High school football: Skyridge bests Lehi in cross-town rivalry matchup
The score might not seem like it, but Skyridge’s defense did considerably more than enough to win its rivalry game with Lehi Thursday night on the road. The Pioneers kept the game close thanks to both a pick-six and a kickoff return for a touchdown, but the Falcons’ defense made sure that it didn’t break them, as Skyridge took the 28-20 road win. “The game is what it is because of the defense,”…
In a cross-town rivalry high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, the Skyridge Falcons emerged victorious over the Lehi Pioneers at Lehi High School in Lehi. While the score might not seem impressive, Skyridge's strong defense proved to be the key to their success. The Pioneers kept the game competitive with a pick-six and a kickoff return for a touchdown, but the Falcons' defense consistently thwarted Lehi's attempts to score, forcing them into third downs and long plays.
Skyridge head coach Justin Hemm praised the team's defense, stating, "The game is what it is because of the defense." Skyridge wide receiver Dax Rehrer and teammates celebrated their win as the Skyridge Falcons were presented with a trophy.
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