Valley Top 5: Football playoffs set, volleyball in final week of play
Darnell Dickson, Daily Herald
Skyridge's Jackson Horsley (10) reacts after returning an interception for a touchdown against Corner Canyon in a high school football game on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.Each 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. Soccer is in the semifinals so this week it’s just football and girls volleyball (records as of October 19):
FOOTBALL
1. Skyridge 8-1
Falcons have won eight in a row since opening loss to Mountain Ridge.
2. Orem 7-2
Tigers seeking repeat 5A title but West is No. 1 seed.
3. Springville 7-2
Red Devils have playmakers on both sides of the ball.
4. Provo 6-4
Bulldogs averaging 54 points during four-game winning streak.
5. Salem Hills 8-2
Only losses for Skyhawks to 5A Spanish Fork (33-28) and Provo (34-28).
–Darnell Dickson
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
1. Orem (23-3)
Make it 22 wins in a row for the Tigers.
2. Pleasant Grove (22-3)
A win Tuesday against Payson would give Vikings perfect 12-0 record in Region 7.
3. Skyridge (21-6)
Tuesday’s finale against American Fork should be a good test.
4. Provo (23-3)
Another showdown with Orem ends regular season on Thursday.
5. Lone Peak (16-10)
Knights only Utah team to beat top-ranked Corner Canyon (6A) this season.
–Darnell Dickson
