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- Dillon Curtis, a senior kicker and punter at Murray High, is making waves in Utah high school football with his exceptional performances.
- He recently broke the state record for the longest field goal, with a 63-yard kick against Tooele High, surpassing the previous record set in 2015.
- Curtis also set the state record for most field goals in a single game with six successful kicks against Payson, inching closer to both state and national kicking records.
SALT LAKE CITY — Murray High's Dillon Curtis has turned heads this season with his record-breaking leg, making him one of the most dominant kickers in Utah high school football history.
Standing at 6-foot-2, the senior kicker and punter is leaving his mark on Utah high school football, one powerful kick at a time.
Curtis achieved something spectacular on Friday night in a game against Tooele High where he broke the state record for the longest-made field goal with an astounding 63-yard boot, beating out a record most recently set in 2015 of 62 yards.
Record breaking Friday!!
— Dillon Curtis (@dilloncurtis07) October 7, 2024
63 yard field goal, longest in state history!
Along with 49, and 41 yard field goals!
Kickoffs measuring: 85, 85, 80, and 80 yards!!! Also had a 55 yard punt with 4.6 hang!!@Chris_Sailer@RogueKicking@CoachPaxMonty@CoachHughFreeze@G_miller11… pic.twitter.com/XFHoVuyT5j
But this wasn't the first time Curtis found his name etched in the record books.
Just two weeks prior, Curtis broke the state record for the most field goals made in a single game, knocking down six field goals in an unforgettable performance against Payson. With 19 made field goals this season, Curtis is on the verge of surpassing the Utah state record of 20.
There's even chatter about him closing in on the national record, an achievement that seems well within his reach given his current trajectory.
Curtis is a special talent — one who seems destined for greatness. As one of the top kickers in the country, he has already earned Division I offers from Utah State and Weber State, with more likely on the way.
His standout season has also earned him an invite to the Adidas All-American Game, which will take place in Texas in January.
His performance last week wasn't just about breaking records, though.
In addition to the state-record 63-yard field goal, Curtis nailed a 49-yarder and a 41-yarder. To top it off, his kickoffs consistently ranged between 80 to 85 yards, proving his leg is a game-changing weapon.
His discipline and work ethic have helped guide Murray High to a 5-3 record this season, with Curtis playing a big role in their success.
As the Spartans prepare to face Stansbury in their second-to-last region game on Thursday, all eyes will be on Curtis, who continues to prove why he's one of the best in the nation.
The Week 8 leaderboard is up!
— Coach Clark / Rogue Kicking (@RogueKicking) October 6, 2024
Who do you think should win the 'Utah Kicker of The Year'?#RogueKicking#UKOTY#Utahfootball@SlinginthePpic.twitter.com/cei6AR3oOB
With records falling, Dillon Curtis is not only the Player of the Week but also one of the most exciting high school football prospects in the country. Keep an eye on him — his leg is just getting warmed up.
