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| 08/15/25 - Home | 35-3 W |
| 10/04/24 - Away | 30-8 W |
| 09/29/23 - Home | 31-10 W |
| 09/30/22 - Away | 17-0 W |
| 10/01/21 - Home | 41-14 W |
| + 5 more games |
American Fork gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Pleasant Grove Vikings 35-3. The Cavemen have beaten the Vikings the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Vikings has come to flipping the script.
Among those leading the charge was Prince Afu, who rushed for 41 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in rushing touchdowns (two).
American Fork's run defense was locked in: Pleasant Grove could only muster 1.7 yards per carry. The team can thank Corbin Bauerle for the heroic effort on defense: he. American Fork's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.4.
American Fork's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for four sacks. In that department, Samuel Merten was the leader with two. American Fork received some extra help from Noah Behm, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Looking ahead, American Fork will look to defend their home field on Friday against Timpview at 7:00 p.m. As for Pleasant Grove, they are taking a road trip to face off against Westlake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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