BYU commits Ryder Burton, Landen Chambers, and Leo Pulalasi led the way in prep football Week 9 while defensive tackle Dallin Johnson and kicker Will Walker also had big games
Ryder Burton has been heating up over the last few weeks. Friday he had another huge game, throwing for 300+ yards and five touchdowns in Springville’s dominating 49-14 win over Salem Hills.
Some may have felt that Burton took a step back this season because he didn’t have the eye-popping statistics he had a year ago. When I asked him about that, he told me there is only one stat he cares about—“wins!” Burton isn’t worried about what others think or how many passes he throws or completes each week. His focus is on getting the next W and in leading his team to another deep playoff run.
That said, Burton is no. 7 in the state in passing, just 400 yards behind the 5A leader, but on roughly half the attempts. He leads the state in yards per attempt and in touchdown to interception ratio.
Texas running back Landen Chambers had another huge performance over the weekend. He rushed 20 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and had three receptions for 63 yards and one more score. After the game he learned he broke the career rushing yards record at Fossil Ridge. Asked what it the game meant to him, Chambers responded:
“It means a lot to even come close to 300 yds, I have to thank the guys up front like LaJuan Owens and Senon Chapple and our coaches for making sure the OL is ready to go. The main focus now is how can I help my team get to the playoffs!!!”
Despite their 3-3 record, Fossil Ridge is still a top contender in their district. They are expected to make the playoffs where they hope to make a deep run.
Lakes High School do-everything athlete Leo Pulalasi continued on his record-breaking pace this weekend, going for another four touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving). He also had a two-point conversion and a 25-yard punt.
While Burton has been leading the Springville offense, junior defensive tackle Dallin Johnson has anchored the defense. This week he had five tackles (three solo), with two tackles for loss, one sack, two quarterback hurries, and two pass breakups.
Sophomore kicker Will Walker had five punts for 179 yards in Riverton’s 38-13 victory over Mountain Ridge.
All available Week 9 stats
The following are the stats that have been recorded at MaxPreps thus far for the past weekend:
- Easton Baker (LB) 5 tackles (1 solo)
- Owen Borg (LB) 6 tackles (1 solo)
- Jackson Bowers (TE/DE) Bye week
- Ryder Burton (QB) 13-of-20 passing for 327 yds, 5 TDs, 3 rushes for 26 yds
- Landen Chambers (RB) 20 carries for 225 yards and 2 TDs, 3 receptions for 63 yds and 1 TD
- Saimone Davis (ATH) 3 receptions for 12 yds
- Siale Esera (LB/DE) Stats not yet available
- Matthew Fredrick (TE/DE) one 24-yd reception
- Miles Hall (ATH) Did not play (shoulder injury)
- Chance Harrison (ATH) 3 receptions for 66 yds
- Pokai Haunga (WR) Did not play (injury)
- Andrew Heinig (OL/DE) Stats not available
- Dallin Johnson (DT) 5 tackles (3 solo), 2 TFL, 1 sack, 2 QBH, 2 PBU
- Josiah Phillips (WR) 2-pt conv
- Leo Pulalasi (ATH) 6 carries 78 yds, 2 TDs, 2 receptions 72 yds and 2 TDs, 2-pt conv, 25-yd punt
- Stanley Raass (DL) status unknown
- Adney Reid (ATH) not playing while living in Australia
- Will Walker (P/K) 5 punts for 179 yds (35.8 avg)
- Pierson Watson (LB) Stats not yet available
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Complete season stats
A complete account of all prep scores and statistics for this past weekend are included below (updated as stats are made available:
Easton Baker (LB, Class of 2024). This Week: No. 12 ranked Stansbury (Utah, 9-0) defeated Payson on the road 52-14. Baker had five tackles (one solo) (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In nine games, Baker has 63 tackles (32 solo), eight tackles for loss, five sacks, and one forced fumble. Follow Baker on Twitter @BakerEaston
Owen Borg (LB, Class of 2023). This week: The now No. 2 ranked Corner Canyon (UT 6A, 7-2) defeated Lone Peak 35-6. Borg had six tackles (one solo) (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In seven games Borg has 50 tackles (28 solo), three tackles for loss, three passes defended, and three interceptions. Follow Borg @Owenborg10.
Jackson Bowers (TE, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 17 ranked Mountain View (Arizona 6A, 2-3) had a bye week (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In five games Bowers 24 receptions for 234 yards and two touchdowns, one carry for one yard, two solo tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, an done forced fumble. Follow Bowers on Twitter @jackson_bow3rs.
Ryder Burton (QB, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 8 ranked Springville (Utah 5A, 8-1) defeated Salem Hills 49-14. Burton went 13-of-20 for 327 yards and five touchdowns (no interceptions), with a QB rating of 147.9. He also had three carries for 26 yards (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In eight games Burton is 95-of-177 passing for 1771 yards and 19 touchdowns to four interceptions. He also has 37 carries for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Follow Burton on Twitter @RyderBurton5
Landen Chambers (RB, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 200 ranked Fossil Ridge (Texas, 3-3) lost to Timber Creek 41-21. Chambers rushed 20 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns, and had three receptions for 63 yards and one more score (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In five games Chambers has 115 carries for 664 yards and seven touchdowns, with 11 receptions for 118 yards and one touchdown. Follow Chambers on Twitter @_LandenChambers
Saimone Davis (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 226 ranked Colleyville Heritage (Texas, 4-2) beat Southwest 42-0. Davis had three receptions for 12 yards (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In five games Davis has 12 receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown, and four solo tackles. Follow Davis on Twitter @SaimoneDavis.
