Corner Canyon quarterback Helaman Casuga has reached the eighth position in Utah state passing yardage rankings, recording 3,487 yards according to statistics released by the Utah Interscholastic School Athletic Association on July 25, 2026.
Passing Yardage Rankings
The Utah Interscholastic School Athletic Association (UHSAA) released football statistics on July 25, 2026, highlighting the top performers across the state. Casuga, representing Corner Canyon in Draper, holds a prominent spot in the passing category, sitting just behind the top seven leaders in total yards.
Top Passing Leaders
As of the July 25 report, the leaderboard for passing yards is headlined by Tradon Bessinger of Davis, who leads the state with 4,313 yards. Bessinger is followed by Jaxon Hunt of Mountain Ridge with 4,049 yards and Nate Dahle of Ridgeline with 4,005 yards. Xavier Cocci of Skyline holds the fourth position with 3,846 yards, while Jack Clark of Sky View sits in fifth with 3,648 yards.
Competitive Yardage Totals
The race for the top of the passing list remains highly competitive. Following the top five, Carter Mason of Manti has accumulated 3,637 yards, and Beau Yeomans of San Juan has reached 3,515 yards. Casuga's 3,487 yards places him in the eighth spot, narrowly ahead of West Field's Easton Eilertson, who has recorded 3,218 yards.
Rushing and Receiving Leaders
In addition to passing, the UHSAA statistics highlight significant individual performances in rushing, receiving, and defensive categories. In rushing yards, Jagger Nieves of San Juan leads the state with 2,088 yards, followed by Louie Hamilton of West with 2,015 yards and Trevor Halalilo of Layton Christian Academy with 1,996 yards.
Defensive and Receiving Stats
The receiving category is led by Graham Livingston of Ridgeline with 1,636 yards, followed by Stone Mortensen of Manti with 1,537 yards. On the defensive side, Peyton Carter of Skyline leads the state in tackles with 194, followed by Dreysen Afuvai of Westlake with 159 tackles. The sack category is topped by Lopeti Mata'tini Moala Jr. Aka Juni of Orem, who has recorded 23.0 sacks.
Interception Leaders
The UHSAA also tracks interceptions, with Boston Sullivan of Milford leading the state with 12 interceptions. Other notable defensive leaders include Krew Donaldson of Gunnison Valley and Bode Sparrow of Davis, both of whom have recorded 7 interceptions as of the July 25, 2026, reporting period.
Statistical Methodology
All statistics provided by the UHSAA are derived from data input by coaches through MaxPreps. The association maintains these records to track the performance of high school athletes across various sports including baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
