Deseret News Region 6 Predictions

Here is what the Deseret News thinks is going to happen in Region 6, based on preseason coaches voting:

1. Cottonwood

2. Highland: The Rams look as tough as ever after an uncharacteristic first-round
loss to Bonneville in 2007. Defense, long a team calling card, should
be strong again. Three-year starter Latu Heimuli is a force on the
line. He led the team in tackles and tackles for loss a year ago and
has been highly sought after by several Division I schools — led by
Colorado, Arizona and Nebraska. Sam Nielson will be counted on to
provide stability as the team's center and its middle linebacker.
Bridger Walzer is a ferocious hitter at outside linebacker, and Travis
Walzer should do good things in the secondary. On offense, Highland is
counting on the one-two punch of Nick Orchard and Muli Kinikini to move
them down field. Orchard has high expectations stepping into the
quarterback position and Kinikini is an explosive runner who can add
teeth to the Rams' option attack. 2007 RECORD: 8-3. PLAYOFFS: Lost in the first round.

3. East

4. Cyprus

5. West (Tie)

5. Olympus (Tie)

7. Granger

8. Murray