If Timpanogos was riding high fresh off their 55-32 takedown of Juan Diego Catholic last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Timberwolves were outmatched by the West Panthers and fell 48-0. While losing is never fun, the Timberwolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah football rankings (they are ranked 53rd, while the Panthers are ranked sixth).
Timpanogos didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Marlee Iosefo and Noah Torgersen. Jesse King was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
West's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kamden Lopati, who threw for 304 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 38 yards. That's the most passing touchdowns Lopati has posted since back in September of 2024. West also got a significant boost from Kellen Wood, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 116 yards.
Timpanogos' loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for West, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Timpanogos will venture away from home to square off against Summit Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for West, they will host American Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,117 yards in their previous games.
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