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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday, November 15. 2000 - Page 10 TT With a thrilling 14-- 6 victory over the Grantsville Cowboys, the San Juan Bronco football team advanced to the state DEG Saturday San Juan wins thrilling 14-- 6 game over Grantsville, advances to title game against South Summit a championship game. The Broncos take on the South November 18 State 2A football championship. SECK5TBMi kwi;l& San Juan 14, Grantsville 6 S. Summit 13, Juab 7 Winners advance to the state finals this weekend. Losers end the season. marched down the field with a strong running game. The score came on a 25 yard pass from Farley Crofts to Brett Burtenshaw. Cole Palmer hit the extra point and made it 7 Summit Wildcats on Friday at Mountain View High School in Orem. The Broncos earned their twelfth victory of the season with zero losses. This was probably the closest game since the last second victory over the Aztec Tigers to open the season. The Broncos faced not only a strong Grantsville team, but muddy Field conditions at the semifinal game at to 0 for the Broncos. In the fourth quarter, the Cowboys put together a long sustained drive, marching down the field. After another stand by the Broncos, the Cowboys punched it in from the two yard line on fourth and goal to make the score 6 for 7-- San Juan. For the critical extra point, Grantsville went for a two Springville High School. After a scoreless first half, the Broncos scored two touchdowns in the second half to get their 14 points. However, the key to the victory was several strong defensive stands by the Broncos. It started early in the game when Grantsville recovered a San Juan fumble inside the Bronco 10 yard line. The Cowboys had four plays to score, however three straight runs left them with no yards and a missed field goal attempt. The Broncos dodged another bullet minutes later, when Grantsville once again missed a short field goal attempt. The CaliEric Loreya, of El Cajon, Broncos also missed a chance fornia, took this two point monster during the recent hunting to score after Grantsville season. Four Point Processing hobbled a punt attempt. The Plant reports that, at 270 Broncos were unable to score and missed a field goal. At the pounds dressed, it was the largest deer they know of in the rehalf, the score was knotted at 0. cent hunting season. The deer In the second half, the Bronwas taken out east on the huntcos came out strong. They ing land of Todd Calvert. point conversion. The runner was hit in the backfield and met by a wall of San Juan de- led by Travis Shumway and Nate Dandy. They held him just short ofthe goal line to preserve the fenders Bronco lead at 7-- 6. The failure of the two point conversion energized the Broncos and disheartened the Cowboys. San Juan took the subsequent kickoff and marched steadily down the field, led by the running of Cole Palmer and Travis Shumway. However, passes from Crofts to Burtenshaw made the difference, first for a critical first down and later on a 16 yard touchdown pass. Palmer's extra point made it 14-- 6 for the Broncos and they advanced to the state championship game. The missed extra point not only took away the Cowboys enthusiasm, but the scoring drive also took their time outs. the Wildcats lost tough contest to the Manti Templers. South Summit is known to be very quick, with a lot of team speed, both offensively and defensively. They are much like the Broncos, with a wide open offense that takes advantage of their quickness and team speed. e all They lost their state quarterback last year, but he was replaced by a quarterback who Bronco coaches say is every bit as good as the previous one. In addition, they have an exceptional running back, which gives the Wildcat offense additional depth. Snow and cold conditions definitely put a damper on the Bronco offense against Grantsville and that damper should continue in the championship game. Fortunately, both teams have to play in the The Broncos were able to run out time on the clock and advance to the championship con- test. While the two touchdown passes to Burtenshaw provided the scoring, it was Bronco defensive stands that provided the difference in the game. Bronco coach Monte Lee said there is no way to single out one person, but it was an entire defensive effort. Inside the Broncos were particularly effective two-tim- in stopping the Grantsville running game. Lee said the key to the game was we bided our time and took advantage of opportunities when they came." He referred to the stops in the first half when Grantsville had two scoring opportunities and could not put points on the board, in addition to the key stop on the two point conversion attempt. The overall depth ofthe Bronsame conditions and the cos may have also had an impact, as the offensive line had South Summit offense is very fresh legs during the last and similar to the Bronco offense. decisive drive. Lee states that the Broncos are as healthy or even healthier than they have been at any time this season. Defensive back Mark Thornton is returning from injury and playing at 100 percent. The Broncos will face the South Summit Wildcats in the championship game, a game PAULR. the Wildcats will play for the MACDONALD D.D.S. third year in a row. In the 1998 title game, the 401 South Main Broncos gave up three quick Bianding, UT 84511 touchdowns to South Summit before roaring back to claim the state championship. Last year, 435167812815 Courtesy photo 1984 AT Air XLT 4x4 Over $3K spent recently in maintenance, repairs Exceptional car! 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