Utah 6A Semifinals: Mountain Ridge Gets Another Shot at Corner Canyon

The Chargers arrive at 10–2 after beating Syracuse 42–6. Jackson Carruth scored twice on the ground, a reminder that Corner Canyon can create problems without asking its quarterback to carry every possession.

A year ago, Corner Canyon won this semifinal matchup 59–20. That result gives the Chargers history. Mountain Ridge’s current season gives the Sentinels plenty of reason to believe this meeting can be different.

Skyridge’s next test starts with stopping Filipe

Skyridge has won 10 straight since losing to Mountain Ridge in its opener. The Falcons have already beaten Corner Canyon, and last week’s 28–21 win over American Fork kept them on course for another championship appearance.

Herriman makes the next step interesting.

The Mustangs are 10–2 after eliminating Davis 36–22, with Filisi Filipe scoring two second-half rushing touchdowns. His season totals, 1,709 rushing yards and 32 total touchdowns, explain why this game begins with Skyridge’s run defense.

Winning early downs matters. If Filipe keeps Herriman ahead of the chains, the Mustangs can keep their full offense available rather than letting Skyridge anticipate the pass.

The Falcons have their own player to trust when a close game needs a decisive drive. Jagger Fountaine found Dax Rehrer for a 31-yard touchdown with 3:31 remaining against American Fork. That connection provided the margin Skyridge needed.

Herriman has the running game to challenge the Falcons. Skyridge has repeatedly found enough offense to finish tight games. Whether the Mustangs can turn productive possessions into touchdowns, rather than simply consume time, could decide who advances.

Both semifinals are Thursday, November 12, at Rice-Eccles Stadium: Herriman–Skyridge at 11 a.m. MT, followed by Corner Canyon–Mountain Ridge at 2:30 p.m. MT. Follow both on the T25PS scoreboard.

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