{"id":4417,"date":"2026-07-31T20:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=4417"},"modified":"2026-07-31T20:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T20:10:38","slug":"high-school-football-4a-champion-ridgeline-is-favorite-to-repeat-as-region-11-champ","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanmovershub.com\/?p=4417","title":{"rendered":"High school football: 4A champion Ridgeline is favorite to repeat as Region 11 champ"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If this year\u2019s Region 11 coaches poll showed anything, it\u2019s that Ridgeline is expected to do well once again this season. The defending 4A champions are coming off a dominant campaign with a 14-0 record and both the best offense and defense in the classification. <\/p>\n

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While Ridgeline lost most of its top producers from a year ago, including four-star Oklahoma commit Krew Jones who transferred to Orem, its returners and up-and-comers will likely keep the RiverHawks as the team to beat in 4A. <\/p>\n

Quarterback Crew Cox will graduate from backup to starter this fall, and a new group of receivers will join him. Luckily for Cox, he\u2019ll have an experienced offensive line to keep him safe as Ridgeline returns four of its starters a year ago. <\/p>\n

Defensively, the RiverHawks have just four returning starters. Ridgeline head coach Travis Cox is excited at the mix of returners and up-and-comers. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited about this year\u2019s team,\u201d Travis Cox said. \u201cWe have a great mix of returning starters and players who have patiently waited their turn behind some great players from last year\u2019s team. They are a hungry group who worked extremely hard in the offseason, and I\u2019m excited to watch that dedication pay off on the field on Friday nights.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stansbury finished second in the coaches\u2019 poll after finishing tied for second in the region last year. <\/p>\n

The Stallions will have one of the more seasoned offenses in the region, especially as quarterback Brighton Reutzel enters his senior year. Reutzel was named to the 4A all-state second team after throwing for 3,014 yards and 42 touchdowns with a 62% completion percentage. <\/p>\n

Two of his top targets also return in Lincoln Reutzel and Boston Rowley. Lincoln Reutzel and Rowley combined for 18 receiving touchdowns and 1,330 yards last year. <\/p>\n

While Stansbury returns some high impact players in skill positions, they\u2019re going to see virtually fresh offensive and defensive lines. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe will have to replace quite a few players from last year\u2019s team, especially with our linemen on both sides of the ball,\u201d said second-year head coach Jason Walker. \u201cWe do return a good core of linemen that played a significant amount and feel they have had a great offseason to be ready to help our team in the trenches. <\/p>\n

\u201cOn offense, we return our QB and a very strong and possibly the fastest WR crew I have ever coached. The group of them should be very explosive with a chance to score on any play.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finishing third narrowly behind Stansbury is Green Canyon. <\/p>\n

The Wolves have been looking for both their first region and state championship since opening their doors in 2017. Last season, Green Canyon made a push to the 4A state championship, but Ridgeline dominated 56-0. <\/p>\n

However, similarly to Stansbury, Green Canyon returns a big chunk of last year\u2019s offensive starters. <\/p>\n

Firstly, quarterback Ethan Munk will be back at the helm of the offense. Munk had a 23:4 touchdown to interception ratio last year and threw for 2,186 yards. Though, Munk will be working with a new group of starting receivers. <\/p>\n

The Wolves will also bring back an experienced group of running backs. All four of their top rushers from a year ago will return. Those four, Micah Jenkins, Huston Paremski, Samuel Selman and Munk, combined for 13 of Green Canyon\u2019s 17 total rushing touchdowns last year. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Green Canyon\u2019s defense will be much different as it has only two starters returning. <\/p>\n

\u201cLooking forward to a new season and new players to step up and fill important roles on the team,\u201d said head coach JT Tauiliili. \u201cThis offseason has been unique and fun as we\u2019ve had to replace a lot of varsity positions, so the position battles have been fun to watch. <\/p>\n

\u201cSeeing young players make improvements and step into new roles has been a highlight of the summer. We are grateful to have a veteran offensive line, QB, and running backs that we can lean on this season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mountain Crest finished fourth, and it will have a very different team from last season. The Mustangs will return only four total starters, two on offense and two on defense. <\/p>\n

