Skyridge football remains at the top of the Utah Valley rankings following a narrow victory over Lone Peak, according to a report published October 5, 2026. The weekly rankings provided by Daily Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Brandon C. Gurney evaluated football, girls soccer, and girls volleyball teams based on their records as of October 5.
In football, Skyridge holds a 7-1 record after a last-minute drive and field goal secured a win against Lone Peak. Orem follows in second place with a 5-2 record, noted for an elite defense. American Fork is ranked third with a 6-2 record after a loss to Lehi, while Springville also holds a 6-2 record after defeating Timpview for the second consecutive season. Westlake sits at number five with a 6-2 record, ranked fourth in the 6A RPI due to its defense. Other recent scores included Layton Christian defeating Payson 53-21 and Corner Canyon defeating Cedar Valley 56-0.
The girls soccer rankings feature Lone Peak in first place with a 14-3 record and a 13-match winning streak heading into state playoffs. Maple Mountain is second at 12-4 after winning 10 of its last 11 matches. American Fork is ranked third at 11-5 following a 1-0 loss to Lone Peak. Timpview holds the fourth spot at 10-6 after an overtime loss to Springville, and Wasatch enters the top five at 14-4 after winning 11 of its last 12 matches.
In girls volleyball, Orem is ranked first with a 20-3 record and an 18-match winning streak. Pleasant Grove is second with a 20-3 record, having lost only one set in five recent Region 7 matches. Skyridge holds third place at 19-4 after a five-set match against Corner Canyon. Provo is ranked fourth at 19-3, while Spanish Fork is fifth at 14-4.
The rankings reflect various individual achievements, such as senior Meliana Chrisman's statistics for Provo and Sarah Harwood's 41 aces for Spanish Fork this season. Additionally, the report noted a September 25, 2026, game where Skyridge players Sua Ripley and Carter Seu pressured Corner Canyon quarterback Jaxon Pehrson.
