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Show League Play Launched - Cougars End Drought With Homecoming Victory Over Miners KEARNS. Coach Bruce Takeno entered a winning locker room for the first time in his career as a head coach Friday. And it felt great. Despite having been a part of the program at Judge during some of that schools glory years, Takeno said Fridays solid 4 victory over Bingham was the biggest win hes ever been associated with. he Boy it felt good, acknowledged. 21-1- For Takeno the breakthrough ended a loss streak of a dozen games and for Cougar teams the setbacks had reached IS straight. Fridays win couldnt have come at a better time. Not only was it the opening of league play for the Cougars, who now have a share of first place, it was Homecoming. And Bingham was coming off a shutout vic- tory over defending state champion Skyline, now coached by former Cougar mentor Gil Cordova. How long the Cougars can stay undefeated in Region Two will be determined at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) when Kearns invades Brighton. The Bengals are not a happy football team after suffering back-to-bac- losses to k Layton and Alta after being labeled the team to beat for 4A honors this season. Brighton belted Olympus 45-- for one of its wins. Oly handed Granger a 27-- 0 setback Friday. And while Takeno doesnt know exactly what to expect, he expressed no fears about meeting the Bengals. We knew they were good at the seasons onset. We will worry more about our own execution than about how good they are. And well just hope for the best, the Cougar mentor said. It might be assumed that the Miners were 0 flat going into Fridays encounter at Kearns. And conversely, the Cougars might have While the Cougars didnt roll up impressive statistics, they simply didnt give Bingham opportunities to score. Kearns didnt fumble and for the se- phetic. been expected to be high on the Homecoming hype. Takeno feels that neither assumption is accurate. He described his team as determined cond week, and somewhat weary of All along, he losing. noted, the staff has told the team that it doesnt have to play a great game to get into that win column. It just had to eliminate mistakes and play as well as possible under whatever circumstances the other team would allow. That proved Kirk Kasparian was not inAnd this tercepted. week, he wasnt sacked. In the meantime, the Cougar defense bent some, but it refused to break. While Bingham had the edge in total offense, the Miners also coughed the ball up to set up what proved to be the winning score and made a serious mistake in the kicking game. That Bingham wasnt flat seemed true when pro the Miners Molinaro Scott gained 42 yards on the first play from scrimmage. That set up a Rod Gust keeper that posted the visitors to an early 0 lead. However, Terry Fritz caused a fumble in Cougar territory and Bob Bates celebrated his return to action with a recovery. Five plays later, after 15 yards had been stepped off against the Cougars for holding at the four, Kasparian rifled a pass to Marc InSwedish exgram. change student Lars 7-- Juhl threaded the uprights for a 7-- 7 tie. The Cougars put another score on the board when the defense forced the Miners to punt into the wind from their own end zone. An rush unnerved the kicker, who shanked it off his foot at the 11 and after picking up a first down at the one, n the kept Kasparian pigskin and Juhl was true once again. In the third period the rejuvenated Cougars marched 69 yards, with Kasparian hitting Ingram on a third and 25 for one first down and Shayne Terry carried the ball most of the rest of the way, scoring on a plunge of less than a yard. Now and Pat yards Westerkamp four for 15, had 100 yards rushing and 75 in the air on 6x9 completions, two to Ingram for 50 yards. Defensively Takeno Plays Boost Bugs Big MAGNA. Big plays sparked Cyprus to a Homecoming victory over Jordan here Friday and kept the Pirate record unblemished. The Bucs will put the mark on the line again tomorrow (Friday) in 28-1- 5 the second Region Seven test of the campaign, traveling to Vernal for a 7:30 p.m. test of a Uintah team that also initiated league play with a win to improve to The Utes defeated Tooele on Buff turf scored more points any other team against the Bucs However, year. BACK . . . Judge's Dave McGill (22) looks downfield after cutof Murray defensive back Richard Ulibarri (28), blocked out inside ting by Russell Griffith (32). Murray Falls JUST IN TIME . . . Murray quarterback Paul Beck releases pass just moments before being flattened by Judge's Dave Corisis (73) in bruising Bulldog win Friday night. 