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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday November 6, 1996 Page 8 FROM THE COACH'S BOX by Ron Nielson Time is the test of any decision. Four years ago, Monticello was put in the 2A classifica- controversial tion for high school sports. Many felt success and victory would be elusive when competing with schools. larger wonder if MHS has ever enjoyed four more successful years of competition than 1993 to present. Now, I The Monticello High boys cross country team placed first at the 2A state meet last week. Team member include: Jordan Jensen, Trent Smith, Phillip Francom, Preston Bunker, Andres Lopez, Danny French,Chadd Potts, Jacob Hout, and Coach Mike (l-- r) Pehrson. Scott Boyle photo The Monticello girls cross country captured second at the 2A state meet last week. Team members include: front row Lindsey French, Martha Skouson, Emilee Anderson, Joan Rice, and Kassie Harris. Back row Coach Gary Torres, Jessie Jensen, Darla Redd, Kristin Bradford, Collette Randall, Coach Gary Adair, and Trisdan Boyle. Scott Boyle photo (l-- r) Bucks win cross country trophies With a dominating first place performance by Jordan Jensen, the Monticello Buckaroo Boys Cross took first team Country place in the 2A state tour- nament. Jensen covered the three-plu- s mile course in 16:12, edging out the second place runner by 17 seconds. The Monticello effort included eighth by Andres Lopez, 12th by Philip Francom, and 15th by Trent Smith. The defending champs from San Juan High finished fourth, led by a fifth place performance by Wilbert Eddie, Ryan Mel-lo- r in ninth, and Michael Marian in 19th. 41 The points of Grantsville edged Monticello by nine points in the girls meet, giving the Bucks second place. Monticello was led by Collette Randall, who finished third in 19:58. Martha Skouson was 8th, Emilee Anderson 11th, Joan Rice 15th, and Kassie Harris 18th. Buck coach Gary Torres We finished two in said, the top ten, placed second as a feam, and have four acaincluddemic all-state- ing Anderson, Skouson, Lindsey French, and Rice. The top finisher for San Juan is Jennifer VanRee-nen- , who finished 14th to lead the Broncos to sixth. Certainly, success and victory has not eluded the The Bucks have been competitive in all sports and state berths are the rule, not the exception. At least eight region trophies are proudly displayed in the Buckaroo Hall of Six Championship Fame. banners are new additions to the gym. This past week has to be one of the most successful in school history with one championship, two second place finishes, and a football team still in the hunt for the championship. The athletes deserve a huge pat on the back. But also, it would be tragic to fail to recognize a couple of coaches who, after battling challenging moments, are experiencing real success in their programs. Coach Matt Torrens and his staff should be respected and commended for their accomplishments this year. school. Broncos end season at quarterfinals by Lilly Gardner The last football game of the season for the San Juan Broncos was their best game but unfortunately, the sealed the Broncos fate as Morgan took advantage of several Bronco miscues in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. During the third quarter, on top. The final score was ceptions and Morgan scored after all of them. San Juan scored at the end of the third quarter on a pass to Tyson Bradford to cut the Trojan lead to With 7:15 remaining, Bennett threw a touchdown pass to Jason Workman. The last score of the game was by the Broncos on a pass to Joe Wilson, leaving the score at Bennett completed 29 of 52 passes for 360 yards and five touchdowns. Brown led top-rank- and undefeated Morgan Trojans came out in the quarterfinal Too many Bronco s to the powerful Trojans was the difference. Morgan scored on their second drive, but San Juan responded with an drive. Bronco quarterback Tate Bennett threw a touchdown to Brian Bradford to tie the score San Juan fumbled and four plays later Morgan scored again. The two point conversion was good. The Broncos responded again when Bennett threw a touchdown pass to The two point Brown. Kylee conversion to Brian Bradford made it With 2:55 remaining in the half, Morgan scored The again to make it Broncos drove down the field to the Trojan goal line, but were unable to score as time expired in the first half. The failure to score 51-3- 3 contest. turn-over- 80-yar- d 21-yar- d 7-- 7. 55-yar- 15-1- 5. 22-1- 5. d Bennett threw three inter- 23-ya- rd 43-2- 1. 12-yar- 12-ya- rd 51-3- 3. the receivers with eight catches for 144 yards. Workman averaged ten yards a catch for 100 yards. Dallin Redd rushed six times for 44 yards. Workman led the tackles with 13, Redd had 12. The team sacked the Trojan quarterback three times. San Juan had five turnovers and Morgan had two. Coach Torrens players have become a clearer reflection of the values and good qualities he exempli- fies and expects. The volleyball team, not to be outdone, placed second at the state tournament last Saturday. Seeing the team do so well gives me hope that there is justice in this world. Coach Tony Esplin is one of the most diligent coaches I have seen. Society has a way of mag- nifying the negative instead of the positive, and in coaching this rings true. Both coaches have experienced negatives, isnt it rewarding and fitting to see M0NTI6ELL0 Jimaue Christmas Is Just Around The Corner them on top? Scott Christensen Sevier Co. Search & Rescue "Cellular phones can help save lives" CELLULAROME network Carlie Singer 801 - 678 - 3162 Some Keslru liom 11 A))K South Main, Blanding BARGAINS OF THE MONTH 031311) o d o ttft&ETA |