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Prep Football Roundup 8/31/07
Published on August 31, 2007 at 10:15PM
Updated on September 04, 2007 at 08:10PM
(Richfield, Utah) Matthew Harris and Heston Neal each had touchdown runs and Bradley Jackson threw for another score as the Gunnison Bulldogs remained undefeated on the young season by overcoming a 14-0 deficit to defeat the Richfield Wildcats, 20-14 Friday evening.
(Mt. Pleasant, Utah) Tyler Daniels amassed 198 yards and five touchdowns on 15 carries as the North Sanpete Hawks smacked the Union Cougars, 53-34 Friday night. Additionally, Kasey Glines snared nine receptions for 190 yards and two scores while Jordan Walker and Taylor Ricks also scored touchdowns for the Hawks.
(Delta, Utah) Micah Roper and Michael Hatch combined for 222 rushing yards while Roper had two touchdown jaunts and Jordan Sorensen amassed 12 tackles as the Delta Rabbits blanked the Grantsville Cowboys, 19-0 Friday night.
(Beaver, Utah) Jordan Jones threw for 124 yards and three touchdowns, to Landon Maxwell, Colton Sperry, and Kyler Jones respectively, as the Juab Wasps hammered the Beaver Beavers 32-0 Friday evening. Cody Keisel also gained 76 yards and a score on seven carries.
(Cedar City, Utah) Grant Barber scored two touchdowns and Clancy Mortensen, Josh Robison, Zach Wilcox and Quincy Thatcher also scored for Millard as the Eagles decimated the Canyon View Falcons 41-18 Friday night. With the victory, the Millard Eagles not only improved to 3-0 but have defeated all of the teams from Class 3A’s Region 9 after being swept by Hurricane, Canyon View and Cedar last season.
(Parowan, Utah) Nathan Roberts ran for two touchdowns of one and nine yards and threw two more scoring strikes to Derek Forbush from 35 yards and six yards as South Sevier prevailed in a battle of Rams, 26-14 Friday evening.
Templars Improve to 3-0.
Published on August 31, 2007 at 09:39PM
Updated on September 01, 2007 at 04:02AM
(Manti, Utah) David Hugentobler ran for 102 yards on 20 carries and three scores while the Manti defense surrendered just 130 yards of offense as the Templars defeated the Kanab Cowboys, 28-6 Friday evening. The Cowboys got off to a quick start, however, as they swiftly capitalized on a Griffin Aste fumble as QB T.J. Reidhead hit tight end Ty Bunting on a 25-yard scoring strike for a 6-0 Kanab lead. However, the Templars soon seized momentum from that point on as Hugentobler had two short scoring runs in the second quarter to give Manti a 14-6 halftime advantage. Jordan Lammert got into the scoring column as he scored from 12 yards out while Hugentobler closed out the scoring for Manti in the 4th. Bunting led the way for the Cowboys as he had three receptions for 51 yards and a score but it wasn’t enough and now Manti will attempt to remain unbeaten as they travel to Fillmore, Utah next week to battle the solid Millard Eagles.
Box Score (Final)Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreCowboys............. 6 0 0 0 - 6 Record: (2-1)
Templars............ 0 14 7 7 - 28 Record: (3-0)Scoring Summary: KANAB - MANTI1st 08:46 KANAB - Ty Bunting 25 yd pass from T.J. Reidhead (Ty Bunting kick blockd)
1 play, 25 yards, TOP 0:06 6 - 0
2nd 08:19 MANTI - David Hugentobl 1 yd run (Eric Ostler kick)
7 plays, 36 yards, TOP 3:28 6 - 7
06:59 MANTI - Jordan Lammert 10 yd run (Eric Ostler kick)
1 play, 10 yards, TOP 0:06 6 - 14
3rd 04:54 MANTI - Jordan Lammert 12 yd run (Eric Ostler kick)
8 plays, 73 yards, TOP 2:54 6 - 21
4th 09:18 MANTI - David Hugentobl 5 yd run (Eric Ostler kick)
1 play, 5 yards, TOP 0:07 6 - 28
FIRST DOWNS................... 9 13
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 24-42 44-176
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 88 92
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 19-9-1 8-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 43-130 52-268
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 1-9 1-2
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 5-56 1-41
Interception Returns-Yards.... 0-0 1-27
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 5-39.4 3-42.0
Fumbles-Lost.................. 1-1 3-3
Penalties-Yards............... 4-16 9-65
Possession Time............... 20:21 21:51
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 0-0 1-4KANAB MANTIRUSHING: Cowboys-Levi Vincent 4-30; Logan Mazzettia 5-21; Bryce Hafen 3-6;
Thomas Quist 6-3; Justin Orton 3-0; T.J. Reidhead 1-0; Craig Brinkerho
1-minus 4; Jordan Nielson 1-minus 14. Templars-David Hugentobl 20-102;
Jordan Lammert 7-40; Chase Stevens 4-23; Colter Lund 4-13; Griffin Aste 7-0;
Jens Howe 2-minus 2.PASSING: Cowboys-T.J. Reidhead 6-10-1-50; Craig Brinkerho 3-9-0-38.
Templars-Griffin Aste 6-8-0-92.RECEIVING: Cowboys-Ty Bunting 3-51; Denton Young 2-26; Thomas Quist 1-6;
Dustin Reidhead 1-3; Markus Vreeken 1-1; Levi Vincent 1-1. Templars-David
Hugentobl 3-41; Jens Howe 1-22; Chase Stevens 1-20; Nick Brown 1-9.INTERCEPTIONS: Cowboys-None. Templars-Colter Lund 1-27.Stadium: Templar Field Attendance: 0
Kickoff time: 7:00 End of Game: 9:15 Total elapsed time: 2:15
Officials: Referee: Dave Gunderson; Umpire: Linda Gunderson;
Linesman: Scott Langford; Line judge: Mike Traina; Back judge: Brenan Jackson;
Field judge: Rhett Jackson; Side judge: Bucky Orton; Scorer: Brad James;
Temperature: 65 Wind: Brisk Weather: ClearCowboys vs Templars (Aug.31,2007 at Manti, Utah)SACKS (UA-A): Cowboys-None. Templars-Seth Gergetz 1-0.TACKLES (UA-A): Cowboys-Justin Orton 7-0; Julius Visser 5-2; T.J. Reidhead
3-4; Dan Cserepes 5-1; Ty Bunting 3-2; Mike Garcia 2-3; Levi Vincent 2-1;
Bryce Hafen 2-0; Tyler Whittaker 2-0; Trevor Yoho 1-0; Jose Garcia 1-0; Cris
Rogers 1-0; Logan Mazzettia 1-0; Thomas Chamberl 0-1. Templars-David
Hugentobl 4-2; Chase Stevens 3-3; Jens Howe 3-2; Tylan Jackson 3-2; Saula
Taufa 3-2; Jordan Lammert 1-2; Nick Brown 1-2; Jeffrey Swenson 0-3; Seth
Gergetz 2-0; Christian Willa 1-0; Zach Bown 1-0; Jake Bleazard 1-0; Josh
Bleazard 1-0; Jeremy Tuimalea 1-0; Colter Lund 0-1; Callan Jones 0-1.Possible double homicide in Bicknell motel
Published on August 31, 2007 at 09:03AM
Updated on August 31, 2007 at 05:27PM
(BICKNELL) – Two people died of gunshot wounds in a Bicknell motel Tuesday night. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the motel and discovered 41-year old, Kimberly Burnette from South Carolina and 42-year old, Matthew Keller from Twin Falls, Idaho. The sheriff’s report said that alcohol was involved in the incident. Both victims were transported to the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office in Salt Lake City for further investigation. The Sheriff’s Office is treating the case as a homicide and are interviewing potential witnesses, collecting evidence and other information. Officials have not ruled the deaths as a double suicide or a homicide-suicide.
Hawk Golf Tearing up the Greens
Published on August 30, 2007 at 11:36PM
Updated on September 01, 2007 at 05:52AM
By Brad Bentley: (Price, Utah) The North Sanpete golf team is in the middle of their best season ever, and this past weeks competition hosted by the Carbon Dinos, did little to quell the confidence that new head coach, Tod Hansen, has in his team. The Hawks hackers finished third on a difficult Carbon course with a score of 343. As expected, the Carbon Dinos, this year’s Region 9 team to beat, bested the field on their home course by finishing with a 312 score. Delta just squeaked into the clubhouse with second place honors by shooting a team total of 342 strokes, just one shot better than North Sanpete. Just back of the rest of the field was the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle who posted a 348, and then Emery again brought up the rear with a 367. Topping the leader board once again for the Hawks was Fairview’s junior swinger, Trevyn Tucker. Since last year Tucker has led his squad around the links, and he is continuing his success this year. Trevyn shot 83 this round, and he was followed closely by senior Aaron Watts with an 85, Jeremy Garlick posted an 86, and Trent Childs finished in the team’s top four for the first time this year with an 89 score. Tucker is currently in the number two spot in the region with a 75 average, just behind Carbon’s Shayn Burke who is carrying a 74.5 average. Region standings show the Dinos in first place, leading the Delta Rabbits by 48 strokes. North Sanpete is just two strokes out of second place, and 50 away from first. Juan Diego is 16 strokes back while the Emery Spartans are in the caboose, 137 strokes away from the league leading Dinos. On Thursday the 6th, Hansen will take his team out to the windy fields of Delta to play on the Rabbits links, and if the Hawks can stay close after this match, look for North Sanpete to make a move into second place later in the season. The match will begin on the course just east and north of Delta, by the airport, at noon.
