American Fork hasn't had much luck against Skyridge recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Cavemen will take on the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
American Fork is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They slipped by Lehi 21-20. The win was some much needed relief for the Cavemen as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Skyridge over Copper Hills in every quarter on their way to victory on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Falcons blew the Grizzlies out of the water with a 63-3 final score. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won four contests by 35 points or more so far this season.
American Fork better keep an eye on Kaneal Sweetwyne. He was instrumental in Skyridge's win, throwing for 164 yards and a pair of TDs, while also rushing for 61 yards and one score on only seven carries. Lincoln Tahi also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Skyridge proved: they limited Copper Hills to a paltry 1.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Suka Finau for the heroic effort on defense: he. Skyridge didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 7.3.
Skyridge's defense didn't let Skyler Thomas, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece ( Mason Oeser and Griffin Kunz also recorded half a sack). Skyridge received some extra help from Finau, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
American Fork's record is now 7-4. As for Skyridge, their record now sits at 8-2.
American Fork couldn't quite get it done against Skyridge in their previous matchup back in October as they fell 26-14. Can the Cavemen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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