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Show Messenger-Enterpris- Badgers blast back to beat defense was incapable of stopping CHIDESTER Snow College lost the first half and the statistical battle BY GARY Walsh and the BYU-Joffense. The second half brought new life for the Badgers on offense V Friday, but staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in Badger history to win the war in Cougar Stadium. The Badgers faced stiff competition from the BYU-Jwhich fielded several varsity and defense. Snow College finally got on the scoreboard when Darrell Stocker, a sophomore from Logan, Utah, kicked a field goal to make the score 28-with 12:48 to play in the 48-ya- rd V 3 third quarter. BYU changed quarterbacks in the third quarter and the Badgers were able to produce some defensive pressure and players and one of the most highly recruited quarterbacks out of high school, John Walsh. Walsh was given plenty of time to throw in the first half but it was a touchdown run by Jason Schmidt that put BYU on the board with just 1:33 off the clock. The Badgers were able to manage just three first downs in the first half and just prevent the BYU-Jfor 75-ya- rd from scoring V the entire third quarter. The Badgers got their first touchdown when Shannon Ragland, a freshman from Springfield, Ohio, ran the ball in from the three yard line makingthe score 0 and 6:36 to play in the third quarter. 28-1- 67-yard- s. Both Snow and BYU were plagued by penalties in the first half. BYU was penalized 10 times for and the Badgers were penalized 8 times for The switched the fourth in quarterbacks again BYU-J1:36 later and quarter just on score a another had from Chris Gulstad to pass Farmer and BYU had a 35-1- 0 84-yar- BYU-J- V V 65-yar- 50-ya- rd Walsh threw two more touchdown passes in the second quarter for 15 and 19 yards respectively and the BYU-Jhad a 28-- lead to end the first half. The Badgers were unable to muster much offense and the Jersey, on a crossing pattern. Jackson got a key block from Eric Lundquist, a sophomore from Provo and scored on a pass reception from Nua 7 after making the score the Stocker extra-poiand 8:12 to play. Snow College came right back with another score with 7:06 to play in the fourth quarter when Nua found Lundquist with a touchdown pass drawing the Badgers to 10-yar- Osouthorpe broke middle of the the through Templar line, and then raced downfield 58 yards to score the Miners first touchdown midway through the first quarter, to start the scoring. The Templars mounted a Roger Snow College ended any BYUhopes when Brian Walker, a freshman from Colorado Springs, Colorado, intercepted a long pass. 4. Snow College got their next score when Tim Fischer, a freshman from Springville took the ball into the end zone on a sweep and with 5:59 to play the Badgers were down just four. BYU-Jhad the ball and the pressure was on the Badger defense as time became an enemy of Snow College. It looked as though BYU would be able to run out the clock when the Badgers jumped offsides on a third down and four which gave BYU a first down. rd The chances for another and game between BYU-JSnow College look pretty slim. BYU-Jhas just three games scheduled this year with two and against the Air Force-JKitten just outside the talk of discontinuing the JV Badger Brian Santiago (24), nabs BYU-Jwin for the Badgers. behind end zone, in dramatic come from program at BYU. Snow College will travel to will be September 28 against Nua finished with 224 yards the Phoenix area to play Mesa Ricks College. Tickets for the passing on 14 of 39, 2 Tils and C.C. Saturday, at 8 p.m., the game and season tickets are still 2 interceptions. Ragland had 72 available at the Snow College game can be heard on KMTI-Athree on just yards receiving 650 with the Ticket Office at the Activity catches and 25 yards rushing. beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Center. Jackson had one carry for 23 Badgers are now 0 overall and In other Western States 0 yards and 2 catches for 45 yards. in the WSFL. Football action Ricks defeated The Badgers had 51 yards Mesa C.C. and Dixie beat Walla The Badgers first home game rushing as a team. Walla. V V V V M pre-gam- e The Badger defense was able to hold BYU and force a punting situation and after a bad kick by BYU the Snow College offense got the ball back on the d 2-- 1-- 35-yar- d At the half, the scoreboard read Park City 7; Manti 0. The Miners had run up 165 yards on offense, to the Templars 118. In the third period, a Steve Olsen to Brett Rasmussen pass took Manti to the Miner d line, but the Templars failed to make a first down, and Steve field goal Day kicked a that turned out to be the lone Templar score. Park City struck again, with two touchdowns, both produced by long drives culminating in short passes over the Templar defensive line, iced the game for the Miners. This Friday night ; the in an away game. The Grantsville Cowboys are undefeated in Region 9, and scouting reports credit them with both size and speed. 