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Show The Salt Lake Tribune SPORTS Weber ExpelsGhos 5 From Playoffs Past With Win Over Wes BY JAY DREW ‘THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Their popular teammate,Tyler Sparrow, had been carted off the field by ambulance tothehospital with a severe knee injury, their first-half momentum had disap- peared, replaced bytheir ghosts of ‘playoffs past, and their chances of iwinninga first-round state tourjnament game since 1985 looked worse thanlast year’s Halloween wandy. The Weber Warriors’ season qwas ready for the grave. | Instead, it was saved byseveral. Jonathan Graves, an oftinjured senior wide receiver, rose high above a West defenderin the back of the end zone — soaring Jike a Sparrow, perhaps — and snagged MichaelBailey's pinpoint ‘5-yard pass with 2:45 remaining to lift Weber to an improbable 19- 18 Class 4-A win over West on Sat- “lurday afternoon. , “There was no doubtI was go- jing to catchit,” said Graves. “Ifhe ‘saw me,I knewit was goingto bea | And what of Graves’ interception moments later, that ended ‘West's final drive at Weber's 20? Alta (6-3) at Taylorsville (7-3), TBA Hunter (5-5) at Brighton (9-1), TBA LOWER BRACKET Hillcrest (5-4) at Skyline (10-0), TBA Bingham (7-3) at Mountain View (10-0), TBA CLASS4-A boy,”said Bailey. Sparrow, an outstanding athlete known morefor his basketball prowess, caughtan 8-yard squareout pass with1:16 remainingin the Second quarter, but rolled wrong onhisright knee,already heavily braced. A horrible scene ensued, as trainers cut away his jersey Pantsto reveal a protruding bone. Weber players huddled in prayer as Sparrow's mother,Jill, sobbed uncontrollably and Weber's fans chanted “Sparrow, Sparrow.” Three plays after the ambu- lanceleft the field, West's Paul Iioa intercepted his second pass ofthe game and returned it 27 yards to the Weber31. Drecksel promptly hit T.J. Stokes for a 29-yard gain and Wally Doi scored two plays later, giving the Panthersall the momentumheadinginto halftime. “Theinjury shocked us. Theair went outof us,” said Weber coach Kory Bosgieter. “If Ty would have knownthe air went outof us, he would have been ticked. That’s whatI told the guysat halftime.” _ West, which had just 82 yards ; “That just put it over the top,” he said in the first half, carried the newfound confidence into the second half. The Panthers drew closer on ter falling behind 12-0 and seem‘ingly had everythingin hand with thentookthelead onthe first play of the fourth quarier when receiver Anthony Catenzaro was uncovered for an easy 24-yard + Andleft the field strewn with ‘sobbing Panthers, whorallied affour minutesleft. But on Ist and 40, Weber linebacker Darin Scott sacked West quarterback Dallas Drecksel, causing a fumble. Dal- ton Jones scooped the loose and took it to the West 15. Two plays later, Bailey hooked up with Gravesto tieit. Ryan Adams’ 20-yard field goal, touchdown pass. The TD was set up when the Panthers blocked a Weber punt and Wayne Alofipo plucked it out ofthe air and rumbledto the end zone. A silly clipping penalty 10 ' And when Stephan Minnig madethe extra point, the Warriors yards behind the play nullified Alofipo’s TD, but Catenzaro's felt that huge burden lift from their backs. The school in north catch got the guilty party off the hook. Catenzaro’s two-point run Weber County had not won a playoff game, going0-4, since tak‘Ing state in 1985, “Wehadto doit for Ty. He’s our yards and a touchdown for Weber madeit 18-12 for West. Sparrowhadfive catches for 61 before the tragic injury. PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFPAIRINGS The This Week's Games QUARTERFINAL GAMES UPPER BRACKET American Fork (5-5) at Weber (8-2), Fremont (7-3) at Pieasant Grove (5-5), TBA TAYLORSVILLE — The Tay- lorsville Warriors finally won their first playoff football gamein the 18-year history of the school LOWER BRACKET Morgan(7-3) at Snow Canyon (9-1), Delta (5-3) at Lehi (9-1), TBA CLASS2-A This Week's Games QUARTERFINAL GAMES UPPER BRACKET Gunnison(6-4) at Milford (8-2), TBA Rich (7-3) at Manti (10-0), TBA OWER BRACKET Millard (7-3) at South Summit (9-1), Beaver(8-2) at San Juan (7-3), TBA Warriors had only 90 yardsin the second half, after getting 177 in the first. After Graves’ interception, they picked up a crucial first down on 8rd-and-6 when Bailey scrambled for seven yards and were able to run outthe clock. “My heart has been going nuts all day,” said Bosgieter, speaking about Graves’ catch. “That was nothing new. It was an emotional day.” ‘And a day when a courageous team learned to fly without its grounded Sparrow. Weber (8-2) 66 0 7-19 West (4-6) 073 848 ‘Weber Sparrow 5 pass from Bailey (runfailed) ‘Weber Garvia 3 run (pass failed) West Doi1 run (Adamskick) West ~ PG Adams 20 West ~Catenzaro24 pass from Drecksel (Catenzaro run) Weber Graves 15 pass from Bailey(Minnig kick) Saturday afternoon, but it was anything buteasy against a school making its first playoff appearance. The Warriors defeated the Timpanogos Timberwolves 17-16 ina Class 5-A first-round gameafter entering the contest with an 0-6 record in state tournament appearances. The Warriors trailed 16-3 heading into the fourth quarter and appeared to be headed for disaster. But Taylorsville found a spark on its opening drive of the final quarter. The Warriors put together a six play, 55-yard drive that was capped by a three-yard Ryan Filipe run. The score brought the Warriors within six points of the visiting Timberwolves with 7:40 remaining. The Timberwolves’ offense then took the field and were only able to gain onefirst down before being forced to punt. The The Timpanogos 34. The drive ended field, finding Jeff Lowry for a 25yard gainon a tipped pass, taking game-winning touchdown. task fell to quarterback Brett Marietta, wholed his teamto the there, however, when Timpanogos defensive back Joe Hawkinsinter- Broadhead lead his team down- BY PATRICK KINAHAN THES WAKE TRIBUNE One thing is abundantly clear about the NBA this season: The balanceof powerhasshifted to the Western Conference. Picking a winner from the Eastern Conferenceis like trying to decide which week to burna vacation with your in-laws. Any number of teams from the Magic Johnson. When Riley had Magic, he won championships. Without him — in New York and south Florida — he’s won nothing. 2. Philadelphia 76ers — Somebody hasto finish second. Larry Brown, as good a coach as thereis, should be able to coax nearly 50 wins outof this group,led byall- league guard Allen Iverson. 3. New York Knicks — Forall his stability (pouting muchoflast season for notstarting, i week of preseason practice year, etc.), Latrell Sprewell was rewarded with a five-year, $61.9 million contract. Just think of what would have happened if he was a bad guy. If there's justice in the world, Patrick Ewing would win a cham- pionship. Ch, wait, that's what we say about a couple of other oldtimers out West. 4. New Jersey Nets — Keith VanHornisa star,just like he has always been. If point guard Ste- phon Marbury thinks of others before himself, he and Van Horn finally could establish a winning tradition in East Rutherford. 