2026 Northern Utah Football Preview: Bonneville Lakers
CONNER BECKER, Standard-Examiner
Bonneville and West Field wall up along the goal line during a region football contest on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Washington Terrace.BONNEVILLE LAKERS
QUICK NOTES
2025 finish: 0-10 (0-6 5A Region 5)
Postseason: Did not qualify
Head coach: Connor McGuire (1st as HC; 8th overall at Bonneville)
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Offensive coordinator: Connor McGuire
Defensive coordinator: Eric Johnsen
Special teams: Noah MacInnes/Ashton Sparrow
DEPTH CHART PREVIEW
Returning starters:
• Cache Jensen, S, 2027
• Cai Jensen, LB, 2027
• Carson Wilkins, OL/DL, 2028
• Wade Wayman, OL/DL, 2027
• Trevyn Sears, TE/LB, 2028
Names/Newcomers to watch:
• Greyson Borchert LB, 2027
• Champ Snyder, Corner/RB, 2027
• Steven Barella, TE/DE, 2027
• Parley Brand, DE/TE, 2027
• Jeremiah Thomas OL, 2028
• Kaden Martinez RB, 2028
• Polo Afuvai Safety/QB, 2028
• Ethan Lafollete WR, 2027
• Boston Chipman WR/Corner, 2028
• Cohen Howell WR/Safety, 2028
• Kane Linkous WR/Corner, 2029
• Drew Dixon WR/LB, 2029
• Luke Loughton QB, 2030
• Keanston Lafitaga WR/Safety, 2030
• Breck Moyes WR/Safety, 2030
OUTLOOK
Bonneville jumped into the coaching pool once again this offseason, but not for long as Connor McGuire left his offensive coordinator position at Roy for his first head coaching gig. McGuire previously served as OC for Jantz Afuvai before the latter’s retirement before the 2025 season, and now is back on campus with a new job tag as he looks to lift the Lakers from winless campaign. Leading rusher Noah Chavez and quarterback Paden Toula are gone, but McGuire welcomes back five starters, including a pair of two-way linemen, Wade Wayman and Carson Wilkins. Leading tackler Cache Jensen (78 combined tackles) sticks out in the secondary and junior Trevyn Sears returns snaps at tight end and linebacker. Junior Polo Afuvai and freshman Luke Loughton are the names to watch at quarterback as things progress through fall camp. Staying healthy will be the key, but McGuire is seeking a “selfless” offense during the Year 1 install. The schedule opens with a road trip to Viewmont, which escaped Bonneville by three points in last year’s opener.
SCHEDULE
Aug. 14 – at Viewmont*
Aug. 21 – at Ogden*
Aug. 28 – Wasatch*
Sept. 4 – Fremont
Sept. 11 – at West Field
Sept. 18 – Roy
Sept. 25 – at Box Elder
Oct. 2 – at Clearfield*
Oct. 8 – Northridge
*Denotes nonregion game.


