Valley Top 5: Lone Peak takes on No. 3 Bishop Gorman (Nev.) this week
Brandon Gurney, Provo Daily Herald
Lone Peak running back Isaac Fonua celebrates following a touchdown runEach week, Daily Herald sports writers Darnell Dickson and Brandon C. Gurney rank the top five teams in the Utah Valley in football, girls soccer and girls volleyball (records as of Sept. 1):
FOOTBALL
1. Lone Peak (3-0)
Kepa Niumeitolu 3 TD passes, 1 TD run in return, Bishop Gorman next.
2. Skyridge (2-0)
Kaneal Sweetwyne accounts for six TD’s in first half vs. West.
3. American Fork (3-0)
Cavemen pull off impressive and gritty road win at East.
4. Westlake (3-0)
Thunder beat Bingham for first time in school history.
5. Springville (3-0)
Red Devils getting it done with running game and defense.
–Darnell Dickson
GIRLS SOCCER
1. Lone Peak (7-1-1)
The Knights retain the top spot despite a shootout loss at Layton last Thursday.
2. Timpview (6-1)
The Thunderbirds move up a spot with a big win 3-0 over Springville and followed it up with a tough 2-1 win at Wasatch.
3. Spanish Fork (6-1)
The Dons proved their previous win versus Maple Mountain wasn’t a fluke by upending the Golden Eagles again last Thursday.
4. American Fork (6-2)
The Cavemen had mixed results last week, taking a 3-1 win over Davis before falling to Farmington 3-0 leading up to region play.
5. Springville (6-2)
The Red Devils followed up their disappointing loss to Timpview with a resounding 7-0 win over Payson.
— Brandon C. Gurney
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
1. Skyridge (6-0)
Falcons have dropped just one set in first six matches.
2. Lone Peak (4-1)
Junior Luhanna Panta (65 digs) is one of valley’s top defenders.
3. Orem (5-1)
Tigers and Knights will be battle of champions on Tuesday.
4. Mountain View (7-0)
Bruins own 21-0 set record heading into Utah Valley Invitational.
5. Lehi (6-0)
Pioneers continue to pummel opponents.
— Darnell Dickson
