Timpview faced Lone Peak in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Thunderbirds were beaten by the Knights 42-10. The Thunderbirds' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Dennis Tuaone threw for 88 yards on eight of 18 attempts. Taylor Hopoate was his top target, picking up 47 receiving yards.
Lone Peak got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tate Barney out in front who picked up 55 receiving yards and two scores, and also rushed for 38 yards. Sean Tahi was another key back, rushing for 87 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
Timpview's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lone Peak, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Timpview wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 59-13 win against Payson on the 5th. As for Lone Peak, they have also already played their next contest, a 35-14 defeat against Bishop Gorman on the 5th.
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