Region 9 football saw three lopsided victories on September 24, as Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs, and Desert Hills all secured decisive wins. The games featured high-scoring performances and significant individual contributions from standout players across the region.
Crimson Cliffs defeated Snow Canyon 38-16 on September 24 in Washington, Utah. The Mustangs took an early lead following a 45-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Tanoai Andresen to Koy Duckkett. Following that score, Crimson Cliffs scored four unanswered touchdowns to secure the win. Ryker Tebbs added a 1-yard touchdown run to extend the margin. Snow Canyon's scoring was limited to two fourth-quarter touchdowns from Parker Olson, who ran for a 10-yard score and threw for a 15-yard touchdown.
In Hurricane, the Tigers defeated Pine View 38-21 on September 24. Hurricane's Titan Borchardt recorded 162 rushing yards on 14 carries and two touchdowns, including a 17-yard run and a 45-yard run. The Tigers' offense also amassed 328 total rushing yards. Pine View's sophomore quarterback Coy Doman contributed two touchdowns through the air and one on the ground, but also recorded two interceptions and two fumbles. Drake Gines scored a 10-yard touchdown for Hurricane, while Cameron Lemmon added a 31-yard field goal.
Desert Hills secured a 47-25 victory over Dixie on September 24 at Walt Brooks Field. Senior running back Seth Brown led the Thunder with four touchdowns, including two rushing scores and two receiving touchdowns. Brown's rushing touchdowns came from 14, 5, and 16 yards. Desert Hills received touchdown passes from Deacon Virgin to Tagg Brinton and Brett Heiner. Dixie's scoring included two rushing touchdowns from Riker Muhlestein and a 70-yard pick-six from Brygunn Soderquist.
As of September 26, the Region 9 standings reflect the recent results. Hurricane remains undefeated at 3-0, while Crimson Cliffs holds a 2-1 record. Snow Canyon and Desert Hills are both at 2-1, Pine View is at 1-2, Dixie is at 0-3, and Crimson Cliffs is 5-2. The Crimson Cliffs victory marked their seventh consecutive win over Snow Canyon, following a 35-20 playoff win in 2024.
