Lehi High School overcame an undefeated Herriman team on the road to secure a 22-20 victory on Sept. 25, 2026, as part of a series of major upsets across the state. The Pioneers' win was accompanied by a 37-27 victory by Skyridge over Corner Canyon, marking a significant night for top-ranked programs in Utah high school football.
Pioneers Topple Undefeated Herriman
The Lehi Pioneers entered their matchup against No. 3 Herriman as significant underdogs. According to prior reporting by the Lehi Free Press, both statewide predictors expected a Lehi loss, with the spread favoring Herriman by 9.4 points. Despite the projections, Lehi managed to topple the undefeated Mustangs in a tight contest.
Defensive play proved decisive for the Pioneers. The Lehi Free Press reported that the team contained one of the state's premier running backs and successfully held the Mustangs on multiple attempts at the red zone and on fourth-down conversions. Although Lehi surrendered three interceptions, including one for a touchdown, they maintained their lead to secure the win.
The scoring margin for the Pioneers was notably influenced by an early play, with a safety on the second play of the game providing the eventual winning margin in the 22-20 victory, according to the Lehi Free Press.
Skyridge Secures Monumental Upset
Skyridge also delivered a monumental upset on Sept. 25, 2026, defeating Corner Canyon 37-27. Entering the game, Skyridge held the No. 2 rank in the RPI for Class 6A, while Corner Canyon was ranked No. 4. Despite their high standing, Skyridge was considered a three-touchdown underdog against the Chargers by both statewide pundits, according to the Lehi Free Press.
The Falcons secured their victory through opportunistic defensive plays. Per the Lehi Free Press, Skyridge scored its first two touchdowns following interceptions to build momentum against the Chargers.
High-Scoring Results Across Utah
The Sept. 25 slate of games featured several other high-scoring and decisive outcomes across the state. In a high-scoring affair, Water Canyon recorded 94 points in a 94-61 victory over St. Joseph. Meanwhile, Mountain Ridge achieved a dominant 56-7 win over Riverton, and Skyridge's 37-27 win over Corner Canyon stood out among the results, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
Other notable scores from the Sept. 25 games included:
- Bingham defeated Cedar Valley 49-7
- Provo defeated Wasatch 48-0
- Skyline defeated Cottonwood 56-0
- Mountain Crest defeated Deseret Peak 43-7
- Hillcrest defeated West Jordan 48-8
- Hunter defeated Kearns 45-0
- Grand County defeated Whitehorse 45-0
Competitive Landscape in Utah Football
The results from the Sept. 25 matchups highlight a competitive landscape in Utah high school football, particularly within the higher-ranked programs. As noted by Sports Illustrated, the games included a full slate of contests across the state, ranging from defensive battles like Lehi's victory to high-octane offensive displays.
