4A SCHOOLS 2008 State Football Playoff Pairings
Upper Bracket
*Region 7 #2 vs. Region 5 #4
*Region 6 #1 vs. Region 7 #4
*Region 9 #1 vs. Region 7 #5
*Region 5 #2 vs. Region 6 #3
Lower Bracket
*Region 9 #2 vs. Region 7 #3
*Region 5 #1 vs. Region 6 #5
*Region 7 #1 vs. Region 6 #4
*Region 6 #2 vs. Region 5 #3
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Week 6 - Salt Lake Tribune
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| Scoring Summary: H — Hicken 34 kick H — Inukihaangana 12 run (Hicken kick) H — Kinikini 4 run (Hicken kick) H — Orchard 25 run (Hicken kick) H — Orchard 33 run (Hicken kick) H — Kinikini 2 run (kick blocked) H — Keller 12 run (Hicken kick) O — Harris 1 run (Hendricks kick) H — Olsen 4 run (kick failed) O — McGavin 72 run (kick failed) |
Week 6 - Deseret News
REGION: Region 06
GAME DATE: Friday, September 26, 2008
Highland 50, Olympus 13
Muli Kinikini led the way with 10 rushes for 92 yards and two scores. While Nick orchard rushed for 74 yard also scoring two TD's. On the defensive side Latu Heimuli had two sacks, two tackles, and three assists, with Alex Olsen also getting one sack, two tackles, and three assist for the Rams victory.
TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) FINAL
Highland (2-1, 4-2) 10 21 13 6 - 50
Olympus (0-3, 1-5) 0 0 0 13 - 13
SCORING PLAYS
HIGHLAND - Hicken 34 FG
HIGHLAND - Inukihaangana 12 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Kinikini 4 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Orchard 25 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Orchard 2 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Kinikini 2 run (Block kick)
HIGHLAND - Keller 13 run (Hicken kick)
OLYMPUS - Harris 1 run (Hendricks kick)
HIGHLAND - Olsen 4 run (Fail kick)
OLYMPUS - McGavin 72 run (Fail kick)
GAME DATE: Friday, September 26, 2008
Highland 50, Olympus 13
Muli Kinikini led the way with 10 rushes for 92 yards and two scores. While Nick orchard rushed for 74 yard also scoring two TD's. On the defensive side Latu Heimuli had two sacks, two tackles, and three assists, with Alex Olsen also getting one sack, two tackles, and three assist for the Rams victory.
TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) FINAL
Highland (2-1, 4-2) 10 21 13 6 - 50
Olympus (0-3, 1-5) 0 0 0 13 - 13
SCORING PLAYS
HIGHLAND - Hicken 34 FG
HIGHLAND - Inukihaangana 12 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Kinikini 4 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Orchard 25 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Orchard 2 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Kinikini 2 run (Block kick)
HIGHLAND - Keller 13 run (Hicken kick)
OLYMPUS - Harris 1 run (Hendricks kick)
HIGHLAND - Olsen 4 run (Fail kick)
OLYMPUS - McGavin 72 run (Fail kick)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
SL Tribune - Week 5
Prep Football: Highland Rebounds In Defeat Of Granger
Article Last Updated: 09/21/2008 03:03:25 AM MDT
Rumors of a Highland meltdown? Completely unfounded.
At least according to coach Brody Benson. Sure, the Rams' tough loss to East likely had a few heads rolling, but after attending the Rams' walk-through on Thursday, it seemed all was quiet on the Highland front.
"You know, everyone is an expert," said Benson. "But we've moved on. We have to."
But if there is any trouble in the trenches, the players aren't letting on. After practice Thursday, team captain Sam Nielsen admitted the loss to East was hard to swallow.
"It was a tough loss. We handed it to them in the first quarter," he said. "No disrespect to them, they are a good team and fought for it, but we've got to finish a game through all four quarters."
During last week's practices, the Rams focused on improved defense in the red zone and playing with more urgency.
