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Show Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Bulldogs Lady Hawks netters claim first win of season over Lady Templar squad (Continued from A10) one-yard touchdown scamper by Crane late in the first quarter. Kanab was able to manufacture a 15-play, 85-yard drive against Gunnison’s defense on their ensuing possession, which ended in a touchdown. But Gunnison’s special teams stepped up again as Crane blocked the extra-point attempt, a deficit from which the Cowboys would never recover. Kanab ran in a blocked Gunnison punt for the Cowboy’s final score and a 12-7 halftime lead, but they failed to complete a two-point conversion, which ultimately decided the game. “Kids and parents sometimes take those points for granted,” Jackson said, “but those points are precious. All in all it’s amazing what one extra point can do. The bottom line is they were 0-for-2 on PATs and we were 2-for-2.” While Gunnison’s special teams were forcing fumbles and the defense was spending a lot of time in Kanab’s backfield and generally wreaking havoc on the Cowboy offense, the Bulldog offense squandered three red zone opportunities in the first half and at least that many in the second half. Jackson said Gunnison has a young offensive line. “That’s where By Kristine Busby High School correspondent SEAN HALES / MESSENGER PHOTO The Bulldogs scramble for a fumble during last week’s game. Gunnison special teams and defense forced four turnovers in the contest. we’re the least experienced,” he said and continued that the line has three new starters. “We need to get better. Improvement can be made,” he said about the offensive line. He said the group needs to come together, but that the boys are smart, and he has no doubt that they will. And the implication is that when the line comes together, watch out for the Bulldogs. “Every time we hand the ball off we have a chance to do something good,” Jackson said about his strong running corps. “We’re blessed that way.” Against Kanab, the Bulldogs rushed for 139 yards on 37 carries for just under 4 yards per carry. And another bonus for the Bulldogs is they can hand the ball off to a number of individuals. “Defenses can’t just key on one player,” Jackson said, “or the others will hurt you.” Jackson said, however, that it could take a while for an offensive line to come together and “get on the same page. It could take four or five weeks.” And four or five weeks may be a luxury the offense can afford. “There’s nothing that a good defense won’t fix,” Jackson said. Templar cheer squad brings home awards from national summer camp By Kathy Lin Eggleston Staff writer SALT LAKE CITY—Team performances at the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Summer Camp at the University of Utah resulted in the Manti High School bringing home many awards and a bid to compete in Dallas, Texas. “One of the most exciting awards received by the cheerleaders was a National Championship Bid,” coach Alyssia Stevenson said. “The team now has the opportunity to travel to Dallas, Texas to compete in the NCA High School National Championships.” The team received the spirit award, which is given to teams exemplifying true team spirit and camaraderie, and the Herkie Team Award for the team who represents qualities of leadership, values teamwork, and technical excellence. Every team member who tried out for the NCA All-American Team was nominated. Winners are Wesley Rapier, Ashley Olson, Cari Oberg, Alex A11 Sanpete Messenger-Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Award winning Manti High School 2005-06 cheerleaders are Jennifer Boothe, Kellie Cragun, Felicity Miller, Jennifer Pepper, Shandell Keele, Megan Casperson, Cari Oberg, Ashley Olson, Makaila Bailey Callee Butterfield, Jenna Hall, Shelby Cox, Tricia Bradley, Amie Anderson, Shandi Cox, Wesley Rapier, Kaityn Hatch, Hayle Hatch, Ashlee Braithwaite, Teacee Miller, Alex Handcock, Kami Tucker, Kimberly Anderson. Hancock, Sandell Keele, Amie Anderson, and Hayle Hatch. Wesley Rapier, son of Jack Rapier and Wendy Hodges of Manti received the highest score among all cheerleaders who tried out for All-American and was awarded the NCA Top AllAmerican Award. “A nomination to the AllAmerican Team is the most prestigious award in cheerleading to- day,” Stevenson said. The individual award allows these cheerleaders to perform in Florida at the Orange Bowl or in Hawaii at the Hula Bowl. Stevenson and fellow coach Ann Olson extended congratulations to Manti cheerleaders for their exceptional performance at camp and thanked everyone in the community who has supported them. MANTI—The North Sanpete girls’ tennis team won the first match of the season at Manti High School with an excellent score of 4-1. Toni Garlick, playing first singles against Rachel Howe, won 6-0, 6-1. Garlick got off to a great start and will continue to be a powerful player on the North Sanpete tennis team. Carlee Earl, playing Lindsay Masco in second singles, won 6-0, 6-1. Whitney Ericksen played third singles against Jessica Halling and beat her 7-5, 6-4. Ericksen was aggressive at all times and was able to come out victorious. In first doubles, Kristine Busby and Natalie Workman played Amber Cox and Jillanne Mackey and lost with close scores of 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Busby and Workman were tough and put up a great fight. Second doubles team Courtney Mehew and Ali Stallings beat Hannah Haymond and Mckelle George 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Mehew and Stallings, freshmen from Mt. Pleasant, were down 2-5 in the last set and made an awesome comeback winning five games straight. “We have a young team this year,” Coach Jeff Ericksen said. “They will be very powerful players in the next few years.” In extra matches, Emily Shelly won 8-5, Riley Allred and Diana Robison won 8-2, Emily Turpin and Allison Sego won 86, Julie Holman and Kylie Nielson won 8-2, Kim Heaps and Hayley Carr won 8-2. The Hawks faced the Wildcats of Richfield on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Results were unavailable at press time. The next match for the Hawks is Thursday at Emery to start region play. Gunnison