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Show Wednesday, December 6, 2006 A9 Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Templars basketball team off to a good start 2 wins to 1 loss By Bob Bahlmann Staff writer MANTI—The Manti Templars got the 2006-2007 basketball season off to a good start with a close win on their home court against the Parowan Rams last Wednesday, 44-40, before splitting games against second ranked South Summit Wildcats on Friday and Rowland Hall on Saturday at the 2A preseason preview in Richfield. Manti lost to South Summit, 50-39 and defeated Rowland Hall, 60-33. Against Parowan the Templars got solid play early in the game from Griffin Aste, Tyler Thomson, and David Hugentobler, but Wes Stilson was the man with seven first half points, six rebounds, and three blocks. Russ Hugentobler came off the bench to hit a pair of three pointers and the Templars held a slim 25-22 lead at the half. Third quarter action was a little sloppy on both ends of the court as the Templars allowed the Rams to outscore them 6-5 and get back in the game. In the final quarter the Rams were content to foul and trade two free throw attempts for a three point shot on their own end of the floor. Aste got eight of his 10 fourth quarter points from the charity stripe and Dave Hugentobler added four more. Although the Templar’s free throw shooting was less than red hot, they were good enough to hang on for the 44-40 victory. Aste finished the game with 16 points and nine rebounds. Dave Hugentobler had nine points, Stilson had seven points and eight boards. Russ Hugentobler had six and Thomson and Jared Te’o each had two. Ned DeMill had a good defensive game and added two points to the Templar total before fouling out late in the game. South Summit showed why they’re ranked number two in the state with a solid game against the Templars on Friday afternoon. Manti stayed with the Wildcats early, and took a one-point lead into the half, 19-18. The third quarter woes struck again and Manti struggled as South Ephraim man gets 6-to-life for sex abuse Manti wins over Parowan, Rowland Hall, losses to South Summit Summit outscored them 15-6 to go ahead by eight to start the fourth quarter. Manti stayed with the Wildcats in the final quarter, but couldn’t catch up. Dave Hugentobler led the Templars with 10, DeMill had eight, Stilson scored six, Thomson had five, Te’o had three and Russ Hugentobler and Nick Brown had two each. Rowland Hall Saint Marks got off to a good start, matching Manti’s eight first quarter points, record. Dave Hugentobler finished the game with 17 points and was joined in double figures by Aste with 12, Stilson with 11 and Demill with 10. Russ Hugentobler had three points, Brown, Te’o, and Callen Jones each had two, and Thomson hit a free throw. This week will further test the Templars as they host 3A Delta on Wednesday before traveling to Coalville to take on the top ranked North Summit Braves. 7T S^Tb]½c fPcRW ABC News, subscribe to Newsweek, or read The Los Angeles Times. But he still benefits from their findings. Here’s what they have to say about Intermountain Healthcare. From ABC News to Dartmouth Medical School to Newsweek magazine, many are turning to Intermountain Healthcare for answers to some of medicine’s biggest concerns. Whether it’s controlling costs, using technology to reduce errors, or ensuring excellent training for nurses, Intermountain Healthcare is By Sean Hales among the nation’s most looked-to Associate editor organizations for healthcare solutions. MANTI—An Ephraim man has been sentenced in connection with the sexual abuse of his 5-yearold stepdaughter. Kevin Peterson was sentenced to a term of 6 years-to-life in the Utah State Prison in 6th District Court on Nov. 22. 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