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Show JUAB DEFEATS RED DEVILS IN THRILLER Devils Lose In Last Quarter After Leading Most Of Game; Sargent Plays Well Springville's Red Devils dropped their contest last Friday night at Nephi in a thrilling game, 27-29. The game was one of those "photo "pho-to finish" type with the edge going go-ing to the home-town club. Springville led throughout the greater part of the game, holding a 21-16 advantage going into the final quarter. Nephi staged a brilliant bril-liant shooting orgy that netted them twice as many counters as the Red Devils. Bird, Belliston and Bailey kept the offensive side rolling roll-ing for Nephi, with Bird chucking in the last basket with only three seconds to go for the winners. For Spring ville, Sargent's playing shone above that of his teammates, team-mates, while point-getting was handled well by Miller and Savage. This Friday, Nebo games pit Juab at Tintic and Payson at Spanish Fork. Springville draws a bye. Last night's results were not available at press time. Spanish Fork defeated Tintic 38-22 last Friday. Springville-Juab Box Score: Springville g t f p Savage f 2 6 2 6 Sargent f 2 0 0 4 Miller c 3 6 3 9 Bird g 0 0 0 0 Olsen g 2 0 0 4 Johnson f 0 0 0 0 Jensen g 2 0 4 Totals 11 12 5 27 JUAB G T F P Crane f 0 111 Belliston f 3 117 Bailey c 4 2 4 12 Greenhalgh g 1113 Garrett g 0 10 0 Shaw f 0 0 0 0 Bir3 f 2 10 4 Jones c 10 0 2 ToIley S 0 2 0 0 park g 0 0 0 0 Totals li 12 7 29 Quarter Scores: Springville 6 14 21 27 Juab 7 11 16 29 Officials: Hillman and Warner j |