Richfield Impact Fees Implemented
Published on August 30, 2007 at 08:31AM
Updated on August 31, 2007 at 02:28PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials have adopted an ordinance imposing a traffic impact fee in the area where a new traffic signal will be placed. UDOT has required the city to place the signal at the intersection of 1300 South and Technology Drive but the city does not have the funds to complete the project. The City Council held a public hearing on the matter last week with some residents voicing concern of the city imposing impact fees for residential areas as opposed to commercial areas. Councilmember, Larry Lunnen, said that impact fees should be the same for residential and commercial areas and that residential areas should receive no waivers or exceptions. The impact fee area would be from 1100 South to Cove View Road in Richfield to approximately 800 South and east to Technology Drive. In other city council action, officials approved a road dedication plat for a portion of the access street between the North and South Meadow subdivisions and discussed road improvements to south Hwy 118 near the industrial park which should start in the spring.
Utes Suffer Tough Loss in Opener
Published on August 30, 2007 at 12:03AM
Updated on August 31, 2007 at 08:44PM
(Corvallis, Ore.) Yvenson Bernard amassed 164 yards on 29 carries and scored two touchdowns as the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Utah Utes, 24-7 Thursday evening at Reser Stadium in the season opener for both teams. Things looked promising for the Utes early on as quarterback Brian Johnson, fresh off a redshirt campaign in 2006, hit receiver Brent Casteel on a 36-yard touchdown pass which gave Utah a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter. However, on the Utes’ next possession, Johnson suffered a separated shoulder and reserve signal-caller Tommy Grady was unable to maintain any level of excellence. After Bernard’s first touchdown tied things up at 7-7 at intermission, the Beavers took the lead for good as QB Sean Canfield hit freshman receiver Darrell Catchings on a six-yard strike for a 14-7 lead. Oregon State was also stout defensively, as they surrendered just 202 yards of offense to a Utah squad traditionally known for its firepower.
Box Score (Final)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreUtes................ 0 7 0 0 - 7 Record: (0-1)
Beavers............. 0 7 10 7 - 24 Record: (1-0)Scoring Summary: UTAH - ORGNSTAT2nd 13:26 UTAH - Brent Casteel 36 yd pass from Brian Johnson (Louie Sakoda kick)
3 plays, 34 yards, TOP 1:28 7 - 0
04:58 ORGNSTAT - Yvenson Bernard 9 yd run (Alexis Serna kick)
11 plays, 58 yards, TOP 3:56 7 - 7
3rd 06:56 ORGNSTAT - Darrell Catchin 6 yd pass from Sean Canfield (Alexis Serna kick)
9 plays, 80 yards, TOP 2:52 7 - 14
02:51 ORGNSTAT - Alexis Serna 37 yd field goal
6 plays, 34 yards, TOP 2:20 7 - 17
4th 11:34 ORGNSTAT - Yvenson Bernard 10 yd run (Alexis Serna kick)
5 plays, 58 yards, TOP 1:51 7 - 24
UTAH ORGNSTAT
FIRST DOWNS................... 12 21
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 31-18 44-241
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 184 137
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 37-17-0 31-13-2
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 68-202 75-378
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 2-6 4-40
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 5-63 2-46
Interception Returns-Yards.... 2--2 0-0
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 11-41.3 7-33.3
Fumbles-Lost.................. 0-0 0-0
Penalties-Yards............... 6-54 9-70
Possession Time............... 28:13 25:47
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 2-12 5-31RUSHING: Utes-Ray Stowers 11-19; Matt Asiata 4-18; Tommy Grady 3-2; Brian
Johnson 10-minus 8; Brent Casteel 3-minus 13. Beavers-Yvenson Bernard
29-164; James Rogers 3-53; Matthew Sievers 8-32; Andy Stewart 2-4; Lyle
Moevao 1-minus 4; Sean Canfield 1-minus 8.PASSING: Utes-Tommy Grady 9-24-0-65; Brian Johnson 8-13-0-119. Beavers-Sean
Canfield 9-20-1-95; Lyle Moevao 3-9-1-32; Ryan Gunderson 1-2-0-10.RECEIVING: Utes-Brent Casteel 7-64; Brian Hernandez 6-67; Bradon Godfrey
3-30; Derrek Richards 1-23. Beavers-Yvenson Bernard 4-21; Darrell Catchin
2-23; Anthony Brown 1-29; Chris Johnson 1-15; Howard Croom 1-12; James
Rogers 1-10; Gabe Miller 1-10; Matthew Sievers 1-10; Shane Morales 1-7.INTERCEPTIONS: Utes-Sean Smith 2-minus 2. Beavers-None.Stadium: Reser Stadium Attendance: 55000
Kickoff time: 8:00 End of Game: 11:27 Total elapsed time: 3:27
Officials: Referee: Todd Mansfield; Umpire: Steve Preece;
Linesman: Bill Riley; Line judge: Frank Dolce; Back judge: Sharieff Shah;
Field judge: Kyle Whittingha; Side judge: Mike Riley; Scorer: Brad James;
Temperature: 84 Wind: Breezy Weather: SunnyUtes vs Beavers (Aug.30,2007 at Corvallis, Ore.)SACKS (UA-A): Utes-Martail Burnett 1-0; Joe Jiannoni 1-0. Beavers-William
Akau'ol 1-0; Dorian Smith 1-0; Victor Butler 0-1; Slade Norris 0-1; Derrick
Doggett 1-0; Joey LaRocque 0-1; Al Afalava 0-1.TACKLES (UA-A): Utes-Kyle Brady 7-1; Steve Tate 3-2; Paul Kruger 3-1;
Malakai Mokofis 3-1; Brice McCain 3-1; Gabe Long 2-2; Stevenson Sylve 3-0;
Aaron Tonga 2-0; Joe Jiannoni 2-0; Martail Burnett 1-1; Kenape Eliapo 1-1;
Neli A'asa 1-0; Casey Sutera 1-0; Caleb Schlauder 1-0; Greg Newman 1-0; Lei
Talamaivao 1-0; Robert Johnson 1-0; R.J. Stanford 1-0. Beavers-Al Afalava
4-3; Derrick Doggett 4-1; Brandon Hughes 3-2; Joey LaRocque 3-2; Daniel
Drayton 3-1; Alan Darlin 1-2; Gerard Lee 1-2; Dorian Smith 1-1; Greg
Laybourn 1-1; Slade Norris 1-1; Suaesi Tuimaune 1-1; Victor Butler 0-2;
Isaiah Cook 1-0; William Akau'ol 1-0; Sean Canfield 1-0; Jeff Kruskamp 1-0;
Brandon Powers 1-0; Jeff Van Orsow 1-0; Patrick Fuller 1-0; Keaton Kristick
1-0; James Dockery 0-1.Utah Colleges Begin Football Season
Published on August 28, 2007 at 03:32PM
Updated on August 28, 2007 at 10:45PM
This upcoming weekend commemorates the start of the major college football season and all five of Utah’s universities will be in action. Thursday evening at 8:00 MDT, the Utah Utes will travel to Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore. to battle the PAC-10’s Oregon State Beavers. OSU is coming off a 10-4 season in 2006 in which they defeated the Missouri Tigers, 39-38 in the Sun Bowl and they return plenty of talent, including 2006 third team All-American receiver Sammie Stroughter and tailback Yvenson Bernard. The Utes welcome back QB Brian Johnson who before his redshirt season a year ago amassed 337 yards of total offense per game, good enough for fourth in the nation in that category as well as speedy junior Brent Casteel who has 12 career touchdowns. Additionally, former Snow College tailback Matt Asiata comes into Salt Lake City with great expectations. Projected final score, Utah 34, Oregon State 28
As for Brigham Young, the Cougars will host another PAC-10 squad, the Arizona Wildcats Saturday afternoon in Provo, Utah at 3:30 MDT. BYU is breaking in a new quarterback in Max Hall who has never taken a snap in a Division I college football game. Nevertheless Hall will be surrounded by established returning veterans such as Michael Reed, Fui Vakapuna and Bryce Mahuika. Arizona comes into LaVell Edwards Stadium as an intriguing team as the Wildcats feature one of the premier cornerbacks in all of college football in 2007 Playboy preseason All-American Antoine Cason who boasts 10 interceptions during his career in Tucson, Ariz. and talented defensive end Louis Holmes. With the advent of new offensive coordinator Sonny Dykes, who has experienced great success at Texas Tech, (known for its prolific offenses) the past seven years, expectations are high for an explosive offense in the Sonoran especially if junior QB Willie Tuitama can remain healthy. Projected final score, Brigham Young 38, Arizona 31.
The Utah State Aggies will commence their season Thursday evening at 6:05 MDT at Romney Stadium in Logan, Utah as they host the Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels. Quarterback Leon Jackson III returns for his senior season for the Aggies and needs just 463 yards of total offense to crack the top 10 in Utah State football history in that category. The Rebels return rising quarterback Rocky Hinds who in 2006 threw for 2,148 yards while completing 54 percent of his passes and feature kicker Sergio Aguayo who has been named as one of the 27 kickers on the Lou Groza Award official watch list. Projected final score, UNLV 24 , Utah State 17.
The Weber State Wildcats will also start their season Thursday evening as they travel to Boise, Idaho to take on the defending Fiesta Bowl champions, the Boise State Broncos at 7:05 MDT. The Wildcats feature Alabama transfer Jimmy Barnes at QB and skilled tailback Adrian Conway. As for the Broncos, they come into the game as the #23 team in the country and return prolific tailback Ian Johnson who ranked second in the country in rushing yards per game last season with nearly 143 yards per contest while junior offensive lineman Ryan Clady returns from a season in which he was named a second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Boise State head coach Chris Petersen also holds the unique distinction of being only the second coach since 1900 to win 13 games in his first season and is the only current Division I head coach who has an unbeaten record all-time as he is 13-0. Expect that to become 14-0. Projected final score, Boise State 55, Weber State 14.
The Southern Utah University Thunderbirds start their season Saturday at 1:05 MDT at Missoula, Mont. against the #2 team in Division I-AA, the Montana Grizzlies. The Thunderbirds should be able to run the ball effectively as they possess veteran tailback Jamar Lee and promising freshman Austin Minefee who starred at nearby Canyon View High School. As for the Grizzlies, Washington transfer Craig Chambers is a receiver with a nose for the end zone in the words of head coach Bobby Hauck. Chambers backed this up in 2006 as he had a team-high eight touchdowns for the Grizzlies last season. Projected final score, Montana 68, Southern Utah 14.
