Football Recap: Skyridge Extends Home Winning Streak to Five

It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Skyridge ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the Lone Peak Knights 37-34. For the Falcons, this counts as revenge for the 28-21 victory the Knights walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2024.

Skyridge had a senior duo take command as Lincoln Tahi gained 213 total yards and two touchdowns and Kaneal Sweetwyne threw for 231 yards and a pair of TDs. Tahi also set a new season-high mark in rushing yards with 128.

Falcons

Rushing Yards

10/02/25 vs Lone Peak	236
09/26/25 @ Corner Canyon	95
09/12/25 @ Cherry Creek	93
09/05/25 @ Highland	203
08/29/25 vs East	147
+ 3 more games

Skyridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.

Skyridge didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ethan Schriever and Briggs Parker.

Lone Peak lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jaron Pula, who picked up 175 receiving yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102.7 receiving yards per game. Another player making a difference was Cruz Christensen, who threw for 338 yards and a pair of TDs.

Skyridge pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 48.8 points over those games. As for Lone Peak, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-3.

Skyridge will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on American Fork at 7:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Lone Peak, they will take on Lehi at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers' defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so the Knights' offense will have their work cut out for them.