Farmington is 3-0 against Layton since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Farmington Phoenix will be playing in front of their home fans against the Layton Lancers at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Farmington is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Syracuse, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (Farmington was ranked 23rd). Farmington and Syracuse were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but Farmington suffered a 38-37 loss. One positive for the Phoenix, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Farmington might have lost, but man, Travis Hoopes was a machine: he rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 54 receiving yards. Farmington also got help from Cooper Lopez, who showed off his sure hands for 83 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Layton's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell 15-7 to Fremont. The match marked the Lancers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Farmington's defeat was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Layton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Farmington took their victory against Layton in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 43-21. Does Farmington have another victory up their sleeve, or will Layton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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