Valley Top 5: Three undefeated teams remain with two of them representing Skyridge
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Skyridge junior Deshawn Toilolo (0) enters the field with his teammates before the start of a high school football game against Timpview on Friday, August 11, 2023.Each week, Daily Herald sports writers Jared Lloyd and Darnell Dickson rank the top five teams in the Utah Valley in football, girls soccer and girls volleyball:
FOOTBALL
1. Skyridge (7-0)
Falcons have won 14 straight games dating back to last season.
2. Pleasant Grove (7-0)
Vikings working toward first win vs. American Fork since 2016.
3. American Fork (6-1)
Offense dried up in 17-14 loss to Lone Peak, zero points after first quarter.
4. Timpview (5-2)
Tei Nacua with three TD catches in 48-10 victory against Cedar Valley.
5. Provo (5-2)
Bulldogs earned narrow 26-23 victory against Payson last week.
— Darnell Dickson
GIRLS SOCCER
1. Lone Peak (14-1)
The Knights have only allowed four goals in eight league games this fall.
2. American Fork (9-4)
The Cavemen play at Skyridge on Tuesday with second place in Region 3 on the line.
3. Timpview (11-3)
The Thunderbirds have a chance to prove they’ve figured things out with a tough game at Wasatch.
4. Timpanogos (10-3)
The Timberwolves look for two more big wins to extend their four-game streak.
5. Springville (10-5)
The Red Devils can take a big step toward winning the region when they host Timpview on Thursday.
— Jared Lloyd
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
1. Skyridge (16-0)
Falcons clash with Lone Peak on Thursday in epic battle.
2. Pleasant Grove (12-3)
Senior Hannah Olsen leads Vikings with 128 kills, hitting .283.
3. Lone Peak (10-3)
Knights lost in Silver Bracket Finals at Durango Classic, 10th overall.
4. Maple Mountain (12-4)
Golden Eagles won Classic Bracket at Durango Classic, beating Orem.
5. Orem (10-5)
Tigers host Mountain View on Thursday in a big showdown.
— Darnell Dickson