Ephraim Spring Renovation
Published on August 28, 2007 at 12:01PM
(EPHRAIM) Ephraim city is in the process of renovating one of the springs that supplies the city with its culinary water. The Left Hand Fork spring not only provides a significant amount of water to the city, but according to Ephraim city mayor Cliff Birrell it may also provide a new source of power generation. The project would depend to some degree on whether the Intermountain Power Project’s third phase is built. If it isn’t, the city may need the extra power generation for further growth.
Mother Nature Fights Fires
Published on August 27, 2007 at 12:47PM
(Scipio) The Lowry Fire in west central Utah is nearly contained today. Officials had figured the fire would burn until the middle of September, but recent rainfall has aided in suppression efforts. As of this morning the fire was eighty-nine percent contained. A total of 132 personnel were assigned to the fire, but a number of them will begin demobilizing today. Total acreage burned has reached nearly twenty-nine hundred acres.
Badgers Net Big Win Over AFA Prep
Published on August 25, 2007 at 03:56PM
Updated on August 25, 2007 at 09:57PM
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) Kyle Hatch snared four passes for 123 yards and two scores as the #2 Snow Badgers smacked the Air Force Academy Prep Huskies, 32-14 Saturday afternoon. The Badgers got off to a slow start, but picked things up considerably as QB Jon Eastman hit Hatch on a 62-yard strike to give Snow a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter. Later in the quarter, Eastman found WR Kimball Burton on a 39-yard strike which set up a short two-yard touchdown run by Soni Satele for a 14-0 Snow lead. In the second half, Air Force prep QB Tim Jefferson hit FB Keegan Gogerty which cut the deficit to 14-7, but touchdowns by Hatch and speedster Regan Buck put the game out of reach. Eastman completed 17 of his 25 passes for 322 yardsand the Snow offense amassed nearly 500 yards of offense in the victory. Next week, Snow makes its home debut as the Badgers host the Australian National Team Saturday Sep.1 at 10:00 a.m. MDT.
Box Score (Final)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
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Badgers............. 0 7 13 12 - 32 Record: (1-0)
Huskies............. 0 0 7 7 - 14 Record: (0-1)Scoring Summary: SNOW - AFAPREP2nd 04:21 SNOW - Kyle Hatch 62 yd pass from Jon Eastman (Ryan McNamara kick)
2 plays, 62 yards, TOP 0:15 7 - 0
3rd 10:24 SNOW - Soni Sotele 2 yd run (Ryan McNamara kick)
7 plays, 50 yards, TOP 2:49 14 - 0
10:14 AFAPREP - Keegan Gogerty 25 yd pass from Tim Jefferson (Christopher Gor kick)
1 play, 25 yards, TOP 0:10 14 - 7
02:51 SNOW - Kyle Hatch 52 yd pass from Jon Eastman (Ryan McNamara kick failed)
6 plays, 80 yards, TOP 3:25 20 - 7
4th 14:40 SNOW - Regan Buck 15 yd run (Ryan McNamara kick failed)
3 plays, 78 yards, TOP 0:42 26 - 7
10:37 SNOW - Adam Frandsen 26 yd pass from Jon Eastman (Ryan McNamara kick failed)
4 plays, 59 yards, TOP 2:09 32 - 7
06:45 AFAPREP - Anthony Wright 25 yd pass from Tim Jefferson (Christopher Gor kick)
3 plays, 38 yards, TOP 0:26 32 - 14
SNOW AFAPREP
FIRST DOWNS................... 24 15
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 35-148 35-68
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 337 157
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 29-18-1 35-14-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 64-485 70-225
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 1-5
Punt Returns-Yards............ 4-37 5-47
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 2-41 5-48
Interception Returns-Yards.... 0-0 1-16
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 6-40.2 9-43.7
Fumbles-Lost.................. 3-2 0-0
Penalties-Yards............... 11-109 9-61
Possession Time............... 28:00 29:53
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 4-20 0-0RUSHING: Badgers-Tanner Brown 8-43; Niu Takai 8-40; Soni Sotele 12-32; Rudy
Brooks 5-21; Regan Buck 1-15; Houston Erbstoe 1-minus 3. Huskies-Paul
Weatheroy 11-40; Keegan Gogerty 4-14; Anthony Wright 2-13; Tim Jefferson
9-10; Kevin Jablonsky 2-0; Stevie Jones 7-minus 9.PASSING: Badgers-Jon Eastman 17-25-1-322; Houston Erbstoe 1-4-0-15.
Huskies-Tim Jefferson 14-35-0-157; Kevin Jablonsky 0-0-0-0.RECEIVING: Badgers-Kyle Hatch 4-123; Lyle Gardner 2-84; Adam Frandsen 2-27;
Peter Tuitopou 2-21; Troy Cummings 2-9; Kimball Burton 1-33; Andrew Castaned
1-15; Soni Sotele 1-12; Joseph Sawyer 1-12; Regan Buck 1-5; Tanner Brown
1-minus 4. Huskies-Anthony Wright 3-51; Thomas Blount 3-28; Paul (Tony) Dab
2-15; Keegan Gogerty 1-25; Drew Thomas 1-13; Alex Garcia 1-9; Irvin George
1-8; Christopher Bor 1-7; Josh Freeman 1-1.INTERCEPTIONS: Badgers-None. Huskies-Marcial William 1-16.Stadium: Air Force Prep Field Attendance: 500
Kickoff time: 12:00 End of Game: 3:00 Total elapsed time: 3:00
Officials: Referee: Mike Traina; Umpire: Captain Thomas;
Linesman: Steve Coburn; Line judge: John Hunter; Back judge: Jason Ah You;
Field judge: Tyler Hughes; Side judge: Bob Trythall; Scorer: Brad James;
Temperature: 85 Wind: None Weather: Nice and sunnyBadgers vs Huskies (Aug 25, 2007 at Colorado Springs)SACKS (UA-A): Badgers-A.J. VanValkenb 1-0; Casey Davis 1-0; John Tauteoli
0-1; Chris Romero 0-1; Coleby Clawson 1-0. Huskies-None.TACKLES (UA-A): Badgers-Coleby Clawson 5-5; Josh Sharp 4-3; Shane Hunter
5-1; Casey Davis 3-1; A.J. VanValkenb 3-1; Josh Andersen 2-1; Braden
Frampton 1-2; Andrew Rich 1-2; John Tauteoli 0-3; Jared Galvin 2-0; Stephon
Thrash 1-1; Chris Romero 1-1; Tevita Hola 1-0; Dejay Lester 1-0; Joey
Schrader 1-0; Skye Povey 1-0; Jon Eastman 1-0; Sam Thomas 1-0; Scotty Ebert
1-0; Stephen Paea 1-0; Nate Pope 1-0; Tyler Osborne 1-0; James Freed 1-0;
Lyle Gardner 0-1. Huskies-Jasper Williams 6-2; Christopher Bri 5-1; Steve
Lambe 4-1; Andy Walters 4-0; Josh Garrett 4-0; Marcus Shaw 4-0; Philip Ofili
3-0; Michael Oakley 2-0; Ryan Gardner 2-0; Nick Jurado 2-0; Ryan Williams
1-1; Nick Bonturi 1-1; Ben Chroniger 1-1; Corey Houston 0-2; Jon Richardson
1-0; Dillon Stucky 1-0; Ronnie Lillard 1-0; Austin Trevino 1-0; Jonathon
Davis 0-1.Prep Football Roundup Aug.24
Published on August 24, 2007 at 10:10PM
Updated on August 25, 2007 at 05:18AM
(Manti, Utah) Dave Hugentobler amassed 135 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns in the process and Tylan Jackson caught a touchdown pass from Griffin Aste as the Manti Templars got past the Union Cougars, 28-13 Friday evening.
(Salina, Utah) Heston Neal continued his heroics for the Gunnison Bulldogs as in the last two minutes of regulation, he scored on a 64-yard rush and also scored the game-winning two point conversion as the Gunnison Bulldogs edged the North Sevier Wolves, 14-13 Friday night. Wyatt Mason ran for a one-yard score and Adam Reynolds caught a 20-yard pass from Tanner Larsen for the Wolves.
(Ogden, Utah) Jordan Walker rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown and Tyler Daniels returned a kickoff 91 yards for a score, in addition to a 45-yard scoring run as the North Sanpete Hawks beat the Ben Lomond Scots, 27-14 in 3A non-region action Friday night.
(Monroe, Utah) Dallin Donaldson snared two touchdown passes and Drew Robinson returned a fumble 48 yards for another score as 2A’s #1 ranked squad, the North Summit Braves humbled the South Sevier Rams, 29-7 Friday evening. Zach Blackman scored on a 56-yard pass from QB Nathan Roberts for the Rams.
(Delta, Utah) Curtis Eliason passed for a touchdown and ran for 100 yards as the Delta Rabbits got past the Hurricane Tigers, 19-15 Friday evening to give the Rabbits their first win of the season. Brooke Chappel ran for 86 yards, including a 36-yard score and amassed 10 tackles for the Rabbits.
(Fillmore, Utah) Quincy Thatcher gained 107 all-purpose yards and a touchdown as the Millard Eagles defeated their second Region 9 opponent in as many weeks with a victory over 3A’s #4 ranked team, the Cedar Redmen, 29-7 Friday evening
(Kanab, Utah) Levi Vincent rushed for 143 yards on just seven carries, netting three touchdowns as the Kanab Cowboys shellacked the Beaver Beavers, 43-7 Friday night. Additionally for the Cowboys, Thomas Quist caught a touchdown pass from QB T.J. Reidhead and ran for another while Bryce Hafen returned a Beaver fumble 15 yards for another score.
