Four Region 9 football teams will begin their postseason campaigns on Friday, Oct. 30, as the Utah Class 4A state football playoffs commence. Hurricane, Snow Canyon, Crimson Cliffs, and Pine View have each secured spots in the 16-team tournament, setting the stage for a series of high-stakes opening-round matchups.
Playoff Schedule Overview
The postseason for the higher classifications begins this Friday, Oct. 30, including Classes 6A, 5A, 4A, and 8-Player. This follows the earlier start of the playoffs for Classes 3A, 2A, and 1A, which began on Oct. 23, 2026.
Region 9 Competitive Landscape
In Region 9, the competition has remained intense throughout the season. Crimson Cliffs, Hurricane, and Snow Canyon each finished with a 4-1 record in region play. The four participating teams represent a mix of home and road matchups, with three teams hosting their opening games and Pine View traveling to face Skyline.
Hurricane Faces Park City
No. 2 Hurricane enters the tournament with a 9-1 regular season record, holding the highest seed among the Region 9 representatives. The Tigers concluded their regular season with a 42-8 win over Desert Hills. Hurricane's only defeat this year occurred on Oct. 2 in a 28-27 loss to Snow Canyon. The Tigers' offense is led by running back Titan Borchardt, who has surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season. Hurricane will host No. 15 Park City at 6 p.m., with the winner advancing to face either Salem Hills or Mountain Crest.
Snow Canyon Hosts Sky View
No. 4 Snow Canyon enters the postseason with a 6-3 record following consecutive victories, including a 35-7 win over Dixie. The Warriors also recorded a significant win against Hurricane earlier this season. The Snow Canyon offense is highlighted by receiver Issaiah Thompson, who has amassed over 800 receiving yards. Snow Canyon will host No. 13 Sky View at 6 p.m. A victory for the Warriors would lead to a quarterfinal matchup against either Crimson Cliffs or Murray, potentially resulting in an all-Region 9 postseason clash.
Crimson Cliffs Meets Murray
No. 5 Crimson Cliffs enters the tournament with a 7-2 record and a four-game winning streak. The Mustangs finished their regular season with a 49-36 win over Pine View and have recorded notable victories against Snow Canyon, Desert Hills, and Dixie. Their single loss in region play was an 11-10 defensive struggle against Hurricane in September. Crimson Cliffs will host No. 12 Murray at 6 p.m. The winner of this matchup will advance to face either Snow Canyon or Sky View.
Pine View Travels to Skyline
Pine View serves as the only Region 9 team playing on the road during the opening round. The Panthers, who finished with a 5-4 record, feature an offense that has scored at least 40 points in four of their final five regular-season games. The team is led by quarterback Coy Doman, who has recorded over 2,900 passing yards, and scoring threat Russell Jacobs. Pine View will face No. 6 Skyline at 4 p.m. The winner of the contest will advance to play either Stansbury or Provo.
Championship Roadmap
The winners of Friday's Class 4A matchups will move on to the quarterfinals on Nov. 6. The road to the state championship concludes on Nov. 20 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
