A Season of Firsts
The Sandy Pioneers entered the 2026 flag football season as a newcomer, but quickly proved they belonged among the elite.
Coach Tony Turin’s squad finished the regular slate without a defeat, a feat that culminated in the program’s first league championship and an undefeated record.
The momentum carried into the postseason, where the team posted a 41‑point explosion against Mountain View and rode that confidence to the Elite Eight of the state championships.
A heartbreaking 14‑13 defeat to David Douglas in the quarterfinals sent the Pioneers to a consolation bracket, where they were later shut out 33‑0 by Central Christian.
Despite the final setbacks, Turin praised his players for their resilience, urging them to “play with pride” as they look ahead to next season’s ambitions.