Game Details - Football

In the 1A State Tournament quarterfinals, No. 8 Gunnison Valley faces a challenging road match against No. 1 Kanab. This meeting marks the 11th encounter between the two squads, with Kanab holding a dominant 9-1 advantage. Their most recent matchup in 2021 saw Kanab secure a decisive 48-7 victory at home. Gunnison Valley enters the quarterfinals with a (4-6, 1-3 1A North) record after winning their firstround game against North Sevier 28-12. Led by their rushing attack, the Bulldogs look to players like Bronson Allen, who has recorded 314 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, and Ryder Coates with 407 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. The passing game is managed largely by Talan Dyreng, who has thrown for 429 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Krew Donaldson leads with 20 tackles and 7 interceptions. Kanab, an impressive (8-1, 3-0 1A South) this season, comes off a first-round bye thanks to their top seeding. The Cowboys have been a powerhouse this season, racking up 385 points while allowing just 166. Kanab is led by Brogun Virostko, who has passed for 1,262 yards and 9 touchdowns. Their dominant rushing game is headed by Hayden Gubler, who has amassed 928 yards and an impressive 25 touchdowns. On defense, Lattimer Glover leads the charge with 60 tackles and 2 interceptions. Kanab's previous victory over Gunnison Valley was marked by a strong offensive showing, with consistent scoring across all quarters. Grady Anderson and Hayden Gubler were significant contributors during that matchup, indicative of their strong season performances. In this quarterfinal clash, Gunnison Valley aims to upset Kanab and advance to the semifinals. The winner will face either No. 4 North Summit or No. 5 Millard in the next round, taking a significant step closer to the 1A championship. Kanab seeks to continue their dominance and capitalize on their No. 1 seeding, while Gunnison Valley hopes to rewrite history with a surprise victory.