Orem hadn't done well against Springville recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Orem Tigers pulled ahead with a 38-37 photo finish over the Springville Red Devils. The victory was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Feleti Iongi continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown. Kaue Akana did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 143 receiving yards.
When it comes to explaining why Springville lost, don't look at Zachary Olsen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Those 135 rushing yards gave Olsen a new career-high. Drake Peterson was another key player, picking up 107 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Orem's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Springville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orem will square off against Timpview at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Timpview's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matches. As for Springville, they will face off against Park City at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Park City will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Springville surely won't give up without a fight.
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