Woods Cross hadn't done well against Bountiful recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wildcats took down the Redhawks 28-14. The win was nothing new for the Wildcats as they're now sitting on three straight.
The critical scores for Woods Cross came from Eli Bodell, Shaydon Gerratt, and Marcus Stepan.
Wildcats
| 09/19/25 vs Bountiful | 28-14 |
| 09/12/25 @ Westlake | 27-10 |
| 09/05/25 vs Snow Canyon | 21-0 |
Woods Cross was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in 11 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Woods Cross' defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Brayden Haas, Brody Rogers, and Viliami Tapa'Atoutai, who each picked up one sack apiece. Stepan got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Bountiful lost, don't look at Siaki Fekitoa. Despite the final result, he rushed for 168 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Fekitoa really tore up the turf during one magnificent 82-yard run.
Woods Cross' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Bountiful, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Woods Cross will challenge Alta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will be up against the Hawks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.17 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Bountiful, they will take on Viewmont at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That match will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Fekitoa and Benji Tolman.
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