Jordan (Sandy, Utah) at Bingham (South Jordan, Utah)
Kyle Gearig, Bingham
Photo by Christian Wininger
It's Utah's best individual player – during the past four years and maybe ever – leading his team against arguably the state's top team during the same era.
Austin Kafentzis, the player, has set at least 10 state records for offense during his four-year varsity career. The Wisconsin-bound dual threat quarterback has an amazing 17,591 combined passing and rushing yards and 199 touchdowns in 3.5 seasons. His 2,041 passing yards, 1,233 rushing yards, and 36 touchdowns this year have helped the Beetdiggers to a 6-1 record. Bingham, the team, is No. 18 in the latest
MaxPreps Xcellent 25. The Miners are the defending 5A state champions and haven't lost to a Utah opponent since 2012. Their only setback this year was on the road in overtime to No. 2 Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas).
Follow live scoring of this game on QwixcoreJust the facts: Jordan has played Bingham only once during Kafentzis' career, a 48-28 loss last season. … With four forfeit losses by Timpview (Provo) included, Bingham leads all Utah teams with 52 wins since the 2010 season.
Mitch Stephens: Bingham 35, Jordan 28
Kevin Askeland: Bingham 45, Jordan 40
Jamie DeMoney: Bingham 34, Jordan 31
Stephen Spiewak: Bingham 42, Jordan 40
Leland Gordon: Bingham 42, Jordan 21
Colin Ward-Henninger: Bingham 48, Jordan 42
