Game Details - Football

No. 2 Skyridge (9-1) aims to secure its fourth consecutive victory over rival No. 7 American Fork (8-3) when the teams clash in the 6A quarterfinals at 6 p.m. Friday, three weeks after their regular-season matchup. The Falcons enter the contest on a three-game winning streak after dismantling Copper Hills 63-3 in the second round. Skyridge has dominated most opponents this season, averaging 47.5 points per game while allowing just 19.8. American Fork advanced to the quarterfinals with a narrow 21-20 victory over Lehi, avenging a regular-season loss in which the Pioneers defeated the Cavemen 26-3. The resilient victory demonstrated American Fork's growth since midseason. The previous meeting between these rivals three weeks ago saw Skyridge gradually take control after a scoreless first quarter. Quarterback Kaneal Sweetwyne scored on a 35-yard touchdown run and connected with Adam Warren for a 50-yard touchdown pass. The Falcons sealed the win when Jagger Fountaine found Omarian Sanders for a 27-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Sweetwyne has been a dual-threat force for the Falcons all season, passing for 2,352 yards and 28 touchdowns while rushing for 679 yards and 12 scores. His primary targets include Talmage Oswald (33 catches, 598 yards, six TDs), Hunter Sheffield (36 catches, 499 yards, five TDs) and Adam Warren (35 catches, 461 yards, one TD). The Falcons' ground attack boasts additional weapons in Lincoln Tahi (536 yards, eight TDs) and Sweetwyne's own rushing ability. Defensively, Skyridge relies on Griffin Kunz (72 tackles, two sacks), Suka Finau (47 tackles, two sacks) and Easton Simmons (35 tackles) to contain American Fork's offense. The Cavemen have been splitting time at quarterback between Nate Childs (932 yards, six TDs) and Kapano Manuela (1,023 yards, nine TDs), though Childs has seen increased playing time in recent games. Running back Prince Afu leads the ground game with 823 yards and nine touchdowns, while receiver Cash Taiese (45 catches, 626 yards, three TDs) serves as the primary target in the passing attack. American Fork's defense is anchored by Corbin Bauerle (73 tackles), Lincoln Miller (37 tackles, two interceptions) and Mitt Palmer (35 tackles). The winner advances to face either No. 3 Davis or No. 6 Lone Peak in the semifinals at Rice-Eccles Stadium.