Game Details - Football

No. 2 seed Skyridge Falcons (10-2) will take on Region 3 rival No. 3 seed Lone Peak Knights (10-2) in Thursday’s 6A semifinal. Skyridge has been on a seven-game winning streak going into the semifinals and has maintained a balanced record throughout the season. The Falcons have averaged 33.75 points per game while allowing an average of 19.4 points. Their latest triumph was a 49-32 victory over Davis in the quarterfinals, where they overcame a 10-point deficit at halftime with a strong second-half surge. Quarterback Kaneal Sweetwyne leads the Skyridge offense, completing 158 of 252 passes for 2,335 yards, with 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He has also contributed on the ground, where he has maintained 5.6 yards per carry, scoring nine touchdowns on 123 attempts. Complementing Sweetwyne’s dual-threat capability is Zaeden Selu, a key component of the Falcons’ ground game, who has amassed 941 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on 169 carries. Boston Sorensen has been a reliable receiver, gathering 23 receptions for 411 yards and two touchdowns, while Hunter Sheffield has contributed 340 yards and three touchdowns on 22 catches. Davis Fyans also has 439 yards while pulling in 32 receptions. On defense, the Falcons are bolstered by linebacker Griffin Kunz, who leads the team with 65 tackles and four sacks, and Darian Diarte and Briggs Parker, who each have two interceptions. Lone Peak has maintained an average of 32.8 points scored per game, while their defense, led by senior linebacker Cade Hanson with 82 tackles, has restricted opponents to an average of 18.8 points. In their recent quarterfinal victory, the Knights overcame Fremont with a 56-36 scoreline, highlighting their resilient offense and depth. The Knights’ offensive efforts are spearheaded by quarterback Kepa Niumeitolu, who has thrown for 1,851 yards and 17 touchdowns on 128 completions from 265 attempts, with six interceptions. Running back Sean Tahi powers the Knights’ rushing attack with 755 rushing yards on 109 carries for 11 touchdowns. Samuel Wright also has 547 yards on 113 carries for three touchdowns. The receiving corps is highlighted by Jasean Mayberry, who has recorded 38 catches for 503 yards and three touchdowns this season. This postseason matchup is not the teams’ first encounter this year. The two faced off on October 4, when Skyridge narrowly defeated Lone Peak 21-16 thanks to critical plays, such as a third-quarter 70-yard touchdown run by Zaeden Selu. Skyridge’s defensive end, De’Shawn Toilolo, led his team with eight sacks throughout the season, offering a formidable challenge for Lone Peak’s offensive line. Both teams have a strong playoff pedigree and past state championship success, with Skyridge last winning in 2022 and Lone Peak in 2021. The winner of this semifinal will advance to the Class 6A championship game, facing either Corner Canyon or Lehi, who play in the other semifinal.