(Nephi, Utah) Jordan Jones completed 12 of 18 passes for 134 yards and four touchdowns, each of which going to four different receivers as the Juab Wasps decimated the Enterprise Wolves, 41-7 Friday evening. Chris Morgan also rushed for 52 yards on six carries for the Wasps.
(Parowan, Utah) Zach Cropper rushed for three touchdowns and caught a pass for a score as the Richfield Wildcats got past the Parowan Rams, 35-18 Friday night.
Lowry Fire Continues to Burn
Published on August 24, 2007 at 11:24AM
Little progress has been made on the fire burning in Japs Valley in Millard county. As of this morning, the fire had consumed over twenty-eight hundred acres of B-L-M, state, and private land. Crews were able to establish dozer lines on the east side of the fire yesterday, but containment isn’t likely until at least mid September, depending on weather conditions. The area the fire is burning in makes it difficult to reach, and is often too dangerous for firefighters to enter. At this point, containment is only at five percent.
Central Utah Fires
Published on August 23, 2007 at 11:38AM
(Scipio) The Lowery fire east of Scipion is still growing. It has now burned over nineteen hundred acres in Japs valley. The fire is burning in heavy brush from the valley floor to the ridge tops which is making it difficult to fight. No structures are threatened so fire crews are only trying to restrict the growth and impact of the fire. More equipment has been ordered including several aircraft.
Another fire was also started yesterday near Monument Peak south of Milford. That fire has now burned about three hundred acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Crews are working to create and maintain hand and dozer lines.
Lowry Fire Update
Published on August 22, 2007 at 04:24PM
(Scipio) The Lowry fire continues to burn about six mile east of Scipio in Millard county today. The fire was started on Monday by lightning and has grown to more than 1500 acres over the last two days. Containment on the fire is zero percent. The fire is burning in pinyon, juniper, and oak brush. Afternoon winds have also added to the situation by driving the fire through areas of heavy fuel. No structures are threatened at this time. For wildfire information you can go to www.utahfireinfo.gov
Fire and Smoke
Published on August 21, 2007 at 04:58PM
Central Utah residents are once again dealing with a wildfire and the smoke that goes with it. According to fire officials, the fire was started by lightning on Monday but only grew when the weather turned hotter today. The fire has grown to about five hundred acres, and containment estimates are pretty slim. The fire is burning in Millard and Sanpete counties in an area known as Japs valley.
Snow Football Games Available Online
Published on August 21, 2007 at 03:43PM
This season, all Snow games are available online via live audio streaming now up and running on our Web site. You can also listen to broadcasts of past Snow games in our archives at a future time. Check back with us often and for live Snow broadcasts, log on to www.kmtiradio.com and click on the “listen live link.”
No Water Rate Change in Mt. Pleasant
Published on August 21, 2007 at 11:36AM
(Mt. Pleasant) The Mount Pleasant city council recently held a public hearing to take input on a proposed water rate change. Around fifteen residents turned out for the meeting and expressed concern over the proposal. The current system charges nineteen dollars and forty-one cents for the first three thousand gallons of water used, and fifty cents every thousand gallons over that. The proposal would have increased the base rate to twenty dollars for the first four thousand gallons and then use stepped increases for extra water used. The idea behind the proposal was to encourage conservation, but some were concerned that it would become too expensive for those who don’t have access to irrigation water. The council decided to table the proposal and look further at the options before making a decision.
Sanpete County Fair
Published on August 20, 2007 at 12:17PM
Updated on August 20, 2007 at 06:35PM
(Manti) The Sanpete County Fair begins this week in Manti. Some activities including the Miss Sanpete scholarship pageant and horse show have already taken place, but most of the festivities will begin on Wednesday. This years fair will feature the traditional attractions as well as few new activities. The exhibition building will open on Wednesday, as well as the carnival. The demolition derby will be held on Thursday, and there will be rodeo action both Friday and Saturday nights. The parade will also be held on Saturday. For a complete list of activities go to our website at midutahradio.com
Neal Shines in Bulldogs Rout
Published on August 17, 2007 at 11:13PM
Updated on August 18, 2007 at 05:21AM
Gunnison, Utah Bradley Jackson completed seven of his 12 passes for 203 yards and the Gunnison Bulldogs started off the season on the right foot with a 45-16 victory over the South Sevier Rams Friday evening in 2A football action. The Rams bolted out to a swift start as quarterback Nathan Roberts hit TE Derrick Forbush on an 11-yard touchdown pass which gave South Sevier the early 7-0 lead. However, explosive TB Heston Neal returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards for a score and on the next possession, after Dillon Bishoff hit a 30 yard field goal for the Rams, Neal struck again as he scored on a 50-yard pass from Jackson. After a Jackson touchdown pass of 60 yards to Jace Anderson (who also scored touchdowns on plays of 52 and 28 yards respectively), Bulldogs defensive lineman David Crane returned a Roberts fumble 73 yards for a score which gave Gunnison a commanding 26-10 lead at intermission. The Rams made thing interesting midway through the third quarter when Forbush blocked a Bulldogs punt and recovered it in the end zone to cut it to a 26-16 deficit, but from there, Gunnison regained momentum via the heroics of Anderson.
Box Score (Final)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreScoring Summary: SOSEVIER – GUNNISON
1st 08:06 SOSEVIER – Derrick Forbush 11 yd pass from Nathan Roberts (Dillon Bishoff kick) 4 plays, 35 yards, TOP 2:11 7 – 0 07:47 GUNNISON – Heston Neal 80 yd kickoff return (Shawn Gubeli kick) 7 – 7 03:28 SOSEVIER – Dillon Bishoff 30 yd field goal 7 plays, 27 yards, TOP 4:19 10 – 7 02:24 GUNNISON – Heston Neal 50 yd pass from Bradley Jackson (Shawn Gubeli kick failed) 3 plays, 50 yards, TOP 1:04 10 – 13 2nd 02:23 GUNNISON – Jace Anderson 60 yd pass from Bradley Jackson (Shawn Gubeli kick failed) 2 plays, 71 yards, TOP 0:36 10 – 19 01:30 GUNNISON – David Crane 73 yd fumble recovery (Shawn Gubeli kick) 10 – 26 3rd 05:02 SOSEVIER – Derrick Forbush 0 yd blocked punt return (Nathan Roberts rush failed) 16 – 26 03:41 GUNNISON – Jace Anderson 28 yd run (Shawn Gubeli rush failed) 4 plays, 52 yards, TOP 1:21 16 – 32 4th 10:24 GUNNISON – Shawn Gubeli 11 yd pass from Bradley Jackson (Jaden Fredricks pass failed) 7 plays, 70 yards, TOP 2:27 16 – 38 08:48 GUNNISON – Jace Anderson 52 yd pass from Bradley Jackson (Shawn Gubeli kick) 2 plays, 50 yards, TOP 0:55 16 – 45 FIRST DOWNS…................ 20 18 RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 40-159 26-196 PASSING YDS (NET)............. 137 203 Passes Att-Comp-Int…........ 21-12-1 12-7-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS….. 61-296 38-399 Fumble Returns-Yards…....... 0-0 1-73 Punt Returns-Yards…......... 1-30 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards…...... 6-118 3-125 Interception Returns-Yards…. 0-0 1—7 Punts (Number-Avg)............ 3-26.7 3-16.3 Fumbles-Lost…............... 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards…............ 7-35 8-92 Possession Time…............ 30:34 16:19 Sacks By: Number-Yards…..... 0-0 4-21
SOSEVIER GUNNISONRUSHING: Rams-Nathan Roberts 15-59; Edgar Hurtado 13-52; Robbie Hicks 7-42; Zach Dustin 2-11; Seth Taft 2-2; Zach Blackham 1-minus 7. Bulldogs-Heston Neal 12-95; Jace Anderson 5-51; Matthew Harris 5-41; Cutler Frandsen 1-7; Bradley Jackson 1-4; Colton Lund 1-0; Allen Boore 1-minus 2.
PASSING: Rams-Nathan Roberts 10-19-1-115; Zach Blackham 2-2-0-22. Bulldogs-Bradley Jackson 7-12-0-203.
RECEIVING: Rams-Derrick Forbush 8-80; Zach Blackham 1-23; Zach Dustin 1-12; Dillon Bishoff 1-11; Edgar Hurtado 1-11. Bulldogs-Jace Anderson 3-122; Shawn Gubeli 3-31; Heston Neal 1-50.
INTERCEPTIONS: Rams-None. Bulldogs-Colton Lund 1-minus 7.
Stadium: Rams Stadium Attendance: 3500 Kickoff time: 7:00 End of Game: 9:30 Total elapsed time: 2:30 Officials: Referee: Mike Traina; Umpire: Robert Anderson; Linesman: Doug Roundy; Line judge: Curtis Marsh; Back judge: Dennis Alldredg; Field judge: Kerry Watson; Side judge: Scott Langford; Scorer: Brad James; Temperature: 83 Wind: Brisk Weather: Cloudy
Rams vs Bulldogs (Aug 17, 2007 at Gunnison, Utah)SACKS (UA-A): Rams-None. Bulldogs-Jace Anderson 1-1; David Crane 1-0; Jake Sorensen 1-0; Matthew Harris 0-1.
TACKLES (UA-A): Rams-Derrick Forbush 4-4; Ryan Anderson 2-2; Zach Dustin 2-2; Robbie Hicks 2-2; Dillon Bishoff 1-2; Nathan Roberts 2-0; Michael Parsons 1-1; Kaleb Young 1-1; Zach Clark 0-2; Andrew Laughbon 1-0; Seth Taft 1-0; Jace Mecham 1-0; Edgar Hurtado 0-1; Hayden Baker 0-1; Trevor Knutsen 0-1; Scott Mathie 0-1; Jimmy Larue 0-1; Jarom Anderson 0-1. Bulldogs-Cutler Frandsen 5-2; Spencer Hansen 4-3; Shawn Gubeli 4-3; Jake Sorensen 5-1; Kade Bown 4-2; Heston Neal 3-3; Jace Anderson 2-3; Colton Lund 2-3; Jaden Fredricks 1-3; Matthew Harris 1-3; David Crane 1-2; Travis Roberts 2-0; Allen Boore 2-0; Connor Dyreng 1-0.
