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Canucks Blow Past Devils
Published on December 02, 2009 at 11:29PM
NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—Alexander Edler and Jannik Hansen scored insurance goals in the third period and Roberto Luongo amassed 27 saves as the Vancouver Canucks ousted the New Jersey Devils, 5-2 Wednesday at Prudential Center in NHL action. The Canucks started out hot by scoring the first three goals of the game, with Alexandre Burrows, Sami Salo and Daniel Sedin each finding the net. From there, Niclas Bergfors and Travis Zajac each scored for New Jersey to make it 3-2 heading into the second period. Nevertheless, from there, Luongo took over, leading the Canucks to their 15th win of the season against 12 losses. The loss ended the Devils’ six-game winning streak on their home ice, and dropped them to 17-7-1 on the season. In other NHL action Wednesday, Boston downed Tampa Bay, 4-1, Florida outlasted Colorado, 6-5 in a shootout and Minnesota tripped up Nashville, 5-4 in overtime.
Pitt Clips Penguins
Published on December 02, 2009 at 11:21PM
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP)—Pepper Wilson had 13 points and six Pittsburgh Lady Panthers scored in double figures as the #20 Panthers improved to 6-0 with an 89-37 rout of the Youngstown State Lady Penguins Wednesday in women’s Top 25 college basketball action. Katie Popovec added 11 points and 12 boards for the Lady Panthers while the Lady Penguins were led by Brandi Brooks’ 10 points and seven rebounds. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #6 Notre Dame outlasted Eastern Michigan, 69-59, #7 Texas A&M hammered Stephen F. Austin, 106-56, #14 Vanderbilt stormed past Wright State, 63-46, Wisconsin-Green Bay upset #23 DePaul, 79-68 and Central Michigan stunned #25 Louisville, 84-75.
Rebels Outlast Cats @ McKale
Published on December 02, 2009 at 11:11PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP)—TreVon Willis had 25 points and Derrick Jasper hit a key 3-pointer in the second overtime as the #21 Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels outlasted the Arizona Wildcats, 74-72 in men’s Top 25 college basketball action Wednesday at the McKale Center. On an evening rife with solid defensive play (neither team shot 40 percent for the game), the Rebels found just enough offense to improve to 6-0 on the season as they vanquished their second consecutive foe from a BCS conference in the process. Derrick Williams had 28 points to pace the Wildcats in the loss, which dropped them to 3-3 on the season. In other Top 25 action Wednesday, #1 Kansas hammered Alcorn State, 98-31, #3 Villanova stormed past Drexel, 77-58, Wisconsin edged #5 Duke, 73-69, #12 Tennessee held off East Tennessee State, 78-66, #13 Connecticut bludgeoned Boston U., 92-64, #15 Ohio State clipped Florida State, 77-64, #16 Gonzaga held off Washington State, 74-69, #18 Louisville decimated Stetson, 80-48, Illinois upset #19 Clemson, 76-74, #20 Butler blitzed Ball State, 59-38, #22 Texas A&M dismantled Prairie View A&M, 84-59, #23 Georgia Tech humbled Siena, 74-61 and New Mexico stymied #25 California, 86-78.
Mavs Excel as Nets Set Historical Low
Published on December 02, 2009 at 11:03PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)—Dirk Nowitzki posted 24 points, seven rebounds and eight assists as the Dallas Mavericks pounded the New Jersey Nets, 117-101 Wednesday at IZOD Center in NBA action. While the win continued the Mavs’ excellent start to the season as Dallas now boasts a 14-5 mark, things continued to get worse for the New Jersey Nets as they became the first team in NBA history to start a season 0-18. Dallas, which shot 58 percent on the night, broke the game open with a 49-point 2nd Quarter while the Mavericks made 17 of 19 shots in the period. Additionally, Dallas made 81 percent of their shots in the first half, the most prolific performance since Denver connected on 82 percent of their shots in a 2006 game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Chris Douglas-Roberts had 24 points to pace the Nets in the loss. In other NBA action Wednesday, Atlanta hammered Toronto, 146-115, Cleveland stormed past Phoenix, 107-90, Orlando bested New York, 118-104, Washington edged Milwaukee, 104-102, Chicago downed Detroit, 92-85, Memphis got past Minnesota, 97-95, Oklahoma City tripped up Philadelphia, 117-106, Sacramento outlasted Indiana, 110-105 and Houston hammered the Los Angeles Clippers, 102-85.
Prep Sports Roundup: 12/2
Published on December 02, 2009 at 09:42PM
ORDERVILLE, Utah (AP)—Clay Williams had 18 points and Lance Maxwell added 15 more as the Valley Buffaloes bested the Beaver Beavers, 57-47 Wednesday in non-region boys’ basketball action. Austin Blackburn had 16 points to pace Beaver in the loss.
