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Show Page 4 AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN Thursday, October 2, 2008 ore COMMUNITY SPORTS, PEOPLE AND OUTDOOR FUN Local teams gearing Beky Beaton NORTH COUNTY With big showdowns looming loom-ing in football already and in the closing week of region soccer, this promises to be a pivotal week in the fall season for those sports. With just five games to decide those three critical Region 4 berths, the football teams can't afford to overlook anyone. The Knights and Vikings meet in Highland this week in a contest with potential ramifications for the region championship. Meanwhile, the other four teams will all be battling for wins to keep their own playoff hopes alive. , This is decision week for girls soccer as the regular season wraps up on Tuesday. Right now, the Pioneers still control their own destiny with a one-game lead over the Knights and the Timberwolves, Beky Beaton NORTH COUNTY American Fork's own Adri-enne Adri-enne Schneider is learing how to make a difference for the soccer team at Utah Valley University. The junior midfielder mid-fielder is already credited with two game-winning goals in the young season. On Sept. 6, Schneider scored in the 96th minute to push the Wolverines past Texas State 2-1 in overtime. Schneider took a Jennifer Lohner corner kick with 4:55 remaining in the first extra period and found the right corner cor-ner of the goal to move UVU's record to 3-0, the best start in school history. Then, on Sept. 13 in Cedar City, Schneider scored her second sec-ond game-winning goal of the season as Utah Valley earned a come-from-behind 3-2 victory at Southern Utah. Schneider, who helped the Wolverines (4-0-1) remain undefeated un-defeated to that point, scored in the 58th minute on a Katey Turner assist when she fired a shot into the high corner from about 23 yards out. "This was a good test for us. It's the first time we've trailed at the half, so the girls had to figure it out and come back to win," said UVU head coach Brent Anderson. "This team feels like it can win every time it steps on the field. Even when we were down, the girls still felt like they could win. I continue to be amazed by the mental composure we have." Anderson attributes some of that composure to Schneider. "She's a very even-keeled, able personality," he said. "That's what she brings to the midfield, stability and confidence. confi-dence. She's a calming force for the whole team. See WHERE, Page 5 'V" ' a: j - BEKY BEATONNorth County American Fork outside hitter Makenzie Moea'l lays down a kill during the West Jordan match Aug. 28 in American Fork. but if they lose at Timpanogos today and all three teams win on Tuesday, that would yield a three-way tie for first place in the region. Those three teams will be the leagues representatives in the playoffs, but it's possible that the seedings will be decided by a coin flip. The volleyball teams take a breather this weekend for some tournament action, but league play resumes Tuesday as they finish out the first round. Lone Peak and Pleasant Grove are clearly a step ahead of the rest, but Lehi is playing very tough and will continue to progress prog-ress as the season goes on. The other three teams are still searching search-ing for consistency and trying to get young players on the same page. Mere's a look at the big games in the next week (Note: Volleyball records do not include in-clude tournament matches.): J '(BIT!!113 J u 0 IT 1 I I - , - - . f ' J - ' -f it ,rX- N - - ' s Former American Fork soccer player Adrienne Schneider (22) dribbles It TwniiiiiimiiU)iwf ,4 ? 