Game Details - Football

In a highly anticipated 3A State Tournament quarterfinal, No. 7 Richfield travels to face No. 2 Morgan. This marks the 13th all-time meeting between the two schools, with Morgan leading the series 9-3. Significantly, this will be their 10th playoff encounter, where Morgan holds a dominant 9-1 advantage. Their most recent notable meeting was the 2024 3A Championship Game, where Morgan emerged victorious with a 13-2 win to cap off their undefeated season. Richfield enters this matchup with a (7-4, 3-3 3A South) record, boosted by a 41-21 victory over Logan in the first round. This season, they have scored 350 points and allowed 255. Key offensive contributors include Cordon White, who has thrown for 1,098 yards and 9 touchdowns, while Trey Yardley leads the ground game with 876 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns. Aiden Olsen stands out in the receiving corps with 382 yards and 7 touchdowns. On defense, Ngalu Taufatofua leads with 71 tackles and 3 sacks, making a significant impact. Morgan, with a strong (9-1, 5-0 3A North) record, boasts a formidable lineup, having scored 338 points and allowed just 144. Their only setback was a non-conference loss to Ridgeline. Quarterback Cade Randall steers their offense with 1,579 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, complemented by Eli Mortensen, who leads with 776 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. On the ground, George Thurston contributes 334 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Morgan is anchored by Luke Bauerle with 67 tackles and a pivotal interception. Last meeting in the 2024 championship, Morgan's defense was dominant, limiting Richfield to just a safety for the game’s only points. The winner of this quarterfinal matchup will advance to face either No. 3 Manti or No. 6 North Sanpete in the semifinals. Morgan is looking to secure their 11th straight semifinal appearance, showcasing their consistent strength in the postseason. Both teams are eager to extend their seasons, with Richfield motivated to challenge Morgan’s historical playoff dominance and Morgan aiming to sustain their legacy of excellence in the playoffs.