4A Region 8 recap November 5, 2013
Springville was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after falling to Olympus. The Red Devils came in at 25 in the state poll after placing at number 26 last week.
Timpview took down Timpanogos 62-14 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Salem Hills's dynamic duo of Chad Peterson and Gunnar Gustin proved tough for Orem to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Peterson threw for 378 yards and 4 touchdowns and Gustin had 155 yards receiving. Ammon Fifita helped Salem Hills' passing attack out by catching 5 balls for 71 yards.
He went 23-32 with 4 interceptions.
John Leilua made the biggest impact on defense this week as Spanish Fork lost to Corner Canyon. The 6-foot-2 junior racked up 2 sacks.
The Skyhawks' Zack Zobell needs only 4 receiving yards against Woods Cross to crack 1,000 for the season. He has recorded 54 catches for 996 yards this year.
In 138 carries Taylor Noles has accumulated 935 yard this year.
Accruing a total of 12 touchdowns this year, Jason Money has thrown for 1,824 yards with 15 interceptions.
Salem Hills made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 2,205 from 3,142. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 35-14 victory over the Tigers last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.