# High school football: 1A, 8-player semifinal previews

> Duchesne and North Summit battle for 1A title in Nov 6 clash.
- Title: High school football: 1A, 8-player semifinal previews
- Summary: Duchesne and North Summit battle for 1A title in Nov 6 clash. Duchesne leads 1A North with 10-1 record, North Summit needs to repeat first half performance…
- Keywords: high school football, 8 player, semifinal, duchesne, north summit, beaver, kanab, water canyon, rich, milford, monticello, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/high-school-football-1a-8-181858697.html
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:18:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: high school football, 1a, 8 player, semifinal, duchesne, north summit, beaver, kanab, water canyon, rich, milford, monticello
## 1A North Semifinal Preview
Duchesne leads 1A North with 10-1 record, North Summit needs to repeat first half performance to upset.
## Duchesne's Strengths
Duchesne leads 1A in scoring offense and defense with 44.9 ppg and 7.6 ppg.
## North Summit's Challenge
North Summit needs to protect the ball and keep score close in second half.
## Duchesne's Running Game
Despain has run for 1,391 yards and 20 touchdowns.
## North Summit's Quarterback Battle
Cru Richins has thrown for 1,074 yards and nine touchdowns.
## Duchesne's Defense
Duchesne has 30 sacks with Eli Lefler leading with eight.
## Beaver vs. Kanab
Beaver leads 1A South with 7-4 record, Kanab needs to avoid giving away field position.
## Beaver's Offensive Strength
Davis Carter has run for 844 yards and 13 touchdowns.
## Kanab's Defense
Kanab's defense allows 15.5 points per game, third in 1A.
## Water Canyon vs. Rich
Water Canyon needs to get to Wilkes Weston to pull upset.
## Rich's Offensive Power
Weston has thrown 10 interceptions and 29 passing touchdowns.
## Water Canyon's Defense
Water Canyon has 43 sacks with Riley Barlow leading with 14.
## Monticello vs. Milford
Monticello leads 8-player with 47.9 points per game.
## Milford's Offensive Threat
Hansen has thrown for 1,622 yards and 18 touchdowns.
## Semifinal Dates
1A North: Nov 6, 10 a.m. at Zions Bank Stadium; 1A South: Nov 6, 4 p.m. at Zions Bank Stadium.
## 8-Player Semifinals
Water Canyon vs. Rich: Nov 7, 10 a.m.; Monticello vs. Milford: Nov 7, 4 p.m.
## Key takeaway

Duchesne leads 1A North with 10-1 record, North Summit needs to repeat first half performance to upset.