4 4 t 7 v up for runs at the postseason Thurs. Oct. 2 GIRLS SOCCER I Lehi at Timpanogos (4 p.m.): This game will most likely determine deter-mine the outcome of the region title race. The Pioneers (7-1-0, 12-1-1) can earn the championship outright with a win here, but the Timberwolves (6-2-0, 10-3-0) can force a tie for the lead if they can find a way to defeat Lehi at home. ; I Pleasant Grove at Lone Peak (4 p.m.): The Vikings (260, 2-10-2) are out of the running for a playoff berth but are still working very hard. They very nearly upset the Pioneers on Tuesday, so the Knights (6-20, &50) need to stay focused to avoid the upset here. Friday, Oct. 3 FOOTBALL I Pleasant Grove at Lone Peak (7 p.m.): This game takes on even greater import following the vi.v-- American Fork cross country team wins third meet in a row Dean Von Memmott SPORTS CORRESPONDENT The American Fork boys cross country team won the varsity division at the Nebo Invitational at Spanish Fork on Friday. The feat marked a third straight time that the Cavemen had won a cross country invitational invi-tational this fall. In the varsity boys race, Ryan Bradshaw took fourth, Robby Lee fifth, Austin West seventh, Derek Day 14th, and Mac Morrison 15th for the score of 45, edging previously-undefeated previously-undefeated Timpview at 51. Clayton Young came in 17th and Jeff Nelson was 22nd to round out the squad. American Fork boys coach Timo Mostert said, "We had four guys on varsity who are now really learning how to race, not just run at a meet. They are still learning. Now, though, they're showing what they've learned. Our guys are Cavemen's unexpected loss to Spanish Fork. The Vikings ( 1-0, 5-1) are ranked fourth in the state polls right now and are considered consid-ered the favorite for the region title, but if the Knights (1-0, 4-2) can control their run-oriented offense and put some points on the board, this could be a very interesting night. I American Fork at Lehi (7 p.m.): The Cavemen (0-1, 3-3) stumbled out of the gate last week and can't afford another mis-step. The Pioneers (0-1, 2-3) took a beating at Lone Peak but were able to move the ball at times against a very good defense, so they've got to think they have a shot if they can just hang on to the ball. Tuesday, Oct. 7 GIRLS SOCCER I Spanish Fork at Lehi (4 p.m.): The Dons haven't won a game all season, but no matter -rVcXM If y through the Idaho State defense now running three seconds faster than they did at this time last year. "They have a great push. Each of them cut 20 seconds off the times they posted at last year's Nebo Invitational. "Our boys ran superbly today," the coach continued. "Our No. 4 through 7 men are all first -year runners. Mac and Clayton are freshmen, while Derek and Austin are sophomores. sopho-mores. Ryan is our only senior. This bodes well for Region and State. We hope to catch up to Alta, who beat us by 25 at the Wasatch Invititational." "This is the last time Timpview and AF will compete against each other this season, since Timpview Is 4A, while AF is 5A," Mostert said. "Although "Al-though they are competitive on the grass, they are friends otherwise. This summer, they had a few activities together, and each December they make the trip to the Footlocker West Regionals together." what happened on Thursday, the Pioneers can't afford a letdown let-down here. I Timpanogos at Pleasant Grove (4 p.m.): The Vikings gave the Pioneers all they could handle last week, so the Timberwolves Timber-wolves will need to pay attention atten-tion to avoid an upset that would jeopardize their playoff seeding. I American Fork at Lone Peak (4 p.m.): The Cavemen were the only team to defeat the Knights last season and fell just short of beating them the first time they played this year. Since they won't be going to the tournament, this is their playoff game and they'd love to close out the season with a victory over their rivals. The Knights will want to win to preserve pre-serve the best possible seeding. VOLLEYBALL t Timpanogos at Lehi (6:30 p.m.): The Pioneers can solidify their hold on third place with a victory here. .y! V y- Photo courtesy of UV Athletics on Sept 1 1. American Fork's next meet is