(Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)

OGDEN, Utah – The West Field Longhorns overcame a second-half deficit to beat the Viewmont Vikings 41-34 in a first-round, 5A playoff thriller.

The Longhorns move on to face No. 6 Box Elder at 3 p.m. MT on Friday, October 31.

West Field hosts Viewmont in the Game Night Live Game of the Week to open the 2025 UHSAA 5A football playoffs on Friday, October 24.

Easton Eilertson ➡️ Gavin Ortegon for the @WFlonghorns pic.twitter.com/feSX2hkjNe

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2025

First Quarter

West Field’s defense forced a game-opening punt to set up its first possession.

The Longhorns drive deep into enemy territory before a 14-yard touchdown pass from sophomore QB Easton Eilertson to junior athlete Gavin Ortegon for a 7-0 lead.

Longhorn defens

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