40-ya- rd Grantsville opened their win season with a over Kanab, and they then beat Juab 22-1- 3 and Grand 52-Manti will have their next home game on Sept. 27, against Morgan, for the Templar homecoming game, 1ft 4 pfaujp non-leag- 7. t - '.V r- X (T xm a--; fcij. i rA v v. "Ao . . j f Arvv, fv: ,f Ai defensive player of the week Templars will face Grantsville 33-yar- ' i MHS Football to tough Park City team 21-- 3 drive, featuring the running of Mark Nielsen and Joe Jackson, that took them to the Park City stripe, but the Miners recovered a Manti fumble that ended the drive, and the Templars closest approach to a touchdown. 0-- 38-3- rd 35-2- and sophomore quarterback Mike Nua found Keith Jackson, a freshman from Edgewood, New The Templar football team took it on the chin in the 21-- 3 loss to the Park City Miners last week. The Templars are now 3 for the season. 15-ya- rd 35-1- The Badgers did not give up Templars lose With time running out and the Badgers facing a third goal from the line, Nua threw to Shane Sudbury, a sophomore from Salt Lake City, who got to line. Nua then took it the over on a quarterback sneak giving the Badgers their first lead, after the Stocker kick Snow 5 with just College was up 41 seconds left in the game. nt 14-ya- seconds in final 38-3- 5 line and 2:02 to play. 40-ya- rd lead. 0 BYU-J- V Page 4 1 991 1 Thursday, September 9, e, :A ' NV - n Brandon Olsen Templar player 8, Brandon Olsen, is this weeks Defensive Brandon weighs 160 pounds and used his weight very effectively in last weeks game against Park City. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Parry Olsen of Ephraim, Utah. He plays the defensive back position for Manti High Player-of-the-wee- k. School Football. Even though Park City was the favored team, Mantis defense was real solid and quite impressive against Park City. At half time Manti held the opposing team Brandon, of course, had an outstanding defensive game. He worked diligently with the 7-- 0. Brandon Olsen following statistics: 1 major interception, 1 pass knock down, 2 unassisted tackles, and 6 assisted tackles. He is full of so essential for this particular sport. Brandon is an avid outdoors man. His very active and He has proven to be a great team member. e, fun-lovin- g. MHS Football H offensive player of the week Allan Church Allan Church is this weeks - Offensive Player. Allan weighs 170 pounds and wears Templar 57. Manti quarterback pitches back to a runner, in this play that was near the Park City goal line. AUCTION Bank Owned Real Estate .66 Acre Lot - Residential Lot 540 West 00 South His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Church of Manti, Utah. He is a senior this year. Like several other seniors on the team this year, it is Allans first year on varsity. He is learning very quickly and did a fantastic job against Park City. He was called on to block a kid over 40 lbs. heavier and did excellent work. This was a challenging assignment and his accomplishments were great with and gets along well with the other team members and Allan works very hard and attitude is his starting position this year. He is a valuable player for the team. 1 . Manti, Utah P U B To commendable. He is easy to work On-Si- te No minimum - No reserve Lot will be sold to the highest bidder I Pennies by the Inch Free Brochure I Call Today properties to be sold throughout the state, Call for a free brochure 131 Conducted by TNT AUCTION (801) 975-737- 3 association with Gallagher Real Estate Auctioneers in football staff. He attended Ropes Camp this summer and has proven to be one of the most improved players. His outstanding performance helped him earn Girls tennis players win Wed., Sept. 25, 1991 10:00 a.m. L C be Sold his excellent Allan Church Oct. 5 Sept. 21willthru to Donations go help needy children at the Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. : Please donate! A volunteer will visit your home during the dates above. Last week Molly Petersen and Amy Shand played their best match of the year as the Manti Tennis Team tackled Spanish Fork. With the teams tied at two matches each, the sophomore duo rallied from a 6 first set loss to come back and 4 win in exciting final 3-- 6-- 7-- 5, sets. Earlier, Brandy Shand also captured a three setter, winning in the final set Robyn Eliason 4 lost a close match to Natalie Gubler. Shauna Johnson 0 was edged by Erika Hunter. In the No. 1 doubles, Carlynn 6-- 0 7-- 6; 3-- 6; 7-- 6; 6-- 6-- Willmore teamed with Heather Baker to easily defeat Laura Swenson and Suzie Perkins, 6-- 1; 6-- 1. Danie Neeley won the No. 4 from Jo Johnson. singles Freshmen Elizabeth Clayton and 8-- 2 Stephanie showed Kjar improvement in a loss to Amanda Fish and Stacy Hunter. The region tournament will be held in Grantsville on Sept 21st Eleven schools are expected to compete. State championships are dated for the following Saturday at BYU, starting at 8:30 a.m. Emergency Phone Numbers MantiSterling: 911 Ephraim: 5-23- 45 |