Head Coach: Dave Valeti (4th season, 23-11)

2024 Record: 6-6 overall, 2-3 Region 7

Playoffs: No. 13 seed, lost to No. 1 seed Timpview 59-24 in the second round

Players to Watch: Sr. TE/DE Tua Naufahu, Sr. OL/DL Daniel Marquez, Sr. QB/SS Lisiate Valeti, Sr. OL/DL Cade Johnson, Sr. LB/FB Tuiono Valeti, Sr. RB/LB Max Harris, Sr. OL/DL Chaste Lameta, Sr. OLB/TE Stafford Small, Sr. WR/DB Zach Henderson, Jr. WR/CB Siaosi Toki, Jr. RB/LB Treyton Harris, Jr. CB/WR Sam Nadauld, So. OL/DL Siaosi Folaumahina

Outlook: A lot of production from last season returns for Springville this season, indicating an improved product that can legitimately compete in what looks to be a tough Region 7 slate.

“The strength of this team is the cohesion and bond that the players have,” said Springville coach Dave Valeti. “We have some great leaders and that’s our big strength.”

Top returners include Lisiate Valeti and Max Harris on offense, who both ran for more than 700 yards last season. Fronting both players will be an experienced and talented offensive line that should lead to a lot of positive production this season.

Springville looks particularly strong on defense where Tua Naufahu and Tuiono Valeti both recorded over 100 tackles last season and return this year to lead what looks to be a standout unit. Naufahu also totaled 18 tackles for loss from his defensive end position.

What is the best way to motivate today’s high school athletes? “One way we motivate our players is by creating competitions throughout the year,” Coach Valeti said. “This can be in the weight room, at practices — wherever.  Another way is by making it fun.  Although throughout the process its going to be hard, it has to still be fun.”

-Brandon C. Gurney