19-1- 2 - 19-1- 2 Judge To Win Backup QB, Kicker Lift SALT LAKE. For the second straight year the toe of Chris Klekas boosted Judge to victory over bitter rival Murray. A year ago Klekas scored the games only points in a tense 0 struggle. This year the 3-- junior quarterbacks who served notice that next year should pro- duce thriller. yet another Both will be in action again this week, with Murrays Paul Beck seemingly assured of making his third start PREP STANDINGS the poise and skills of a veteran Friday night when starter Vierra exited the game with two broken bones in his hand seconds into the second period. In the second half the young quarterback was forced to rally his team after Murray took advantage of a pair of Bulldog turnovers to forge a 12-- half-tim- e lead. He was missing one key receiver and enroute lost another when Dave McGill and Brian VonBank left with injuries that will keep them out of action this week. Vierra is likely to be out 6 weeks. Judge drew first blood with a picture-perfedrive after Murray was unable to take advantage of a Richard 7 REGION TWO 4-- Ulibarri fumble Bulldog kickers ac- curacy again proved to be the margin of victory as he kicked two second-hal- f field goals and a 2 PAT in a Judge 19-1- league-launchin- g vic- tory. But it was a missed Klekas PAT coupled with a standout Murray passing game that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer sounded to end the bitterly contested battle. And it was a pair of for the Spartans and young Mike Curtin filling in for an injured Ken Vierra for Judge. Murray will be looking for its first Region Seven victory when it travels to Jordan for a 4:30 p.m. test of the winless Beetdiggers, while Judge will also face a winless team. Tooele will be the Bulldog guest for another 7:30 start tomorrow (Friday). Curtin responded to a difficult situation with recovery at midfield, Vierra took his team 81 yards in seven plays, hitting junior Mike Clark from the 22 at the 6:54 mark. The drive was highlighted by a completion to Robert Thomas and a grab by McGill. Judge was on the move again when Murray took advantage of a big break. Thomas had taken a pass and the Bulldogs were at goal, which came at Klekas, who had missed in the first half, was true on this one to narrow the gap to the ball was fumbled at the Bulldog 36 and Chris 9:43. Salas recovered for Murray. Beck, who had been finding success on a curl pattern to Chris Ellett, marched his team the 36 yards with 12-1- 0. After seemed to gain confidence and was able to lead Judge dow'n field on a sustained drive, scoring himself on a sneak at 2:46. Klekas missed the PAT. Penalties and the key completions, hitting Rich Elorreaga for the score from the 17. A two-poiconversion try was smothered. Curtin kept the ball on the ground for most of the rest of the half and Murrays stout defense, anchored by Kelly Angell, stout Judge defense wiped out additional Murray scoring hopes and Judge added a final didnt give field Late in the period a long pass completion to Von Bank was inoffset by a goal-lin- e much. terception by that, Curtin goal at 6:31. Thomas picked off a Beck pass late, but Ellett recovered a fumble to insure that spectators remained in their Craig Donaldson and Murray took the 12-- lead to the locker room. A penalty wiped out a good kick return and Murray fumbled deep in its own territory to set up the first Klekas field 7 seats. Spartan mentor Gene McKeehan was concerned over the number of penalties whistled against his squad and admitted that you cant give Judge that 'Digger touchdowns 3 MORE SPORTS . . . many opportunities to beat you. He praised the play of Beck, Ellett and the Spartan offensive line. (See Page 4, Col. 1) Ute Teams 6 0 defense while Shane Lyon was the offensive standout. Bobby Mathewson ran for two touchdowns and passed for a third while Darin Bowen returned a kickoff 75 yards and Troy Peterson an intercepted pass 30 yards to spark the Peewee A squad. Ben Bronicel scored three times while John Prows, Brad Sorenson, Lance Mackay and Mac added Pugmire touchdowns in the the next Judge from scrimmage 3 The Pirates touchdowns in the Midget B win. In the junior victory Mike Bailey scored twice while the important extra points were scored by Greg and Steve Jim Walton, Mark Sartor and Dirl Rieghard Givens. Watrous were outstanding on defense. Craig Sorensen scored twice and Craig Stauffer the final touchdown for the Bantams in their In the narrow, loss. Peewee B defeat George Scott, Ralph Leishman, Craig Curtis and Scott Flinders were among those cited for their play. two-poi- fourth straight game, gaining Disera 120 on 15 carries. added 42 more West Valley View Thurs., Sept. a 4 25, 1980 another 100 yards to push the total offense to 267 yards. Spackman, who was carried from the field on a stretcher, caught four passes for 74 yards. Hunter received good news Monday when he learned that Spackman would not be forced to miss any action after suffering a bruised kidney. Barry Cloward was the Bucs defensive (See Page 4, Col. 9) SADDLE & TACK AUCTION We have been commissioned to sell tor American Saddle Co approximately $' uuo 00 worth and of handmade Western English saddles and tack of all kinds INCH DING Full silver show saddles ranch, roping. pleasure saddles children s and Lifetime guaranteed trammel head silver hackamores bits, stalls and haliers SunU-aclippers. 