Folks,before we dive into these power rankings, lemme break down how we cook 'em up. We're not just eyeballing polls from MaxPreps, Deseret News, KSL, or Slinging the Pill—we mash all that together with raw scores, game film we've sweated through, and a gut-check on who'd win head-to-head on some neutral turf in, say, Provo. Think playoff crystal ball, minus the fog. It's evidence-based, deep-dive stuff: who dominated, who folded late, who punched above their weight. Not a straight poll average—that's for our composites, where we crunch the big polls into one weighted beast. This? Pure power, where records are only one factor. A team's on-field victory doesn't guarantee a higher rank, a concept that often frustrates many (and yes, that's a hint of what's to come).

1. Corner Canyon (6-1): They've steamrolled everyone except Lone Peak—remember that slugfest? Tied till midway through the fourth, then Lone Peak piles on two quick scores to make it look ugly. But rewind the tape: competitive as heck. Neutral field? It’d be a “Pick ‘em” to slight Chargers favorite. They better stay focused though, finish is American Fork at home then at a very dangerous and motivated Lehi squad.

2. Davis (7-1): Seven-one, could've been perfect if not for that freak Fremont meltdown—had it locked, then poof, one-point heartbreaker. Solid schedule, defense folks sleep on, offense humming. They're the quiet killer.

3. Lone Peak (5-3): Yeah, yeah, why them with three losses? Lost at Bishop Gorman. Beat Corner at home—that counts—then gutted out a last-second heartbreak to American Fork, pure hangover vibes after the big win evidenced by how they started that game. Followed it with a double-OT gut-punch from Skyridge, up 10 early but no finish. Still, on carpet without crowds? We'd take 'em over most.

4. Skyridge (6-2): Those first-half hiccups—a dropped bomb, sputtering line—against Lone Peak? Gone by overtime. They rallied, forced chaos, stole it late. Only fell to Corner Canyon and Cherry Creek—both national beasts—so losses don't sting.

Two through four? Could shuffle tomorrow, no sweat and One is far from a lock.

5. Lehi (5-3): Dangerous word fits—they're that sneaky puncher, right there with the top pack. Big trenches, stingy D, could flip any script and far from an easy out. They finish the regular season Thursday at Lone Peak and then next Wednesday (10/15) they get Corner Canyon at home on Senior Night. Fireworks.

6. American Fork (6-2): Solid up front, skill that pops, but need to quit the soft spots. They definitely had a Lone Peak hangover so expect a much better effort against the Chargers Thursday.

Love this parity—Utah's got trench monsters everywhere, defenses that bruise, offenses that surprise. Corner's a hair above, sure, but neutral day? Anyone bites.

7. Mountain Ridge (6-2): Sneaks in after dusting undefeated Herriman. One word, ferocious. This is a team that could be peaking at the right time.

8. Orem (6-2): Balanced 5A nightmare, tough to scout, tough to out, gotta think they are the 5A favorites.

9. Ridgeline (8-0): 4A juggernaut, blowing doors off, cakewalk to and possibly in playoffs. Who will have something to say about this???

10. West Panthers (7-1): Speedy edges, hot streak, but time to prove it against heavies.

Subjective? Damn right—we pile data till our eyes bleed. Okay that was an exaggeration. But this is it. Yell at us in comments—who'd you bump, who got left off?