FILE — Granger and West play a highschool soccer sport on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. West gained 42-0. Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information
WEST JORDAN – The West Panthers’ objective coming into this season was to make it a particular one.
The Panthers made it official Friday evening. Quarterback Isaiah SueSue scored touchdowns the primary two instances he dealt with the ball and the West protection was its regular stingy self, which led to a 45-0 blowout over West Jordan within the second spherical of the Utah 6A state soccer playoffs.
“Our quarterback put our crew on his again and we didn’t make any errors,” stated West coach Olosa’a Solovi. “It was an amazing all-around sport and every little thing went our means.”
With the win, West superior to the playoff quarterfinals for less than the second time within the final 25 years. The Panthers improved their report to 8-2, gained their seventh straight sport and recorded their fifth shutout.
Subsequent on the horizon, nonetheless, is top-seeded Nook Canyon.
“We all know they’re going to be good, however this isn’t going to be a ‘David vs. Goliath’ kind of sport,” Solovi stated. “We are able to care for ourselves, and our youngsters comprehend it.”
The Panthers simply gained the Area 2 title, after which confirmed why Friday as SueSue shortly took over the sport.
After West stopped West Jordan’s first drive, SueSue took the snap, rolled to his proper, then reduce by the road and galloped 76 yards for a rating.
Two minutes later, the Panthers bought the ball once more and SueSue reached the top zone on a 57-yard run.
West Jordan’s probabilities of a comeback fizzled instantly. Coach Ron Halbert stated 5 starters have been suspended earlier within the day for non-football-related causes, after which quarterback Dameon Crosby left the sphere within the opening minutes after struggling a possible concussion.
“Hats off to West, however we weren’t the identical crew we have been early within the season,” stated the second-year coach. “We’re younger, and we’re attempting to develop a tradition right here and maintain the youngsters to the next commonplace.”
The Jaguars had already misplaced two different quarterbacks to harm, leaving the job this time to senior Porter Corridor, who hadn’t referred to as indicators persistently since his freshman yr.
Corridor nonetheless threw for practically 200 yards, however was continually harassed by West’s aggressive protection line, led by Kalisoni Malu and Fili Snuka, which led to 4 turnovers.
West led 21-0 by the top of the primary quarter, and kicker Ari Khadjenoury’s 33-yard area objective prolonged the margin to 31-0 because the second quarter ended.
The Panthers then accepted the second-half kickoff and drove 80 yards in 5 performs to begin a working clock, created by the UHSAA’s 35-point “mercy rule.”
Sesi Vailahi and Louie Hamiloton had second-half touchdowns so as to add to the rout. West Jordan by no means threatened to attain till the sport’s ultimate minute, after which the Panthers’ protection turned away their drive to maintain the shutout.
“I feel that was largely for pleasure,” stated Solovi. “I'd have most well-liked to take some youngsters out and never danger harm, nevertheless it turned out all proper.”
Eighth-seeded West Jordan completed with a 6-4 report after beginning the yr 5-1. The Jaguars tied for second place in Area 3.