Recent history says this will be a tough game for the Hawks. On their way to the 5A championship last year, the Hawks had one of their closest games of the year in a 35-28 win over Timpanogos. Two years ago, Alta beat Lone Peak 27-24 on a late field goal.

"Our second-round games have been tough," Hamilton said. "It should be a nail biter."

Davis statistical breakdown
Scoring offense: 17.5 ppg
Scoring defense: 8.0 ppg
Passing leader: Gavin Fowler (97-188, 51.6%, 1218 yards, 9 TDs)
Rushing leader: Tanner Hinds (256 carries, 1,259 yards, 11 TDs)
Receiving leader: Jordan Welk (28 catches, 408 yards, 3 TDs)
Tackles leader: Marshall Burton (85 tackles)
Sacks leader: James Cowser (12 sacks)
Interceptions leader: Jordan Welk (5 interceptions)

Alta statistical breakdown
Scoring offense: 37.5 ppg
Scoring defense: 12.8 ppg
Passing leader: Ammon Olsen (147-232, 63.4%, 2,474 yards, 24 TDs)

Rushing leader: Luis Rivas (85 carries, 489 yards, 7 TDs)
Receiving leader: Parker Webster (46 catches, 929 yards, 10 TDs)
Tackles leader: Trey Phillips (68 tackles)
Sacks leader: Al Ho-Ching (12 sacks)
Interceptions leader: Zach Bigelow (4 interceptions)

Davis game-by-game results
08/22 ... Davis 27, Hunter 0
08/29 ... Davis 28, Brighton 6
09/04 ... Kamehameha, Haw. 13, Davis 6
09/12 ... Davis 21, Clearfield 6
09/19 ... Layton 13, Davis 7
09/26 ... Weber 9, Davis 7
10/03 ... Davis 14, Viewmont 3
10/10 ... Davis 14, Fremont 7
10/15 ... Davis 31, Northridge 7
10/24 ... Syracuse 10, Davis 9
10/31 ... Davis 28, Riverton 14

Alta game-by-game results
08/22 ... Alta 42, Spanish Fork 6
08/29 ... Alta 27, Bingham 19
09/05 ... Alta 28, Kearns 0
09/12 ... Alta 21, Hunter 0
09/20 ... Grant, Calif. 35, Alta 28
09/26 ... Alta 45, Skyline 21
10/03 ... Alta 45, Brighton 0
10/10 ... Alta 38, Hillcrest 10
10/15 ... Alta 45, Taylorsville 0
10/24 ... Alta 38, Jordan 36
10/31 ... Alta 55, Viewmont 14

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