League recap: Manti extends winning streak with victory over American Leadership Academy

Manti extended the longest winning streak in 2A - North this week by beating American Leadership Academy, 56-6. The victory was the sixth in a row for the team.

Gunnison Valley and North Summit played the most hotly contested game in the league this week, with Gunnison Valley eventually emerging with a 20-19 victory.

Millard's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Jesse Rhodes threw for 30 and one touchdown and Jeremy Aleman had 34 yards receiving. On the ground Rhodes chipped in 108 yards. Jeffrey Robison helped Millard's passing attack out by catching one ball for 30 yards.

Robison made the biggest impact on defense this week as the Eagles beat North Sevier. The junior grabbed three interceptions.

6-foot-1 quarterback Connor Aste of Manti is the league leader in passing yards this season with 704. He has also thrown five touchdowns. On the ground, Millard's Rhodes has rushed for 1316 yards which leads the league. The leading receiver in the league this season is Lafe Christensen. The Gunnison Valley star has 28 catches for 597 yards.

The top two teams in 2A - North will face off this week when first place Millard takes on second place Manti. Last week, Marshall sheriff's team bested the Wolves, while Cole Meacham's team beat the Eagles.

Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when the Eagles take on the Templars. Millard's offense has recorded 286 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while Manti has permitted only 77 on the year.

The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Eagles take on the Templars. Millard has allowed 94 points this season, while Manti has given up 77. The Eagles allowed 6 points last week as they defeated North Sevier.

The Templars took down American Leadership Academy 56-6 last week, the largest margin of any game.

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