Siale Esera (LB/DE, Class of 2023). This week: No. 4 ranked Timpview (Utah 5A, 6-2) fell to Lehi 28-24. Stats not yet available (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In seven games Esera has 51 tackles (38 solo), with five tackles for loss, three passes defended, one sack, and one 64-yard interception returned for a touchdown. Follow Esera on Twitter @EseraSiale
Matthew Fredrick (TE/DE, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 17 ranked East (Utah 5A, 5-4) defeated Murray 55-0. Fredrick had one 24-yard reception (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In six games Fredrick has 10 receptions for 116 yards. Follow Fredrick on Twitter @Matthew_fred21
Miles Hall (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 46 ranked Skyline (Utah 5A, 4-5) fell to Park City 28-15. Hall is out with a shoulder injury (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In six games Hall has 34 receptions for 740 yards (no. 12 in the state) and nine touchdowns, two carries for zero yards, and two kickoff returns for 34 yards. On defense he has 74 tackles (37 solo), two passes defended, one forced fumble, one interception, four tackles for loss, and one sack. Follow Hall on Twitter @MilesHall004
Chance Harrison (ATH, Class of 2024). This week: No. 120 ranked Rio Mesa (California, 5-2) defeated Oxnard 24-7. Harrison had three receptions for 66 yards, a 49-yard kick return, and three tackles (two solo) (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In six games Harrison has one carry for nine yards, 17 receptions for 206 yards and three touchdowns, three kickoff returns for 83 yards, 31 tackles (21 solo), with two tackles for loss and two passes defended. Follow Harrison on Twitter @ChanceHarriso14
Pokai Haunga (WR, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 4 ranked Timpview (Utah 5A, 6-2) fell to Lehi 28-24. Haunga is still out due to injury (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In one game Haunga has two receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. On defense he four solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, and one 35-yard interception. Follow Haunga on Twitter @PokaiauaHaunga
Andrew Heinig (OL/DE, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 129 ranked Glenpool High School (Oklahoma 5A, 4-2) defeated Memorial 20-7. Stats are not yet available (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In one game he has seven tackles and three tackles for loss. Follow Heinig on Twitter @Andrew_Heinig
Dallin Johnson (DT, Class of 2024). This Week: No. 8 ranked Springville (Utah 5A, 8-1) defeated Salem Hills 49-14. Johnson had five tackles (three solo), with two tackles for loss, a sack, two quarterback hurries, and two passes defended (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In eight games Johnson has 59 tackles (33 solo), 16.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, seven quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and 9.5 sacks (no. 7 in the state). Follow Johnson on Twitter @DallinJohnson73
Josiah Phillips (WR, Class of 2023). This week: No. 46 ranked Sierra Canyon, California, 3-4) defeated Alemany 42-0. Phillips had a two-point conversion (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In six games Phillips has 16 receptions for 304 yards and a touchdown, a two-point conversion, and has completed a 17-yard touchdown pass (MaxPreps). Follow Phillips on Twitter @josiahPhillip20
Leo Pulalasi (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 35 ranked Lakes High School (Washington 3A, 5-0) defeated Battle Ground 52-7. Pulalasi had six carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns, two receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns, a 25-yard punt, and a two-point conversion (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In five games Pulalasi has rushed 36 times for 367 yards and 11 touchdowns, has nine receptions for 252 yards and five touchdowns, two two-point conversions, one kickoff return for 37 yards, one punt return for 38 yards, 21 tackles (20 solo), five tackles for loss, one pass defended, one blocked field goal, one interception (returned 13 yards). He has punted five times for 155 yards. Follow Pulalasi on Twitter @LeoPulalasi
Stanley Raass (DL, Class of 2023). This Week: Raass is no longer playing for Skyridge (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Raass on Twitter @RaassStanley
Adney Reid (ATH, Class of 2024). This Week: Reid competed for Spanish Fork as a Freshman but is currently living in Australia where his parents are serving as mission president. He is not playing American football currently (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: n/a. Follow Reid on Twitter @adney_reid.
Will Walker (K/P, Class of 2025). This Week: No. 16 ranked Riverton (Utah 6A, 6-3) defeated Mountain Ridge 38-13. Walker had five punts for 179 yards (35.8 avg), with a long of 47 (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In five games Walker has 22 punts for 745 yards (36.1 avg when you remove one blocked punt). Follow Walker on Twitter @WillWalker84
Pierson Watson (LB, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 66 ranked Coconino (Arizona 4A, 2-3) lost to Northwest Christian 31-28. Stats not yet available (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In four games Watson has two receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown, one 61-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, 35 tackles (19 solo), with three quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, five tackles for loss, and four sacks. He has also kicked off twice for 121 yards (both touchbacks). Follow Watson on Twitter @PiersonWatson
There are 19 verbal commits to the BYU football program: 14 players committed as part of the Class of 2023, four in the Class of 2024, and one in the Class of 2025.
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