Lone Peak is 9-1 against Pleasant Grove since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lone Peak Knights will look to defend their home field against the Pleasant Grove Vikings at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Lone Peak's upcoming matchup probably won't be as stressful as their last, when they took on another nationally ranked opponent: Centennial, who was ranked 29th at the time (Lone Peak was ranked 31st). The game between Lone Peak and Centennial wasn't particularly close, with Lone Peak falling 49-35. The Knights' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
The losing side was boosted by Kepa Niumeitolu, who threw for 328 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. 92 of those passing yards were hauled in by Owen Mcneel.
Lone Peak's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Wes Valgardson and Jayden Mayberry.
Meanwhile, Pleasant Grove entered their contest against Riverton on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Pleasant Grove lost to Riverton at home by a 21-7 margin. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lone Peak fell to 4-1. As for Pleasant Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Lone Peak came up short against Pleasant Grove in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 24-19. Will Lone Peak have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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