couple will participate in ‘Epic’ Utah County bike ride By Karen Prisbrey Staff writer AMERICAN FORK— Craig and Linda Campbell of Gunnison joined approximately 2,000 people at American Fork High School for the 21st Annual Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club ULCER 100 Bicycle Ride through Utah Valley on Saturday, Aug. 13. The ULCER (Utah Lake Century Epic Ride) 100 is a noncompetitive bicycle ride for cyclists of all ages, which winds its way through small towns, farmlands and orchards surrounding Utah Lake. Linda, who is a fitness trainer, was somewhat reticent about tackling a big ride like this, but with Craig’s enthusiasm, and his daughter Holly’s encouragement, Linda accepted the challenge. The Campbells ride at least 22 miles each time they get on their bikes. Linda tries to ride four or five days per week, while Craig manages three or four days per week, or as his work schedule permits. The ULCER ride offers four different ride options. One is the American Century ride (of 100 miles), which the Campbell’s successfully completed in approximately six hours, circumnavigating Utah Lake over rolling hills through Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Elberta, Goshen, Springville, Provo, Vineyard and back to American Fork. Another is the Bakers Metric Century, a distance of 74 miles, which winds its way from American Fork to Vineyard, KAREN PRISBREY / MESSENGER PHOTO Linda and Craig Campbell of Gunnison get set for the ULCER 100 bicycle ride in Utah County. then on to Springville and a 20mile side loop leading back to Springville and on back to American Fork. Another, the Challenger, is an out and back ride to Vineyard, Springville and American Fork High School, a distance of 56 miles. The Leisure is a ride out to Vineyard and back to American Fork, a distance of about 24 miles. Designated rest stops have restrooms that are stocked with energy drinks, fruits and snacks. Lunch is also included at some point along the ride. The entry fee for the ride is $35 with proceeds going to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. The Campbells will be participating in another ride coming up at Cache Valley in conjunction with Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club. The proceeds from this event will benefit Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, a venue that offers recreation opportunities for those with disabilities. This will also be a 100-mile ride. Craig says he gets a “runner’s high” from competing in these bike marathons. He really likes to do them, and Linda has gained an appreciation for the sport as well. For information about the Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club, visit www.bbtc.net or call Lynda Forbush at (801) 4675594. Follow local high school and college football teams on the radio during the 2005 season! Snow College Badgers Fri., Sep. 2 Sat., Sep. 10 Sat., Sep. 17 Sat., Sep. 24 Sat., Oct. 1 Sat.,Oct. 8 Sat., Oct. 15 Sat., Oct. 22 Sat., Oct. 29 Sat., Nov. 5 Sat., Nov. 12 @ Airforce ...................................... 3 p.m. Georgia Military ........................ 1:30 p.m. Arizona Western ....................... 1:30 p.m. @ Phoenix ...................................... 8 p.m. Eastern Arizona ........................ 1:30 p.m. Mesa .......................................... 1:30 p.m. @ Dixie State ............................ 1:30 p.m. @ Scottsdale ................................. 8 p.m. New Mexico Military ........................ Noon @ Glendale .................................... 7 p.m. Pima .................................................. Noon BYU Cougars Sat., Sept. 3 Sat., Sep. 10 Sat., Sep. 24 Sat., Oct. 1 Sat., Oct. 8 Sat., Oct. 15 Sat., oct. 22 Sat., Oct. 29 Sat., Nov. 5 Sat., Nov. 12 Sat., Nov. 19 Bostom College ....................... 1:30 p.m. Eastern Illinois .............................. 1 p.m. Texas Christian ............................. 1 p.m. @ San Diego State ....................... 8 p.m. @ New Mexico ............................... 6 p.m. @ Colorado State .............................. TBA @ Notre Dame ........................ 12:30 p.m. Air Force ............................................ TBA @ UNLV .............................................. TBA @ Wyoming ........................................ TBA Utah .................................................... TBA Gunnison Bulldogs Manti Templars Fri., Aug. 19 Fri., Aug. 26 Fri., Sep. 16 Fri., Sep. 23 Fri., Sep. 30 *Thu., Oct. 13 Monticello at Manti ....................... Union at Manti ............................... Manti at North Summit ................. Manti at Grand ............................... Manti at Gunnison ........................ Juab at Manti ................................ 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. *Fri., Aug. 26 Fri., Sept. 2 Fri., Sep. 9 *Fri., Sep. 16 *Fri., Sep. 23 Fri., Sep. 30 *Fri., Oct. 7 Gunnison at North Sevier ........... Gunnison at Richfield .................. South Sevier at Gunnison ............ South Summit at Gunnison ......... Gunnison at North Summit .......... Manti at Gunnison ........................ Gunnison at Juab ......................... 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. *Game will be broadcast on KLGL 93.7 FM *Game will be broadcast on KLGL 93.7 FM North Sanpete Hawks Fri., Aug. 19 Fri., Sept. 9 Fri., Sep. 9 Fri., Sep. 30 *Fri., Oct. 7 *Fri., Oct. 13 Wed., Oct. 19 Dixie at North Sanpete ................. North Sanpete at Wasatch ........... Cedar at North Sanpete ................ Juan Diego at North Sanpete ...... North Sanpete at Emery ............... Carbon at North Sanpete ............ North Sanpete at Delta ................. *Game will be broadcast on KMTI AM 650 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. North Sevier Wolves •Fri., Aug. 26 Fri., Sep. 9 Fri., Sep. 16 •Fri., Sep. 30 Fri., Oct. 7 Thu., Oct. 13 Gunnison at North Sevier ............ North Sevier at North Summit ..... Richfield at North Sevier .............. North Sevier at Millard ................. North Sevier at South Sevier ....... Beaver at North Sevier ................. *Game will be broadcast on KSVC AM 980 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. |
