As we reach the mid-point of the prep season is great to see how many of the BYU football commits are progressing. Here’s how each of them did this weekend in high school football:
Top Performers
The top BYU recruits in Utah and Texas this weekend included:
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.
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— Zach Alvira (@ZachAlvira) September 16, 2022
The stats for Arizona linebacker Pierson Watson have not yet been released, but Watson sure looks good over these first two games.
Corner Canyon linebacker Owen Borg had a big game, amassing 12 total tackles (seven solo)
Springville defensive tackle Dallin Johnson racked up five tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and two sacks
And Stansbury linebacker Easton Baker helped anchor another shutout with nine tackles, a tackle for loss, and two sacks
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
Complete season stats
A complete account of all prep scores and statistics for this past weekend are included below (updated as stats are made available:
Easton Baker (LB, Class of 2024). This Week: No. 12 ranked Stansbury (Utah, 6-0) defeated Tooele 34-0, holding their opponent to single digit points (or in this case a shutout) for the third week in a row. Baker had nine tackles (four solo) a tackle for loss, and two sacks (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In six games, Baker has 40 tackles (21 solo), seven tackles for loss, four sacks, and one forced fumble. Follow Baker on Twitter @BakerEaston
Owen Borg (LB, Class of 2023). This week: No. 4 ranked Corner Canyon (UT 6A, 4-2) defeated American Fork 35-14. Borg had 12 tackles (seven solo) in the win (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In four games Borg has 33 tackles (21 solo), one interception. Follow Borg @Owenborg10.
Jackson Bowers (TE, Class of 2023). This Week: Mountain View (Arizona 6A, 1-2) fell to Desert Mountain 34-29. Stats are not yet available (MaxPreps). Mountain View is currently ranked no. 20 in Arizona (out of 175 schools) and will face no. 1 Basha on Friday. Season Totals: In one game Bowers has five receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. Follow Bowers on Twitter @jackson_bow3rs.
Ryder Burton (QB, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 11 ranked Springville (Utah 5A, 5-1) defeated Provo 18-14. Burton went 6-of-19 for 62 yards and an interception (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In six games Burton is 58-for-122 passing for 950 yards and 10 touchdowns to four interceptions. He also has 29 carries for 54 yards and two touchdowns. Follow Burton on Twitter @RyderBurton5
Landen Chambers (RB, Class of 2023). This Week: Fossil Ridge (Texas, 2-2) fell to Byron Nelson 55-15. Stats not yet available (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In two games Chambers has 47 carries for 343 yards and three touchdowns, and four receptions for 45 yards. Follow Chambers on Twitter @_LandenChambers
Saimone Davis (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: Colleyville Heritage (Texas, 2-1) had a bye week (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In three games Davis has eight receptions for 88 yards and four solo tackles. Follow Davis on Twitter @SaimoneDavis.
Siale Esera (LB/DE, Class of 2023). This week: Timpview (Utah 5A, 5-1) defeated Alta 42-14. Esera had five tackles (three solo) in the win (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In six games Esera has 44 tackles (32 solo), with five tackles for loss, three passes defended, and one sack. Follow Esera on Twitter @EseraSiale
Matthew Fredrick (TE/DE, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 14 ranked East (Utah 5A, 3-3) defeated Olympus 29-7. Stats not yet available (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In three games Fredrick has six receptions for 63 yards. Follow Fredrick on Twitter @Matthew_fred21
Miles Hall (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: Skyline (Utah 5A, 3-3) fell to Brighton 41-23. Hall had six receptions for 53 yards, eight tackles (five solo), and an interception (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In five games Hall has 33 receptions for 679 yards and eight touchdowns, one carry for zero yards, and two kickoff returns for 34 yards. On defense he has 66 tackles (35 solo), two passes defended, one forced fumble, one interception, and three tackles for loss. Hall is ranked no. 6 in the state in total receiving yards (MaxPreps). Follow Hall on Twitter @MilesHall004
Chance Harrison (ATH, Class of 2024). This week: Rio Mesa (California, 2-1) defeated defeated Channel Islands 49-0. Harrison had two solo tackles and two passes defended (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In four games Harrison has one carry for nine yards, 15 receptions for 201 yards and three touchdowns, two kickoff returns for 37 yards, 16 tackles (11 solo), with two tackles for loss and two passes defended. Follow Harrison on Twitter @ChanceHarriso14
Pokai Haunga (WR, Class of 2023). This Week: No. 2 ranked Timpview (Utah 5A, 4-1) defeated Alta 42-14. Haunga did not play due to injury (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In one game Haunga has two receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. On defense he four solo tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, and one 35-yard interception. Follow Haunga on Twitter @PokaiauaHaunga
Andrew Heinig (OL/DE, Class of 2023). This Week: Glenpool High School (Oklahoma 5A, 2-1) defeated Fort Gibson 48-20 on the road. Heinig is playing defensive end and left tackle. Stats have not yet been reported (MaxPreps). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Heinig on Twitter @Andrew_Heinig
Dallin Johnson (DT, Class of 2024). This Week: No. 11 ranked Springville (Utah 5A, 3-1) defeated Provo 18-14. Johnson had five tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and two sacks (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: In four games Johnson has 30 tackles (24 solo), eight tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and three sacks. Follow Johnson on Twitter @DallinJohnson73
Josiah Phillips (WR, Class of 2023). This week: Sierra Canyon, California, 2-3) defeated Westlake 49-6. Stats not yet available (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In four games Phillips has 11 receptions for 229 yards and a touchdown. Sierra Canyon is ranked no. 76 in California (MaxPreps). Follow Phillips on Twitter @josiahPhillip20
Leo Pulalasi (ATH, Class of 2023). This Week: Lakes High School (Washington 3A, 2-0) defeated Bonney Lake 33-14. Pulalasi had a monster game with 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 (MaxPreps). Season Totals: In two games Pulalasi has rushed 17 times for 92 yards and five touchdowns, has four receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns, one kickoff return for 37 yards, one punt return for 38 yards, 15 tackles (14 solo), three tackles for loss, one pass defended, one blocked field goal, one interception (returned 13 yards). He has punted three times for 90 yards. Follow Pulalasi on Twitter @LeoPulalasi
Stanley Raass (DL, Class of 2023). This Week: Raass is no longer playing for Skyridge (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Raass on Twitter @RaassStanley
Adney Reid (ATH, Class of 2024). This Week: Reid competed for Spanish Fork as a Freshman but is currently living in Australia where his parents are serving as mission president. He is not playing American football currently (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: n/a. Follow Reid on Twitter @adney_reid.
Will Walker (K/P, Class of 2025). This Week: No. 19 ranked Riverton (Utah 6A, 3-3) lost to West Jordan 34-9. Walker had nine punts. He also attended another Chris Sailer kicking camp where he nailed a 55-yard field goal and had 4.46 hang time on a punt (MaxPreps, Deseret News). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Walker on Twitter @WillWalker84
Pierson Watson (LB, Class of 2023). This Week: Coconino (Arizona 4A, 1-1) fell to Arcadia 27-21. Stats not yet available (MaxPreps). Season Totals: Not yet available. Follow Watson on Twitter @PiersonWatson
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.
