Valley Top 5: AF football, PG girls soccer leading the way early in 2021
Here’s a look at the top high school football, girls soccer and volleyball teams in Utah Valley as of Aug. 23:
GIRLS SOCCER
1. Pleasant Grove (7-0, 0-0)
The Vikings swept the non-league slate but now face the Region 4 gauntlet.
2. Lone Peak (5-0, 0-0)
The Knights were tested by top teams in Idaho but still got a pair of wins.
3. Timpanogos (4-0, 1-0)
The T’Wolves were perfect in the shootout to edge rival Mountain View.
4. American Fork (4-2, 0-0)
Will the Caveman losses to Fremont and Olympus pay dividends down the road?
5. Timpview (5-1, 1-0)
The Thunderbirds blasted Jordan to start Region 7 action.
Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald
FOOTBALL
1. American Fork (2-0)
Cavemen have outscored first two opponents 105-14.
2. Lone Peak (2-0)
Two quality wins to begin 2021 campaign.
3. Skyridge (2-0)
Falcons haven’t allowed a point in first two games.
4. Orem (2-0)
Tigers have won four in a row against city rival Mountain View.
5. Timpview (1-1)
T-Birds wiped out Kearns 54-0 at Charger Kickoff Classic.
Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald
VOLLEYBALL
1. Timpview (0-0)
Showdown with Lone Peak on Thursday.
2. Pleasant Grove (1-0)
Strong senior class leads Vikings.
3. Mountain View (1-0)
Lucy Perez with 14 kills in sweep of Fremont.
4. Lone Peak (0-1)
Upset by Skyline 3-1 in season opener.
5. Salem Hills (0-0)
Skyhawks will be a favorite in Region 9.