Highland proved it had digested the loss in its 34-8 rout of Granger on Friday.
Against East, quarterback Nick Orchard and the running back duo of Travis and Bridger Walzer carried the Leopards on their shoulders.
But the Rams pulled together a concerted team effort to beat the Lancers - and they didn't wait to make it happen. Highland uncharacteristically racked up all of its 34 points in the first half and relied on the staunch defense of Latu Heimuli, George Heimuli, and Travis Walzer to hang on for the win.
After suffering an injury in the first quarter against East, "spark player" Muli Kinikini was back to score the Rams' last touchdown of the game in the second quarter.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Salt Lake Tribune - Week 5
Friday, September 19, 2008
| Team | W/L Record | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
| Granger | 1-4, 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Highland | 3-2, 1-1 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Game Summary:
Nick Orchard had ten rushes, 61 yards, one touchdown and was two for seven with 81 yards. Travis Walzer had two rushes, one reception and two touchdowns. Latu Heimuli had four tackles, four assists and a sack. Walzer defensively had one interception and four tackles. George Heimuli had three tackles and three assists.
H — Travis Walzer 12 run (Hayes Hicken kick)
H — Nick Orchard 65 pass to Walzer (Hicken kick)
H — Inuki Haangana 4 run (Hicken kick)
H — Orchard 34 run (kick failed)
H — KiniKini 25 run (Hicken kick)
G — Brent Philips 12 pass Jose Corona (conversion good)
Deseret News - Week 5
REGION: Region 06
GAME DATE: Friday, September 19, 2008
Highland 34, Granger 8
Nick Orchard had 10 rushes for 61 yards and a TD and was 2-for-7 passing for 81 yards and another touchdown. Travis Walzer scored twice as Highland defeated Granger. Jordan Crayton helped the Rams effort with 121 yards in punt returns, while Latu Heimuli had four tackles, four assists and a sack for Highland defensively.
TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) FINAL
Granger (0-2, 1-4) 0 0 0 8 - 8
Highland (1-1, 3-2) 14 20 0 0 - 34
SCORING PLAYS
HIGHLAND - T. Walzer 12 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - T. Walzer 65 pass from Orchard (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Inukihaagana 6 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Orchard 34 run (Fail kick)
HIGHLAND - Kinikini 25 run (Hicken kick)
GRANGER - Corona 12 pass from Phillips (success pass)
GAME DATE: Friday, September 19, 2008
Highland 34, Granger 8
Nick Orchard had 10 rushes for 61 yards and a TD and was 2-for-7 passing for 81 yards and another touchdown. Travis Walzer scored twice as Highland defeated Granger. Jordan Crayton helped the Rams effort with 121 yards in punt returns, while Latu Heimuli had four tackles, four assists and a sack for Highland defensively.
TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) FINAL
Granger (0-2, 1-4) 0 0 0 8 - 8
Highland (1-1, 3-2) 14 20 0 0 - 34
SCORING PLAYS
HIGHLAND - T. Walzer 12 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - T. Walzer 65 pass from Orchard (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Inukihaagana 6 run (Hicken kick)
HIGHLAND - Orchard 34 run (Fail kick)
HIGHLAND - Kinikini 25 run (Hicken kick)
GRANGER - Corona 12 pass from Phillips (success pass)
Saturday, September 13, 2008
East Uses Big Plays To Take 2nd Straight Game In Rivalry
East senior Taylor Swenson grew up attending East-Highland football games, and spent countless hours imagining how his senior-year game would go against the Rams.
Imagine how sweet it was for him to make some game-changing plays in one of the state's best rivalry games.
Swenson caught a touchdown pass, recorded an interception, and defensed two passes near the end zone in the final minute of the game to help the Leopards to a hard-fought 14-7 win over the Rams in the Region 6 opener for both teams on Friday night.
"It means everything," Swenson said. "I looked up to this game my whole life. Ever since I was little, I'd think of my senior year playing Highland. It's a big rivalry. It's exciting. It feels good."
