Prep Football Preview ’25: Preseason Valley Top 5
Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald
Orem defenders gang tackle American Fork running back Luke Broadbent during the non-region game in Orem on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.(A look at the top five teams in the Utah Valley entering the 2025 season, with last year’s records in parenthesis)
1. Orem (9-3)
Influx of transfer talent will push Tigers to the top of 5A.
2. Lone Peak (11-3)
Skill positions are loaded for the Knights in 2025.
3. Lehi (9-3)
New coach Andy Hadfield will count on big stars to keep Pioneers in the hunt.
4. Timpview (8-3)
T-Birds will have to overcome a chaotic offseason to challenge in 5A.
5. Provo (8-3)
Orchard’s leadership at quarterback will be key for Bulldogs in 4A.
Others considered: Skyridge (10-3), Springville (9-3), Timpanogos (6-5), Spanish Fork (11-3), American Fork (5-7).
– Darnell Dickson
