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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday November 12, 1997 - Page 10 Sometimes the game of football is a matter of inches, as the San Juan Broncos found out during the game winning scoring drive. San Juan defeated Manti and advances to the semifinals this Staff photo Bronco Kylee Brown is swarmed by teammates after a weekend in Springville. 19-1spectacular touchdown catch in the 3 San Juan quarterfinal Staff photo victory over Manti. Broncos advance to semis with With the end of the football season on the line, San Juan Bronco Kylee Brown used a little basketball and a little wrestling to extend the Broncos season one more 3 2A week in a thrilling over the win final quarter Manti Templars. Brown used a jump ball basketball move to catch a pass against a Manti defender and then wrestled the ball away in the end zone to score the decisive touchdown with less than five minutes remaining in the contest. Manti took advantage of a Bronco turnover to tie the score at the end of the third quarter, and set up a fourth quarter showdown between the two teams. The Broncos drove down the field early in the fourth quarter before a drive line. stalled at the Manti took over, but fumbled the ball on their first play from scrimmage. The fumble was recovered d by Nielson on the line, setting up the scoring After Browns score, Manti had five minutes to score easily, however, as the tie the score or take the lead, but were unable to move the ball on the spirited Bronco defense, led by Bronco linebacker France Nielson. A Nielson fumble recovery set up the decisive scoring drive for the Broncos. Then Nielson, with a key sack and two open field tackles, helped the Broncos shut down the Manti offense and preserved the victory. The Broncos high powered offense looked like it would totally overwhelm the Templars as the game be- San Juan drove to within the 10 yard line for first and goal, but for three plays, the Broncos netted few yards. This set up fourth and goal from the three yard line. Johnson faked a sweep and threw a pass to Brown in the comer of the end zone. Brown and 19-1- 20-ya- rd 20-yar- drive. Manti did not give up the Broncos faced two fourth down situations. win 19-1- 3 his defender both jumped for the ball, but Brown ended up with the ball, clinching the victory. With the win, the Broncos advance to the state semifinal contest against the Grantsville Cowboys. The game is tentatively scheduled to begin at noon on Saturday at Springville High School. The Broncos are the lone team from southern Utah remaining in the 2A playoffs, which have been dominated by northern schools. The Broncos face 251 N. MAIN MONTICELLO 587-275- General Store VVeekly Hickory Burger Basket 4 Special TRA'IlISIDElSAIlU.TES Lowest gas prices is Southeast Utah Grantsville, which dismantled the undefeated Millard Eagles in another quarter final contest. Keys to the game? The Broncos need to put points on the board with their big play offense, keep turnovers to a minimum, and have strong special team play. Blanding 678-278- 51-ya- rd ter. However, Manti, led by the hard rushing Connor Thompson, kept the contest close. Thompson added a score later in the first quarter to tie the game A five yard touchdown pass by Bronco quarterback Jimmy Johnson to Blake Burtenshaw gave the Broncos a 13-- 7 lead at half time. 7-- 7. QTJOTPftj. jHarvest Spirit Lovely fall decorations for table and shelf Good supply of spicy fall fragrance CRAFT FAIR Saturday, November 29 1 0 a.m. - 6 p.m. 64 South 300 East Monticello from Local Artists Needed yanfiee Candle Indian Jewelry Christmas Music Country Crafts Baked goods The Grinch Who Stole Christmas-Fre- e Hot Spiced Cider & Fresh Baked Breads rts Tour Historic Grist Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast For a great gift idea give Grist Mill Gift Certificates Dinners Available by Reservation (groups welcome) Make your Christmas Party reservations now 587-259- 7 or 587-230- 2 SAN JUAN PHARMACY their first possession of the touchdown with a run early in the first quar- Monticello 1 is zoitfi us gan. The Broncos scored on game, when Brian Bradford put the Broncos on the board 2 OPEN 24 HOURS Visit us for your festive needs for the Holiday Season |