Timpview faced American Fork in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Thunderbirds came up short against the Cavemen, falling 48-25. If the Thunderbirds were looking for revenge after losing 31-21 to the Cavemen when the teams met back in August of 2020, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Despite the defeat, Timpview saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Dennis Tuaone picked up 73 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 38 yards and one TD. Another player making a difference was Steel Richards, who picked up 91 receiving yards and one score.
Even if they lost, Timpview's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Duncan Strong, Malaki Lesa, and Oliver Rueckert, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in American Fork's side was Strong, who picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles.
Nate Childs was a one-man wrecking crew For American Fork. as he threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 50 yards and one TD. Prince Afu was another key player, rushing for 134 yards on only ten carries.
Timpview's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for American Fork, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Timpview will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lone Peak at 7:00 p.m. As for American Fork, they will head out to challenge West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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