Mountain Ridge hasn't had much luck against Bingham recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Sentinels will host the Miners at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Mountain Ridge comes in on five and Bingham on three.
Mountain Ridge is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Herriman, who was ranked seventh at the time (Mountain Ridge was ranked sixth). The Sentinels enjoyed a cozy 24-8 win over the Mustangs on Friday.
Tytan Dejong
| 10/03/25 @ Herriman | 107 |
| 09/26/25 @ Riverton | 0 |
| 09/19/25 vs Box Elder | 99 |
| 09/12/25 vs Copper Hills | 43 |
| 09/05/25 @ Cedar Valley | 101 |
| + 3 more games |
Mountain Ridge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tytan Dejong led the charge by picking up 107 receiving yards and one score. That's the most receiving yards Dejong has posted since back in August.
Mountain Ridge's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cole Uluave, Jaxon Brown, and Zach Ofisa, who each picked up one sack apiece. Uluave was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 11 total tackles.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Bingham over Copper Hills in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. The Miners put the hurt on the Grizzlies with a sharp 34-10 victory. That 24 point margin sets a new team best for the Miners this season.
Bingham's win came from a few key players Mountain Ridge will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Owen Peterson, who rushed for 147 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Tuis Tuikolovatu, who gained 111 total yards and a touchdown.
Bingham was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Mountain Ridge's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Bingham, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Mountain Ridge has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 324.9 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Bingham, though, as they've been averaging only 92.1 passing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?
Mountain Ridge and Bingham were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, but Mountain Ridge came up empty-handed after an 8-7 defeat. Can the Sentinels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
