Game Details - Football

Riverton (4-7) edged past Pleasant Grove (1-10) with a 14-7 victory in the first round of the 6A playoffs, thanks mostly to a strong defensive showing in the first quarter. The Silverwolves jumped to an early lead when Andrew Nielson connected with Tonga Tafisi for a 6-yard touchdown pass, followed by Mason Dunfield's 20-yard interception return. Pleasant Grove responded late in the second quarter with a spectacular 97-yard touchdown run by Wade Christiansen, but that was their sole score of the game. The Vikings, who have struggled offensively this season, were unable to overcome Riverton's initial surge. Riverton now advances to face No. 2 seed Skyridge in the next round.