The 1A 8-Man state semifinals are set for the weekend of October 30, 2026, featuring high-stakes matchups between the season's top performers, including Monticello and UMA Camp Williams, as teams vie for a spot in the championship game.
Scheduled Semifinal Matchups
The state semifinal matchups, scheduled for the weekend of October 30, 2026, will feature the following contests: Ogden St. Joseph against Randolph Rich, Hildale Water Canyon against Montezuma Creek Whitehorse, Milford against Panguitch, and UMA Camp Williams against Monticello.
Monticello's Path to Semifinals
The road to the semifinals included several high-scoring performances and critical victories throughout the season. The Monticello Buckaroos entered the postseason with a 6-1 overall record and a 7-2 conference record, having secured a decisive 64-36 victory over Ogden St. Joseph on the weekend of October 9, 2026. Monticello's offensive output remained high through the regular season, highlighted by a 68-35 win over UMA Camp Williams on the weekend of August 21, 2026, and a 57-20 victory over Water Canyon on the weekend of August 28, 2026.
UMA Camp Williams Season Performance
The UMA Camp Williams Marauders approach the semifinals with a 4-6 overall record and a 5-6 conference record. Their postseason journey was bolstered by a 45-16 victory over Monument Valley in a play-in game on the weekend of October 23, 2026. Earlier in the season, the Marauders secured a 47-26 win over Ogden St. Joseph on the weekend of September 18, 2026, and a 54-46 victory over Altamont on the weekend of September 4, 2026.
Randolph Rich Season Highlights
The Randolph Rich Rebels enter the semifinals with an undefeated 3-0 conference record and a 7-3 overall record. The Rebels' season was marked by a 54-19 victory over North Sevier on the weekend of October 9, 2026, and a 49-20 win over UMA Camp Williams on the weekend of October 16, 2026. Their non-conference victory over Mountain View (WY) on the weekend of September 4, 2026, was a narrow 14-13 win.
Ogden St. Joseph Play-in Victory
Ogden St. Joseph enters the semifinals following a 84-30 play-in victory over Altamont on the weekend of October 23, 2026. The Jayhawks' season has seen significant scoring, including a 54-40 victory over UMA Hill Field on the weekend of October 16, 2026, and a 54-13 victory over Rockland (ID) on the weekend of October 2, 2026.
Water Canyon and Whitehorse Outlook
The Hildale Water Canyon Wildcats face Montezuma Creek Whitehorse in a semifinal clash. Water Canyon enters the matchup with a 6-3 conference record and a 7-3 overall record, following a 56-32 win over UMA Hill Field on the weekend of October 2, 2026. Whitehorse enters with a 6-4 conference record and a 6-4 overall record, following a 40-16 victory over Monument Valley on the weekend of October 16, 2026.
Milford and Panguitch Semifinal Matchup
The Milford Tigers and Panguitch Bobcats will meet in the final semifinal game of the weekend. Milford enters the matchup with a 5-1 conference record and a 6-4 overall record, having secured a 2-0 victory over Altamont on the weekend of October 16, 2026. Panguitch enters with a 3-6 conference record and a 4-6 overall record, having defeated UMA Hill Field 43-24 in a play-in game on the weekend of October 23, 2026.
