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Show B1 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1999 CLIPPER TODAY Falcons' defense holds Knights to season low BY JORDAN LIVINGSTON Clipper Sports Editor stronger and more organized in the seoond half. "Defensively they were causing us lots of problems, said Clearfield coach Randy Johnson "We dodged so many bullets in the first half I think they made a deasion that they weren't going to go down Clearfield's first scoring dnve in the third quarter began with three consecutiv e first down rushes by running back Nate Russell, who ran for 73 total y ards in the game. Nick Murray nailed a field goal to put the score at On Northndge's next possession. Clearfield intercepted once again Following the play. Moultne faked a snap and connected with Russell, who was all alone in the Clearfield end zone, with 26 seconds remaining in the third. The Knight's very next play resulted in another Clearfield interception by Cory Burton, handing the Falcons the ball for the fourth quarter Early in the fourth quarter. Northndge was called for an offsides penalty, giving Clearfield a first down on the y ard line. Shortly afterward, Loboto pushed his way through Northndge's entire defensive line for a touchdown, giving the Falcons a 16-- 7 lead after a missed extra point Gearfield then allowed Northndge to get a first down, on a penalty of then own. Northndge running back Jared Larson earned three Clearfield linemen with him, as he ran for a three-yartouchdown bringing Northndge within two points. Another Knight's sconng chance was mined, when Falcon lineman Cody Sorenson blocked a pass, forcing Northndge to punt. The Falcons finished off the defeat with 2X16 left in the game, when Drake Rowe out-ra- n three diving Northndge defenders for a stun- 37-ya- CLEARFIELD - The Northndge Knights have defeated the Clearfield Falcons just one time in then eight-- ) ear existence. The two rivals met Friday night in the Region 1 opener, and once again. Northndge w as unable to figure out the formula for success against the Falcons. Clearfield came out on top in a 23-1- 4 victory: The Falcons overcame a 0 defiat at halftime to record the win against the Knights. Northndge fumbled the ball on then first play of the game, but obtained possession again after recovering a Clearfield fumble. Junior running back All Prathan found the rush for Northndge's end zone on a three-yar- d first touchdown of the game. The second quarter showed superb defensive efforts by both teams, as neither squad could find a way to score. Brady Stuart and Josh Wilson made key tackles in the second to stop several Northndge 7-- drives. Bronson Smith and Patnck Loboto each sacked Clearfield quarterback Jared Moultne. and Anthony Fresaues intercepted a Moultne pass. IUORTHRIDCE quarterback Jeff Kusuda looks downfield in Friday night's region opener. Photo by Marv Lynchard Clearfield senior Drake Rowe grabbed an interception of his own, picking quarterback Jeff Kusuada's pass in Northndge's end zone, line. and taking it to the Falcon d The Falcon offense came out looking 7--3. 8-- d see CLEARFIELD " pg. C2 Lancers nip Northridge in close defensive baffle BY MARK WATSON Clipper Staff Writer LAYTON Layton scored four of four shots m a shootout Tuesday to defeat cross-tow- n nval Northndge 0 m region play. wide nght. Northndge connected on one shot, but Layton's Melanie Adams and Stratford added two more goals to give the Lancers a 1 shootout victory The victory pushes Layton's region record to 2 while the Ridse drops to 4-- 4-- The two foes battled through 100 of scoreless soccer at minutes Northndge High before settling the match with a shootout. Layton's Kelsie Hess dnlled a shot past the Northndge goal keeper to put in the shootout the Lancers on top Then Layton goal keeper Melanie Stratford made one of her trademark great saves on Northndge's first shot. Amber Stnckland followed with a second goal to make it 0 m Layton's favor. A Northndge shooter than missed 1- 2-- 0-- 6. The second half of the region season starts today. Hie top five Region 1 schools will be invited to play in the state tournament. The Lancers continue to play outstanding defense, but still yearn for better looks at the net on offense. "We're playing well on defense, but need to work on offense. We did some things a little better today on offense, said