Spanish Fork had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 56-35 margin over the Salem Hills Skyhawks on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Dons, who have now won seven games by 21 points or more so far this season.
Spanish Fork had a senior duo take command as Brock Jacobson gained 206 total yards and three touchdowns and Kaden Vest rushed for 234 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Vest showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 67 yards. Mckay Smith was another key player, throwing for 97 yards and two touchdowns.
Salem Hills' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grayson Wilson, who picked up 90 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Salem Hills is 4-1 when Wilson posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jedi Nelson, who threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per attempt.
Spanish Fork pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Salem Hills, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-5 record.
Spanish Fork will take on Park City at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Park City will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Spanish Fork surely won't give up without a fight. Salem Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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