High school football: Alta completes comeback, prevails over Springville in sloppy opener
It took a year, but Alta got its revenge on Springville for the one-score defeat the Red Devils handed the Hawks in last season’s opener, winning 38-35 Friday night in Sandy in a choppy contest. “My initial thoughts (are) we got a lot to clean up,” Alta head coach Blake Burdette said following his team’s victory. Moments later, an interception by Alta junior defensive back Bronson Schriever put…
In a high school football game hosted by Alta against Springville in Sandy on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, Alta mounted an impressive comeback to defeat Springville 38-35. The game, which took a year to avenge, was marked by several key plays that turned the tide in Alta's favor.
Alta's head coach, Blake Burdette, expressed pride in his team's fight but acknowledged that there were areas they needed to improve upon. Entering the fourth quarter, Alta found themselves down by 11 points at 35-24. However, senior running back Lucas Pagel's 9-yard touchdown run brought the score within a single point with 9:36 remaining on the clock.
With the momentum shifting, Alta's junior defensive back Bronson Schriever intercepted a pass by Springville's quarterback, putting Alta back on the offensive path. Burdette commended Schriever's timely turnover, noting that the team's goal for the season was to win the turnover margin every game, a goal they achieved on this night.
Alta's defense also played a crucial role in the comeback, celebrating a touchdown after blocking and recovering a punt. Additionally, Alta's Xavier Cocci successfully passed the ball during the game, contributing to their eventual victory.
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