4A high school football preview: East at Herriman

“They know it's going to be a huge challenge. East is a great football team, there’s no question about that. Anybody who would say otherwise probably has never seen them play because they’re a great football team — one of the best in the state obviously,” Wilson said. “Very talented, very well coached. We’re certainly aware of the challenge and knowing that we’re going to have to play probably our best game of the season to have an opportunity to be successful against them.”

The Mustangs certainly have the offensive power to compete after scoring 50 points or more five times this season. They’ll need big performances from Francis Bernard and Tueni Lupeamanu to pull off the upset and secure the first playoff win in program history.

“We don’t have any history or that tradition or foundation to draw from so everything that we’re doing is brand new,” Wilson said. “When things are brand new, you never know how you’re going to respond.”

East statistical breakdown

(Note: Does not include play-in game stats)

Scoring offense: 43.1 ppg

Scoring defense: 10.3 ppg

Passing leader: Isaac Valles (51-71, 71.8%, 922 yards, 13 TDs, 1 INT)

Rushing leaders: Ula Tulutau (128 carries, 1,012 yards, 9 TDs), Preston Curtis (33 carries, 435 yards, 8 TDs), Jewka Patetefa (44 carries, 248 yards, 8 TDs)

Receiving leaders: John Fakahafua (19 rec., 338 yards, 3 TDs)

Tackles leaders: Sesi Salt (31 tackles), Zach Swenson (26 tackles)

Sack leaders: Korey Rush (9.5 sacks)

Interception leaders: Preston Burnett, Jewka Patetefa (2 INTs)

Herriman statistical breakdown

Scoring offense: 43.7 ppg

Scoring defense: 13.9 ppg

Passing leader: Tueni Lupeamanu (73-126, 57.9%, 1,206, 10 TDs, 5 INTs)

Rushing leaders: Francis Bernard (93 carries, 87 yards, 14 TDs), Brandon Farmer (69 carries, 911 yards, 7 TDs)

Receiving leaders: Connor Johnson (18 rec., 327 yards, 3 TDs), Jordan Drage (13 rec., 224, 1 TD)

Tackles leaders: Ben Richard (81 tackles), Sialao Mobley (50 tackles)

Sack leaders: Tueni Lupeamanu, Kalisis Moli (2.5 sacks)

Interception leaders: Francis Bernard (4 INTs)

Felt's Facts for East High School

All-time record: 521-341-31 (99 years)

Region championships: 32 (1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923 co, 1925 co, 1926, 1929 co, 1934, 1935, 1936 co, 1937 co, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1973, 1996, 2006 co, 2007 co, 2011)

Playoff appearances: 40 (including 2012)

All-time playoff record: 46-24-2

State championships: 15 (1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1943, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1964, 1974, 1996)

State championship record: 12-3-1

Felt’s factoid(s): East has the most consecutive non-losing seasons with 37, from 1932-1968. … East also has the most state championships, 15, since state playoffs began in 1919. … East is tied for the state record (with Skyline) for winning consecutive championship games, five (1919-23).

Felt's Facts for Herriman High School

All-time record: 20-13 (3 years)

Region championships: 1 (2012 co)

Playoff appearances: 3 (including 2012)

All-time playoff record: 1-2

State championships: 0

State championship record: 0-0

Felt’s factoid(s): Herriman became just the 10th school to qualify for the playoffs in its first year of football (2010). … Herriman is one of only 11 schools to have a perfect home playoff record (1-0).