Following the first full week of playoffs, seven Utah Valley teams have advanced to the second or quarterfinal rounds for the large school classifications. While some teams faced elimination, several programs are scheduled for upcoming playoff matchups to continue their postseason campaigns.
In 6A action, No. 8 American Fork (7-4) is scheduled to face No. 1 Skyridge (9-1). The matchup follows American Fork's 32-21 victory over Copper Hills, highlighted by DC Fonua's 34-yard interception return for a touchdown and an 18-yard touchdown run. Skyridge enters the game with nine straight wins, including a 45-0 shutout of Riverton. Skyridge's offense features quarterback Jagger Fountaine and Omarian Sanders, while American Fork's Nate Childs has filled in for injured quarterback Jake Matsen.
Lone Peak (6-5) defeated Lehi 20-8 in the first round. Lone Peak's victory was aided by kicker Zachary Zolman, who made 48 and 38-yard field goals, and linebacker Kingstron Stroshine, who recorded 14 tackles. Lone Peak is scheduled to play No. 2 Mountain Ridge (11-0) next.
In 5A, Orem (8-2) defeated Timpview 55-7, led by quarterback Tanner Lewis, who threw for 410 yards and seven touchdowns. Orem is scheduled to host No. 10 Pleasant Grove (7-4) in the quarterfinals. Pleasant Grove advanced after a 34-10 victory over Spanish Fork, featuring a touchdown run and catch by Corbin Robbins and a 55-yard pick-six by Davian Akwenye.
Springville (8-2) is scheduled to play No. 4 Bountiful (8-2). Springville's recent postseason history includes a 27-10 win over Olympus, featuring a 97-yard kickoff return touchdown by Sam Nadauld. Springville's offense is led by quarterback Beckett Burton and Treyton Harris.
In 4A, No. 14 Provo (7-4) advanced after a 26-23 upset over No. 3 Stansbury. The victory included a 71-yard touchdown reception by Brexton Hunter with 43 seconds remaining. Provo is scheduled to face No. 6 Skyline (8-3).
Salem Hills (9-2) moved forward after a 29-27 overtime victory against Mountain Crest. The win was led by linebacker LJ McBride, who recorded 12 total tackles. Salem Hills is scheduled to play No. 2 Hurricane (10-1).
Other notable results from the first round include Westlake's season ending following a 35-19 loss to Syracuse. In the 4A tournament, Provo's victory over Stansbury was noted as the biggest upset of the round.
