Provo • Timpview punt returner Peyton Madsen was the catalyst in getting his team out to fast start and ultimately was a leader both on special teams and defensively.
Special teams was the story for both teams in the first half. Provo could not manage to get its offense into Thunderbird territory and often was forced to punt. Timpview clamped down and rushed Provo quarterback Bryce Orton often, not giving an inch to the Bulldogs offense.
A Madsen punt return to the Provo 2-yard line led to a short touchdown run by Jake Briggs. A 2-point conversion made it 8-0 in favor of the Thunderbirds.