Valley Top 5: AF, Lone Peak, Mountain View on top of rankings
Here’s a look at the top five Utah Valley high school teams in football, girls soccer and volleyball this week.
FOOTBALL
1. American Fork (2-0, 0-0)
Maddux Madsen: 74 percent, 663 yards, 10 TD’s, zero INT’s first two games.
2. Lone Peak (2-0, 0-0)
Knights next challenge is Nevada power Bishop Gorman on Sept. 11.
3. Skyridge (3-0, 0-0)
Three shutouts to begin 2021 season, Herriman latest victim.
4. Orem (3-0, 0-0)
Mack Hixon scored by run, reception and fumble return in win at PG.
5. Timpview (2-1, 0-0)
Last-minute TD by Liu Aumavae pushes T-Birds past Crimson Cliffs.
GIRLS SOCCER
1. Lone Peak (7-0, 2-0)
How will the Knights fare in rivalry games against American Fork and Pleasant Grove?
2. Timpanogos (6-0, 3-0)
The T’Wolves have a monumental showdown against Lehi set for Tuesday.
3. Lehi (6-0, 3-0)
The Pioneers have only allowed two goals all season, which requires impressive defending.
4. Cedar Valley (7-0, 3-0)
The Aviators have roared into Class 5A with a team that is deep and talented.
5. Skyridge (5-2, 2-0)
The Falcons can prove just how good they are with games against American Fork and Lone Peak just around the corner.
VOLLEYBALL
1. Mountain View (3-0, 0-0)
Bruins topped Idaho’s top team (Skyview) in five last week
2. Pleasant Grove (2-0, 0-0)
Another key preseason matchup Tuesday vs. Mountain View
3. Timpview (1-1, 0-0)
T-Birds starting two freshmen against difficult schedule
4. Lone Peak (1-2, 0-0)
Don’t worry, Reed Carlson will get the Knights going soon
5. Maple Mountain (6-0, 0-0)
Golden Eagles thriving under new coach Adam Longmore