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Show OREM TIMES Page 11 COMMUNITY SPORTS, PEOPLE AND OUTDOOR FUN Ul Thursday. October 25, 2007 (33 Lf TV tXJLm I Russ Lyman N0K1H njlltllY A year ago, C)i cm ciilcri'il the state girls soccer tournament tourna-ment in search of a perfect season, sea-son, only to lose its first game of the year in the 4A quarterfinals quarterfi-nals to 15ox I '.lder. This year, w ith the prospect of a perfect season long gone, the Tigers settled on playing the perfect game at the perfect per-fect time in their 4-0 win over Highland to win the 1A state championship on Saturday afternoon at Juan Diego High School. Orem got off to a dream start when Anne Shallen-berger Shallen-berger scored a goal in the third minute, then dominated the outmatched Rams for the remainder of the game that was every hit as lopsided as the final score indicates. "We finally played our complete game," said Orem coach Kd Louder. "We've been looking for it all season, we've had our ups and downs, but See SOCCER, Putfe 11 ASHLEY FRANSCELLN0MI1 f.ounly Orem players react after beating Highland High School, 1-0 in Ihe iA stale championship Oct. 20 ul .hum Diego High School. Stewart has perservered to become one of state's top QBs Russ Lyman NORTH COUNTY For a silversmith, a refiner's fire is a means of removing imperfections. For a high school quarterback, quarter-back, intense heat and pressure pres-sure can have the same affect; such has been the case with Timpanogos quarterback Christian Stewart. Thrown to the wolves as a sophomore starter, and forced experience this year and the to learn a new offense as a confidence that comes with it." junior, Stewart has seen his While the success has come, share of hard times before becoming one of the state's best quarterbacks his senior season. While he's enjoying this season, the quarterback acknowledges that the tough times have helped paved the way. "Everybody sees this year's success, but I've started for three years and they haven't been half as good," Stewart said. "Mostly it's just been the it didn't come automatically as Stewart has dedicated himself to improving each season as well as from game to game. "There was a lot of growing grow-ing pains going through, but all young quarterbacks have that," said Timpanogos coach Brad Molen. "He's done a nice job of going through them and now he's just a great leader on the team. He works hard studying film; his work ethic is just incredible and he's just MARK JOHNSTONNurth Cuunly See STEWART, Page 14 Timpanogos' Christian Stewart looks to pass against American Fork on Sept. 21. FREE PARK CITY VACATION CERTIFICATE! With tvry quott. (Not a time share!) Call for thtalls. No purchase necessary The Best In Auto Insurance! - Great Service - Friendly Staff Tickets Accidents SR 22's Pkg. Discounts RV's Boats Motorcycles Lowest Payments 1 hyy Z&BSk "'4 ' lAY V jl " lT,r",(' ,:" ';r'r,,i' '''Wx i 1 . y- UV',! , : (ln ac : - ' ' '"r';trnii'r nr Stone Ridge Veterinary Citnic V i 'J Full Service Veterinary Hospital $15 off on your first visit to our clinic, f We appreciate your business, (limit 1 coupon per family) 424 S. Amine Hwv 7B3-87Rn : 1 igtfmiinfciiiiatwifalilafrihiii Copy d id J i rf i 1 i ,J J i.i.J.. l..jiiif. i.. ifir'Mi. ilfniiiiil'iifiiifiili li i |