5A Playoffs: No. 11 Alta Earns Win After 4 OT Contest With No. 6 West
Oct 27, 2023, 9:56 PM
Brighton High School and Alta High School compete in a Week 8 football showdown at Alta High in Sandy on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Alta Hawks advanced in the 5A playoffs with a two-point win over the West Panthers following four overtimes. Alta beat West, 36-34.
No. 11 Alta Hawks 36 @ No. 6 West Panthers 34 (4 OT)
Four quarters weren’t enough for the Hawks and Panthers, who played four additional overtime periods following 48 minutes of regulation. After they played back-and-forth for three overtime sessions, Alta won the game on a play by Slade Taylor in the fourth overtime. Kepa Niumeitolu led Alta with two total touchdowns. Isaiah SueSue had five total touchdowns for the Panthers.
Next Game: Alta @ Roy on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
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No. 17 Orem Tigers 28 @ No. 1 Timpview Thunderbirds 35
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Next Game: Brighton @ Timpview on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
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No. 9 Woods Cross Wildcats 7 @ No. 8 Brighton Bengals 44
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Next Game: Brighton @ Timpview on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
— Brighton Football (@BrightonBengal) October 28, 2023
No. 13 Maple Mountain Golden Eagles 21 @ No. 4 Box Elder Bees 28
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Next Game: Olympus @ Box Elder on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
Golden Eagles fall to the Box Elder Bees 28-21. Not how we want to end but We are proud of you!#maplemountainsports #goldeneaglefootball pic.twitter.com/jn1aBA133Q
— MapleMountainSports (@MapleMtnSports) October 28, 2023
No. 18 East Leopards 0 @ No. 2 Springville Red Devils 24
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Next Game: Bountiful @ Springville on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
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Next Game: Bountiful @ Springville on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
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Bountiful 42
Granger 0— BHS Redhawks Football (@RedhawksBhs) October 28, 2023
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No. 14 Bonneville Lakers 0 @ No. 3 Roy Royals 40
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Next Game: Alta @ Roy on November 3 at 6 p.m. (MDT)