They\u2019ll have to rely on its youth to step up and compete in a difficult Region 11. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to get going for another great season,\u201d said head coach Ryan Visser. \u201cBoys have worked hard to improve and prepare for the year. We lost a lot of starters on both sides of the ball. So a lot of inexperienced and young players stepping into the lights. They are a talented group, though, and we\u2019re excited to compete in a very tough Region 11 and 4A.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coming in fifth is Sky View, who also had quite a few holes to fill as it returns only three starters on offense. <\/p>\n

The Bobcats retained a few more starters on defense, especially in the secondary. However, both the offensive and defensive lines will feature new starters. <\/p>\n

\u201cFrom January until this point, our players have demonstrated a commitment to be all in,\u201d said coach Eric Alder. \u201cThey have great attitudes and work ethic. I like the leadership and the team mentality. We have seen some great growth and maturity and the boys will be ready to represent the school and community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bear River finished sixth in the voting, and it will have a new head coach in Craig Anhder. Anhder is an experienced head coach. He previously spent 12 years as head coach of Sky View and six years as head coach for Green Canyon.<\/p>\n

Andher inherits a program with 10 returning starters, six offensive and four defensive. <\/p>\n

Bear River is still looking to turn its program around and is currently in a 20-year region title drought. The Bears limped to a first-round exit and finished with a 3-8 record last season.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith a change in coaching staff, there is a huge learning curve,\u201d Andher said. \u201cThe focus is on learning the process and the systems. The players are working hard and seek to improve from last year\u2019s season.\u201d<\/p>\n

In seventh is Tooele, and head coach Tuli Wily-Matagi will lead for the second season. <\/p>\n

Similarly to Bear River, the Buffaloes are coming off a struggling season. They lost handily to Skyline in the first round with a 2-9 record. They also finished seventh in Region 11 with a 1-6 record. <\/p>\n

Though Tooele may not be a powerhouse, it\u2019s looking to build on what Wily-Matagi helped start last year. They return total starters, including quarterback Gus Pater.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing into the second year of this new staff and program, there\u2019s a lot more familiarity and confidence throughout the team,\u201d Wily-Matagi said. \u201cThe players have had a full offseason in the system and have a much better understanding of what\u2019s expected of them. We\u2019re not where we want to be yet, but we\u2019re making progress and feel like we\u2019re headed in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rounding out the list in eighth is Deseret Peak. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s not particularly shocking, as Deseret Peak only fielded a team for the first time last year as is still in the process of building up its program. <\/p>\n

Still, the Golden Eagles have a long ways to go after finishing last in Region 11 and 0-10 on the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to get rolling with our second year,\u201d said head coach Cooper Buchhammer. \u201cWe have some young guys that are going to be key in our success, and kids that have been working hard and competing all summer. Our kids that are returning have bought in and are continuing to leave their mark.\u201d<\/p>\n

Region 11 projections<\/h3>\n

(Preseason rankings are based on coaches\u2019 votes)<\/p>\n

1. Ridgeline RiverHawks<\/h3>\n

2026 Schedule<\/h4>\n

Head coach:<\/b> Travis Cox<\/p>\n

Entering his seventh season as head coach at Ridgeline High School after an impressive 66-11 record the past six years, including state title in 2021 and 2025. He\u2019s a graduate of Mountain Crest and Utah State.<\/p>\n

Coach Travis Cox\u2019s general outlook<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m excited about this year\u2019s team. We have a great mix of returning starters and players who have patiently waited their turn behind some great players from last year\u2019s team. They are a hungry group who worked extremely hard in the offseason, and I\u2019m excited to watch that dedication pay off on the field on Friday nights.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ridgeline overview<\/h4>\n
2025 team stats<\/p>\n

2025 Record:<\/strong> 14-0 (first in Region 10 with a 7-0 record)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

2025 RPI ranking:<\/strong> No. 1 in 4A<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2025 postseason:<\/strong> Beat Green Canyon, 56-0, in the 4A championship<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
All-time record:<\/strong> 89-34 (10 years)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
State titles:<\/strong> 2 (2021, 2025)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Region titles:<\/strong> 4 (2021, 2022 co, 2024, 2025)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Offensive coordinator:<\/b> Jeremy Livingston<\/p>\n

2025 offense:<\/b> 52.36 ppg (No. 1 in 4A)<\/p>\n