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Current and future teammates Cannon DeVries and Aisea Moa lead Weber to victory: BYU Football Prep Tracker Week 9

In week nine of prep football the usual suspects continued to fill up the stat sheets.  Weber high school improved to 7-2 after defeating Davis 35-9, largely thanks to the two BYU commits who play both sides of the ball.  Wide receiver/safety Cannon DeVries had three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, nine receptions for 128 yards, and eight tackles (five solo).  Meanwhile, new BYU commit and fellow teammate Aisea Moa (DE/TE) had one four yard touchdown carry, five tackles (two solo), and a tackle for loss in the win.

Other prep highlights include Jarinn Kalama securing 11 receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown, with six tackles (five solo).  Brooks Jones had his best game of the season with eight tackles (three solo) and a tackle for loss. And Easton Baker had seven tackles, and a fumble recovery eight yards for a touchdown.

Finally, do-everything quarterback Parker Kingston went 2-for-4 passing for 17 yards, rushed 15 times for 133 yards and a touchdown, had two kickoff returns for 100 yards and an 86 yard touchdown, had an 18 yard punt return, and even recorded one solo tackle.

Here is how several commits from Utah are stacking up with the other prep leaders:

  • Maika Kaufusi is no. 13 in the state in receiving yards per game (101), no. 20 in receiving touchdowns, and no. 2 in touchdowns per game (2.0).
  • Cody Hagen is no. 2 in the state of Utah in receiving yards (1222) and yards per game (135.8), no. 7 in total receptions (61), and tied for no. 6 in receiving touchdowns (11).
  • Pokai Haunga is no. 3 in the state of Utah for receiving yards (1042) and tied for no. 6 in receiving touchdowns (11).
  • Braxton Fely is no. 9 in the state of Utah for sacks (10.5), and no. 4 in tackles for loss (20).
  • Parker Kingston tied at no. 5 in the state of Utah for rushing touchdowns (13) and no. 8 in yards per carry 8.9 (min of 50 carries).
  • Easton Baker has five forced fumbles to lead the state, with two defensive touchdowns (tied for tops in 5A).

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Here is a breakdown for each of the BYU commits:

Class of 2022 Commits (17)