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For the Mitey Mite B squad, Brett Saddler Many Stoves & Fireplace Inserts Jim Scarcelli scored touchdowns and Jim Wayman, Paul Christensen, Ladd Mc- Perhaps the most comfortable suit a man can wear NOW Bingh and Todd Quillan anchored the defense. In the Midget A effort Kirk Wahlen accounted for 100 yards on the ground Judgo receiver Brian grasps for pass at his finger tips WITHIN REACH Von Bank A the Harry Higby and Travis Oliphant anchored the Gremlin Levis Action Suit Mall Bountiful COTTONWOOD. Ute Conference teams from Cottonwood posted six wins against only two defeats during the week. The Peewee A team belted Olympus 34-- the Mitey Mite A squad crushed Olympus 46-- 0 and the Mitey Mite B squad claimed a 14-- 0 win over Brighton. The Midget A team won a 20-- decision over Olympus, the Midget B squad ripped Bingham 33-and the Juniors ek3 ed out a win over Olympus. and Fashion Place Mall speedy West Valley City, UT. one-poi- 7-- m(rvh wnar mm - Alta defeated Trying to elude a sack, Vierra threw into the Spartan coverage and Kevin DeMass picked off the pass and raced 85 yards to paydirt. It was the first play of the second period and on that play Vierra was hurt. Larry Colosimo blocked the PAT leave Judge up Made to move with you, stretch, bend and make you just plain comfortable. Colors: Brown heather Gray heather and navy blue. Regular and Long sizes. possession, Gilbert Vasquez raced 63 yards off tackle. His run was personally gratifying in that Jordan coaches had condirrays Homecoming tioned their athletes that stopping the Pirate guest. Its no secret that the speedster was the key to Cyprus-Murrarivalry victory. Jeff Sorensen, a junior is one of the state's hottest. But the Bucs will defensive back, gave the want to be at when students and alumni enand invade that something to celebrate they tails beating the Utes when he scooped up a fumble with Jordan and their highly partisan fans. driving and returned in Jordan was laying for 91 yards for a 21-- halfCyprus and despite that time lead, with Jerry teams winless status, Archibalds toe accounting for all three extra points. Steve Disera capped a Buc march after the kickoff with a three-yar- d plunge to paydirt. Six Cottonwood Victories Won SO. Jordan drew within four on a field goal, but on the next Buc 0 Peewee B squad 12-- 0 and the Bantams lost a decinarrow sion to Olympus. Vierra got play Hunter page 4 y 14-1- when Murrays into11 trouble. On Bill said he is impressed with what he knows about the Utes and has had to keep the pressure on his charges who might be inclined to look ahead to next week when they will be Mu- than has this both were virtual gifts and came after Cyprus forged a 28-- lead. Cyprus drew first blood on the teams second possession when Dennis Rupp fired a touchdown strike to Troy Spackman. 13-- 7 CUTTIN received Kasparian plaudits for their offensive play, while improved efforts along the line of scrimmage were also considered a factor. In the locker room, individual performances mattered little. They had lost together. Now they knew how it felt to win. Its not hard to guess which they prefer. - 4-- 0 Friday. Coach singled out Dan Barrett as player of the game, but also dealt out considerable praise for Gary Forakis, a junior in his initial start, as well as for Bates and Kevin Crookston, but noted that it was a solid team victory. Ingram, Terry and Binghams last score came with just three minutes left in the contest with the Cougars guilty of a face mask penalty after a pass completion, but the Kearns defense held the Miners without a completion on four tries as time ran out to give Gust a 6x23 mark for the day. Bingham gained 155 yards on the ground and 92 through the air. Kearns, with Terry carrying 22 times for 75 . . . before being sandwiched between Murray defenders Kirk Imamura (20) and Craig Donaldson (45). while AVAILABLE! Brad Groves, Rick Capps and Ross Callahan scored James touchdowns. Clark had an interception. Mike Davis passed for three touchdowns, Bruce Evans scored twice and Ricky Arnold and Jeff Todd added Fireplace Den 144 West 7200 South Midvale, Utah 84047 566-350- 0 if |