Local Football Roundup
Published on August 17, 2007 at 11:12PM
Updated on August 20, 2007 at 03:41PM
(Richfield, Utah) David Hugentobler amassed 109 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns as the Manti Templars defeat the Richfield Wildcats, 14-6 in 2A inter-regional action Friday.
(Beaver, Utah) The Enterprise Wolves broke a 6-6 deadlock in overtime to defeat the Beaver Beavers, 12-6 Friday evening in Beaver.
(Mt.Pleasant, Utah) The Judge Memorial Bulldogs received 115 yards and three touchdowns on just six rushes from Bruce Garlinghouse as they decimated the North Sanpete Hawks, 42-7 Friday night.
(Hurricane, Utah) Zach Wilcox scored the winning two-point conversion in double overtime to lead the Millard Eagles past the Hurricane Tigers, 28-27 Friday evening.
(Roosevelt, Utah) Rhen Richard amassed 331 yards of total offense to lead the Union Cougars past the Delta Rabbits, 21-14 Friday night.
(Blanding, Utah) The Kanab Cowboys vanquished the San Juan Broncos, 27-7.
(Morgan, Utah) Tysen Johnson scored two touchdowns, and the Morgan Trojans outscored the Juab Wasps 14-0 in the second half in a 28-14 victory.
John Beck Leads Miami comeback
Published on August 16, 2007 at 10:21PM
Updated on August 18, 2007 at 04:48AM
Kansas City, Mo.-John Beck completed five of six passes for 53 yards and orchestrated a 7-play, 73 yard drive which led to an 11-10 victory for the Miami Dolphins over the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday evening in NFL preseason action at Arrowhead Stadium. After Kansas City rookie Justin Medlock drilled a 34-yard field goal to give the Chiefs a 10-3 lead midway through the 4th Quarter, Beck led the Dolphins on a game-winning drive for the second time in as many weeks. Beck gave the Dolphins the lead with a controversial two-point conversion as replays showed that his knee was down before the ball broke the plane shortly after an 8-yard TD run by tailback Patrick Cobbs. Last Saturday, Beck led Miami to an 18-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars with a 4th Quarter drive. Ronnie Brown also contributed to the Miami victory as he ran for 56 yards on 14 carries. Kansas City received strong performances from third-string quarterback Casey Printers (7-9, 113 yards) and Gilbert Harris (two receptions, 63 yards), although they couldn’t overcome Beck’s heroics. Additionally, the peculiar score was noteworthy as in the NFL’s 87-year existence, a postseason or regular season game has never ended with an 11-10 score.
Box Score (Final)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
Dolphins…......... 0 3 0 8 – 11 Record: (2-0,2-0)
Chiefs…........... 0 7 0 3 – 10 Record: (0-2,0-2)
Scoring Summary: Chiefs-Brodie Croyle 7-12-1-90; Casey Printers 7-9-0-113; Damon Huard 3-5-0-24; TM 0-0-0-minus 7.
RECEIVING: Dolphins-Jesse Chatman 6-45; David Martin 2-23; Courtney Anders
1-26; Kerry Reed 1-17; Ronnie Brown 1-11; Chris Chambers 1-8; Patrick Cobbs
1-7; Marty Booker 1-4; Derek Hagan 1-4; Aaron Halterman 1-1; Reagan Mauia
1-1. Chiefs-Chris Hannon 4-46; Gilbert Harris 2-63; Michael Allan 2-29;
Samie Parker 2-15; Tony Gonzalez 1-18; Branch Little 1-17; Kolby Smith 1-14;
Ean Randolph 1-12; Michael Bennett 1-9; Jeff Webb 1-7; Kris Wilson 1-minus
3.INTERCEPTIONS: Dolphins-Michael Lehan 1-0. Chiefs-None.Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium Attendance: 79451
Kickoff time: 6:00 End of Game: 8:50 Total elapsed time: 2:50
Officials: Referee: Mike Tirico; Umpire: Ron Jaworski; Linesman: Tony Kornheiser;
Line judge: Tom Jackson; Back judge: Trey Wingo; Field judge: Keyshawn Johnso;
Side judge: Emmitt Smith; Scorer: Brad James;
Temperature: 90 Wind: None Weather: Hot and humidDolphins vs Chiefs (Aug 16, 2007 at Kansas City, Mo.)SACKS (UA-A): Dolphins-Akbar Gbaja-Bia 1-0. Chiefs-Jimmy Wilkerson 2-0;
Tamba Hali 1-0.TACKLES (UA-A): Dolphins-Yeremiah Bell 3-0; Robert McCune 3-0; Courtney
Bryan 3-0; Akbar Gbaja-Bia 2-1; Mkristo Bruce 2-1; Kevin Vickerson 1-2;
Michael Lehan 2-0; Vonnie Holiday 2-0; Shirdonya Mitch 2-0; Abraham Wright
2-0; Matt Roth 1-1; Edmond Miles 1-1; Rodrique Wright 1-1; Paul Soliai 1-0;
Chase Page 1-0; Tuff Harris 1-0; Channing Crowde 1-0; Renaldo Hill 0-1;
Brian Soi 0-1; Steve Fifita 0-1; Cameron Worrell 0-1; Jason Allen 0-1.
Chiefs-Napoleon Harris 3-3; Derrick Johnson 5-0; Jimmy Wilkerson 3-1;
Bernard Pollard 3-1; Ty Law 3-0; Nate Harris 3-0; Michael Heard 2-1; Tamba
Hali 2-1; Rich Scanlon 2-0; Jared Allen 1-1; Alfonso Boone 1-1; Keyaron Fox
1-1; Greg Wesley 1-1; Brian Crum 1-0; DeMarcus Tyler 1-0; Tony Franklin 1-0;
Michael Bragg 1-0; Jarrad Page 1-0; Wiiliam Kershaw 1-0; Derrick Ross 1-0;
Kendrell Bell 0-1; Ron Edwards 0-1; Benny Sapp 0-1; Justin Phinisee 0-1;
Jean Philippe-D 0-1.Recreation Tax Passed
Published on August 16, 2007 at 11:31AM
The South Sanpete School District passed a recreation tax at their meeting last night. The vote was three-to-two. The district was one of only six in the state without the tax. Despite the name of the tax, the money will go to a variety of programs including music, academics, and sports programs. The tax will take affect this year. Residents and businesses in the South Sanpete School District area will notice the increase along with other increases in taxes levied by the district.
Tax hike Ouch!
Published on August 13, 2007 at 12:56PM
Although some rural Utahans were shocked by their property tax notice, some urban residents are really being stung by higher market values driving higher taxes. Some entities are raising taxes by over 100 %. The Alpine school district is proposing a nearly 18% hike. In central Utah, the Millard school district is showing the largest increase at 13 and a half percent. South Sanpete is at 8.5 , North Sanpete at 7.1 and Sevier district at 5 and a half percent. For cities, Gunnison is one of the larger increases at over 64 and a half percent. Sevier County is seeking an increase of 2.9%. Residents can find some useful information on property tax increases on the website: utahtaxpayers.org. The site also lists truth in taxation hearings.
Taxes Going Up
Published on August 13, 2007 at 11:30AM
(Sanpete) Sanpete county residents will be paying higher taxes this year as the first payment on the jail bond comes due. Residents voted last year to bond for six million dollars to build the new county jail. In order to cover the first three-hundred and ninety thousand dollar payment, the county will increase taxes by four dollars and fifty-seven cents per ten thousand dollars of property value. Along with the county tax increase, the North and South Sanpete School Districts and Gunnison city will also increase taxes. Even without a rate increase, most people would see an increase in property taxes as a result of rising home values. There will be a number of public hearings regarding tax increases over the next few weeks.
New Miss Sanpete Crowned
Published on August 13, 2007 at 07:56AM
Updated on August 13, 2007 at 04:12PM
A new Miss Sanpete was crowned last weekend. The Title has gone to Kayla Barclay of Manti. The new royalty includes Cari Garff as the first attendant, Whitney Ison as the second attendant and Alisia Childs with the 3rd attendant title.
Lindell Boots Bills to victory
Published on August 10, 2007 at 10:30PM
New Orleans-Rian Lindell nailed a 54-yard field goal with 3:23 left in the 4th Quarter and the Buffalo Bills edged the New Orleans Saints, 13-10 at the Louisiana Superdome Friday evening in NFL preseason action. Despite the fact that New Orleans outgained Buffalo, 375-212, numerous turnovers inside the red zone doomed the Saints. However, New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees appeared to be in midseason form as he consistently riddled the Buffalo secondary by completing 11 of 13 passes for 118 yards. On the initial series of the game, he led the Saints into field goal territory, but a field goal by newly acquired kicker Olindo Mare was blocked by Bills offensive lineman Langston Walker. The Saints also received a strong performance from reserve signal-caller Tyler Palko. The rookie from Pittsburgh threw for 178 yards, including a two-yard touchdown pass to fellow rookie Robert Meachem, but his showing was undone by two interceptions.
