Lone Peak secured its first Region 3 victory with a 14-7 upset over Lehi on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to a report by the Alpine-Highland-Lehi Tribune. The win spoiled the Pioneers' Senior Night at Lehi High School.
The Knights entered the matchup ranked No. 18 in the state by KSL Sports. They previously dropped out of the Mountain West Top 25 following a 27-24 loss to Skyridge the week prior. Lone Peak's offense opened scoring in the first quarter when quarterback Caleb Brady threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jaxon Cloward. Lehi responded in the second quarter when running back Sam Verbecky scored on a 1-yard touchdown run, tying the game at 7-7.
The game remained tied until the third quarter when Krew Robinson returned a Lehi punt 51 yards for a touchdown, giving Lone Peak the lead. The Knights' defense prevented Lehi from scoring for the remainder of the game. Following the result, Lone Peak moved to 1-3 in Region 3, while Lehi fell to 1-2 in the division. Skyridge currently leads the region with a 7-1 record.
Before the game, Lehi head coach Andy Hadfield told the Lehi Free Press on Oct. 5 that Lone Peak was a dangerous team capable of ruining their senior night. Hadfield had also predicted heavy pressure from the Knights' defensive coaching staff, a prediction supported by the game's outcome.
Lehi is scheduled to travel to Corner Canyon on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a 7 p.m. kickoff to conclude their regular season.
