Orem gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 42-12 victory over the Granger Lancers. Given the Tigers' advantage in MaxPreps' Utah football rankings (they are ranked third, while the Lancers are ranked 33rd) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Oliver Bills
| 08/15/25 vs Granger | 34 |
| 11/08/24 @ Timpview | -2 |
| 11/01/24 vs West | 0 |
| 10/16/24 vs Timpview | 7 |
| 10/10/24 vs Springville | 7 |
| + 6 more games |
Orem's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Oliver Bills, who picked up 49 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 34 yards. That's the most rushing yards Bills has posted since back in August of 2024.
Orem didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Granger to a completion percentage of just 44.4%. The team can thank Brock Hawkins for the heroic effort on defense: he. Orem wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 57.7%.
Orem didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Burnham Sudweeks and Hawkins. Another thorn in Granger's side was Lopeti Matai'Tini Moala Jr. Aka Juni, who picked up six sacks and made eight total tackles.
Several Lancers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sunia Fifita, who rushed for 105 yards and one score. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Fifita posted at least 105 rushing yards in the tenth games prior. Another player making a difference was Bobo Kofe, who rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Orem is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Lone Peak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Granger, they will head out to take on Logan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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