Game Details - Football

This year’s 6A semifinal features a rematch between No. 1 seed Corner Canyon (11-1) and No. 4 seed Lehi (9-2). Corner Canyon has won nine consecutive games, while Lehi has a three game win streak. Corner Canyon enters the semifinals after defeating Weber 59-34 the 6A quarterfinals. The Chargers’ potent offense has averaged 43.25 points per game this season, while their defense has allowed an average of 20.8 points against. Before a season ending injury in a September game against Mountain Ridge, quarterback Helaman Casuga completed 92 of 142 passes for 1,617 yards and 18 touchdowns, with just two interceptions. Backup quarterback Bronson Evans stepped up as QB1 after Casuga’s injury and has completed 69% of his 94 attempts for 1,344 yards and 15 touchdowns while throwing four interceptions. The Chargers boast a stellar rushing attack with Weston Briggs, who has amassed 848 yards and 11 touchdowns on 101 carries. Kingston Cooper adds depth with 418 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Zion Finau also tallied 11 touchdowns in only 18 carries. In the receiving corps, Chryshaun Lee stands out with 45 receptions for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns, complemented by Kai Meza’s nine touchdowns off 35 catches totaling 711 yards. On the defensive side, Mason Wood leads Corner Canyon with 61 tackles and one interception, while Brock White and Dustin Otuafi each added 55 tackles this season. These components have been crucial to the Chargers’ defensive success. Lehi advanced to the semifinals by overcoming American Fork 28-7 in the quarterfinals. The Pioneers have maintained a strong defensive record, allowing an average of 11.4 points per game, while their offense records an average of 33.6 points per game. Quarterback Jett Niu is key to Lehi’s success, having completed 164 of 299 passes for 2,488 yards and 24 touchdowns, albeit with 10 interceptions. Niu is complemented by wide receiver Mays Madsen, who leads the team with 53 receptions for 837 yards and 13 touchdowns. Legend Glasker also proves effective in the air attack with six touchdowns and averaging over 24 yards per reception. In the running game, Devaughn Eka has been indispensable with 927 yards and 13 touchdowns on 130 carries. The Pioneers’ balanced offense could challenge even a stout defensive unit like Corner Canyon’s. Defensively, Lehi’s standout is Carson Wren with 102 tackles, while Abe Jager contributes four interceptions and one defensive touchdown on top of his 36 tackles. Penisimani Takitaki adds strength to the front line with nine sacks, illustrating a well-rounded defensive squad. These two teams met in last year’s semifinals, where Corner Canyon triumphed 63-24 and went on to claim the state title. The Chargers aim to repeat as champions, while Lehi seeks to return to their championship-winning ways from their successful 2021 and 2022 seasons in 5A. The winner of this semifinal will advance to face the victor of the other semifinal game between No. 3 Lone Peak and No. 2 Skyridge. Both Corner Canyon and Lehi will bring high-energy performances to this critical showdown as they vie for a place in the Class 6A championship game.