It also felt great to the dozens of East fans who stormed the field as soon as quarterback Danny Tuai took the game's final snap in the victory formation. The celebration probably left a sour taste in the mouths of the Rams, but you can't really blame the East fans. Highland has owned East in the rivalry for many years, but the Leopards may be turning the tide, as they recorded their second consecutive win in the series.
It didn't look like that was going to happen early in the game. The Rams' running game looked unstoppable in its first two drives, as they gained 100 yards on their first 15 rushes. The last rushing play in the sequence was a 7-yard touchdown run by Bridger Walzer that put the Rams up 7-0.
East's offense wasn't faring much better. The Leopards' first six plays from scrimmage went for losses, and they accumulated minus-33 yards of offense in the first quarter.
"We looked like dog meat, didn't we," said first-year East coach Larry Eldracher.
That changed shortly after East stopped Highland on a fourth-and-short situation near midfield early in the second quarter. Junior running back Edward Fakahafua added some spark to the team's offense, and the Leopards drove 49 yards for a score. Tuai finished off the drive by completing a 25-yard touchdown strike to Swenson to tie the game.
Tuai put East in control on the first play of the second half. He ran a quarterback counter out of the shotgun formation, and split defenders down the middle of the field. He scored on a 65-yard run, and it was huge because the Leopards had just 21 yards of offense prior to the play.
"One play turned it around," Eldracher said.
Tuai looked to be in danger of being caught by Highland's Nick Orchard, but he found another gear while sprinting down the west sideline.
"I just saw an open hole," Tuai said. "I wasn't expecting to go all the way. The line did a good job, and we executed. I got lucky enough to score."
Highland had the ball in East territory on three separate possessions in the fourth quarter, but couldn't cash in. The first drive stalled when the Rams were flagged for a procedure penalty on a fourth down. East linebacker Jacob Morrison recovered a fumble on the Leopards' 25-yard line with 1:49 left in the game to end Highland's second chance. The Rams' final drive ended when East forced three straight incompletions, with Swenson and Tuai playing solid defense on the plays.
East's win wasn't a thing of beauty, but Eldracher said he'll take a win any way he can get one over Highland.
"Highland is a hard-hitting, rock 'em, sock 'em, well-coached team," Eldracher said. "I think our defense played with a lot of heart.
REGION: Region 06
GAME DATE: Friday, September 12, 2008
East 14, Highland 7
Danny Tuai provided the Leopards' two scores in the region rivalry game, including a 65-yard dash in the third quarter.
TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) FINAL
Highland (0-1, 2-2) 7 0 0 0 - 7
East (1-0, 3-1) 0 7 7 0 - 14
SCORING PLAYS
HIGHLAND - B. Walzer 7 run (Gifford kick)
EAST - Swenson 25 pass from Tuai (Cota kick)
EAST - Tuai 65 run (Cota kick)
Imagine how sweet it was for him to make some game-changing plays in one of the state's best rivalry games.
Swenson caught a touchdown pass, recorded an interception, and defensed two passes near the end zone in the final minute of the game to help the Leopards to a hard-fought 14-7 win over the Rams in the Region 6 opener for both teams on Friday night.
"It means everything," Swenson said. "I looked up to this game my whole life. Ever since I was little, I'd think of my senior year playing Highland. It's a big rivalry. It's exciting. It feels good."
It also felt great to the dozens of East fans who stormed the field as soon as quarterback Danny Tuai took the game's final snap in the victory formation. The celebration probably left a sour taste in the mouths of the Rams, but you can't really blame the East fans. Highland has owned East in the rivalry for many years, but the Leopards may be turning the tide, as they recorded their second consecutive win in the series.
It didn't look like that was going to happen early in the game. The Rams' running game looked unstoppable in its first two drives, as they gained 100 yards on their first 15 rushes. The last rushing play in the sequence was a 7-yard touchdown run by Bridger Walzer that put the Rams up 7-0.
