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Prep Sports Roundup: 3/4
Published on March 04, 2010 at 11:33PM
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Marty Burt had 15 points and Devan Jones added 10 more as the Duchesne Eagles downed the Intermountain Christian Lions, 59-46 Thursday in the 1A state consolation bracket at the Sevier Valley Center. Duchesne next faces the Valley Buffaloes at 1:30 p.m. Friday. The game can be heard on KMGR.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Justin Olsen had 29 points and the Manila Mustangs got past the West Ridge Fighting Eagles, 64-52 in the 1A consolation bracket at the Sevier Valley Center Thursday. Austin Olson had 15 points in the loss for West Ridge. Manila next faces the Whitehorse Raiders Friday at 3:00 p.m.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Keliah Holly had 17 points and the Whitehorse Raiders downed the Milford Tigers, 59-48 Thursday in the 1A consolation bracket at the Sevier Valley Center. Bo Thomas posted 14 points and six rebounds in the loss for Milford.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Clay Williams posted 22 points and seven assists and Lance Maxwell added 19 more points as the Valley Buffaloes dismantled the Wasatch Academy Tigers, 72-54 in the 1A consolation bracket at the Sevier Valley Center Thursday. Fred Krajacic had 18 points and six boards in the loss for the Tigers.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Caden Andersen made 13 of 15 shots while amassing 29 points and eight rebounds as the Rich Rebels advanced into the 1A semifinals with a 77-66 win over the Liahona Warriors Thursday in the 1A quarterfinals. Brandon Nichols had 25 points and nine rebounds while Brayden Facemyer also had 25 points for the Warriors.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Tyson Westwood keyed a balanced scoring attack with 18 points and the Piute Thunderbirds clipped the Green River Pirates, 64-50 in the 1A quarterfinals Thursday at the Sevier Valley Center. Jason Johnson had 22 points and 11 rebounds in the loss for the Pirates. Piute next faces the Rich Rebels in the 1A semifinals Friday evening at 7:30. The game can be heard on KMGR.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Dallin Duncan had 13 points and seven rebounds, while Steven Redd and Devin Wright also posted 13 points apiece as the Monticello Buckaroos advanced into the 1A semifinals with a 54-49 win over the Panguitch Bobcats Thursday at the Sevier Valley Center. Riley Miller had 19 points and eight rebounds for the Bobcats while Eric Frandsen posted 17 points and 14 boards for Panguitch.
RICHFIELD, Utah (AP)—Kace Roundy had 23 points and eight rebounds and the Bryce Valley Mustangs stunned the Tabiona Tigers, 36-34 Thursday in the 1A quarterfinals at the Sevier Valley Center. Robbie Giles amassed 16 points and 20 boards in the loss for the Tigers. The Mustangs next face the Monticello Buckaroos in the semifinals Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. The game can be heard on KMGR.
Juab School Superintendent plans retirement
Published on March 04, 2010 at 10:52AM
(NEPHI) – The Juab School District Superintendent plans to retire at the end of the school year. 69-year old, Kirk Wright says half of his 47-year teaching career was spent as superintendent of the Juab School District. Wright said his 24 years as superintendent is the longest-standing career mark of any school superintendent in the state. He said he’s enjoyed every day in his teaching career and is happy to have served with such great educators in the district and around the state. Wright’s final day on the job is June 30, 2010.
SR-143 closed due to high wind, snow
Published on March 04, 2010 at 10:27AM
(BRIAN HEAD) – The Utah Department of Transportation closed southern Utah’s SR-143 today from Brian Head to Mammoth Creek until further notice due to high winds and drifting snow. UDOT will announce the re-opening of the road when conditions improve.
North Sanpete Policy Changes
Published on March 04, 2010 at 10:25AM
(Mount Pleasant) The North Sanpete School District is making some policy changes to comply with Federal regulations under employment law. The law requires that classified employees work no mare than forty hours per week. Restricting the number of hours will eliminate overtime pay which could further strain budgets. Many classified employees also spend time coaching school sports after regular hours and are paid to do so. That will also have to change under the new policy. Classified employees that want to coach will have to do so on a voluntary basis to avoid working too many hours. They can still receive a small reimbursement, but it cannot exceed twenty percent of what they have previously received for coaching. The new policies will take effect next school year and will not affect licensed and certified employees.
Bennett blasts Obama on reconciliation
Published on March 04, 2010 at 08:55AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett is blasting the Obama administration in their new effort of using reconciliation that would allow the Democrat’s health care plan to pass with a simple majority. Bennett said it’s outrageous to him that after several months of an outcry of opposition by Americans, President Obama has decided to forge ahead and use any tactic available to jam through his health care bill. Bennett said the president’s “new bill” will still raise taxes, increase premiums and slash Medicare. He said his partisan bill is facing bipartisan opposition from a vast majority of Americans. Bennett says he’ll continue to call on the president to scrap the current proposals, start over and focus on step-by-step reforms to lower the cost of health care.
Missing Alpine man found safe near Delta
Published on March 04, 2010 at 08:12AM
(DELTA) – An Alpine man reported missing Wednesday has been found safe west of Delta. The Millard County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 cell phone call Wednesday from Steven Pack, who had been reported missing from his Alpine home. Helicopters and ground units located Pack about 18 miles west of Delta on SR-6 and 50 but not before he had walked nearly 10 miles south from where his vehicle had been located. According to a sheriff’s report, a motorist spotted Pack walking along the highway and stopped at the Hinckley Service Station to advise UHP that a man was walking along the highway and may need assistance. Pack was taken to the hospital for observation.
Tropic woman injured on SR-12
Published on March 04, 2010 at 07:22AM
Updated on March 04, 2010 at 03:35PM
(TROPIC) – A Tropic woman was taken to the hospital with possible injuries in a vehicle rollover on SR-12 west of Tropic Wednesday night. According to a UHP report, 37-year old Matthew Lagasse of Tropic was traveling eastbound in a 1987 Suzuki Samurai, when he was hit by 21-year old Kaleb McInelly of Bryce Canyon, traveling southbound on SR-12 at about 6:15pm. UHP said McInelly was stopped at a stop sign on John’s Valley Road and while proceeding through the intersection, was blinded by sunlight and hit Lagasse. The impact caused Lagasse to roll and his passenger, 43-year old, Tena Lagasse, also of Tropic, was transported to the Garfield Memorial Hospital with possible injuries. She was wearing her seatbelt, along with Matthew, who was not injured in the accident. McInelly, driving a 2006 GMC Sierra, was wearing his seatbelt and was not injured. He was cited for failure to yield.