran for two touchdowns.

Lehi will advance to the quarterfinals and face No. 12 American Fork on Friday, Nov. 8.

#16 Westlake Thunder 0 @ #1 Corner Canyon Chargers 56

The Corner Canyon Chargers flexed their muscles in a narrow victory over the Westlake Thunder in round two of the 6a playoffs. The Chargers scored all of their points in the first three quarters. Six of Corner Canyons' eight touchdowns came on the ground. RB Weston Briggs had three of his own.

Corner Canyon will advance to the quarterfinals to face No. 9 Weber on Friday, Nov. 8.

#10 Mountain Ridge Sentinels 10 @ #7 Davis Darts 28

The Davis Darts made quick work of the Mountain Ridge Sentinels in the second round on Friday. Davis QB Tradon Bessinger had two passing touchdowns and added a third with his legs in the first quarter to open the scoring. Three Darts players other than Bessinger reached the end zone against Mountain Ridge.

Davis will advance to the quarterfinals to face No. 2 Skyridge on Friday, Nov. 8.

#14 Herriman Mustangs 0 @ #3 Lone Peak Knights 24

The Lone Peak Knights were clearly the better team as they eliminated the Herriman Mustangs in the second round and advanced to Friday. RB Sean Tahi set an example in the third quarter with two rushing touchdowns from 80 and 68 yards. WR Charles Wright had the other TD for the Knights.

Lone Peak will advance to the quarterfinals to face No. 6 Fremont on Friday, Nov. 8.

#11 Syracuse Titans 20 @ #6 Fremont Silverwolves 28

The Syracuse Titans were just minutes away from the biggest upset of the second round, but the Fremont Silverwolves were able to secure the victory with two points in the fourth quarter. Fremont RB Cade Hadley had two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown with four minutes left in the fourth.

Fremont will advance to the quarterfinals to face No. 3 Lone Peak on Friday, Nov. 8.

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