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Show Wt\t Sentinel A10 • WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 Equipment Rodeo Some cities of Utah County were pitted against each other in a competition of skills with handling equipment at the Utah County Fair. It included a relay that involved tractors picking up small objects such as eggs, coke bottles and softballs as well as a large truck and trailer race through an alleyway lined with traffic cones. The teams that competed were Springville 1, Springville 2, Pleasant Grove 1, Pleasant Grove 2, Spanish Fork and Utah County. Spanish Fork emerged the new champion with a time of 4:40:78, followed by Utah County in second with a time of 5:19:03 and Springville 1 in third with a time of 5:25:25. Guardian of Your Community News Tractor Pull The County Fair Tractor Pull was held Saturday, Aug. 15 in the main arena and brought competition from across the county. This year's event included the first annual powder puff pull. Under 2500 • #151 Neil Hinckley, Dootlebug, 124' 2501 to 300 #159 Farrell Jensen, Allis CA, 124' 3001 to 3500 #160 Kelton Balzly, Ford 861 Diesel, 116' #157 Cory Marsh, Case VAC, 83' #163 Kallie Jackson, John Deere 420, 148' #162 Joe Warren, John Deere 320 3501 to 4000 #161 Charlie Warren, John Deere 420, 116' #161 Selby Warren, John Deere 420,106' 5501 to 6500' #168 Neil Murdoch, John Deere 60, 124' #169 George Murdoch, John Deere 60,103' #182 Cody Diamond, John Deere 60,102' #167 Dale Penrod, John Deere Ap 108' #173 Joe Warren, John Deere 520, 98' #165 Farrell Jensen, Allis WD 45 Diesel, 100' 6501 to 7500 #177 Phil Diamond, John Deere 70D, 133' #178 Ryan Creer, John Deere 620, 128' 7501 to 8500 #172 Phil Diamond, John Deere 70,131' 8501 to 9500 #180 Dale Penrod, John Deere 730, 136' #171 Cody Diamond, John Deere 720, 136' #183 Chris Vincent, Farmall ID9, 132' #184 Chris Vincent, Case 600, 106' 4001 to 4500 #164 Farrell Jensen, Allis WD, 125' #181 David Morrell, John Deere A, 100' #179 Mike Creer, John Deere B, 127' 4501 to 5500 Kate Jarman / The Sentinel #165 Farrell Jensen, Allis WD 45 Diesel, 100' #166 Phil Diamond, John Deere 50, 76' 9501 to 10500 #175 Phil Diamond, John Deere 730, full pull 203' #174 Cody Diamond, John Deere 830, 170' Over 10500 #176 Dave Morrell, John Deere 720, 136' Exhibition 2009 Carrey Trammell, John Deere 5625, 96' 1940 Phil Diamond, John Deere 720 D, 159' 1st Annual Powder Puff Pull 3001 to 3500 #162 Katie Warren, John Deere 320, 111' #163 Kallie Jackson, John Deere 420,156' 3501 to 4000 #161 Lesa Warren, John Deere 420, 147' 4001 to 4500 #179 Analee Creer, John Deere B, 187' #179 Kendre Creer, John Deere B, full pull 204* 4501 to 5500 #166 Mckell, John Deere, 163' 5501 to 6500 #169 Amber Morrell, John Deere 60, full pull 204' #182 Shani, John Deere 60, 183' 6501 to 7500 #178 Jennifer Creer, John Deere 620, 132' #178 Nicole Creer, John Deere 620, 92' 8501 to 9500 #171 Kamee Diamond, John Deere 720, 123' 9501 to 10500 #174 Shirlee Diamond, John Deere 830,124' #175 Kallie Diamond, John Deere 730, 126' Dons: From SFHS • A14 Behind center, the Dons are inexperienced, but have a good prospect in sophomore Hayden Nielsen. Hayden's father, Rob, was the starting signal caller in 1988, so in the opener vs. Mountain View, this will be the first father-son duo to have become varsity quarterbacks at SFHS. Backing Nielsen up will be senior Taylor Nelson, who possesses leadership and good capability. In the backfield, the Dons return junior PJ Inoke, senior Dallas Smith, who will also play strong safety, and Tim Moala (LB). These runners showed promise last season along with good play on special teams. The trio of solid backs should combine for a lot of yards be- hind the hogs up front. At tight end, SF returns Utah State-bound Jordunn Mattinson (also DE), a senior with exceptional hands entering his third year as the go-to-guy in key situations. "His hands and size really make him stand out," said Coach Christensen. "But he's an unbelievable blocker who does all the little things to make him such a well-rounded player." Senior Chase Loftin and junior Travis Still are an exciting one-two punch to have at the wideout position. With their coveted