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Show __ WASATCH COUNTY COURIER October 12, 1999 | _Heber Valley Medical Center’s Grand Opening Is A Success . Sokenennunae net Rees Sees Soe Overtime Thriller, Wasatch Beats Morgan, appeared out In an overtime thriller, Wasatch High School’s football team beat Morgan High School, 16-9, with Josh Probst scoring the winning touchdown on his 16-9 of ‘nowhere on second down to catch a pass on the |-yard line from an almost sacked Brock Budd. . Morgan held VanRoosendaal on the next play, setting up a Dummar field only carry of the game. The Wasp victory took place at Booster Field in Heber City last Wednesday evening. goal from 20 yards out. But, the last penalty of game, a ruffling the kicker penalty by Morgan set up the game-winning touchdown run by Josh Prosbt. Turnovers and penalties from both teams plagued the game, making specta- tors wonder if anyone really wanted to win as Wasatch fumbled the ball five times, losing it three times. Also, Morgan got the ball for their 4 downs, but the Wasatch defense held strong to win the game. ~ oes d Morgan threw two fumbled the ball twice, Wasatch interceptions and losing the ball once. The° game: started’ out with J.D. Williamson of Morgan scoring on a 34 yard run. Skyler Benson kicked the extra point to make the score 7-0. On Wasatch’s next -possession, Ryan VanRoosendaal fumbled with Morgan recovering. As Morgan took possession they fumbled the ball and Will Webster of Wasatch. made the recovery. Again, Morgan recovered the ball after a VanRoosendaal fumble. On the recovery, Morgan scored an apparent touchdown, but a clipping pentaly brought it back to the Wasatch 35-yard line. The Wasp defense held Morgan on four downs and VanRoosendaal ripped off a huge run to the 2-yard defense held Wasatch line. Morgan’s. from scoring a touchdown and the Wasp’s settled for an Abe Dummar 20-yard field goal. The half ended with Morgan’s: advantage. a score of 3-7: travels to Uintah on Friday, October 15, for a region 10 show down. Game Notes: Ds ae Senior ye Reseees members ceremony. ee e of the : a 1999 | football team were honored at a pre game VanRoosendaal broke off two: big runs From that point, Wasatch took over the during the third quarter to set up yard touchdown pass from Brock to Mitch Morgan. Dummar’s kick holding the score to 9-7, Wasatch’s a 30Budd failed lead. ‘ball in position to win the game. But, the drive stalled and Wasatch had to punt. Driving the ball down the field, Morgan invaded Wasp territory to the to the 5yard line. Again, the Wasp defense held Morgan pass to give Wasatch one more chance to score. Morgan on four plays, seeing the Wasps take possession on the 2-yard line. On the next play Morgan dropped Wasatch’s running back in the end zone for a safety, making the score 9-9. An impressive Ryan Kohler took over the show in the fourth quarter and overtime. With 2:49 left in the game and Morgan driving down the field, Kohler stepped in front of a Morgan receiver to make.a crucial interception . Morgan was driving with 1:20 left in the game when Mike Bray picked off a Two VanRoosendaal runs later, one run on 3rd and 3 yards to get a first down, moved Wasatch to Morgan’s 35-yard line. With 11 seconds left, Kohler made a clutch catch to bring Wasatch to the Morgan 18-yard line. Dummar was set up for the winning field goal, but the game was sent into overtime after: the missed kick. With first possession in Wasatch receiver, Ryan overtime, Kohler, VanRoosendaal set a state record with 45 carries. He also had 275 yards rushing. VanRoosendaal is on pace to go over 2,000 yards this season. After Wednesday’s. performance he has 1695 yards for the season. % REGION 10 RESULTS Wasatch 19, Mortars 9 OT South Summit 34, Park City 13 Lehi 38, Tooele 7 Union—Bye. Uintah—Bye , | Wasatch Lehi Park City Uintah Judge Memorial Union League 3-0 dak 1-2 2-1 1-2 0-3 Overall 6-1 6-1 4-3 4-2 2-5 2-4 |