Top-seeded Skyridge is scheduled to face No. 4 Herriman in the 6A state football semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
The matchup features a contest between two of the top defenses in 6A and a Skyridge offense that spreads the ball around against a Herriman ground game built on running back Filisi Filipe.
The Falcons earned their semifinal appearance with a 28-21 quarterfinal win over No. 8 American Fork on Nov. 6. Skyridge quarterback Jagger Fountaine threw two touchdown passes and ran for an 11-yard score during that game, while Eli Mortensen recorded two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving.
Skyridge entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed with an RPI of 0.807 after going 4-0 in Region 3 play. The team has won 10 consecutive games following an opening-game loss to Mountain Ridge. Skyridge head coach Justin Hemm praised the defense after the win over American Fork, stating the unit was great all night and performed significantly well during the second half to keep the team in the game.
Herriman enters the semifinals after defeating No. 5 Davis 36-22 on Nov. 6. The Mustangs' offense is led by running back Filisi Filipe, who entered the quarterfinals with 1,542 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns on 168 carries. Quarterback Bryson Sweeney also contributed 1,860 yards and 19 touchdowns entering the quarterfinals.
Herriman's defense has been a significant factor, averaging 16.3 points allowed per game, which ranks third in 6A. Key defensive contributors include Kemper Castro, who recorded 11 sacks entering the quarterfinals, while Logan Gregory and Aden Perea each had four interceptions.
Skyridge's offensive production has been distributed among several players, including receiver Omarian Sanders, who had 45 catches for 662 yards and seven touchdowns entering the quarterfinals. Fountaine has accumulated 2,559 passing yards and 22 touchdowns this season.
On the defensive side for Skyridge, Sa Tanuvasa led the team with 78 tackles and three interceptions. Ethan Schriever recorded five interceptions and a defensive touchdown, while Sua Ripley led the team with seven sacks.
Herriman's two regular-season losses were against Lehi and Mountain Ridge. Skyridge's head coach Justin Hemm previously led the Falcons to the 6A title game in his first season and to the semifinals in 2025.
