Game Details - Football

No. 2 Crimson Cliffs (8-1) begins its quest for a third consecutive 4A state championship when it hosts No. 15 Timpanogos (5-5) Friday in a second-round playoff matchup featuring programs meeting for the first time. The Mustangs, who captured state titles in 2023 and 2024, enter the postseason as one of 4A's most complete teams. After a season-opening loss to 6A powerhouse Lone Peak, Crimson Cliffs has rattled off eight consecutive victories, including an impressive 28-21 win over region rival Snow Canyon. Timpanogos advanced to the second round with a convincing 41-14 victory over Bear River in the first round of the playoffs. The T-Wolves split their final four regular-season games, showing their potential with a narrow 29-28 victory over Mountain View. Crimson Cliffs features a high-powered offense averaging 35.2 points per game. Quarterback Tanoai Andresen leads the attack, completing 65.6% of his passes for 1,531 yards and 24 touchdowns against just five interceptions. His favorite target is Jaxson Holt, who has 57 receptions for 768 yards and 12 touchdowns. Briton Phillips provides another reliable option with 24 catches for 421 yards and seven scores. The Mustangs complement their passing game with a strong ground attack led by Van Dailey, who has rushed for 900 yards and 10 touchdowns on 135 carries. Timpanogos counters with its own balanced offense (33.6 points per game) led by quarterback Andrew Hillstead, who has thrown for 2,170 yards and 19 touchdowns. His top target is Kyle LaPray (40 receptions, 729 yards, five TDs), while Zack McCann adds 51 catches for 500 yards and four touchdowns. The Thunderbirds feature a three-headed rushing attack with Donovan Holloway (470 yards, six TDs), Logan Holloway (448 yards, four TDs), and Hillstead (380 yards, four TDs) sharing the workload. Defensively, Crimson Cliffs is anchored by linebacker Diedrick Moore (70 tackles, two sacks) and defensive end Major Stokes (52 tackles, nine sacks). The Mustangs allow just 15.7 points per game. Timpanogos' defense features linebacker Jesse King (70 tackles, 11 sacks) and safety Marlee Iosefo (67 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions), though the Thunderbirds have allowed 29.9 points per game.