After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three contests, Timpview finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a 22-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Orem Tigers. The game marked the Thunderbirds' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Even if they lost, Timpview's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Duncan Strong, Cooper Gleason, and Sam Hepworth, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Orem's side was Strong, who picked up a sack, made nine total tackles, and defended one pass.
Among those leading the charge was Beckham Curtis, who rushed for 62 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Those 62 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Timpview's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 3-4. As for Orem, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Timpview wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 28-0 defeat against Springville on the 3rd. As for Orem, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 50-7 win against Pleasant Grove on the 3rd.
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