Layton Coach Nancy Christensen. "Northridge played OK. They've got m some good players. she said. The Knights continue to play close with most the teams in the region, but still have a goose-eg- g in the win column. Northndge had a great chance to take a lead in regulation when it was awarded a direct kick inside the box. But Stratford added to her collection of highlight-ree- l saves to preserve the shutout for the Lancers. Shots on goal were about even for both teams. Northndge keeper Nickie Torrez helped her squad with excellent fine saves. Northndge plays its next game at Skyline while Layton hosts Gearfield. a team that beat the Lancers in their first region game 0 w ith 30 seconds to go m the second overtime. 1- A BATTLE for the ball in Tuesday afternoon's game between Layton and Northridge. iriglhtoirii, DawSs non eDUTDOftloinial BY DOUG LANG Clipper Sports Writer DAVIS - Emotions were running high for both teams, but the Bnghton Bengals eeked out a 0 win over the Davis Darts. For the Bengals, this was a big game as their late coach, Lynn Freestone, had coached his last game on the Darts' home turf. Freestone was killed in an auto acadent, Saturday, June 19 as he and his family were returning from Lake Powell. For the Darts, emotions were high for the players and the coaches. Davis was trying to rebound from a tough loss the week earlier to Mountain Crest and having one of their captains. Shane Barkdull unable to play For Davis coach. Jim Dickson, this game meant a lot to him personally "I have had this game on my mind a kit this week. Lynn Freestone was my best friend in football. and to have Lynn's last game on this field, we 11. my emotions were running high for me. With Shane hurt, and Bryce (Stevenson, defensive back and kicker) best friends with Shane, this game meant a kit to them It only seemed appropriate that the Davis and Bnghton fans observed a moment of silence for Freestone to start the game, and then the cannons went off. Three plays into the game, Da'is fumbled 25-2- and Bnghton took the ball and started the field goal game off with a Davis would follow by taking the ball 56 Stevenson field yards only to have a On the next senes for the goal blocked. Darts, sophomore Kellcn Fowler drove the Darts 72 yards in 20 plays, using 942 off the clock in the second quarter Fowler ended the drive with a 1 yard touchdown plunge A key stat for the first half was the Darts' time of possession They held the ball for 1809 while the Bengals only had 5 51 The third quarter wasn't very gixxl to the Darts as Davis broke down in the defensive coverage and allowed Bnghton to score dnve topped off with a quickly on an d TD pass from Colin Kent to Joel 35-ya- d 80-yar- Theler. Davis barely had time to lick their wounds when they turned the ball over to Bnghton again. On the Bengals' first play from senm-mag- e they scored on a pass from Kent to James Morzelewxki. putting the Darts 64-ya- rd down 15-- 7 Davis pieced together its own nine-plad dnve to put the game within two 4 for Ending the third quarter at Bnghton. Two plays into the final quarter. Stevenson intercepted a Kent pass and took the ball 89 yards untouched for a touchdown y. 80-yar- 16-1- play gam Bnghton battled back to score on a Johnson field goal, and the Darts went four plays and out on their ensuing possession How ev er. on the Bengals' first play from senmmage after taking over on downs. Kent handed the ball to Lawrence Cowan who was hit on the line The ball squirted free and the Darts recovered The backfield judge ruled the plav dead however, and the Bengals' Bnan Thomas crossed the goal line to give Bnghton a 0 lead with just 43 second left Davis took the ball on their own line, but their seven plays weren't enough to get the ball in the end zone and Bnghton took the win back to Bengal Boulevard m Salt Lake City "This was a great game. said Bnghton Head Coach Tom Cushing. We had moments that we took charge and then they came charging back. Both teams refused to quit Dickson didn't pull any punches when he said that the backfield judge missed the call on that crucial fumble. "That was a clear fumble and he really blew it That was as big a fumble as we have had in years. But I think that this gave us a barometer of how we ll play in region. You could not hav e asked these kids to do more than they did We ll be fine in d 25-2- 20-ya- regioa |
