The Spanish Fork Dons will face off against the Salem Hills Skyhawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Spanish Fork is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped two weeks ago as they easily beat Timpanogos 63-21. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Kaden Vest continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 232 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also catching a touchdown. Vest is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 101 every time he's taken the field this season. Mckay Smith was another key player, throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns while completing 89.5% of his passes.
Spanish Fork was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Salem Hills had no problem doing just that on Friday. They really took it to the Buffaloes for the full four quarters, racking up a 38-7 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Skyhawks who have now won three matches in a row.
It was another big night for Jedi Nelson, who threw for 189 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also rushed for 64 yards on only seven carries.
Spanish Fork's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Salem Hills, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Spanish Fork has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Salem Hills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 155. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Spanish Fork against Salem Hills in their previous matchup back in September, as the squad secured a 30-2 victory. Will Spanish Fork repeat their success, or does Salem Hills have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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