Region 1 Week 4 Preview:

It is too early to be talking playoffs, but a couple of Northern Utah's mightiest are at critical points in the season. Davis dealt Syracuse a setback last week, but everyone is still mathematically in it.

Current Standings:

1. Davis 3-0, 3-1
2. Syracuse 2-1, 3-1
2. Viewmont 2-1, 2-2
2. Fremont 2-1, 2-2
5. Northridge 1-1, 3-1
6. Clearfield 1-2, 2-2
6. Weber 1-2, 2-2
8. Layton 0-2, 1-3
8. Roy 0-2, 0-4

Clearfield at Lehi--Lehi was 5A and asked to be sent back down. This could be a close game, but the hungry Pioneers are winless so far this year. They have played, arguably, the roughest schedule in the state. They had not scored a touchdown prior to last week's shoot-out against Timpanogos. We'll see if Kolton Young and co. can build on Last Week's momentum. This would be the game for it. Lehi's defense has given up an average of 42 points this year. Hopefully, the Falcon bus will not get stuck in traffic. (Take Legacy!) That would be Lehi's best defensive move this week. I will pick the Falcons in this one. Clearfield 38 Lehi 7.

Layton at Davis--The Darts can permanently dart the Lancer season with a win. Layton has had trouble on the defensive side of the ball this season, especially when a star player is on the other sideline. Tanner Hinds is as big of a star as there is up north. Layton can not afford to loose but this should be an easy Dart win. Davis 35 Layton 10.

Northridge at Viewmont--Northridge has a potent passing game, and the Vikings had trouble with Bingham and their potent passing game. It is a big opportunity game for the Vikings. Only one region loss and Davis in the future. Viewmont and Fremont could still win the region title. It is homecoming for this former Viking, but speaking objectively, I think that the Knights may win it. Northridge 27 Viewmont 24

Syracuse at Fremont--This is a bounce back game for both the Titans and the Wolves. The winner is in control of their own destiny, especially Fremont as they still have a date with Davis in the future. But Syracuse is the better team. It will be a close one, but the Titans will emerge victorious. Syracuse 24 Fremont 20.

Weber at Roy--Sometime this season, someone is going to look past the Royals and Roy will steal a game. It could be this week. Weber won a big rivalry game last week and it was a barn burner. There could be some magic on the sandridge this Friday, or some Warrior burnout. Maybe Roy's most famous alum (Jimmy Mac) will show up for homecoming and bring back some magic. I am actually picking Roy. Roy 10 Weber 3.

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