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Skyridge Tops Utah County Football Outlook for 2026 State Title Chase

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Skyridge High School in Lehi enters the 2026 season as the top Utah County program positioned for a state title run, ranked No. 2 in the latest statewide composite rankings ahead of Lone Peak and Lehi.

Key takeaways

  • Skyridge Falcons (Lehi) ranked No. 2 in Utah 2026 composite high school football rankings released June 5.
  • Lone Peak Knights (Highland) finished 2025 as 6A runners-up after beating Skyridge in semifinals.
  • Lehi Pioneers slotted No. 4 in the same early 2026 rankings among Utah teams.
  • All three programs hail from Utah County and are expected to contend for 6A playoffs and beyond.
  • Limited public preseason comments from coaches available as of mid-June 2026; teams emphasize schedule strength and returning depth.

Skyridge High School football in Lehi stands out as the Utah County program with the strongest outlook for reaching the 2026 UHSAA 6A state championship game. Composite rankings released June 5, 2026, placed the Falcons second in Utah behind only Corner Canyon, with Lone Peak third and Lehi fourth.

Skyridge's strong 2026 outlook

The Falcons closed the 2025 season at 9-3, advancing to the 6A semifinals before falling to Lone Peak. Despite that result marking their weakest finish since 2020, Skyridge earned the No. 2 spot in both Massey and Rivals composite rankings for the upcoming campaign. The team has already unveiled a challenging 2026 regular-season schedule featuring elite opponents, positioning them for another deep playoff run.

Lone Peak's championship contention

Lone Peak, based in Highland, reached the 2025 state final after defeating Skyridge in the semifinals, only to fall 20-35 to Corner Canyon. Head coach Bart Brockbank has compiled a 76-40 record at the school. Lone Peak sits just behind Skyridge in current projections and retains strong regional contention.

Lehi High's ranking and schedule

Lehi High School, also in Utah County, rounds out the top local contenders at No. 4 in the composite rankings. The Pioneers have posted their full 2026 schedule and continue building on recent competitive showings.

Alpine District talent and prospects

These Alpine School District programs benefit from deep talent pipelines and experienced coaching staffs focused on development and culture. With multiple Utah County squads projected inside the top four statewide, local fans can expect intense region play and potential semifinal or championship berths from at least one of these teams this fall.

How this story was made

Corroborated by 20 independent sources

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CityHighland, Utah County, Lehi
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