5. Orlando Magic — When Penny Hardawayleft, the Magic becameanother oneof those mediocre Eastern teams. Mike Doleac steps in as starting center as Orlandoeyes bidding for future nothingto say of the play but, “It was simply amazing.” The Timberwolves still had a chance,needingonlya field goal to win their first playoff game in school history. Quarterback Alta, 7) ° Taylorsville (7:3) o wanson 22 1:FG Broadhead 49 ‘Lowry from Broadhead #0 passBroadhead kick) ‘Covey I run (Pass failed) 'A Filipe 3 ran (Gwilliam kick) ‘A McDonald 14 interception return (Gwilliam Kick) Pine View 35-19 in 3-A playoff ac: tion Saturday. Chad Droubay in- tercepted two and Luke Duwelintercepted one for Delta. Jake Wardle caughta pair of TD passes for Pine View. CedarCity 24 0 CEDAR CITY Andrew Hansen caught a 16-yard TD pass andbooted a 23-yardfield goal and Cedar’s defense came up with six sacks ina 24-03-A playoff win over Ogden. Jeff Oliverson threw a pair of TDpasses for Cedar, including a 44-yarder to JamesDalton. A ek) P . Wardle 19 pass from McAllister (Warde pass) Emery 47 Union 7 CASTLE DALE Running back Zach Sharp andquarterback Brad Stilson each had tworushing touchdownsand Stilson threw for another as the Emery Spartans oused the Union Cougars 47-7 Saturday in first round of the (Class 3-A state football playoffs © Sharp | run (Gilson Kick) 5 Mennett 47 run (Gilson Kick) Stilo 8 ran (Ciloon Kick) Shuey2 run eich failed) Sella 6 run (Gilaoe Rick) Childs « pase from Stilson (Card Ae) U-Birighton & pa (Iitackwel! Kick) % Graham 10 run 000 #0 Cedar City (451) 07 7 10-14 ‘C Hansen 16pass from Oliverson (Hansen kick) Griffin re. fumble in end zane (Hansen kick) (CPiatt 4 pas from Otiverson (Hansen kick) CPG Hansen 2 Bear River 37 ixie 7 Rich 21 North Sevier 6 RANDOLPH The Rich Rebels scored two touchdownsin 20 seconds in the second quarter and beat North Sevier 21-6 in 2-4 playoff action. After Lex Cornia scored on a l-yard run, Rich got the ball back ona Wolves turnover and Nate Jackson scored from 68 yards out on a hook-and-ladder play. Dicie8) 0 Bear Kiver (0-0) 707 TAR Pronk 36 run (Bird kick) [OR Warburton 40 int. return (Birdhick) WR Jensen 40 pass from Pronk (itird Kick) {i Jensen 12 pass from Pronk (Hird hick) (AN Darton safety provided Nick Van Exel does: not blowup. 6, Dallas Mavericks — Whether pointed every year in the piayoffs. it's Don Nelsonor his son coach ing, will the Mavs be anything Wilkensdeservesbetter than Isa: more than pathetic. Dallas -has not won a playoff game in ii 2. Atlanta Hawks Lenny iah Rider, the moody guard ac- seasons. 7. VancouverGrizzlies mein Si. Louis. quired from Portland for Steve Smith. But Riderhasall the talent and shouldbe Atlanta’s go-to guy. 3. Charlotte Hornets Eddie Meet Jones and Elden Campbell flour- PACIFIC DIVISION 1. Portland Trail Blazers Lakers. Baron Davis is an explo- They have the most talent in the league and can create numerous match-up probiems. Can egas be ished after the trade from the sive rookiepoint guard. And, oh,it’s official — Derrick Colemanisa loser. checkedat the door? 2. Sacramento Kings 4. Milwaukee Bucks — They have several good voung players but always seem to be hurtby injuries. George Karl could moid this group into a division contender. 5. Detroit Pistons — Bison Dele retired from the game. Reportedly he’s goneto the land of Oz to finda heart. GrantHill might be the best all-around playerin the league. 6. Toronto Raptors — Give the ball to Vince Carter and get out of the way. 7. Cleveland Cavaliers — Point guard AndreMillerlikely will be- i Nick Andersonis added to a potent mix of players who now believe they can win. 3. Phoenix Suns Nobodyis better than Jason Kidd. Shawn Marion has been the rookie surprise of the preseason. But they are still like a doughnut, with a holein the middle. 4. Los Angeles Lakers With Shaq at the free throw line, the opposing team has a great chance for a fast break. If coaching mat tered the most, Jerry Sloan would have wona championship bynow. gin his NBA career as he did in college — on the bench before moving into the starting lineup halfway through the season. 