Box Score (Final)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 Score
---------- - - - - ----
Bills............... 0 3 7 3 - 13 Record: (1-0)
Saints.............. 0 3 0 7 - 10 Record: (0-2)Scoring Summary: BUFFALO - NEWORLNS2nd 14:56 NEWORLNS - Olindo Mare 42 yd field goal
12 plays, 75 yards, TOP 6:34 0 - 3
00:40 BUFFALO - Rian Lindell 36 yd field goal
14 plays, 63 yards, TOP 8:15 3 - 3
3rd 03:51 BUFFALO - Fred Jackson 17 yd run (Rian Lindell kick)
5 plays, 38 yards, TOP 2:09 10 - 3
4th 11:23 NEWORLNS - Robert Meacham 2 yd pass from Tyler Palko (Brett Bergstrom kick)
16 plays, 68 yards, TOP 7:28 10 - 10
03:23 BUFFALO - Rian Lindell 54 yd field goal
8 plays, 25 yards, TOP 4:02 13 - 10
BUFFALO NEWORLNS
FIRST DOWNS................... 15 24
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 26-115 23-98
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 97 277
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 24-19-0 41-27-2
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 53-212 66-375
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 2-1 3--6
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 3-66 4-102
Interception Returns-Yards.... 2--2 0-0
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 5-43.6 2-45.5
Fumbles-Lost.................. 0-0 0-0
Penalties-Yards............... 2-10 7-51
Possession Time............... 30:34 28:26
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 2-19 3-27RUSHING: Bills-Fred Jackson 7-46; Dwayne Wright 6-23; Shaud Williams 5-15;
J.P. Losman 1-12; Trent Edwards 2-8; Anthony Thomas 3-7; Marshawn Lynch 2-4.
Saints-Tyler Palko 4-47; Antonio Pittman 9-27; Reggie Bush 3-16; Mike Karney
1-7; Deuce McAlliste 3-3; Aaron Stecker 1-2; Pierre Thomas 2-minus 4.PASSING: Bills-Trent Edwards 10-11-0-49; Craig Nall 5-7-0-54; J.P. Losman
4-6-0-21; TM 0-0-0-minus 27. Saints-Tyler Palko 16-28-2-178; Drew Brees
11-13-0-118; TM 0-0-0-minus 19.RECEIVING: Bills-Sam Aiken 4-30; Roscoe Parrish 3-43; Fred Jackson 2-19;
Josh Reed 2-18; Brad Ciesiak 2-minus 2; Ryan Neufeld 1-8; Donovan Morgan
1-5; Lee Evans 1-5; Jonathan Smith 1-3; Marshawn Lynch 1-minus 2; Dwayne
Wright 1-minus 3. Saints-Lance Moore 6-56; Terrance Copper 4-49; Devery
Henderso 3-52; Reggie Bush 2-24; Robert Meacham 2-20; Eric Johnson 2-16;
Antonio Pittman 1-24; Kevin Dudley 1-18; Aaron Hosack 1-11; Deuce McAlliste
1-9; Mike Karney 1-6; Marques Colston 1-5; Aaron Stecker 1-4; Pierre Thomas
1-2.INTERCEPTIONS: Bills-Jabari Greer 2-minus 2. Saints-None.Stadium: Louisiana Superdome Attendance: 65000
Kickoff time: 6:00 End of Game: 8:49 Total elapsed time: 2:49
Officials: Referee: Gus Johnson; Umpire: Spencer Tillman;
Linesman: James Brown; Line judge: Dan Marino; Back judge: Boomer Esiason;
Field judge: Shannon Sharpe; Side judge: Phil Simms; Scorer: Brad James;
Temperature: 89 Wind: None Weather: Domed stadiumBills vs Saints (Aug 10, 2007 at New Orleans)SACKS (UA-A): Bills-Josh Starner 0-1; Paul Posluszny 1-0; Duane Coleman 0-1.
Saints-Josh Cooper 1-0; Will Smith 1-0; Troy Evans 1-0.TACKLES (UA-A): Bills-Paul Posluszny 5-0; Jim Leonhard 4-1; Keith Ellison
4-0; Mario Haggan 2-1; Jabari Greer 1-2; John Wendling 1-2; John DiGiorgio
2-0; Anthony Hargrov 2-0; Sam Aiken 2-0; Ashton Youboty 2-0; Josh Starner
1-1; Coy Wire 1-1; Angelo Crowell 0-2; Terrence McGee 1-0; Donte Whitner
1-0; Jason Jefferson 1-0; Josh Scobey 1-0; Reggie Lewis 1-0; John McCargo
1-0; Ko Simpson 1-0; Ryan Denney 1-0; D.J. Fitzpatric 1-0; Larry Triplett
0-1; Duane Coleman 0-1; George Wilson 0-1; C.J. Ah You 0-1. Saints-Troy
Evans 4-0; Jason Craft 4-0; Josh Cooper 3-0; Fred Thomas 3-0; Charles Grant
3-0; Marvin Mitchell 2-1; Antwan Lake 2-0; David Jones 2-0; Roman Harper
2-0; Antonio Pittman 1-0; Willie Whitehea 1-0; Lance Moore 1-0; John Hamm
1-0; Pierre Thomas 1-0; Will Smith 1-0; Alfred Fincher 1-0; Mark Simoneau
1-0; Brian Simmons 1-0; Kevin Kaesvihar 1-0; Jason David 1-0; Anwar Phillips
1-0; Josh Bullocks 1-0; Joe Porter 0-1.West Campus Evacuated
Published on August 10, 2007 at 09:28AM
(Ephraim) The West Campus of Snow College was temporarily evacuated yesterday after reports of suspicious odors. The decision was made after the college consulted with the Central Utah Health Health Department. The Sanpete County Fire Department and Hazardous Material Unit were called in to handle the situation. Employees were allowed to briefly re-enter the building to reclaim personal items. operations were expected to return to normal today. There hasn’t been any word yet on the cause of the odors.
Romo Shines in Cowboys win
Published on August 09, 2007 at 10:17PM
Updated on August 10, 2007 at 06:34PM
Irving, Texas- Tony Romo completed 10 passes in 11 attempts for 93 yards and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Indianapolis Colts, 23-10 Thursday evening in the NFL preseason opener for both teams at Texas Stadium. Romo’s proficiency enabled Dallas to score two first-half field goals, while reserve tight end Anthony Fasano (three receptions, 42 yards) put on a solid show for new Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips in his coaching debut in the Metroplex. Indianapolis also got off to an impressive start offensively, as Peyton Manning completed three of five passes for 37 yards, including two completions to perennial All-Pro receiver Marvin Harrison. In the second half, the Colts also received a strong showing from third-string quarterback Josh Betts, who with 77 yards passing and a touchdown, and 22 yards rushing, led Indianapolis in both categories.
Box Score (Final)
Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 ScoreColts............... 3 0 0 7 - 10 Record: (0-1)
Cowboys............. 3 3 14 3 - 23 Record: (1-0)Scoring Summary: INDINPLS - DALLAS1st 07:45 DALLAS - Martin Gramatic 24 yd field goal
16 plays, 75 yards, TOP 7:15 0 - 3
02:50 INDINPLS - Shane Andrus 40 yd field goal
8 plays, 42 yards, TOP 4:55 3 - 3
2nd 12:45 DALLAS - Martin Gramatic 25 yd field goal
12 plays, 67 yards, TOP 5:05 3 - 6
3rd 12:34 DALLAS - Keith Davis 41 yd interception return (Martin Gramatic kick)
3 - 13
03:28 DALLAS - Tyson Thompson 2 yd run (Nick Folk kick)
10 plays, 73 yards, TOP 6:17 3 - 20
4th 13:25 DALLAS - Martin Gramatic 46 yd field goal
10 plays, 30 yards, TOP 5:53 3 - 23
03:10 INDINPLS - Trent Shelton 3 yd pass from Josh Betts (Shane Andrus kick)
10 plays, 81 yards, TOP 2:28 10 - 23
FIRST DOWNS................... 13 18
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)............ 15-48 40-133
PASSING YDS (NET)............. 156 164
Passes Att-Comp-Int........... 32-18-2 22-19-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS..... 49-204 64-297
Fumble Returns-Yards.......... 0-0 0-0
Punt Returns-Yards............ 1-6 2-5
Kickoff Returns-Yards......... 6-161 2-41
Interception Returns-Yards.... 0-0 2-41
Punts (Number-Avg)............ 3-43.3 3-49.7
Fumbles-Lost.................. 0-0 0-0
Penalties-Yards............... 5-37 4-35
Possession Time............... 25:34 32:06
Sacks By: Number-Yards........ 2-19 2-11INDINPLS DALLASRUSHING: Colts-Josh Betts 2-22; Dede Dorsey 4-15; Joseph Addai 5-10; Clifton
Dawson 3-3; Jim Sorgi 1-minus 2. Cowboys-Marion Barber 14-52; Tyson Thompson
10-29; Jackie Battle 9-26; Julius Jones 6-22; Tony Romo 1-4.PASSING: Colts-Josh Betts 9-14-1-77; Jim Sorgi 6-13-1-53; Peyton Manning
3-5-0-37; TM 0-0-0-minus 11. Cowboys-Tony Romo 10-11-0-93; Matt Moore
7-9-0-82; Brad Johnson 2-2-0-8; TM 0-0-0-minus 19.RECEIVING: Colts-Bryan Fletcher 3-30; Marvin Harrison 2-34; John Standeford
2-21; Brian Hare 2-17; Craphonso Thorp 2-15; Trent Shelton 2-10; Anthony
Gonzale 1-14; Clifton Dawson 1-14; Roy Hall 1-5; Dede Dorsey 1-4; Joseph
Addai 1-3. Cowboys-Tony Curtis 3-54; Anthony Fasano 3-42; Sam Hurd 2-14;
Patrick Crayton 2-11; Marion Barber 2-4; Julius Jones 1-13; Jerheme Urban
1-9; Tyson Thompson 1-9; Jamal Richardso 1-9; Jason Witten 1-9; Terrell
Owens 1-8; Adam Bergen 1-1.INTERCEPTIONS: Colts-None. Cowboys-Keith Davis 1-41; Joey Thomas 1-0.Stadium: Texas Stadium Attendance: 65000
Kickoff time: 6:00 End of Game: 8:44 Total elapsed time: 2:44
Officials: Referee: Joe Buck; Umpire: Troy Aikman; Linesman: Pam Oliver;
Line judge: Curt Menefee; Back judge: Terry Bradshaw; Field judge: Howie Long;
Side judge: Jimmy Johnson; Scorer: Brad James;
Temperature: 97 Wind: None Weather: SunnyColts vs Cowboys (Aug 09, 2007 at Irving, Texas)SACKS (UA-A): Colts-Ed Johnson 2-0. Cowboys-DeMarcus Ware 1-0; Jay Ratcliff
0-1; Junior Glymph 0-1.TACKLES (UA-A): Colts-Freddy Keiaho 3-5; Marlin Jackson 4-2; Tyjuan Hagler
3-3; Rob Morris 2-3; Ramon Guzman 4-0; Ramel Meekins 2-2; Brandon Archer
2-2; Gilbert Gardner 3-0; Scott Ware 3-0; Ed Johnson 2-1; Kelvin Hayden 2-1;
Antoine Bethea 2-1; Ryan Lacasse 2-0; Darrell Reid 1-0; Norman Lejeune 1-0;
Antonio Smith 1-0; Tim Jennings 1-0; John Standeford 1-0; Jeff Charleston
1-0; Gary Brackett 1-0; Matt Giordano 1-0; T.J. Rushing 0-1; Tom Johnson
0-1; Quinn Pitcock 0-1; Rocky Boiman 0-1. Cowboys-DeMarcus Ware 3-0; Abram
Elam 2-1; Junior Glymph 1-2; Patrick Watkins 2-0; Dedrick Harring 2-0; Kevin
Burnett 2-0; Bradie James 1-0; Sam Hurd 1-0; Terence Newman 1-0; Stephen
Bowen 1-0; Joey Thomas 1-0; Blair Phillips 1-0; Roy Williams 1-0; Jay
Ratcliff 0-1.So. Sanpete Recreation Tax
Published on August 09, 2007 at 12:49PM
The South Sanpete School District will consider implementing a so called recreation tax for the district at it’s next meeting on August 15th. South Sanpete is one of the few remaining districts in the state that does not have the tax. The tax would provide money for academic and music programs as well as curriculum materials and athletic funding. Patrons with questions or concerns are asked to contact a school board member before the meeting on August 15th or at a hearing to be held that evening at 6:30pm.
