Game Details - Football

In the opening round of the 3A State Tournament, No. 11 Union travels to face No. 6 North Sanpete, looking to avenge their previous encounter in 2020, where North Sanpete triumphed 41-14. Union enters the postseason with a (4-6, 1-4 3A North) record, scoring 261 points while allowing 227. The Cougars have experienced high moments, including a commanding 49-0 victory over Judge Memorial and a narrow 37-34 win at Hillcrest. Offensively, they rely heavily on the ground game, led by JD Mojado with 649 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. Cruz Labrum adds to the rushing attack with 482 yards and 6 touchdowns. Through the air, Gannon Labrum has contributed 427 passing yards and 5 touchdowns, with Daxten Barney being a key target, amassing 227 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Gavin Roberts anchors their defense with an impressive 80 tackles. North Sanpete boasts a (6-4, 3-3 3A South) record, with 253 points scored against 193 allowed. Key victories for the Hawks include a 45-7 win over Cottonwood and a 49-9 drubbing of Deseret Peak. Ayden Akee leads their rushing efforts with 723 yards and 9 touchdowns. Maddox Madsen commands the passing game, having thrown for 880 yards and 9 touchdowns, while Chaetton Osborne supports with 314 yards receiving and 5 touchdowns. On defense, Braden Palmer is a standout with 36 tackles and 2 interceptions, supported by Dalton Poulson's 41 tackles. The Hawks are eager to secure their first playoff win since 2022. This game's winner will advance to the quarterfinals, set to face No. 3 seed Manti, offering both teams the chance to extend their playoff journey and test themselves against top-tier competition.