Prep Sports: Journey to the Top

The second round of the postseason is when things start to heat up. The first round is a thing of the past, and everyone still alive is usually very good. So we at the Tribune got to wondering which are the games that are absolutely must see? Starting with Class 5A, we'll review the three major classes. 

1) Pleasant Grove at Davis - Last year, the Vikings were tripped up in this round by Syracuse, and rest be assured they don't want to lose in this same spot. They'll encounter the same issues. Tanner Hinds is a great running back, Davis plays very good defense, and the Darts have one of the best fan bases in the state. What Pleasant Grove has that it didn't have a season ago is a game changer in Joe Kruger on the defensive line. That and the Vikings are ultra athletic leads me to believe that PG will prevail in a close game. 

2) Lone Peak at Hunter - Love this matchup. Hunter runs the ball like few teams in the state, the Wolverines haven't lost in forever, and they have a great great offensive line. Lone Peak's solid defensively, has a great quarterback in Tannon Pedersen and is itching to advance to the final four. Another great matchup this is and one which the winner will have earned its way to the state semifinals. 

Tony Jones