Uintah hadn't done well against Salem Hills recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Uintah Utes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 18-15 victory over the Salem Hills Skyhawks. The 18-point effort marked the Utes' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
When it comes to explaining why Salem Hills lost, don't look at Jedi Nelson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 132 yards and a touchdown.
The win made it two in a row for Uintah and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Salem Hills, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Uintah will take on Cottonwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Uintah is facing Cottonwood at the right time seeing as Cottonwood is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Salem Hills, they are taking a road trip to challenge Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salem Hills will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Mountain View will have lost three straight heading into Friday's game.
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