Here are the candidates for The Sporting News Utah high school football player of the week for Week Eight (Oct. 2-3). Vote as many times as you'd like until 11:59 p.m. Friday, and the results will be announced in the following days.
Vote: Who should be The Sporting News Utah high school football player of the week for Week 8?
Vote now for who had the best performance in Week 8 from these key contributors.
Top Performers from Week 8
Lincoln Tahi, RB, Skyridge: The workhorse back was unstoppable in Skyridge's 37-34 double-overtime thriller over Lone Peak, carrying the ball 28 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns while also hauling in 13 receptions for 85 yards. Tahi's 213 all-purpose yards and ability to deliver in the clutch helped the Falcons secure one of the week's most dramatic victories.
Trevyn Wall, QB, Payson: The senior orchestrated the biggest comeback in Utah high school football history, completing 32 of 51 passes for 432 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score as Payson rallied from a 33-16 fourth-quarter deficit to stun Wasatch 37-33. Wall's 432 passing yards were among the best single-game totals in the state this season.
Jack Clark, QB, Sky View: In just one half of football, Clark put on a clinic, completing 17 of 20 passes for 321 yards and six touchdowns in Sky View's 55-0 demolition of Deseret Peak. The efficient performance showcased Clark's accuracy and arm talent in one of the most dominant quarterback showings of the season.
Devaughn Eka, RB, Lehi: The powerful back was the catalyst in Lehi's shocking 26-3 upset of American Fork, rushing 15 times for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Eka's ability to control the game on the ground was instrumental in holding the Cavemen to single-digit points for the first time all season.
Tayden Kaawa, QB, Orem: The signal-caller was nearly perfect in Orem's 50-7 rout of Pleasant Grove, completing 14 of 22 passes for 218 yards and five touchdowns while adding 66 rushing yards. Kaawa's five touchdown passes highlighted his ability to spread the ball around and exploit defenses through the air.
Salesi Moa, WR, Fremont: The playmaking receiver torched Box Elder's secondary with nine catches for 153 yards and three touchdowns in Fremont's 48-30 victory. Moa's ability to consistently find the end zone made him nearly impossible to defend and was key to the Silverwolves' offensive explosion.
Brayden Larsen, QB, Mountain Crest: The dual-threat quarterback accounted for five total touchdowns, completing 17 of 26 passes for 231 yards and four scores while rushing for 80 yards and another touchdown in Mountain Crest's 56-0 shutout of Bear River. Larsen's complete performance showcased his versatility as both a passer and runner.
Siaki Fekitoa, RB, Bountiful: The bruising back dominated on the ground, carrying the ball 22 times for 206 yards and three touchdowns to power Bountiful to a 42-31 victory over Alta. Fekitoa's ability to break tackles and gain yards after contact wore down the Hawks' defense throughout the night.
Bode Sparrow, WR/S, Davis: The two-way standout shined on both sides of the ball in Davis' 21-10 victory over rival Farmington, catching eight passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns on offense while adding eight tackles on defense. Sparrow's ability to impact the game in multiple phases made him invaluable to the Darts' success.
Jackson Keyes, QB, Monticello: The efficient quarterback completed an astounding 93% of his passes (25 of 27) for 272 yards and six touchdowns as Monticello rolled to a 77-42 victory over Whitehorse in 8-player football. Keyes' pinpoint accuracy and six scoring strikes highlighted one of the most efficient passing performances of the season.
Week 8 Utah high school football rankings