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Boy, oh boy.
Who had the Corner Canyon Chargers losing on the same night they had a chance to break the all-time state record for consecutive wins on their bingo card? The committee of one certainly did not.
However, that won’t change their standing in the rankings this week because they are still the favorites to win the 6A state title. And by playoff time, it stands to reason that they’ll work out the kinks in their game.
Meanwhile, Lone Peak, which beat Corner Canyon, vaults into the top five on the strength of that victory. Near the bottom of the rankings, three teams with seven-game win streaks moved up, and two teams break into the rankings behind some impressive performances.
Here are The Salt Lake Tribune’s prep football Top 25 power rankings for Week 9.
1. Corner Canyon (8-1)
Previous week: 1
The Chargers finally lost one after four years and 48 straight wins, but will still be the team to beat when the playoffs begin.
2. Skyridge (8-1)
Previous week: 3
The Falcons shut out a Pleasant Grove team that has been struggling all season long. It was their fifth shutout of the season.
3. Ridgeline (9-0)
Previous week: 4
Riverhawks are one win away from a perfect season. Quarterback Kaden Cox threw for four touchdowns, while running back Noah White ran for two more.
4. Lone Peak (5-2)
Previous week: 7
The Knights beat the best team in the state. ‘Nuff said.
5. Mountain Ridge (7-2)
Previous week: 2
A comeback against Riverton fell short as the Sentinels lost for the second time in three games.
6. American Fork (6-2)
Previous week: 6
The Cavemen have now won two games in a row after blowing out Westlake.
7. West Jordan (6-2)
Previous week: 5
The Jaguars lost their second game in a row and are now 2-2 in their region.
8. South Summit (9-0)
Previous week: 9
The Wildcats blew out Judge Memorial on the road.
9. Beaver (8-1)
Previous week: 8
The Beavers not only lost their first game of the season, but also got their 33-game winning game snapped.
10. San Juan (8-1)
Previous week: 15
San Juan grabbed its eighth straight win by shutting out Beaver and ending a big win streak in the process.
11. Timpanogos (8-1)
Previous week: 13
The Timberwolves beat a Tooele team that last week was just outside the top 10 in the power rankings. Sophomore wide receiver Luke Livingston caught three touchdown passes in the win.
12. Springville (8-1)
Previous week: 12
The Red Devils beat Salem Hills by not allowing the Skyhawks to score in three of the four quarters.
13. West (6-1)
Previous week: 14
The Panthers came off their bye week to get a win against Kearns and their fifth straight victory.
14. Provo (7-2)
Previous week: 10
The Bulldogs lost a close game to Wasatch. They didn’t score a point in the third quarter, which was a big difference in the game.
15. Tooele (7-2)
Previous week: 11
Buffaloes senior quarterback Payton Sprouse threw for three touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to top Timpanogos.
16. Duchesne (7-1)
Previous week: 16
The Eagles had a bye week.
17. Grantsville (6-2)
Previous week: 21
The Cowboys won a seventh straight game and allowed Union zero points.
18. Weber (7-2)
Previous week: 22
The Warriors their seventh game in a row, and four different running backs picked up a touchdown in the process.
19. Kanab (7-2)
Previous week: 24
The Cowboys grabbed a one-point win over North Sevier for their seventh consecutive win.
20. Stansbury (7-2)
Previous week: 20
The Stallions won their sixth game in a row, all of which have come in region play.
21. Timpview (7-2)
Previous week: 17
The Thunderbirds doubled up Lehi, not allowing a point in the first half. Senior quarterback Liu Aumavae threw two touchdown passes in the team’s fourth consecutive victory.
22. Brighton (7-2)
Previous week: 19
Sophomore quarterback Jack Johnson threw five touchdowns as the Bengals won their fourth straight game.
23. Bingham (6-3)
Previous week: Unranked
The Miners are on an impressive four-game winning streak, including a victory over No. 5 West Jordan.
24. Riverton (6-3)
Previous week: Unranked
After beating a top-five team in Mountain Ridge, the Silverwolves deserve to be ranked.
25. Bountiful (6-2)
Previous week: Unranked
The Redhawks have won five straight and are undefeated in their region after a resounding win over Northridge, which was ranked No. 25 last week.
