No. 7 Ogden High School advanced in the 3A North state playoffs after defeating the No. 10 Union Cougars 42-3 on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. This victory follows a 48-6 win by the Tigers over the same opponent during the regular season on Oct. 2, 2026.
Junior quarterback Emmett Rector contributed four touchdown passes to secure the win. Rector, who took over the starting quarterback role this season from former starter Blake Weston, connected with Jack Thompson for a 35-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a 3-yard touchdown in the final frame. Weston, who moved to wide receiver, caught a 22-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter and a 51-yard touchdown in the third period.
Running back Anderson Curry added two rushing touchdowns, including a 12-yard run in the first quarter and a 13-yard carry midway through the third quarter. The Tigers' offense capitalized on Union turnovers, scoring four of its touchdowns following an interception, a fumble, another fumble, and a turnover on downs.
The Union Cougars, who finished with a 3-7 record, scored their only points on a 28-yard field goal by Kaden Womack. That scoring drive lasted 10:09 and included 19 plays, including a fake punt.
Ogden, which has a 7-4 record, enters the 3A quarterfinals with a scheduled matchup against No. 2 Juab (8-2) on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
The victory marks the third consecutive winning campaign for the Ogden High School football program.
