Game Details - Football

Two programs meeting for the first time clash Friday when Sky View hosts Juan Diego in a 4A first-round playoff matchup that features contrasting regular-season journeys. The ninth-seeded Bobcats (6-4, 5-2 Region 11) welcome the 24th-seeded Soaring Eagle (2-8, 1-5 Region 10) in what shapes up as one of the more lopsided first-round matchups. Sky View tied for second in what many consider 4A's toughest region, while Juan Diego struggled in one of the classification's weaker conferences. Sky View enters the postseason having won two straight games, including a 55-27 victory over Tooele in the regular-season finale. The Bobcats' region losses came against top-seeded Ridgeline (60-26) and Stansbury, though they rebounded to win their final two regular-season contests. Juan Diego limps into the playoffs on a four-game losing streak, surrendering at least 42 points in each of those defeats. The Soaring Eagle's lone region win came against Cottonwood (35-6) on Sept. 18, and they've allowed an average of 53.0 points over their last four contests. Sky View's high-powered offense is directed by quarterback Jack Clark, who has thrown for 3,145 yards and 33 touchdowns while completing 64.7% of his passes. His favorite target has been Zachary Oxborrow, who has hauled in 70 receptions for 1,055 yards and 13 touchdowns. Lincoln Ballard adds 54 catches for 574 yards and six scores, while Cooper Karren has contributed 37 receptions for 600 yards and five touchdowns. The Bobcats' ground game is led by Xander Stokes, who has rushed for 334 yards and nine touchdowns on 105 carries. Clark provides an additional threat with his legs, rushing for 182 yards and five scores on 38 attempts. Juan Diego counters with a run-heavy attack spearheaded by One Vea, who has accumulated 712 yards and 10 touchdowns on 115 carries. Oscar Rodriquez adds 461 yards and six scores on 81 attempts. Quarterback Jacoby Ahlstrom has thrown for 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns, with Braylon Fail serving as his primary target. Fail has recorded 41 receptions for 871 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Sky View is anchored by Andrew Oxborrow (70 tackles) and Ollie Collins (59 tackles, three sacks). Mason Marchant (44 tackles, three sacks), Brett Carling (43 tackles) and Ryan Bates (41 tackles) provide additional support for a unit that has held five opponents to 17 points or fewer. Juan Diego's defense features Kysen Dowland (70 tackles), Kynoa Jaeger (61 tackles) and Garang Deng (54 tackles). Kingston Taban has added 42 tackles. The winner advances to face eighth-seeded Park City in the second round on Oct. 31.