Stepp's 6A Region I Picks: District Projections and Playoff Outlook
Top to bottom, no district in Region I will be as competitive as 1-6A where the Sun City loop features six (yes six) teams who could make a claim for the district title. Pebble Hills in the magazine is picked sixth, while I like the Spartans to win the district with outstanding QB Joe Fernandez, some elite young skill talent and a plucky defense. Franklin has the size and speed to get it done, but there’s a new head coach so there are questions. Eastwood was hammered by injuries a year ago, the Troopers expect to be much improved while Eastlake has some young talent and a big question was answered at the QB spot late in the off-season with Julian Williams moving in from Clint Horizon. Montwood has nine starters back on offense, while Coronado has maybe the best young QB in the district in 2028 signal caller West Stansbury.