Skyline defeated reigning Region 10 champion Highland 37-23 on the road Thursday, Oct. 8, taking sole possession of first place in the region standings.

The Eagles improved to 6-3 overall and 5-0 in Region 10. Highland fell to 6-2.

Jonah Mailei, back after missing several weeks with an injury, scored two rushing touchdowns for Skyline, including a 56-yard run. Senior quarterback Tate Johnson added two rushing scores of his own. Will Finau sealed the win with a 67-yard interception return for a touchdown with 4:02 remaining.

"Skyline has had a hard time getting over this Highland hump, and they were able to do it tonight," first-year head coach Brandon Matich told the Deseret News after the game.

The Eagles host Murray on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Region 10 finale. A Skyline win clinches an undefeated region championship. A Murray victory would likely create a three-way tie atop the standings.

Murray (7-2, 3-1 in region) rolled past Juan Diego 62-17 on Oct. 8 behind four touchdown passes from quarterback Dru Reuss. The Spartans' only region loss came against Highland.