Skyridge Survives a Thriller, Corner Canyon Picks Its Way Back to Utah’s 6A Final

Corner Canyon 34, Mountain Ridge 28: Seven interceptions change everything

Mountain Ridge entered Thursday unbeaten. Corner Canyon’s defense made sure it did not leave that way.

The Chargers intercepted seven passes, repeatedly disrupting an offense led by quarterback Jaxon Hunt, who entered the semifinal with 51 touchdown passes. Those takeaways were the defining feature of Corner Canyon’s 34–28 win.

Corner Canyon jumped ahead 14–0 in the first quarter, but Mountain Ridge refused to disappear. The Sentinels cut the deficit to 17–14 by halftime. The Chargers then scored the only touchdown of the third quarter to take a 24–14 lead into the fourth.

Even with all those interceptions, Corner Canyon still had to finish the game. Mountain Ridge scored twice in the fourth quarter, and the final margin was only six points.

One crucial late play came from Chargers quarterback Jaxon Pehrson. Facing third-and-six with 2:47 remaining and a 34–28 lead, he picked up the first down with his legs, helping Corner Canyon keep possession when Mountain Ridge desperately needed the ball back.

Corner Canyon improves to 11–2. Mountain Ridge finishes 12–1.

Next: One more game at Rice-Eccles

Skyridge and Corner Canyon earned their spots the hard way.

The Falcons proved they could recover from a halftime deficit and win a game that stayed in doubt until the final moments. The Chargers showed how much their defense can change a game, even against an unbeaten opponent.

Now both return to Rice-Eccles with a state title on the line. Kickoff is November 20 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain.

If Thursday was the warm-up, the championship has plenty to live up to.

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