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Show 1 - N E W S Spanish Fork Freshman golfer turning heads Covering what matters most B2 • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2006 Christy Hardman STAFF WRITER Courtesy photo SOLIDARITY: Drew Davis gives his mom, Judy, a hug after the win over Springville. The Spanish Fork football team gave Judy the game ball as a token of their support for her husband Duane, who is in the hospital with a brain tumor. Football: From DONS • B l back Drew Davis more space. Davis turned in a stellar performance with 116 rushing yards on only 14 carries. Robles finished 8-13 for 74 passing yards. "We came together at halftime and made the adjustments," said Christensen. The Dons wasted little time getting on the board to open the second half. After a pair of runs, Robles found Fox on a down and out. The elusive Fox broke a tackle and moved the chains. Following the pass, the running game took over. James Carlson busted loose for a 19-yard burst and Drew Davis raced 25 yards for the first score. Davis juked into the zone with a highlight type dash. Garrett Johnson booted the PAT to knot the score at 7-7. After a pair of defensive stands, the Dons took the lead for good midway through the fourth quarter. Robles capped the game-winning drive with an 18-yard bootleg. Jordan Smith set up the go ahead score with crucial third down reception and an eight-yard reverse. From that point on, the Devils were cooked. Springville fumbled on their next possession. Jake Moody pounced on the pigskin after Finau jarred the ball loose. The recovery put the Dons on the 20-yard line. Spanish Fork wasted little time striking pay dirt. Fox and Robles teamed up once again for the score. Fox went down and out and the throw was perfect. Fox broke the attempted tackle and scampered to the zone. Again Johnson was true on the kick fora 21-7 lead. The Don defense held as the Devils went four and out. Cameron Garlick, who broke loose for sack, turned in the big play to stop the drive. Jason Binks wrapped up the scoring with a two-yard burst. "We got our momentum back," said Christensen. "We were hungry for a victory." Spanish Fork will now enter the Region V battle. The Dons will host Mountain View on Friday. Utah in golf." Moss loves the game. He said he plays "whenever Freshman Garrett Moss there's not snow on the is showing real promise as ground." a golfer. Currently he is first Bingham said Moss is place in region. He has taken a "quiet kid, and he takes over the lead as the low his game very seriously. He shooter with four under par. expects a lot out of himself. With seven matches behind One of the things he has them, the Spanish Fork High going for him the most is School golf team is 16 shots his confidence. He trusts his ahead. When they started swing. Other players may they were 21 shots down, have the same ability, but so the entire team has been when they doubt themselves progressing steadily. — that's when they miss. Moss said. "1 think as That kind of confidence a team we're really doing comes from playing a lot good. We've lost a few, but with the kids his own age, lately we've been pulling and learning, 'Yeah. I can do this. I can win."" through." There are still three Bingham said Moss matches to go, and fans are is goal oriented, that he holding their breath, hoping definitely wants to on to play Moss will hold his position. college golf. Ironically, the other strongest "He's even got a good player in the region is also a chance to go on to be a freshman, from Lone Peak. professional," Bingham said. "The two of them are battling for the lead," said Moss has his eye set on a Coach John Bingham. scholarship at BYU. The Spanish Fork team Bingham , said there's is currently topping out at also a strong PGA section first, with Lone Peak a close of Utah that meets every second, and according to week with different age Moss, Pleasant Grove is also divisions, which is a great doing well. benefit for the young golfers, "Lone Peak beat us especially those who have in a few matches," Moss real abilities. said. "But we took the last The high school golf match." team demands a lot out of Bingham said one thing its members. They practice Moss has going for him is every day Monday through that he started young. Moss Thursday from 3-6:30 p.m. started talking golf lessons Besides playing golf, Moss six years ago with the junior also studies karate. He said it clinic at the East Bay Golf helps his game by improving Course in Provo. his flexibility and focus. "If he'll keep on playing, One of the things Moss and not just during the golf said he loves most about season, he's got potential golf is playing with his team to really make some members. strides in competitions and "We have a lot of fun tournaments," said Bingham. together," he said, "and "He's getting ready to take Coach is always there. Courtesy photo / Louis Crandall YOUNG GUN: Spanish Fork's Garrett Moss leads the region in golf — and he's only a freshman. always giving his best to help whoever needs it." Coach Bingham said Moss has done his share of helping his teammates. "He's quietly been teaching and helping the other players to get better. Just having him there makes the others want to be better." Cheerleaders • .'•."V.^T^'lv"'?' Got Sports? we ve got you The Spanish Fork News i-.-.' JK& 280 North Main Street? Spanish Fork * » i i w « * •.•!=& Courtesy photo GIVE ME AN S: The Spanish Fork cheerleaders would like to thank all those who supported them at the Fiesta Days Rodeo food booth. It was a great success. They would also like to invite everyone to support the Dons on Friday, Sept. 15 at the Homecoming football game against Mountain View. |