MONROE, Utah (AP)—Dillon Bishoff posted 17 points while Orion Wilson added 13 more to lead the South Sevier Rams to a 48-28 win over the North Sanpete Hawks in non-region boys basketball action Wednesday. Nate Aagard’s eight points led the way in defeat for the Hawks.
MANTI, Utah (AP)—Brian Schettler’s 16 points led the way for the Park City Miners in a 49-39 win over the Manti Templars Wednesday in non-region boys basketball action. Russ Hugentobler had 16 points in the loss for Manti.
PANGUITCH, Utah (AP)—Kalani Norris amassed 20 points and Chelsea Barney added 19 more as the Panguitch Lady Bobcats tripped up the Parowan Lady Rams, 53-42 in non-region girls basketball action Wednesday.
DELTA, Utah (AP)—Kaity Diaz ensued in her recent excellence with 18 points and the Delta Lady Rabbits doubled up the South Sevier Lady Rams, 36-18 in non-region girls basketball action Wednesday at the Palladium. Kayla King’s 12 points paced South Sevier in defeat.
Aurora woman dies from gun shot wound
Published on December 02, 2009 at 11:23AM
(AURORA) – An Aurora woman died of an apparent self-inflicted gun shot wound Nov. 25 after a traffic stop. According to Salina Police Chief Greg Harwood, 48-year old Tammy Johnson, was pulled over by Officer Eric Pratt for a traffic violation, and while talking to her, Pratt noticed she had her hand on a gun. Harwood said Officer Pratt pulled his own weapon and told Johnson to put her gun down, at which time she drove away. Pratt said he may have heard a gunshot and called for backup. Officers from Salina, Richfield and Sevier County responded and followed Johnson to Aurora, where they attempted to talk her out of her car but to no avail. When officers approached Johnson’s vehicle, they administrated first aid but were unable to save her. Salina Police Chief Greg Harwood said that alcohol may have been a factor in the incident but a complete report from the Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm that.
Sanpete SSD Road Projects
Published on December 02, 2009 at 10:03AM
(Manti) Sanpete County recently completed the Pigeon Hollow Road Project, and have begun working to replace a bridge in Axtell that received a very poor rating from state safety engineers. According to Sanpete County Commissioner Claudia Jarret, such projects are handled by a Special Service District or SSD. The county has several SSD’s, each with different areas of responsibility. A Special Service District has its own governing board and by-laws. They also handle their own funding which may come from multiple sources including mineral royalties and even federal stimulus funds. SSD’s are created through resolution by the County Commission, and some are even granted authority by the commission to levy taxes to fund projects. Each SSD board includes a member of the County Commission as a liaison. According to Jarret, project proposals are submitted to the SSD for consideration and then funded based on priority. Citizens who would like to see a project proposed to the SSD Board can contact Commissioner Jarret and obtain an application.
Beryl man enters court on killings
Published on December 02, 2009 at 08:02AM
(CEDAR CITY) – A Beryl man charged with the murder of two St. George men was led into a Cedar City courtroom Tuesday for the beginning of his trial. According to court documents, 45-year old, Martin Nelson was charged with shooting and killing Derek Davis and Chad Grijalva, both 34, in 2007 and burying their bodies on his property in the remote community of Beryl. Iron County Attorney Scott Garrett told jurors in his opening statement that Nelson intentionally shot both men while the pair were visiting him at his small trailer. Garrett said the two victims died after being shot eight times each with bullets from a .22 calibre rifle found in Nelson’s trailer. He said that during the investigation, it was discovered that Nelson had made two phone calls to friends telling them “to talk him out of killing some folks.” Nelson could get the death penalty if found guilty.
Emery County livestock treasurer jailed
Published on December 02, 2009 at 07:34AM
(HUNTINGTON) – An Emery County volunteer livestock treasurer has been arrested for stealing $10,000 from a livestock show. According to Emery County Deputy Attorney, Brent Langston, 52-year old, Kaylene Pearson of Huntington, pilfered the money from the Southeastern Utah Junior Livestock Show during a seven-year period. Langston said she pocketed the cash and forged the signatures of livestock board members on checks that ended up in her bank account. He said Pearson got caught in late 2008 when a livestock board member recalled that money from a fundraiser was put into a money market CD to earn interest. It was discovered the CD was in Pearson’s name. Pearson is also the manager of the Emery County Credit Union. She plead guilty Tuesday to one count of misuse of public funds and one count of forgery, both third degree felonies and will make a $10,000 restitution payment. After pleading guilty, Pearson was sentenced in Castle Dale’s 7th District Court to 26 months probation and 30 days in jail. A hearing will also be held Feb. 24, 2010 to determine if more money is owed.