High school football teams across Utah's 5A classification are preparing for the first round of the state playoffs. The postseason opens with matchups that include a rematch of a regular-season game between West and Granger, played at Granger High School in West Valley City on October 10, 2025. In that contest, West's Kamden Lopati scored a touchdown during the Panthers' victory.
The 5A bracket features several intriguing first-round pairings as teams vie for a spot in the quarterfinals. Coaches and players are focusing on execution and discipline as the single-elimination format begins. The preview was published on October 29, 2026.
