In their 4A Region 10 opener, the Park City Miners overwhelmed the Hillcrest Huskies 52-7 before a delighted Homecoming crowd on Friday night. The Miners turned the ball over on the first play of the game, but then dominated all aspects of the game as they scored on their next eight possessions.
The complete team effort featured five touchdowns from the trio of Eli Warner, Sebastian Bodily, and Ethan Cunningham. The defense pitched its third first half shutout of the season as Thomas Davis returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown. Special teams contributed with a blocked field goal by Alex Brannigan, a Tanner Pidwell field goal, and a punt return touchdown by Pierce Garner.
The Huskies spoiled the shutout when they reached the endzone late in the fourth quarter. By then, the only question was the final score.
Park City (4-0) continues region play at the Murray Spartans on Friday night at 7 p.m. Tune in to KPCW for live coverage of all the action.
The Wasatch Wasps lost 35-16 in Weber against the Warriors. Ben Brand got the Wasps on the board early with a touchdown run. They led 10-6 midway through the second quarter before Weber scored 29 unanswered points to pull away.
Wasatch (1-3) opens 5A Region 7 play when they host the Orem Tigers on Friday at 7 p.m.
The South Summit Wildcats’ tough start to the season continued with a 35-17 loss to the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle. Trailing 28-3 entering the fourth quarter, the Wildcats got touchdowns from Bryce Pulver and Jack Johnson, but the Soaring Eagle kept the game out of reach.
Still in search of their first win, the Wildcats (0-4) go on the road Friday at 7 p.m. to face the Grand Red Devils.
The North Summit Braves blew away the visiting Parowan Rams, 50-13. The Braves got scoring contributions from several players as they led 44-0 entering the fourth quarter.
The undefeated Braves will travel to Milford on Friday at 7 p.m. to take on the Tigers.
KPCW's full game broadcast of the Miners versus the Hillcrest Huskies can be heard below.
