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Prep Football Roundup: 10/18-19
Published on October 19, 2007 at 11:12PM
Updated on October 20, 2007 at 06:54AM
NEPHI, UTAH-Jordan Jones completed seven of his 15 passes for 162 yards and two touchdown passes as the Juab Wasps ended the South Sevier Rams’ season with a 47-14 victory Thursday evening. Cody Kiesel also added two touchdown rushes of 35 and 27 yards for the Wasps. With the victory, Juab advances to play the Millard Eagles in Fillmore for next weekend’s quarterfinals. This game can be heard on KMGR 95.9 FM in Juab and Millard counties.
MOUNT PLEASANT, UTAH-Tyler Daniels and Jordan Walker combined for three rushing touchdowns and each eclipsed the 1,000 rushing yards plateau for the season as the North Sanpete Hawks decimated the Carbon Dinos, 47-12 Thursday night. Walker’s 154 rushing yards on the night left him with 1,055 rushing yards on the season, as Daniels added 61 yards during the game which resulted in him having 1,034 rushing yards. Additionally, Russell Christensen and Justin Stewart caught touchdown passes from QB Teejay Clawson for North Sanpete, while reserve tailback MacKenzi Brown added a 14-yard scoring run for the Hawks.
DRAPER, UTAH-Curtis Eliason had a 26-yard scoring run but it wasn’t enough as the Delta Rabbits fell to the Juan Diego Soaring Eagle, 14-6 Thursday evening. The Soaring Eagle received touchdowns from Keegan Anderson who caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Corey Lever, while Brian May also added a fumble return for a score for Juan Diego.
MANTI, UTAH-Griffin Aste completed five of his 10 passes for 83 yards and a scoring strike to David Hugentobler, while Hugentobler amassed 123 all-purpose yards as the Manti Templars shellacked the Beaver Beavers, 38-8 in the opening round of the 2A playoffs Friday afternoon. Nick Brown also stepped up big for the Templars as he returned a punt 82 yards for a touchdown while returning a Beavers interception 40 yards for another score. A late touchdown permitted the Beavers to evade the shutout, but their season is over while the Templars will play Grand next weekend in Moab. This game can be heard on KMTI-AM 650.
BLANDING, UTAH-Kohler Black had 154 rushing yards on 20 carries and a score from 32 yards out as the San Juan Broncos advanced in the 2A playoffs by eliminating the Gunnison Bulldogs, 34-24 Friday night. Despite the losing effort, Heston Neal had two rushing touchdowns and caught another scoring pass from 34 yards out for the Bulldogs. With the win, San Juan advances in the 2A playoffs to face the North Summit Braves in Coalville next week. There will be no coverage of this game on the five Mid-Utah radio stations.
RICHFIELD-UTAH, Jesse Hartle had three touchdowns, including a 45-yard fumble return for a score as the Richfield Wildcats made quick work of the ALA Eagles with a 49-14 win Friday evening. Also contributing for the Wildcats were Travis Tuttle and Jake Robinson with touchdown runs, while J.D. Michaelsen added a 55-yard scoring reception. David Armendariz and Seth Weber scored touchdowns for the Eagles in a losing effort. With the win, Richfield will now battle the green-clad South Summit Wildcats in Kamas next weekend in the 2A quarterfinals. This game can be heard on KSVC-AM 980.
KANAB, UTAH-The Kanab Cowboys amassed 313 rushing yards overall, while Levi Vincent had 131 yards and a touchdown on just seven carries as Kanab blitzed the Enterprise Wolves, 31-0 Friday night. Additionally, the Cowboys received a 52-yard scoring run from Thomas Quist while Logan Mazzettia added a one-run scoring rush and returned a blocked punt three yards for another score for Bucky Orton’s Kanab squad in the season finale. The win also enabled the Cowboys to win their region title as the victory gave them a 4-0 region record as opposed to Enterprise’s 3-1 mark.
MILFORD, UTAH-Wyatt Mason amassed three touchdowns (two rushing and one on an interception return) while the North Sevier Wolves jumped out to a 30-0 lead at the end of the 1st Quarter en route to a 50-6 pasting of the Milford Tigers Friday night. The win brought the Wolves to .500 in region play with two wins against two losses while overall they have four wins along with their four defeats.
Seven injured in I-70 accident
Published on October 19, 2007 at 11:52AM
(SALINA) – Richfield and Salina ambulances were called out this morning to two separate accidents on I-70. The first happened at about 8:40 this morning involving seven people from California traveling eastbound in a Dodge Minivan east of Salina. According to UHP Trooper, Nick Bowles, 28-year old, Deseree Eccles, fell asleep at the wheel and rolled several times. One boy and six girls, ranging in age of 12-17, received minor injuries and all were transported to Sevier Valley Hospital. The other accident occurred at about milepost marker 19 and 20 on I-70. No other information is available at this time.
BLM offers young wild horse adoption
Published on October 19, 2007 at 11:10AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The BLM is hosting a special Wild Horse Weanling Adoption in Salt Lake City this weekend. BLM Spokesman, Gus Warr, says these young wild horses were born and raised in the Salt Lake Center. Warr said the BLM continuously looks for good homes for these animals. He said they respond well to genuine caring and gentling techniques and will become good companions for those willing to take the time to work with them. The public is invited to attend this Saturday and admission is free.