Manti City Curfew Problems
Published on August 07, 2007 at 11:54AM
(Manti) Manti city has been experiencing a run of vandalism that has city officials reviewing the cities curfew enforcement. According to city officials, the new restrooms at the old city hall have been hit several times recently. The vandalism appears to have taken place in the early morning hours.
The city has also had some problems at the city recycling center. Residents have apparently been leaving household and construction debris which the site is not designed to handle. According to city Administrator Bill Mickelson, if the abuse continues the city may be forced to close the facility, or begin charging for use of the center in order to cover the cost of removing non-recyclable materials.
All Out Summer Winner
Published on August 06, 2007 at 11:24AM
(Richfield) Coca-Cola’s all out summer giveaway wrapped up this weekend in Richfield. The contest has been an area tradition for many years.
This years grand prize was a 2007 Honda Recon four-wheeler. There were also a number of other prizes, including gift certificates and A-T-V accessories. The winner of this years four-wheeler was Bill Justesen of Fillmore.
Miners May Be Forever Entombed
Published on August 06, 2007 at 10:13AM
Updated on August 22, 2007 at 02:51AM
WASHINGTON (AP) – The head of the United Mine Workers of America wants an independent investigation into what went wrong at the Crandall Canyon Mine. Union president Cecil Roberts has sent a letter to Congress asking for coal mining experts to probe the collapse that trapped six Utah miners more than two weeks ago. He says the federal agency charged with ensuring mine safety has a spotty track record when it comes to protecting miners. Roberts wants the panel of outside experts to investigate what led to the mine collapse, the disaster itself, and rescue efforts.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – Federal officials say the Crandall Canyon coal mine is still too unstable to send rescuers inside. The Mine Safety and Health Administration says a panel of experts has concluded that it’s too risky to start digging out again at the collapsed mine to find six men who have been missing for two weeks. Three men died during the rescue last week in another cave-in at the mine. Family members have been pleading for rescuers to drill a hole wide enough to send down a rescue capsue. But federal officals say that would put whoever goes in the capsule to search the mine at risk. They say the only way someone else will be sent into the mine is if they can get some confirmation there is someone alive down there. A fifth bore hole is still being drilled.
(Huntington, Utah) KSL REPORT – It has now been 14 days since an underground collapse trapped six Utah miners. Today brought grim news about the conditions in the mine, and for the first time, a loss of the very thing keeping everyone energized: Hope. Rob Moore of Murray Energy Corporation says, “It’s likely these miners may not be found.” Today’s briefing at the mine was the first time officials publicly admitted that the miners might be lost.
News of a lack of oxygen in the mine went to the families first. Then Richard Sticker., with MSHA, told reporters, “This area, the oxygen level would not support life.”
Hard realities today swept away all but the last shreds of hope that the miners will ever be found alive. In fact, officials acknowledge it’s likely the six men will never even get a proper burial. “It is disappointing, and it’s likely that these miners may not be found,” Moore said. The first harsh reality was deep in the ground, at the bottom of the fourth drill hole where the air quality is bad. They’re starting to drill a fifth hole, but it offers only the slightest wisp of hope. “It’s likely that we’ll see similar results there, but we can’t say that with certainty,” Moore said.
Another harsh reality could mean the six men will be entombed in the mine forever. The mine is on the move, the same type of movement that proved fatal for three rescue miners. The coal-seam is bumping and shifting under the weight of the mountain above, as coal pillars collapse like dominoes.
Stickler explained, “And that process seems to be migrating out from the original area where the bump activity started.”
They haven’t firmly ruled out a resumption of mining, but every indication is the underground mining approach to rescue is almost certainly over.
“The risk is too great and we just simply cannot take the unacceptable risk and put additional lives in harm’s way,” Moore said.
The bleak assessment was shared with the miner’s families behind closed doors.
Moore said, “It was a very difficult meeting, very subdued, and emotionally, it is hard.”
A team of experts began studying today whether there is any safe way to resume the underground mining rescu, but nothing said today indicates that anyone expects it to happen. In fact, the discussion begins today whether the Crandall Canyon Mine will ever re-open again.
There has been no sign of the six trapped miners since the Crandall mine collapsed 14 days ago. Rob Moore today said it was likely they won’t find Kerry Allred, Luis Hernandez, Carlos Payan, Don Erickson, Manuel Sanchez and Brandon Phillips.
A funeral service for one of the three rescuers who died trying to reach the six miners will be held later this week. Gary Jensen, Brandon Kimber, and Dale Black were killed Thursday during the second mine collapse at the Crandall Canyon Mine. The three were trying to reach their friends and colleagues. Funeral services for Black will be held on Tuesday at the Little Bear Campground in Huntington Canyon. There is still no word on funeral services for Jensen and Kimber.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – The state Department of Labor says a third person injured in the Crandall Canyon mine rescue effort has died. Several other people were hurt. The crew has been searching for six miners trapped in a big cave-in August Sixth. The disastrous cave-in tonight was blamed on a seismic bump. Everyone working underground in the mine have been evacuated.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – A second person has died after a disastrous accident at the Crandall Canyon mine tonight. A spokeswoman at a Utah Valley Regional Medical Center says one person died at the Provo hospital. A spokesman at the Castleview Hospital in Price says one person also died at that hospital. Another seven people were hurt in the mountain bump underground this evening. The crew was working to clear debris and rubble from a cave-in that trapped six miners on August Sixth. The fate of those six is still unknown tonight. The Mine Safety and Health Administration says no rescue crews are working in the mine now, although drilling on top of the mountain is believed to continue.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah) – A disastrous cave-in Thursday night killed a rescue worker and injured at least eight others who were trying to tunnel through rubble to reach six trapped miners, authorities said. It was a shocking setback on the 11th day of the effort to find miners who have been confined at least 1,500 feet below ground at the Crandall Canyon mine. It’s unknown if the six are alive or dead. Mine Safety and Health Administration spokesman Dirk Fillpot says all rescue workers have been evacuated from the mine.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – A seismic “bump” in a coal mine injured nine people working to find trapped miners, sending at least four rescue workers to hospitals, authorities said. One rescue worker was in very serious condition at Castleview Hospital, and two were in serious condition there, said Jim Manley, hospital chief executive. At least one rescue worker was flown to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, said Jess Gomez, a spokesman for Salt Lake City’s LDS Hospital, which dispatches medical helicopters in Utah. Another is being flown to UMED in Salt Lake City. We’re told, unofficially, that helicopter will drop off the patient and immediately return to the mine site. Manley says Castleview Hospital is prepared to receive trauma injuries, which might include broken bones and internal injuries. He says patients with more serious head injuries would be taken to Salt Lake area hospitals. “It is believed that the accident was caused by a bump. ... We are in the process of doing a head count to ensure that everyone is accounted for,” said Dirk Fillpot, spokesman for the Mine Safety and Health Administration. A bump commonly refers to pressure inside the mine that shoots coal from the walls with great force. A “final count” determined that nine workers were injured, he said. The agency had earlier said at least 10 were injured. It was not immediately clear where the injured people were working or what they were doing when they were hurt. Crews have been drilling holes from the top of the mountain to try to find the six missing miners while others were tunneling through a debris-filled entry to the mine. Underground, the miners had advanced to only 826 feet in nine days. They still have 1,200 feet to go to reach the area where they believe the trapped men had been working.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – There is still no word if the six trapped miners inside the Crandall Canyon mine for 10 days are alive. At an evening press conference, Richard Stickler with the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said geophones picked up a pattern of audio from inside the mine. It happened this morning around 10:00 and lasted about five minutes. Crews have analyzed the noise, but they can’t confirm what the noise is or where it’s coming from. Crews are going to drill a fourth hole where they heard the noise from the geophones. Bob Murray, owner of Murray Energy Corporation said that at 9:00 p.m. they hope to have video out of hole number three and air readings at about 11:00 p.m. Murray also said, “So there is every reason for hope. The families have that hope. I have never seen such courageous strong people in my life. They actually give me hope. And I just wish I could tell you that we’ve had them out by now.”
