The Springville defense played a pivotal role in a 9-7 victory against Timpview during a 5A Region 7 football game on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. The win marks the second consecutive victory for Springville in the series against the Thunderbirds.
Timpview established an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter when TJ Tuha ran for a five-yard touchdown, with Easton Baird providing the extra point. Springville responded later in the first half when Sam Nadauld caught a 6-yard pass from Beckett Burton, though the extra point was blocked.
Springville took the lead on an untimed down following a running-into-the-kicker penalty. Ben Smith converted a 31-yard field goal to make it 9-7, a lead the Red Devils maintained through the remainder of the game.
The game was characterized by defensive dominance and turnovers. Springville's Treyton Harris recorded two interceptions, including a critical one in the final period. Freshman Brooks Johnson also contributed with two sacks, including one during Timpview's final drive that consumed valuable time.
In the final minute, Timpview quarterback Mathew Manuma completed a 30-yard pass to Steel Richards to reach the Springville 37-yard line. A subsequent Hail Mary pass was caught by Dennis Tua’one, but Sam Nadauld tackled him two yards short of the goal line to preserve the Springville lead.
Springville head coach Dave Valeti expressed pride in the defensive performance following the win. Freshman Johnson stated that the victory against a traditional power like Timpview meant everything to the team.
Springville (6-2, 4-1) is scheduled to host Spanish Fork (6-2, 3-1) next week in a 5A Region 7 matchup. Timpview (3-5, 3-2) will return home to play Pleasant Grove (4-4, 1-3). Both games are scheduled for Thursday night at 7 p.m.
