The 2025 Utah high school football season features another southern Utah showdown as the Cedar Reds (2-0) travel to face the Dixie Flyers (1-1) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Cedar has looked dominant through two games with back-to-back home wins, while Dixie bounced back from an opening loss with a solid Week 2 victory. With offensive firepower on both sides, this matchup could come down to which defense makes the key stops.
Game Details
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Matchup: Cedar (UT) @ Dixie (UT)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Dixie High School, St. George, UT
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Cedar Reds
Cedar has exploded out of the gate with 101 total points in two games. QB Everett Kelling is torching defenses with 289 passing yards per game, and WR Slade Parsons has been his go-to target at 145.5 yards per game. RB Braxton Demille gives Cedar balance with a strong run game, while LB Dax Wankier leads the defense with nearly double-digit tackles per game. The Reds’ offensive line, led by Max Gines (10 pancake blocks already), has dominated up front.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,755
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State Rank (UT): #49
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Key to Win: Keep the passing game rolling and let their line control the trenches.
Main Squad:
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#41 Everett Kelling – QB
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#35 Braxton Demille – RB
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#9 Slade Parsons – WR
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#45 Dax Wankier – LB/DL
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#30 Cody Stevenson – WR/RB
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#66 Max Gines – OL
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#22 Caleb Jensen – DB
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#7 Mason Allen – WR
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#2 Landon White – RB/CB
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#50 Kade Johnson – DL
Dixie Flyers
Dixie sits at 1-1 after rebounding with a strong win over Canyon View. QB Deacon Virgin is off to a hot start, averaging 283 passing yards per game, with WR Tano Anzalone hauling in 113.5 yards per game while also contributing 6 points per game offensively. The Flyers’ defense is anchored by LB Jayson Malufau (10.5 tackles per game) and DL Jacob Malufau. With Dixie’s passing attack and defensive toughness, they’ll aim to slow Cedar’s momentum and protect home field.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #2,063
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State Rank (UT): #58
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Key to Win: Establish rhythm in the passing game and limit Cedar’s explosive plays.
Main Squad:
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#1 Deacon Virgin – QB
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#3 Tano Anzalone – WR/DB
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#7 Kasel Berezay – RB
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#18 Jayson Malufau – LB
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#43 Jacob Malufau – DL
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#63 Zeke Alldredge – OL
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#5 Ethan Johnson – DB
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#10 Mason Reid – WR
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#24 Ryder Gomez – RB/DB
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#55 Noah Porter – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | UT Rank | Overall | PF | PA |
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| Cedar | 1,755 | 49 | 2-0 | 101 | 48 |
| Dixie | 2,063 | 58 | 1-1 | 41 | 37 |
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.
