Region 9 football roundup: Dixie wins nailbiter at Snow Canyon; Canyon View, Desert Hills prevail

September 14, 2018 Utah Channel 3

ST. GEORGE — Here are the results from Friday’s Region 9 matchups. Check back soon for more details, photos and video from the games.

Dixie 13, Snow Canyon 7

After opening Region 9 play last week with a win, Dixie improved to 4-1 overall, 2-0 in region play with a close victory over Snow Canyon.

The Flyers got on the board first at the 12-minute mark of the second quarter when running back Westin Banuelos punched it into the end zone from two yards out, giving Dixie a 7-0 lead.

After taking the lead into halftime, Dixie added another score at the 5:36 point in the third quarter via another Banuelos run, this time from 13 yards out. After a missed extra point, the Flyers led 13-0.

Snow Canyon cut the deficit to 13-7 at the end of the third quarter when Landon Frei threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Austin Anderson. The Warriors weren’t able to muster a comeback though, throwing four straight incompletions to end the game on the Dixie 11-yard line.

The Flyers dominated the ground game, rushing for 197 yards, compared to just 66 for the Warriors. Banuelos led the Dixie rushing attack, gaining 172 yards on 20 carries, scoring twice.

“He did a good job tonight,” Flyers head coach Blaine Monkres said. “It was really a team effort … the offensive line was great in helping open up those holes in the field.”

The Warriors were led through the air by Landon Frei, who was 14-for-31 passing for 140 yards, throwing a touchdown and an interception.

Snow Canyon takes on Pine View on the road on Friday, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m.

Dixie has a bye week before taking on the Panthers on Friday, September 28 at 7 p.m., looking to continue their unbeaten run to start Region play.

— Written by Spencer Rodak

Desert Hills 52, Hurricane 0

At Hurricane, Desert Hills scored early and often, racking up six TDs in the first half alone.

Quarterback Logan Wilstead threw six TD passes, including three in a row to fellow junior Jace Mortensen during the second quarter.

The mercy rule kept the clock running during the second half, but the Thunder managed to tack on one more TD and a field goal to account for the final score.

Desert Hills improved to 2-0 in region play, 3-2 overall.

The Thunder host Cedar next week. Hurricane fell to 0-1 in region, 0-4 overall with the loss. The Tigers host Canyon View next Friday.

— Written by Jeff Richards

Canyon View 27, Cedar 14

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