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Prep Football Previews ’26: Pioneers will rely on defense to lead the way

By Darnell Dickson - | Aug 8, 2026

Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald

Lehi players watch film during the non-region game against Weber in Lehi on Friday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Head Coach: Andy Hadfield (2nd season)

2025 record: 5-5 overall, 2-2 Region 3 (3rd)

Playoffs: Lost to American Fork 21-20 6A First Round

Players to Watch: Kacyn Page 6-7 330 Sr. OL, Cam Wren 6-2 195 Sr. WR/TE, Brody Downs 6-2 215 Sr. LB, Sterling Fillmore 6-3 205 Sr. DE/TE, Tautai Meredith 6-3 250 Sr. DE, Paul Unga 6-2 210 Sr. LB

Outlook: “The players have been working hard this offseason and have bought into the system and the culture,” Hadfield said. “The schedule is tough. We filled it with really good teams but that’s what makes it so exciting and we wouldn’t want it any other way.”

The Pioneers lost a ton of offensive production from last year. Running back Devaughn Eka (1,239 yards from scrimmage, 14 touchdowns) and wide receiver Legend Glasker (819 yards from scrimmage, 11 touchdowns) are freshmen at BYU. In addition, quarterback Cash Hollingshead (12 passing TD’s) transferred to Salem Hills. Page is a force on the offensive line and Wren managed 22 catches for 229 yards and two scores last season. Defensively, Downs was second on the team in tackles in 2025 with 84.

“We approach every season with the goal to be state champions,” Hadfield said. “Corner Canyon has to be the favorite (in 6A) until someone can knock them off. Like any other team, winning football games come down to who makes the least amount of mistakes and who can stay healthy. Our defensive front seven is really good. We have a lot of experience at linebacker and a front four that are strong and are ready to get after it.”

What is your favorite team-building activity? “At our leadership camp, players learn how to become better leaders on and off the football field,” Hadfield said. “The players go through challenging group tasks that they have to figure out how to accomplish.”

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