High school football: Corner Canyon puts Lone Peak away in 2nd half, earns elusive victory
Corner Canyon never trailed in its 37-14 victory over Lone Peak Friday night in Draper. In both teams’ opening Region 3 matchup, the Chargers pulled away in the second half, again besting the Knights in a rematch of last year’s 6A state title game. “We challenged (our players) to play really physical tonight,” Corner Canyon head coach Casey Sutera said.
Corner Canyon and Lone Peak faced off in a game at Draper on Friday, September 18, 2026. Scott G Winterton of the Deseret News reported that Canyon never trailed during this Region 3 matchup. The Chargers pulled away in the second half, securing an elusive victory against the Knights in a rematch of last year’s 6A state title game.
Coach Casey Sutera challenged his players to play physically, emphasizing the balance between intensity and execution. Leading by just a touchdown at halftime, the Chargers capitalized on momentum midway through the third quarter, extending their lead to 23 points. Jaxon Pehrson rushed for a 5-yard touchdown in the span of just 12 seconds, followed by a pick-six interception by senior defensive back Diesel Dart. A Lone Peak snap error resulted in a safety for the Chargers.
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