  • Kaden Chidester (@Kaden_Chid, ATH).  Richfield HS (Richfield, Utah, 4-5) defeated Manti 30-7.  Stats not yet recorded. Season totals: 7 games; 21 tackles (15 solo), one tackle for loss, four passes defended, 13 quarterback hurries, three sacks, one blocked field goal, one blocked PAT, two forced fumbles.
  • Cannon DeVries (@CannonDevries, WR/FS). Weber HS (Pleasant View, Utah, 7-2) defeated Davis 35-9.  DeVries had three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, nine receptions for 128 yards, and eight tackles (five solo). Season totals: five games, 47 receptions for 676 yards and seven touchdowns, 15 carries for 184 yards and three touchdowns, 452 return yards, 68 tackles (49 solo), 10 passes defended, one tackle for loss, one blocked field goal, and three interceptions.
  • Peter Falaniko (@FalanikoPeter, OL). Pine View HS (St. George, Utah, 5-3) lost to Snow Canyon 44-43 in overtime.  No stats. Season totals: Eight games, no stats.
  • Braxton Fely (@Braxton_Fely, DL). Timpview HS (Orem, Utah, 7-2) defeated Lehi 28-14.  Fely had four tackles (three solo), two tackles for loss, and a five yard sack. Season totals: Nine games; 41 tackles (39 solo), 20 tackles for loss, two quarterback hurries, a forced fumble, and 10.5 sacks. MaxPreps has Fely at no. 9 in the state for sacks (10.5), and no. 4 in tackles for loss (20).
  • Cody Hagen (@_codyhagen_, WR). Corner Canyon HS (Draper, Utah, 8-1) suffered their first loss since 2017, falling to rival Lone Peak 41-16. Hagen had nine receptions for 167 yards and a touchdown.  Season totals: Nine games, 61 receptions for 1222 yards (20.0 avg) and 11 touchdowns. MaxPreps has Hagen at no. 2 in the state of Utah in receiving yards (1222) and yards per game (135.8), no. 7 in total receptions (61), and tied for no. 6 in receiving touchdowns (11).
  • Brooks Jones (@Brooks_Jones81, DE/TE). American Leadership Academy (Queen Creek, Arizona, 5-1) defeated Mequite 20-14.  Jones had eight tackles (three solo) and a tackle for loss.  Season totals: Four games, 21 tackles (eight solo), one tackle for loss, two sacks.
  • Jarinn Kalama (@JarinnKalama, ATH). Wasatch HS (Heber City, Utah, 6-3) defeated Provo 45-41.  Kalama had 11 receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown, with six tackles (five solo). Season totals: Seven games, 37 receptions for 437 yards and six touchdowns, one pass for 55 yards, 22 tackles (10 solo), one tackle for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble.
  • Maika Kaufusi (@KaufusiMaika, S). Alta HS (Sandy, Utah, 5-4) defeated Jordan 58-24.  Kaufusi had three receptions for 32 yards, two solo tackles, and a sack. Season totals: Four games, 18 receptions for 404 yards and eight touchdowns, 18 tackles (10 solo), two passes defended, one sack, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.  MaxPreps show that Kaufusi is currently no. 13 in the state in receiving yards per game (101), no. 20 in receiving touchdowns, and no. 2 in touchdowns per game (2.0).
  • Parker Kingston (QB). Roy HS (Ogden, Utah, 6-3) defeated Granger 50-20. Kingston was 2-for-4 passing for 17 yards and an interception, rushed 15 times for 133 yards and a touchdown, had two kickoff returns for 100 yards and an 86 yard touchdown, an 18 yard punt return, and one solo tackle. Season totals: Nine games, 62-of-103 passing for 813 yards and six touchdowns (three interceptions), 103 carries for 918 yards and 13 touchdowns, five kickoff returns for 256 yards and two touchdowns, three punt returns for 22 yards, six tackles (five solo), one pass defended, five punts for 172 yards. MaxPreps has Kingston tied at no. 5 in the state of Utah for rushing touchdowns (13) and no. 8 in yards per carry 8.9 (min of 50 carries).
  • Liutai Kinikini (LB). West HS (Salt Lake City, Utah, 6-1) defeated Kearns 49-37.  Stats not yet recorded. Season totals: Seven games, 17 tackles (eight solo), two passes defended.
  • Aisea Moa (@aiseamoa_8, DE/TE). Weber HS (Pleasant View, Utah, 7-2) defeated Davis 35-9.  Moa had one four yard touchdown carry, five tackles (two solo), and a tackle for loss. Season totals: Nine games, seven carries for 22 yards and four touchdowns, one reception for 10 yards, 48 tackles (23 solo), eight tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and a 26 yard interception returned for a touchdown.
  • Noah Moeaki (@noah_moeaki, TE/OLB). American Fork HS (American Fork, Utah, 6-2) defeated Westlake 42-0. Stats not yet recorded. Season totals: through first six games, 18 receptions for 269 yards and five touchdowns, 36 tackles (17 solo), two tackles for loss, one sack, and an interception.
  • Trevin Ostler (@OstlerTrevin, ATH). Bountiful HS (Bountiful, Utah, 6-2) defeated Northridge 59-14. Ostler had one tackle. Season totals: Seven games, 17 tackles (five solo), two passes defended, 3.5 tackles for loss, two sacks.
  • Cooper Ross (@CooperJRoss, TE). Heritage Academy (Mesa, Arizona, 4-0) had a bye this week. Season totals: three games, 19 receptions for 294 yards, six touchdowns, two two-point conversions, four tackles, one tackle for loss, two sacks, one 15-yard fumble recovery for touchdown.
  • Vae Soifua (@vae_soifua, OL). Orem HS (Orem, Utah, 4-4) had a bye and will face Lehi on October 13. Season totals: Eight games, two tackles (two solo), one sack, one forced fumble.
  • Talin Togiai (@TogiaiTalin, OT/DT). Rigby HS (Rigby, ID, 7-0) defeated Blackfoot 24-13 to remain the no. 1 ranked team in Idaho.  Togiai recorded no stats. Season totals: Seven games, no stats.
  • Micah Wilson (@Micah_Wilson11, LB). Corner Canyon HS (Draper, Utah, 8-1) lost to Lone Peak 41-16. Wilson had five tackles (four solo). Season totals: Nine games, 47 tackles (29 solo), three tackles for loss, seven quarterback hurries, 1.5 sack, and one interception for 27 yards and a touchdown.

Class of 2023 Commits (1)

  • Pokai Haunga (@PokaiauaHaunga, WR). Timpview HS (Orem, Utah, 7-2) defeated Lehi 28-14.  Haunga had one carry for one yard and seven receptions for 90 yards.  Season totals: Nine games, 15 rushes for 145 yards, 56 receptions for 1042 yards and 11 touchdowns, one kick return for 30 yards. MaxPreps has Haunga at no. 3 in the state of Utah for receiving yards (1042) and tied for no. 6 in receiving touchdowns (11).

Class of 2024 Commits (1)

  • Easton Baker (@BakerEaston, LB). Stansbury HS (Tooele, Utah, 7-2) defeated Stansbury 41-16. Baker had seven tackles, and a fumble recovery eight yards for a touchdown.  Season totals: Nine games, 75 tackles, six sacks, six quarterback hurries, one pass breakup, five forced fumbles, and two fumbles recovered touchdowns (returns of eight yards and 45 yards).  Four carries on offense for 40 yards and a touchdown, and one reception for 11 yards.

Week 9 Highlights

Easton Baker (LB, Stansbury HS)


Cannon DeVries (WR/FS, Weber HS)

Peter Falaniko (OL, Pine View HS)

Pokai Haunga (WR, Timpview HS)

Brooks Jones (DE/TE, American Leadership Academy)

Maika Kaufusi (WR/S, Alta HS)

Parker Kingston (QB, Roy HS)

Aisea Moa (DE/TE, Weber HS)

Noah Moeaki (TE/LB, American Fork HS)

Trevin Ostler (ATH, Bountiful HS)


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