5A Region 3 recap September 10, 2013
Fans got a thrill when Chipper Lucero and KIngi Wolgramm connected against Timpview. The connection was good for 71 yards, the longest such play in 5A Region 3 this season.
Bingham and Valor Christian played the most contested game in the league this week, with Bingham eventually emerging with a 24-21 victory.
Alta's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Lucero threw for 313 and 4 touchdowns and Mack Richards had 185 yards receiving. On the ground Tanner Sansom chipped in 33 yards. Nate Teahan helped Alta's passing attack out by catching 7 balls for 74 yards.
The Hawks' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Alta's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Robert Stephens' team's dynamic duo of Lucero and Richards proved to be unstoppable against the Thunderbirds, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Hawks' dynamic duo of Lucero and Richards proved tough for Timpview to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Lucero and Sansom gave Alta a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Lucero and Sansom gave the Hawks a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Richards was the best wideout in the league this week as Alta lost to Cary Whittingham's team.
Lucero put up the best numbers in passing as the Hawks fell to the Thunderbirds.
He was 19-31 with 1 interceptions.
Nathan Engstrom made the biggest impact on defense this week as Alta lost to Timpview. The 6-foot-0 senior grabbed 2.0 sacks.
Sansom was the most successful running back in 5A Region 3 this week.
The Hawks' Lucero and Richards have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. 6-2 quarterback Lucero has thrown for 884 yards this season, while Richards has 26 catches for 529 yards. Clay Moss from Jordan leads the league in rushing with 252 yards.
The Beetdiggers fell to East 59-36 last week, the largest margin of any game.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