size and speed, SF will rely on each one's ability to make big plays. Still returns as a starting safety and Loftin will man the arduous task of playing cornerback for the defense. Starters at the linebacker position are seniors Trevor Reynolds, Michael Stone and Richie Kunsman. Fans can expect this year to be full of excitement with long-time existing rivals and new ones to be formed with their neighbors. Coaches and players have the mindset of preparing well to improve with each contest for a chance to be great. "Our goal is to win a region title," said Christensen. "We want to put ourselves in a position to compete for it this first year. We have a good preseason that will prepare us and hopefully we can build on that and hit the ground running into region play." The Dons will host Mountain View in their home opener Friday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. that they are nearing the point of readiness in all areas. "We have improved a lot from last year. We're in better shape and we're stronger. We're getting to know the offense and we're coming together. But there is room to improve," said quarterback Hunter Morley. The team looks to have many contributors on both sides of the ball. Offensively the Eagles will have second-team all-state selection Marcus Monson and Riley Lewis at the wideout positions, Cole Fulton covering the tight end, and Jace Anderson and Josh Burrows at running backs. The speedy twins Brett and Chris Haynes will help fill in any holes and add depth. The line will be anchored by Tony Pulu on both sides of the ball, and it will be bigger than it was in 2008. The spread option high-octane offense will be led by athletic junior quarterback, Hunter Morley. Defensively, the Eagles will run an aggressive and upbeat 4-3 under. They have a host of linebackers, but they will be led by seniors Cade Taylor and Tyler Zeeman. Cole Fulton will play defensive end with Tony Fonohema at tackle. The secondary will be solid with Morley, Monsen and Burrows backing up a big front seven. The time is now for the Eagles. They believe that all the hard work, preparation and improvement will pay off as they open their season at home this Friday, Aug. 21 against Manri. ALA: From EAGLES • A14 we want to be, but were getting there. We're much better than where we were last year. We're coming out to dominate this season," said linebacker Cade Taylor. i Coach Lewis has instilled a desire to be better on and off the field in every player. Everyone on the team wants to become better. "I think that [Coach Lewis] is teaching morals, and how to be good young men and football players. We're coming together pretty good as a team, but there is still work to do," said tight end Eric Howard Players look forward to improving, yet they feel Namon Bills / The Sentinel Sky hawks: From SHHS • A14 will face off against former teammates and classmates on the Spanish Fork, Payson and Maple Mountain teams, all of which will be in the new Region 8 with Salem Hills, as will Springville and Uintah. Morgan believes the region will be "very competitive." It is still unknown who the team's starting players will be. "I'm pretty slow at choosing starters," Morgan said. "Kids develop and kids change, and they gain experience ... that's good, and that's what we want." He doesn't plan to pick starters until after the second game of the season, against Desert Hills on Aug. 28, 2009. Until then, he plans to give playing time to a number of different players, including two quarterbacks. Some of the players who are expected to make a major contribution to the team this year are Brandon Barlow, offensive and defensive line; Phil Sorensen, linebacker and running back; Josh Warr, running back and defensive back; Josh Fifita, defensive back and wide receiver; Jordan Robles, quarterback and defensive line; and Josh Adams, quarterback and defensive back. Salem Hills opens the season at home against Orem on Aug. 21. They then travel to Desert Hills, where they will attempt to redeem themselves against the team that beat them in their first-ever game. Other important games this season include Maple Mountain on Sept. 18, Spanish Fork on Sept. 25, and Payson on Oct. 9,2009. |