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  "id": 12666511,
  "title": "Top 20 performances from Week 8 in Utah high school football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/top-20-performances-from-week-8-in-utah-high-school-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:52:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/top-20-performances-week-8-165207420.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Week 8 of Utah high school football, standout performances were on full display across various classifications. In Class 6A, Mountain Ridge's Cole Uluave had a game-altering performance with two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, leading Mountain Ridge to a 45-7 win over Herriman. Skyridge's Beckham Bennett contributed significantly with 18 carries for 128 yards and three touchdowns as they edged Lone Peak 27-24. Meanwhile, in Class 5A, Orem's Beckham Curtis had an impressive day with 23 rushing yards and a touchdown, propelling Orem to a 35-10 victory over Pleasant Grove. In Class 4A, Ridgeline's Noah Fiefia showcased his all-around skills with 30 carries for 252 yards and four touchdowns, guiding Ridgeline to a 42-39 win over Stansbury. Provo's Justice Tela had a notable impact with a rushing touchdown, eight tackles, and an interception, contributing to Provo's 66-21 triumph over Uintah. In Class 3A, North Sanpete's Luke Lee completed 9 of 16 passes for 141 yards and three touchdowns, adding another score on the ground, as they edged Manti 36-21. Morgan's Rhett Larsen contributed substantially with six receptions for 167 yards and two touchdowns, helping Morgan secure a 42-7 victory over Grantsville. In Class 2A, Summit Academy's Rigby Young had a dominant performance with 230 passing yards and three touchdowns, along with two more rushing scores, leading Summit Academy to a 44-21 win over Judge Memorial. South Summit's Rayce Freeman had a pivotal day, rushing for 165 yards and six touchdowns on just 13 carries, as South Sevier thrashed Emery 56-33. Lastly, in Class 1A, Duchesne's Kyson Despain had a stellar performance with 223 rushing yards and three touchdowns, contributing to Duchesne's 35-3 win over Millard.",
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  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Oct. 7)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/connecticut-high-school-field-hockey-top-performances-games-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-07T16:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}