East's offense wasn't faring much better. The Leopards' first six plays from scrimmage went for losses, and they accumulated minus-33 yards of offense in the first quarter.
"We looked like dog meat, didn't we," said first-year East coach Larry Eldracher.
That changed shortly after East stopped Highland on a fourth-and-short situation near midfield early in the second quarter. Junior running back Edward Fakahafua added some spark to the team's offense, and the Leopards drove 49 yards for a score. Tuai finished off the drive by completing a 25-yard touchdown strike to Swenson to tie the game.
Tuai put East in control on the first play of the second half. He ran a quarterback counter out of the shotgun formation, and split defenders down the middle of the field. He scored on a 65-yard run, and it was huge because the Leopards had just 21 yards of offense prior to the play.
"One play turned it around," Eldracher said.
Tuai looked to be in danger of being caught by Highland's Nick Orchard, but he found another gear while sprinting down the west sideline.
"I just saw an open hole," Tuai said. "I wasn't expecting to go all the way. The line did a good job, and we executed. I got lucky enough to score."
Highland had the ball in East territory on three separate possessions in the fourth quarter, but couldn't cash in. The first drive stalled when the Rams were flagged for a procedure penalty on a fourth down. East linebacker Jacob Morrison recovered a fumble on the Leopards' 25-yard line with 1:49 left in the game to end Highland's second chance. The Rams' final drive ended when East forced three straight incompletions, with Swenson and Tuai playing solid defense on the plays.
East's win wasn't a thing of beauty, but Eldracher said he'll take a win any way he can get one over Highland.
"Highland is a hard-hitting, rock 'em, sock 'em, well-coached team," Eldracher said. "I think our defense played with a lot of heart.
REGION: Region 06
GAME DATE: Friday, September 12, 2008
East 14, Highland 7
Danny Tuai provided the Leopards' two scores in the region rivalry game, including a 65-yard dash in the third quarter.
TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) FINAL
Highland (0-1, 2-2) 7 0 0 0 - 7
East (1-0, 3-1) 0 7 7 0 - 14
SCORING PLAYS
HIGHLAND - B. Walzer 7 run (Gifford kick)
EAST - Swenson 25 pass from Tuai (Cota kick)
EAST - Tuai 65 run (Cota kick)
Friday Night Recap - Journey To The Top Blog
Highland at East
The Leopards are only getting better, but are far from polished. The Rams are scrappy and effective when it counts, but ineffective and still plagued by penalties.
Still, Highland is a scary team. The Rams get their best work done late in the game--a pattern that played out in the final minute against the Leopards.
The Rams made a strong run at goal late, with three chances to connect in the end zone in the final minute from passes by quarterback Nick Orchard.
It worked for them last week. Against the Leopards, however, it proved to be too little, too late.
There is no doubt the Leopards can score. Danny Tuai proved that by throwing a 24 yard touchdown pass to Taylor Swenson
But its East's defense that will make East a postseason threat. JJ Fonua stepped up on the defensive line, pushing Bridger Walzer back on a fourth down to end the Rams' run to goal at the end of the first half.
Taylor Swenson also came up big for the Leopards, including a huge interception to stop another rolling Highland drive in the fourth quarter.
Coach Eldracher also wanted to publicly apologize for the near missed opportunity to shake hands with Highland after the game. After the win, East fans rushed the field, leading to the initial interference with the postgame tradition. Amidst the chaos, Highland started to walk off the field to the locker room.
"I don't blame them," said Eldracher. "I just want to apologize for our fans."
The Leopards are only getting better, but are far from polished. The Rams are scrappy and effective when it counts, but ineffective and still plagued by penalties.
Still, Highland is a scary team. The Rams get their best work done late in the game--a pattern that played out in the final minute against the Leopards.
The Rams made a strong run at goal late, with three chances to connect in the end zone in the final minute from passes by quarterback Nick Orchard.
