The Westlake Thunder (2-0) head to South Jordan on Friday night to face the Bingham Miners (0-2) in an early Region 3 showdown. Westlake enters unbeaten with one of the top passing attacks in the state, while Bingham looks to avoid a 0–3 start in front of their home fans.
Game Details
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Matchup: Westlake (Saratoga Springs, UT) @ Bingham (South Jordan, UT)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Bingham High School
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Westlake Thunder (2-0)
Westlake is ranked #812 nationally and #30 in Utah, boasting an explosive offense averaging 46 points and 459 yards per game. QB Bosten Fountaine (310 passing ypg, 299 total ypg) has been nearly unstoppable through the air, with WR Malik Sika (190.5 receiving ypg) emerging as one of the most dangerous playmakers in the state.
The run game has shown balance with RB Dylan Blakey (65.5 rushing ypg), while the defense has brought heavy pressure with 5.5 sacks per game, led by DL Apolosi Tuivai (1.5 sacks). LB Sosefo Lopa (7.5 tackles per game) is the anchor of a defense allowing just 16.5 points per game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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Points For: 92
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Points Against: 33
Main Squad:
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Bosten Fountaine – QB (#3)
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Dylan Blakey – RB (#85)
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Malik Sika – WR (#13)
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Sosefo Lopa – LB (#30)
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Apolosi Tuivai – DL (#90)
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Logan Sorensen – K (#68)
Bingham Miners (0-2)
Bingham, historically one of Utah’s most dominant programs, has stumbled out of the gate with back-to-back losses. Ranked #450 nationally and #21 in Utah, the Miners have scored just 13 total points in two games while giving up 68.
Their offense is led by do-it-all athlete Teki Finau (65 rushing ypg, 46 passing ypg, 114 total ypg), with WR John Kulimushi (44 receiving ypg) providing a deep threat. Defensively, LB Judd Bowen (8.5 tackles per game) has been steady, but the Miners need more stops up front—currently averaging 2.5 sacks per game.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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Points For: 13
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Points Against: 68
Main Squad:
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Teki Finau – QB/RB (#1)
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John Kulimushi – WR (#10)
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Judd Bowen – LB (#24)
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Stanley Iopu – DL (#18)
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Kesi Unga – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record | PF | PA |
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| Westlake | 812 | 30 | 2-0 | 92 | 33 |
| Bingham | 450 | 21 | 0-2 | 13 | 68 |
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