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Show orts WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007 • B1 Covering what matters most Hawks get claws in Dons Chad Vest STAFF W R I T E R The Mighty Dons began their 07 football season Friday Aug. 17 as they played host to a talented Alta Hawks team. Many fans were anxious to see how the new cast of Dons would respond to such a challenge. The second-ranked Hawks were last seen in November, playing for a state championship against the top-rated Bingham Miners. Highlytouted running back Sausan Shakerin made the trip to Spanish Fork to face off with the red and gray, but many were surprised when he stood on the sidelines for the entire game. Even 2 News sports anchorman Dave Fox flew in to accept the SF cheerleaders1 cake and watch 2006 Mr. Football on opening night. But a minor knee injury caused Shakerin to sit this one out. His absence ought to have given Spanish Fork a great opportunity to pull off the upset. However, the veteran Alta defense allowed little offensive production for the Dons, while the Hawks' offense moved the chains with an efficient aerial attack. Big plays from the visiting team made k this one a lopsided affair and Spanish Fork fell by the score of 44-7. After the first quarter the Dons trailed by seven, in large part due to a solid defensive effort. Siosifa Vaitohi sacked the quarterback and plugged up his side of the line enabling his teammates to make plays. The Hawks' first score came after a costly penalty. A facemask put the visitors at the Don 25-yard line and on the next play, Alta's Wallbeck, who scored three times, caught a shovel pass and found his way into the end zone. It appeared that both teams had a case of the offensive jitters up until the eight-minute mark of the second quarter. From there the Hawks began to roll as Wallbeck caught his second TD of the night on another short pass play. Spanish Fork had no answer to the visiting team's success as the Hawks' defensive end and linebacker recorded two sacks apiece. With less than a minute to go, Alta scored with another TD toss that gave them a comfortable 21-0 halftime lead. The Dons will not want to relive the third quarter, because Alta put Steve Hardman / Spanish Fork News RUNNING GAME: Spanish Fork quarterback Breck Lewis evades an Alta defender in the Dons' 4 4 - 7 loss. the fork in Spanish, scoring 23 unanswered points. During the game, Matt Gardner was able to show off his leg as he booted several booming punts for the special teams unit. Linebackers Coltan Tomlinson, Kyle Weight and tackle Siosifa Vaitohi were responsible for most of the noise on the defensive side of the ball. Sophomore tight end Jordunn Mattinson caught his first varsity touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard toss from Breck Lewis. This touchdown reception prevented the Dons from being shut out on their home turf. Spanish Fork's preseason doesn't get any easier as they host the 4A defending state champion Timpview Thunderbirds Friday Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. Soccer splits games vs. Roy, Cyprus Steve Hardman / Spanish Fork News EXTRA MILE: Jennifer Youd goes the extra mile in a goal attempt against Cyprus. The Lady Dons won 3-2, with goals by Laura Vincent, Wendy Mejia and Haley Richardson. For more girls soccer photos, see Around Town, B2. Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News TRY AND TRY AGAIN: Jessie Anderson takes on Roy goalie Jessica Ratcliffe. After beating Ratcliffe to the punch, Anderson put the ball in the net for the Dons' onty goal in the 4 - 1 loss. Alumni golf tourney held John Bingham SFHSGOLF COACH The annual alumni golf tournament was held on Aug. 18 at the Spanish Oaks Golf Course. Thirty-seven teams played and competed for closest to the holes and prize money. Every player received a gift bag from the many sponsors and supporters of Spanish Fork High School and the Spanish Fork Golf Team. The Aft*ight was won by the class of 1999 again, shooting a score of 57. That team consisted of Zac Beddoes, Casey Whitaker, Charlie Christensen and Clay Bingham. A score of 58 was shot by Tyler Miner, Broden Hughes, Ryan Eddington and Curtis Gallegos. Three teams tied for third place with a score of 59: Sally Horrocks, Jamon Taylor, Brad Bailey and Blair Bingham; Brian Hughes, Craig Gallegos, Nick Gleaves and Steve Swenson; and Steve Downey, Delyse Downey, Paul Clark, and Joel Clark. B flight had a two-way tie for first place. Jared, Alisha, Colton and Candice Brunson tied with the team of R. and Kristy Pearce and Glen and Glenden Smith. Both teams shot a score of 57. Third place in the B Flight went to Bill and Wade Vest and M and S. Murray. The fourth place team in the B Flight consisted of Ron Ostler, Ralph Harwood, Brent Burraston, Barry Whitaker and Mike Christensen. The closest to the hole winners are as follows: hole #4, John Oldham; second shot hole #6, Rick Roth; hole #8, Joel Clark; hole #12, Tyler Miner; second shot hole #16, Alisha Brunson; and hole #17, Casey Cloward. This tournament would not happen without the wonderful sponsors that support the Spanish Fork Golf Team. The golf team and everyone that plays in the tournament thanks each and every sponsor: Tahitian Noni, Coca-Cola, Mt. View Hospital, Neways, Nature's Sunshine, Nuts Galore, Pepsi, Big O Tire, Maceys, Albertsons, Salem Chevron, Stone Drug, Craig Ainge, Wells Brockbank, TNT Lending, Caselle, Nebo Credit Union, JTB Construction, 1AD Construction, Thomas Sorenson DDS, Healthy Soil, Ruby River, Harwood Farms, Meadow Gold, Branson's Agel Enterprizes, JC Realty, RDJ Embroidery and Aaron Brown. Region 4 Golf Region 4 had its first region golf tournament on Friday, Aug. 17. The Region meet was played at the Ranches. The course was playing very tough and the wind was blowing hard all day. The next region tourney will be played at Wasatch State Park on Thursday, Aug. 23. * Teams' score totals: (counting five scores from eight golfers) Spanish Fork, 398 Timpanogos, 400 Lone Peak, 414 American Fork, 418 Pleasant Grove, 425 Lehi, 435 Top individual SF scores: I. Garrett Moss, 73 5. Brady Hughes, 77 10. Tyler Duffin, 82 II. Greg Money, 82 * • |