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – A third hole has broken through the Crandall Canyon mine, but a microphone could not be fully lowered into the space. Rescue crews plan to try again to make contact and will eventually lower a camera into the area where they hope the trapped miners could have retreated in search of air. Workers inside the mine experienced a minor bump last night slowing their progress in digging through the rubble. They still have about 1,100 feet of debris to clear out. It’s been more than nine days since an outburst in the mine left six men unaccounted for. No contact has been made with the miners since the collapse.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – A new drill aimed at the back of a central Utah mine where six men may be trapped has drilled 585 feet into the mountain. That leaves more than 800 feet to go before it breaks through toward the back of the mine, where officials hope the men sought refuge in search of an air pocket. At a late-morning news conference, mine co-owner Bob Murray showed video from his latest trip to the rescue effort inside the mine. He showed how workers are reinforcing the mine shaft so crews can dig horizontally toward the area where the miners could be. They think they have about 1,200 feet to go until they reach their target. Officials say there are also preparing for a fourth drill hole, but did not immediate say where it would go. It’s been more than eight days since a partial collapse in the mine left the six miners unaccounted for.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – New camera views from deep inside the Crandall Canyon mine show a tool bag and other equipment, but no sign of the men believed trapped there – eight days after the collapse. Crews are expected to begin drilling a third hole – 1,300 feet from the second hole – in a continued attempt to locate six miners missing since last Monday’s cave-in. Richard Stickler with the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration says new video shows a survivable space but no sign of the men. Officials plan to send the camera down again, but this time with more powerful lighting. The most recent images show an intact roof, a distorted conveyor belt and a tool bag – a bag that mine co-owner Robert Murray says belongs to one of the men.
(Huntington, UT) A nine-inch drill goes more than 1,800 feet into the ground and punches through the roof of a Central Utah coal mine where six miners are believed to be trapped. “From that distance down for five-and-a-half feet there is a void, and that’s good,” said Richard Stickler, of the Mine Safety and Health Administration. But repeated attempts to tap a message to the miners came up empty. Geologist Mike Glasson said, “Of course we were very hopeful and frankly disappointed that we did not have a response.” They’re disappointed but still undaunted. In fact, there’s a new twist tonight in the effort to find those six trapped Utah miners. The Federal government has delivered two rescue capsules, capable of extracting men by cable from deep underground. The six men trapped underground come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Kerry Allred is a 58 year old native of Cleveland, Utah. He’s worked in the mines almost a quarter of a century. Luis Hernandez, 23 is from Sinaloa, Mexico. He has a one year old daughter. Carlos Payan is 22. He came to the U.S. from Sinaloa with his cousin Luis Hernandez. Hernandez and Payan started working at the mine earlier this summer. Don Erickson is a 50 year old Helper resident. He worked at Helper Auto Sales before taking a job in mining to get better benefits. Manual Sanchez is from Price. He’s 41, the father of four and a grandfather. And Brandon Phillips is the rookie on this Crandall Canyon Mine team. He’s 24 years old and just started this job three weeks ago.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – A drill tunneling into a mine might have actually gone into a sealed chamber rather than the area were six miners are believed to be trapped. A microphone dropped into the hole produced no sounds and widely differing air samples. Initially, air samples showed oxygen levels of 20 percent, which would support life. But later samples showed oxygen levels of 7 percent, which are similar to the readings taken earlier in the search from a previously sealed chamber. Officials cut their morning news conference short saying they had a lot of work to do. It’s been four days since the collapse of the mine left six men unaccounted for in the Crandall Canyon mine near Huntington, Utah.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah) Rescuers drilled through to a pocket in the coal mine where six miners have been trapped, but heard no sound through a microphone that was lowered into the collapsed mine. The mine’s co-owner remained hopeful that the six men were still alive despite the silence. “I wouldn’t look at it as good or bad news. The work is not done,” said Bob Murray, chairman of Murray Energy Corp. They cut into the mine at 9:47 p.m., Murray said. Authorities also say the air quality in that area of the mine is very good. The 2 1/2-inch hole is a crucial passage for the first possible contact with the men since a collapse sealed them 1,500 feet below ground early Monday at the Crandall Canyon mine in central Utah. A bigger drill boring a nearly 9-inch-wide hole wide enough to accommodate food and water was also moving toward the men’s presumed location, but remained many hours from the target. The six miners have not been heard from since early Monday morning when the mine was hit by an earthshaking collapse. It has not been determined whether they are alive.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – Rough, uneven terrain has extended by nearly 400 feet the distance rigs must drill to reach the location where six miners were believed to be trapped. But officials say they should still break through on at one of two drill sites today. Officials originally reported a hole would have to be drilled 1,500 feet to reach the area where the miners are believed to be trapped. Now, the Mine Safety and Health Administration says the actual depth needing to be drilled is 1,869 feet. So far crews have drilled 1,530 feet down. Once the 2 1/2-inch wide hole is completed, officials hope to lower a microphone and camera to see if the six men are still alive. There has been no communication with the miners since the collapse. Crews are also working on a wider hole that must go down 1,886 feet. It has advanced 355 feet.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – The co-owner of the Crandall Canyon coal mine says there was significant progress overnight in the small hole that’s being drilled into the mountain. Bob Murray says the 2 1/2 inch hole has reached a depth of 1,300 feet. That leaves just 200 feet to go before rescuers could finally learn if the miners survived the cave-in early Monday. A wider hole is also being drilled and officials hoped it could break through by Friday. And tunneling through the mountain is also getting closer. Barring any setbacks, the smallest hole should be done some time today. Officials hope to lower a camera and see if the six men are still alive. There has been no communication with the miners since the collapse. (HUNTINGTON, Utah) – Rescuers drilling into a mountain to get air and communications to six trapped miners have reached a depth of 450 feet. That’s nearly one-third of the way to the men who have been trapped 1,500 feet underground since very early Monday. Crews have also started drilling a second larger hole that could be used to get food to the miners. But the mine’s owner cautioned that if the drilling is off target they could have to start all over again. No contact has been made with the six men.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah) – An official with the federal Mine Safety Administration says slow progress was made in drilling to the area where six miners have been trapped for more than two days. Richard Stickler says one drill was able to bore down 350 feet toward the 1,500 foot depth where the miner’s are believed to be. That hole is just two and a half inches wide. Stickler says a second drill that would create a hole 9-inches wide has not begun drilling. He says crews are having difficulty getting that drill properly aligned. Seismic activity stalled underground efforts to reach the miners yesterday. Mine owner, Robert Murray, says all work done since Monday was undone by seismic and tectonic activity underground. He says the setback means it would take crews digging underground at least a week to reach the miners. Still, no contact has been made with the six men.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah) – The owner of the Crandall Canyon mine says it will be this afternoon at the earliest before rescuers can start digging again to try to reach six trapped miners. Mining officials say that seismic activity stalled the underground efforts yesterday and wiped out the work that had been going on since Monday. Drilling efforts are still going on, however. Officials hope that one of two small holes that are being drilled into the mountain will reach the spot where the miners may be. If the drilling is successful, it could provide information on the miners’ condition long before rescuers will be able to dig their way through the rubble. Residents of the mining region in Emery County are trying to remain upbeat. About 35 people including several miners prayed for the six men Tuesday evening at a Spanish-language Mass in a church outside Huntington.
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) – A mine executive says it will take at least three days to reach miners trapped in central Utah coal mine. The men are trapped 1,500 feet below ground. Robert E. Murray, chairman of Murray Energy Corporation says a drill will take three days to tunnel a 2-inch wide hole to the area where the men are. He says it’s at that point that they will know if they are dead or alive and could get food and air to them if needed. No contact has been made with the miners since a collapse was reported early yesterday morning. With no way to know whether the six were alive, crews worked through the night in shifts. Murray said there were 30 pieces of “massive” mining equipment in place and 134 people dedicated to the rescue.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah) – Rescuers are working in shifts and hold off fatigue as they try to get to the six men who were caught in a mine collapse in central Utah. The rescue effort continued through the night. The six miners have been missing since the mine caved in early yesterday. Crews have no way of knowing if the men survived the accident. The Emery County Sheriff says he expects the company to begin bulldozing a road needed to bring in a drilling rig to try to get through the mountain. Dozens of trucks and cars headed toward the site just before the sun came up this morning. The sheriff says the mine collapse affects just about everybody in the community because so many residents are tied to coal mining or energy production. The collapse was reported about 4 a-m Monday and relatives of the miners spent the rest of the day waiting at a senior center for news.
(HUNTINGTON, Utah) A mining executive says the six miners trapped underground in a central Utah mine have enough water and oxygen to last several days. Robert Murray, is the chairman of Murray Energy Corporation which runs the Crandall Canyon mine. He says the mine is stocked with drinking water and there is also plenty of fresh air. Murray says he’s sure they know the exact area where the miners are trapped and they are using four different methods to access them. The mine collapsed around 3 a.m. this morning. There has been no contact with the trapped miners.
(Huntington) The University of Utah Seismograph Stations says the cave-in at a central Utah mine generated 3.9 magnitude seismic waves. The movement was reported earlier today as an earthquake of a magnitude of 4.0.
Six miners are believed trapped in the collapsed mine. Officials say they are 1,500 feet below ground and about 4 miles from the mine entrance.
Dirk Fillpot, a spokesman at the Mine Safety and Health Administration in Washington, D.C., says rescuers were within 2,500 feet of the miners. But he had no other information about their conditions or the difficulty of the search. The Genwal mine is about 100 miles south of Salt Lake City near the town of Huntington.
The seismograph station says there is no evidence that an earthquake triggered a mine colla