the Region 4 championships on Oct. 11. The Cavemen took third in the varisty girls division. In the varsity girls race, Dani West came in sixth, Jamie Lee 13th, Kaovae Belt 17th, Alexis Laws 22nd, McCall Har-ward Har-ward 23rd and Kim Clemons 27th. American Fork head coach Bruno Hunziker said, "Our No. 1 runner was sick today, so she came across the finish line as our No. 4 runner. That changed the complexion for us today. This meet was a great tune-up for our girls. Their next meet will be the region championships at P. G. on Oct. 11. Timpanogos is the school expected to give our girls the biggest challenges at region." In the girls junior yarsity race, Erminia Martinez took first, . Lakyn Lux second, Whitney Gateby 19th, Taylir Garrison See REWIND, Page 5 Alyson Jeffery American Fork High School I t r ' ". $4 V r '' ' 1 'it Parents: Brad and Michelle Jeffery Year: Junior Age: 17 Birthplace: Provo Sport: Tennis Position: No. 1 singles player Favorite sports team: BYU Cougars Favorite food: Mexican salads Favorite restaurant: Cafe Rio Favorite movie: She's the Man Favorite book: Twilight Hero: Maria Sharapova Favorite class: English Grade Point Average: 3.60 Most memorable career moment: mo-ment: Beating Lehi's No. 1 singles player. F iture plans: To play at a tennis ten-nis club after this current high school season. American Fork head girls tennis ten-nis coach Spencer Selzido said: "She's great on the court. She's played against the best players in the region. She's managed to have gone three sets in every one of her matches this year, though closing them out with a win has been a challenge for her." SCOREBOARD Results Football Result Date 926 Opponent Spanish Fork Lost 13-34 26 rushes tor 41 yds. 10 passes for 156 yds Notable perlormances Jordan Lusk: 15-ot-33 lor 169 yds. 1 TO. 2 intcp Evan Wright 45-yd punt ret lor TD Ettian Wright 5 rcpl lor 38 yds. I TD Spencer Magleby: 3 rcpt lor 60 yds Nathaniel Olsen: 1 2 car lor 46 yds; 5 UT, 1 AT, 1 tfl Kyle Dlckerson: 3 UT, 9 AT. 2 til Mitch Harrison: 3 UT, 9 AT, 1 hur Julian Pinney 1 UT. 3 AT, 1 til. 1 sack Volleyball Result Opponent Lost 0-3 Pleasanl Grove Lost 0-3 Lehi Date 925 930 Girls soccer Result Opponent Won 3-1 Pleasant Grove Lost 2-6 Timpanogos Date 925 930 Upcoming games Football Oppom it Time Le' 7 p.m. Lone Pi jk 7 p m. Oate 1003 1010 Volleyball Opponent Highland tournament Lone Peak Spanish Fork Girls soccer Date 103-4 1007 1009 Time 6:30 pm. 6:30 p.m. Date 1002 1007 1014 Opponent Time Spanish Fork 4 p.m. Lone Peak 4 p.m. State first round at home sites Cross country Opponent Region W Pleasant Grove Girls tennis Opponent Region a Timpanogos Slate Liberty Park, SLC Golf Opponent State Si Soldier Hollow Date 1011 Time 8 am. Date 102 1098.1 1 Time 11 am. Date 106-7 Time TBA Standings Reported as of 9730 Football Region 4 School Region record Overall record Pleasant Grove 1-0 5-1 Lone Peak 1-0 4-2 Spanish Fork 1-0 3-3 American Fork 0-1 3-3 Lehi 0-1 2-3 Timpanogos 0-1 2-3 Volleyball Region 4 School Region record Overall record Pleasant Grove 4-0 9-0 Lone Peak 3-1 ' 7-1 Lehi 2-2 5-3 American Fork 2-2 2-5 Spanish Fork 1-3 1-3 Timpanogos 0-4 0-6 Girls soccer Region 4 School Region record Overall record Lehi 7-1-0 12-1-1 Lone Peak 6-2-0 9-5-0 Timpanogos 6-2-0 10-3-0 American Fork 3-5-0 5-9-0 Pleasant Grove 2-6-0 2-10-2 Spanish Fork 0-8-0 4-10-0 ; eye NORTH COUNTY The AF volleyball program is sponsoring a luau Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Aspen Grove Park. All proceeds will benefit ben-efit the team. The event will take place creekside at the park, which is located at 3000 N. 400 West in PG. The cost is $10 per person for the meal. Planned activities include sand volleyball, basketball, hula dancing, zip-line and a playground for the kids. It's suggested that participants bring folding chairs. In case of inclement weather, weath-er, the event will be held at the high school cafeteria. |