The Emery Spartans (Castle Dale, UT) travel south to take on the Beaver Beavers (Beaver, UT) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Emery looks to bounce back from a tough opening loss, while Beaver rides momentum after two straight wins, including a thriller over San Juan.
Game Details
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Matchup: Emery (UT) @ Beaver (UT)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Beaver High School, Beaver, UT
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Emery Spartans
The Spartans opened their season with a 45-20 loss to Kanab, struggling defensively but showing flashes on offense. Ranked #5,401 nationally and #81 in Utah, Emery leans on QB/RB Davin Orton, who accounted for 210 total yards and all three touchdowns in Week 1. Caleb Carter leads the defense with double-digit tackles, while Noah Wolff provides a reliable target in the passing game. Emery’s path to an upset will require slowing Beaver’s run-heavy attack and finishing drives in the red zone.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #5,401
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State Rank (UT): #81
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Key to Win: Ride Orton’s versatility, get defensive stops early, and avoid giving Beaver short fields.
Main Squad:
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Davin Orton – QB/RB (#17)
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Noah Wolff – WR (#6)
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Caleb Carter – LB (#36)
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Jaxson Lopshire – DL (#66)
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Mason Taylor – RB
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Hunter Lopez – OL/DL
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Ty Johnson – DB
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Colby Harris – WR/DB
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Alex Bennett – OL
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Brayden Cox – LB
Beaver Beavers
The Beavers are off to a 2-0 start, averaging 35 points per game while giving up just 36 combined. Ranked #1,000 nationally and #37 in Utah, Beaver’s offense is built around a dominant ground game, racking up 319.5 rushing yards per contest. With a deep backfield and a tough defensive unit (77 tackles per game, 2.5 sacks), Beaver has established itself as an early-season contender. Coming off a dramatic 33-30 win over San Juan, the Beavers aim to keep their momentum alive at home.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,000
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State Rank (UT): #37
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Key to Win: Continue pounding the run game, stay disciplined on defense, and limit Orton’s big-play potential.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Wilson – RB
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Carter James – RB/LB
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Ethan Roberts – QB
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Logan Harris – WR
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Jackson Lee – OL/DL
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Parker Smith – LB
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Blake Thompson – DB
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Trevor Allen – WR/DB
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Mason Cook – OL
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Landon Ortiz – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Emery | 5,401 | 81 (UT) | 0-1 |
| Beaver | 1,000 | 37 (UT) | 2-0 |
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