It worked for them last week. Against the Leopards, however, it proved to be too little, too late.
There is no doubt the Leopards can score. Danny Tuai proved that by throwing a 24 yard touchdown pass to Taylor Swenson
But its East's defense that will make East a postseason threat. JJ Fonua stepped up on the defensive line, pushing Bridger Walzer back on a fourth down to end the Rams' run to goal at the end of the first half.
Taylor Swenson also came up big for the Leopards, including a huge interception to stop another rolling Highland drive in the fourth quarter.
Coach Eldracher also wanted to publicly apologize for the near missed opportunity to shake hands with Highland after the game. After the win, East fans rushed the field, leading to the initial interference with the postgame tradition. Amidst the chaos, Highland started to walk off the field to the locker room.
"I don't blame them," said Eldracher. "I just want to apologize for our fans."
Leopards Hold Off Rams' Rally To Win
East 14, Highland 7
By Jennifer Gustavson
The Salt Lake Tribune
What was East High's message to Region 6 after its 14-7 victory over Highland on Friday night?
Face the Leopards at home at your own risk.
However, trailing 7-0 heading into the second quarter, there weren't many smiles on East's sideline.
We rushed for a negative 27 yards in that quarter. That's not good, said an East statistician. Unless you're Highland. Then you love it.
But the Leopards didn't stay down for long. Easts Danny Tuai tied things up with a 24 yard pass to Taylor Swenson and opened up the third quarter with a 65-yard rush of to put the Leopards up by seven. That was all it took, as the Leopards held off Highlands final-minute rally to
hold on to the win over their cross-town rival.
While Eldracher couldn't [have been] more proud of [his] guys after the game, he was less than impressed with the Leopards play in the opening minutes.
We looked like dog meat in the first quarter, he said. I bet you were thinking, what other game could I go catch in the third quarter?
It all came together for East in the third quarter.
On the first play of the second half, Danny Tuai slipped through Highlands line and rushed in the 65-yard, game-winning touchdown.
I just saw the hole and went for it, said Tuai. It wasn't even me, it was the defensive line.
Highland continued its trend of playing great football under pressure. The triple threat of Nick Orchard and Travis and Bridger Walzer almost pulled off another last-minute victory in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, but couldn't connect in the end zone.
I'm glad we don't have to play them again until the playoffs. They are a hard hitting, rock-n-sock em team, said Eldracher. I'm not sure if we really beat them, but Ill take it any way I can get it.
I knew [Highland] could score in a couple of seconds, said Tuai. I just played for red tonight.
East 14, Highland 7
Friday, September 12, 2008
Team W/L Record Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Highland 2-2, 0-1 7 0 0 0 7
East 3-1, 1-0 0 7 7 0 14
Scoring Summary:
H — B. Walzer 7 run (good kick)
E — Swenson 25 pass from Tuai (Kota kick)
E — Tuai 65 run (Kota kick)
By Jennifer Gustavson
The Salt Lake Tribune
What was East High's message to Region 6 after its 14-7 victory over Highland on Friday night?
Face the Leopards at home at your own risk.
However, trailing 7-0 heading into the second quarter, there weren't many smiles on East's sideline.
We rushed for a negative 27 yards in that quarter. That's not good, said an East statistician. Unless you're Highland. Then you love it.
But the Leopards didn't stay down for long. Easts Danny Tuai tied things up with a 24 yard pass to Taylor Swenson and opened up the third quarter with a 65-yard rush of to put the Leopards up by seven. That was all it took, as the Leopards held off Highlands final-minute rally to
hold on to the win over their cross-town rival.
While Eldracher couldn't [have been] more proud of [his] guys after the game, he was less than impressed with the Leopards play in the opening minutes.
We looked like dog meat in the first quarter, he said. I bet you were thinking, what other game could I go catch in the third quarter?
It all came together for East in the third quarter.
On the first play of the second half, Danny Tuai slipped through Highlands line and rushed in the 65-yard, game-winning touchdown.
