Two evenly matched programs square off Friday night when the Manti Templars (1-1) travel to face the Grantsville Cowboys (1-1) in a non-conference clash. Both teams are coming off mixed results to open the season, and each will look to build momentum heading into September.
Game Details
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Matchup: Manti (Manti, UT) @ Grantsville (Grantsville, UT)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Grantsville High School
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Manti Templars
Manti boasts one of the most explosive offenses in Utah so far, averaging 511.5 total yards per game and scoring a massive 55 points per game through two weeks. QB Carter Mason (327 passing ypg, 360 total ypg) has been outstanding, spreading the ball to WR Stone Mortensen (165.5 receiving ypg). RB Tala Taulapapa (89 rushing ypg) brings balance to the attack, ensuring defenses can’t key in on the passing game.
Defensively, LB Nelson Everitt (8.5 tackles per game) leads the charge, while Mac Olsen (0.5 sacks per game) provides some presence on the line. Manti’s key will be limiting big plays against a Grantsville team that plays tough at home.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,848
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Utah Rank: #54
Main Squad:
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Carter Mason – QB (#0)
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Tala Taulapapa – RB (#23)
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Stone Mortensen – WR (#5)
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Tyler Steinfeldt – WR (#9)
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Nelson Everitt – LB (#50)
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Mac Olsen – DL (#56)
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Ethan Nielsen – DB
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Kade Jensen – OL
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Bryson Holt – LB
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Eli Roberts – WR
Grantsville Cowboys
Grantsville has had an uneven start to the season but remains a dangerous opponent at home. The Cowboys are averaging 147 total yards per game, with QB Dallan Van Vliet (196 passing ypg, 224 total ypg) serving as the main playmaker. RB Rigdon Murdock (53 rushing ypg) and WR Ty Holm (63 receiving ypg) provide key offensive support.
On defense, Jordan Fawson (6 tackles per game) has been the most consistent presence, though the unit will need to step up against Manti’s explosive offense. Grantsville showed its potential with a dominant 32-0 shutout over Richfield, proving they can control games when executing.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,419
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Utah Rank: #43
Main Squad:
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Dallan Van Vliet – QB (#1)
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Rigdon Murdock – RB (#26)
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Ty Holm – WR (#3)
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Jordan Fawson – LB (#8)
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Kaden Johnson – OL
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Chase Warren – DB
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Josh Allen – LB
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Ryan Duke – WR
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Carson Carter – RB/DB
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Eli Day – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Utah Rank | Record | PF | PA |
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| Manti | #1,848 | #54 | 1-1 | 110 | 58 |
| Grantsville | #1,419 | #43 | 1-1 | 39 | 26 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
