Region 9 Rewind: Week 8 — Snow Canyon Survives Hurricane in One-Point Thriller
Presented by Red Cliffs
Week 8 of Region 9 football delivered two games that came down to the final moments and one dominant shutout. Snow Canyon survived Hurricane 28–27 after a game-saving stop on a late two-point conversion, while Pine View held off Desert Hills 45–40 with an interception in the closing seconds. Meanwhile, Crimson Cliffs made a statement with a 34–0 shutout of Dixie.
WATCH: REGION 9 REWIND — WEEK 8
This week’s Region 9 Rewind features highlights from around the region.
Dixie vs Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs controlled the matchup with Dixie, pulling away in the second half for a 34–0 shutout victory. The Mustangs struck first with Ryder Tebbs and then leaned on Hu Alisa, whose explosive 63-yard touchdown run helped break the game open after halftime. Tanoai Andresen also connected with Noah Whitmore for a 45-yard score as Crimson Cliffs continued to pile on the big plays. Alisa’s physical 30-yard touchdown run, breaking four tackles along the way, summed up a dominant night for the Mustangs before Tebbs finished things off in the fourth quarter.
Game Highlight: Hu Alisa broke the game open with a 63-yard touchdown run, bursting outside and outrunning the Dixie defense. He later added a physical 30-yard score, breaking four tackles on his way to the end zone.
Photo by Aaron Crane
Desert Hills vs Pine View
Pine View and Desert Hills traded scores all night in a back-and-forth battle that came down to the final seconds. Coy Doman powered the Panthers with multiple touchdowns through the air and on the ground, while Deacon Virgin kept the Thunder within striking distance with several big second-half throws. Desert Hills had a chance to take the lead late, but Nohea Myers intercepted Virgin in the final seconds to seal the 45–40 win for Pine View.
Game Highlight: Nohea Myers delivered the biggest moment of the game with a clutch interception in the final seconds. Desert Hills was driving for a potential game-winning score, but Myers stepped in front of the pass to shut the door. The turnover sealed Pine View’s 45–40 victory.
Photo by Aidan Hatch
Snow Canyon vs Hurricane
Snow Canyon and Hurricane went back and forth all night in a one-point thriller that came down to the final moments. Parker Olson led the Warriors with big plays through the air and on the ground, while Kannan Cowan kept Hurricane within striking distance with explosive passes and a rushing touchdown. Snow Canyon’s defense came up with the biggest stop of the night on a late two-point conversion attempt. That stand preserved a 28–27 win for the Warriors.
Game Highlight: The game highlight was Snow Canyon’s defensive stop on Hurricane’s late two-point conversion attempt. With the game hanging in the balance, the Warriors kept Hurricane out of the end zone and preserved the 28–27 win.
Photo by Stephen Aldridge
PLAY OF THE WEEK
Presented by Jimmy John's
Parker Olson, Issaiah Thompson Snow Canyon
Olson dropped a perfect pass into the corner of the end zone, where Issaiah Thompson made the catch over two defenders. The touch and placement made it one of the best throws of the night.
Rewind that.
REGION 9 SCOREBOARD
Presented by McMullin Injury Law
Crimson Cliffs 34 — Dixie 0
Pine View 45 — Desert Hills 40
Snow Canyon 28 — Hurricane 27
PHOTOS FROM FRIDAY NIGHT
Relive Friday night through the Region 9 Rewind photo galleries.
COMING UP NEXT
Next week, Region 9 football continues with:
Faith Lutheran @ Desert Hills
Dixie @ cottonwood
Hurricane @ Roy 10-7
Next Region 9 Rewind: 10-9-26
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