Cyprus High School suffered a shutout loss to Viewmont High School on Aug. 21, 2026, falling 56-0 in a varsity football matchup. The defeat marks a difficult stretch for the Cyprus Pirates, who are currently working through a competitive season in the Granite District.
Game Details and Scoring
The August 21, 2026, game between Cyprus and Viewmont saw the Pirates struggle to find any offensive rhythm against a dominant Viewmont defense. The 56-0 scoreline reflects a significant gap in production during the contest, which was part of a series of mid-August matchups for the Cyprus varsity football program.
Recent Football Results
The shutout loss on Aug. 21, 2026, follows a period of varied performance for the Cyprus football program. Earlier in the month, on Aug. 15, 2026, the Pirates faced Clearfield. The team also competed in a game against Tooele on Aug. 28, 2026, resulting in a 30-28 loss, and faced Kearns on Sept. 4, 2026.
Upcoming Season Schedule
Looking ahead to the remainder of the season, the Cyprus varsity football schedule includes several high-stakes matchups. The Pirates are scheduled to face West Jordan High Jaguars on Sept. 17, 2026, followed by a game against the Taylorsville High Warriors on Sept. 17, 2026. Further contests are slated for Oct. 2, 2026, against Hillcrest High School Huskies, and subsequent matchups against Granger Lancers and a game on Oct. 25, 2026.
Cyprus Athletic Administration
The Cyprus High School athletic program, located at 8575 West Cordero Dr. in Magna, is a 5A classification school within the Granite District. The school's athletic department is led by Principal Josh LeRoy, with Jeff Jackson serving as the Assistant Principal over Athletics and Chad Stevens as the Athletic Director.
Campus Sports Overview
The football team is currently coached by Jake Hardcastle. Other sports offered at Cyprus High School include boys' and girls' cross country, coached by Bryce Mildon, as well as boys' and girls' golf, girls' soccer, girls' tennis, and girls' volleyball. The school also supports various winter and spring sports, including boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling, and track and field.
Volleyball Program Details
In addition to varsity football, the Cyprus athletics program maintains a presence in several other arenas. The school's volleyball program includes women's varsity and junior varsity teams, which competed in matches throughout August 2026. For example, the women's varsity team played Hillcrest High School on Sept. 1, 2026, and faced Tooele High School on Aug. 28, 2026.
Viewmont High School Activities
Viewmont High School, which participated in the Aug. 21, 2026, football game, offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to its students. Beyond athletics, the school provides programs such as theatre, band, choir, dance company, drill, esports, orchestra, speech and debate, and student government. The school also facilitates student publications like the Viking Runes.