I just saw the hole and went for it, said Tuai. It wasn't even me, it was the defensive line.
Highland continued its trend of playing great football under pressure. The triple threat of Nick Orchard and Travis and Bridger Walzer almost pulled off another last-minute victory in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, but couldn't connect in the end zone.
I'm glad we don't have to play them again until the playoffs. They are a hard hitting, rock-n-sock em team, said Eldracher. I'm not sure if we really beat them, but Ill take it any way I can get it.
I knew [Highland] could score in a couple of seconds, said Tuai. I just played for red tonight.
East 14, Highland 7
Friday, September 12, 2008
Team W/L Record Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
Highland 2-2, 0-1 7 0 0 0 7
East 3-1, 1-0 0 7 7 0 14
Scoring Summary:
H — B. Walzer 7 run (good kick)
E — Swenson 25 pass from Tuai (Kota kick)
E — Tuai 65 run (Kota kick)
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Salt Lake Tribune - Week 3
Prep football: Highland 13, Skyline 9Article Last Updated: 09/06/2008 02:53:24 AM MDT With two minutes remaining, pinned in at his own 1-yard line and trailing 9-6, due mainly from mental mistakes, Highland quarterback Nick Orchard wasn't disheveled. He just had to take a quick glance back at the one word printed in bold on a banner behind him and remind himself of his team's motto: finish. Orchard was able to put his best foot forward and define his team's motto, leading the Rams with his feet past Skyline, 13-9. Orchard went silly in that last drive, running for an unprecedented 88 yards on four carries before connecting with Nata Fakahafua for the game-winning score. For Orchard, the moment was unbelievable, especially with how the first three quarters went, "I can't believe it," said Orchard, "We couldn't move the ball until the last five minutes so it feels amazing. We weren't supposed to win that game but we all knew we could." Highland was riddled and out-of-sync for the first three and a half quarters. The Rams botched snap that sailed over punter Muli Kinikini fingertips for a safety late in the second quarter. On top of the safety, Highland racked up 11 penalties for 80 yards including eight offside penalties. The Highland comeback started in the mid-fourth quarter when, for the first time, Highland was able to find its offensive rhythm. The Rams broke the Eagles shutout with a 29-yard pass to Fakahafua, putting the game at 9-6 and making the crowd a factor for the first time in the game. Skyline responded quickly to the threat, reaching the 1-yard line after a couple hefty runs from Caleb Latteier and Algernon Brown, but it was to no avail. The Rams clobbered Skyline on the goal line to force a turnover on downs and allow Orchard his time to shine. * Nick Orchard ran for 88 yards in the Rams' game-winning 99-yard drive, on his way to 114 yards total. * The Rams were killed by penalties the entire game, racking up 11 flags for 80 yards. * Muli Kinikini also put in work on the ground, rushing for 112 yards on 14 carries. HIGHLAND 13, SKYLINE 9 Friday, September 05, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Scoring Summary: S — Wagstaff 39 pass to Taylor (Laganaeiri kick) S — Safety H — Orchard 29 pass to Fakahafua (kick failed) H — Orchard 5 pass to Fakahafua (Hicken) |
Deseret News - Week 3
REGION: Nonregion
GAME DATE: Friday, September 05, 2008
Highland 13, Skyline 9
Nick Orchard ran for 79 yards in the last two minutes as part of a 99-yard drive to lift the Rams, capped off with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Nate Fakahafua.
| TEAMS (REGION, OVERALL) | FINAL |
| Skyline (0-0, 2-1) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | - | 9 |
| Highland (0-0, 2-1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | - | 13 |
SCORING PLAYS
SKYLINE - Taylor 38 pass from Wagstaff (Laganiere kick)
SKYLINE - Team 0 safety
HIGHLAND - Fakahafua 29 pass from Orchard (fail kick)
HIGHLAND - Fakahafua 5 pass from Orchard (Gifford kick)
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