Copper Hills hasn't had much luck against Herriman recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Grizzlies will look to defend their home field against the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Copper Hills has given up an average of 27.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Copper Hills is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Bingham on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Grizzlies lost 34-10 to the Miners. The contest marked the Grizzlies' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Herriman faced Mountain Ridge in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Mustangs took a hard 24-8 fall against the Sentinels. The loss was the Mustangs' first of the season.
Herriman didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of MacRae Parker and Cannon Brinton. Parker has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last five times he's played. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Copper Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Herriman, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Copper Hills has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Herriman struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 230 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Copper Hills couldn't quite get it done against Herriman in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 as they fell 36-25. Will the Grizzlies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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