Jared Lloyd, Daily Herald
Skyridge junior quarterback Canelle Sweetine celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a non-district game against Timpview on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Provo.
Every week, Daily Herald sports expert Darnell Dixon ranks the top five teams in Utah Valley soccer and women’s volleyball (as of Oct. 21).
football
1. Skyridge (8-2)
The Falcons will aim to advance to the 6A finals for the third consecutive season.
2. Timpview (6-2)
The T-Birds are doing well, but a significant injury could make it difficult for them to make the playoffs.
3. Lone Peak (8-2)
The Knights are finding every way to score points.
4. Lehigh (7-2)
Mays Madsen made a 3TD catch against Pleasant Grove.
5. Provo (7-2)
The Bulldogs have won seven straight games and will enter the 4A playoffs as the No. 2 seed.
— Darnell Dixon
women’s volleyball
1. Pleasant Grove (24-3)
Libero Cassidy Bullington keeps PG’s rally alive with 2.7 digs per set.
2. Lone Peak (24-3)
Sophomore Eva Burgess leads the Knights with 3.2 kills per set.
3. Orem (22-4)
The Tigers, who have won 14 straight games, will play Mountain View for the Region 8 title.
4. Salem Hills (18-7)
The Skyhawks get another chance Tuesday at Timpview.
5. Maple Mountain (16-8)
The Golden Eagles will defend their 5A title in the next few weeks at the state tournament.
— Darnell Dixon
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