Copper Hills made up a huge gap compared to their last game against West Jordan, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Grizzlies fell just short of the Jaguars by a score of 29-27 on Friday. The Grizzlies have struggled against the Jaguars recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Copper Hills lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Tija Tate, who picked up 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 57 yards. Ethan Hill was another key player, having thrown for 275 yards and two touchdowns.
West Jordan's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cody Johnson, who rushed for 128 yards and a pair of scores on only 13 carries. Ayden Dunn was another key passer, throwing for 191 yards and two TDs.
Copper Hills' loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for West Jordan, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Copper Hills is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Hunter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for West Jordan, they will head out to face off against Alta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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