But what really won a Region 7 battle for the Thunderbirds were the occasions they used interceptions to break the visiting Alta Hawks.
That happened four times as Timpview edged Alta 19-17 to rebound from a thumping at the hands of top-ranked Corner Canyon in Week 6.
“Last week we weren’t ready at all. But this week we came prepared,” said Thunderbirds cornerback Tevita Foketi, who picked off two Alta passes.
“These are mentally tough kids. They believed they would win,” Timpview coach Cary Whittingham said. “The kids just wanted to get it done. They showed it on the field.