As we reach the mid-point of the prep season is great to see how many of the BYU football commits are progressing. There were a few notable performances this week:
Leo Pulalasi has only played two games so far this season for Lakes High School in Washington, but those two games have been huge. This weekend he did a little bit of everything with seven carries for 45 yards and two touchdowns, two receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown, 10 tackles (nine solo), one tackle for loss, one pass defended, one blocked field goal, and one interception (returned 13 yards). Oh, and he also punted twice for 52 yards.
Miles Hall is another Cougar who has exceeded expectations this season. While his weekend was quieter than usual, he still managed six receptions for 53 yards, eight tackles (five solo), and an interception.
4-star tight end Jackson Bowers continues to show dominance on the field. This weekend he was rewarded as he broke the Mountain View career receptions record for tight ends, passing former 2x NFL Pro Bowler Todd Heap. Bowers played both sides of the ball in the game and made several key blocks.
Springville quarterback (and BYU commit) Ryder Burton had a challenging offense, but did enough to pull out the win, largely thanks to a stellar defense. Springville defensive tackle Dallin Johnson racked up five tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and two sacks in the 18-14 victory over Provo.
When we asked Johnson about his favorite play of the game he responded that it was actually an offensive play:
“The defensive tackle went to twist on a lead play and I ended up driving one player into another and moved them about seven yards downfield. I think my ability to plug a hole and then make a move on the play has been the highlight of my season.”
Springville’s offense was not the only one that struggled last weekend. I asked Johnson how felt about the BYU/Oregon game: “There’s no reason to panic. We were down a couple guys and that is a very good Oregon team.”
Asked how recruits might feel about BYU losing the game in a tough and somewhat toxic atmosphere, he replied:
“In regards to ‘the chant’ how could you want to be at a place like that? [referring to Autzen Stadium in Oregon]. I mean, look at the Baylor game. Their fans are talking about what a great experience they had. There just isn’t an atmosphere like Lavell Edwards Stadium.”
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Here’s how each of recruit did this weekend in high school football:
All available Week 6 stats
The following are the stats that have been recorded at MaxPreps thus far for the past weekend:
- Easton Baker (LB) had nine tackles (four solo), a tackle for loss, and two sacks
- Owen Borg (LB) had 12 tackles (seven solo)
- Jackson Bowers (TE/DE) broke receiving record for tight ends at Mountain View
- Ryder Burton (QB) Burton went 6-of-19 for 62 yards and an interception
- Landen Chambers (RB) stats not yet available
- Saimone Davis (ATH) had a bye week
- Siale Esera (LB/DE) had five tackles (three solo)
- Matthew Fredrick (TE/DE) stats not yet available
- Miles Hall (ATH) had six receptions for 53 yards, eight tackles (five solo), and an interception
- Chance Harrison (ATH) had two solo tackles and two passes defended
- Pokai Haunga (WR) is currently injured
- Andrew Heinig (OL/DE) stats not yet available
- Dallin Johnson (DT) had five tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and two sacks
- Josiah Phillips (WR) stats not yet available
- Leo Pulalasi (ATH) had seven carries for 45 yards and two touchdowns, two receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown, 10 tackles (nine solo), with one tackle for loss, one pass defended, one blocked field goal, and one interception (returned 13 yards). He also punted twice for 52 yards
- Stanley Raass (DL) status unknown
- Adney Reid (ATH) not playing while living in Australia
- Will Walker (P/K) had nine punts
- Pierson Watson (LB) stats not yet available
A complete account of all prep scores and statistics for this past weekend as well as season totals are listed at BYU Insider Prep Tracker, Week 6.
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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