In a hard-fought 4A quarterfinal playoff matchup, the Park City Miners fell to the Spanish Fork Dons 30-24, ending their season with a 10-2 record.
The game began as a defensive battle for one quarter, but both offenses found their rhythm in the second quarter. Park City had the momentum going into halftime as Eli Warner’s 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown propelled the Miners to a 14-10 lead at the break.
The Miners widened their advantage in the third quarter with a Tanner Pidwell field goal, bringing the score to 17-10. However, the game quickly turned into a showcase of big plays. Spanish Fork answered with a 44-yard touchdown pass, only for Park City to respond with an 89-yard touchdown connection from Sebastian Bodily to Reece Smith, securing a 24-17 lead in the fourth quarter.
The Dons surged ahead with back-to-back touchdown runs of 61 and 76 yards for a 30-24 lead. Their defense then stepped up, shutting down Park City’s last attempts and preserving the victory.
The loss marks the end of an impressive season for the Miners, who finish with a strong 10-2 record.
The North Summit Braves fell to the Kanab Cowboys 27-6 in their 1A semifinal matchup at Zions Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Cowboys’ defense dominated while the offense provided plenty of cushion. The Braves finally broke through in the third quarter with a McKade Nelson 85-yard kick return for touchdown but could not mount the comeback.
The Braves wrap up their fantastic season with an 11-1 record.
KPCW's full game broadcast of the Park City Miners versus the Spanish Fork Dons can be heard below.