8. Chicago Bulls — They won six championships with Michael Jordan. MIDWEST DIVISION 1. San Antonio Spurs — David Robinson is a champion. And Duncan. For those of you worried about the loss of Sean Elliott, he the finals — the same as Shandon Anderson hadfor the Jazz. 2. Utah Jazz— Until John Stockton and Karl Malone show 5. Seattle SuperSonics Vin Baker promisesnotto be as fat last year. Gary Payton may ¢ nuts with a lousy team. 6. Los Angeles Clippers Get this, Elgin Baylor actually made some good moves. Lamar Odon has moretalent than any other rookie, but more baggage,too. 7. Golden State Warriors Maybe Steve Young could try basketball MVP: Tim Duncan Rookie of the Year: Steve Francis Coach of the Year: Mike Dunleavy All League: Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Jia. son Kidd, Allen Iverson sets that included a Cyprus(4-6) upset of No. I-ranked Lone Peak (8-2). “Our kids executed,” Bountiful coach Larry Wall said, “Wedidn't makea lot of mistakes. It didn’t matter what wewere doing, we did will face Bonneville (9-1) in} the second round. Wall said the game: would be an even matchupbe it well.” Both teamsscored ontheirfirst tween similar teams,the only ad possession, Sky View on l-yard play on their homefield. ; “That's what we earned by be- quarterback sneak and Bountiful on a 59-yardpass to Casey Gubler. Then Bountiful started giving theball to Jensen, ‘Thesenior fullback scored on power drivesat the goalline, long sprints from 33 and 57 yards and once byleaping headlony over the defense. “We knew it was going to be a tough gamecomingin,” Sky View coach Perry Christensen said. “They wouldn't be 90 if they vantage going to the Braves, wlio ing region champions,” Wall said Shy View (2-8) 1 7740-0 35 740-56 Bountiful (10-0) SV Tarbet run (Fiygare kick) B— Gubler 5 pass from Patterson (Clark ie B xi run (Clark kick) ‘ B— Jensen 2 run (pass failed) ; B_ Nordfors 35 interception return (Ramos ru SV Mikkelsen 30 run (Flygare kick) * B Jensen 8 run (Clark kick) B Jensen 57 run (Clark kick) B Jensen 1 run (Clark ick) Ramos 60 run (Clark kick) ‘SV Mikkelsen 18 run (Flygare kick) : WhoAre Your Favorite U. Female Athletes? Cast Your Ballot For 25 Of The Best. In honor of 25years.of greatness in women's athletics at the MAIL TO: : University of Utah,the university and The Salt Lake Tribune are wy oe iran omrrion ter : conducting a ballot election todetermine your 25 fuvoritsfenue PreVARs OF WOMEN'S ATHLETICS COMMA student-athletes. Simply mark or write-in your 25favorites, then 1825 E. SOUTH CAMPUS DRIVE FRONT ‘SALT LAKE CITY, UT 64112-0900 cutout and mail the ballot tothe address shown right Basketball Gymnastics 10570: Q Linda Grant 1975-78 Q Quimby 1977-81 Soni Adams 1975-76 Mo Eckroth 1975-79 (2 Chiista Canary 1981-82 Q McCunniti 1981-84 Gi Sue Stednitz 1962-84 Linda Kardos 1981-84 O Loe Parish 1978-81 U Sandy Kovach 1979-83 Bee ee Ol AnneLevsoelh Handy 1981-85 Q Loshia Lee 1961-85 1978-81 CiElaine Atfano 1982-85 CO Lisa Mitzel 1983-66 Ol Jessica Smith 1968-91 1 Missy Martowe 1989-92 Skiing OO Tort Forand 1975-78 (Bente Dahlum 1961-64 Tone Jahren1981-85 OO Kathy Kreiner 1981-85, Jil Robins 1982-86 Jacki Doman 1995-96 : j tt 1 Domingue Barcelona 1995-96} Tar McNeil 1995-98 ‘ Jessica Narajowski 1996-98 Tawni Martineau 1995-96 ' Sondra VanErt 1960-87 USimone i soe O Vitek Hott 1986-89 2 Stas Burt Tennis dane Stratton 1971-75 2oe Marta 1980-84 ee J Met Kort 1977-61 a Q | Co Evans 1979-82 a Q | | ‘ ‘ ' ' { 0 00 66 North Sevier (46) ou 0 72 Rich (73) RCornia ! run (Davis kick) Jackson 68 pass from Smith, Comia (Davis kick) Rulackson 11 run (Davis kick) NSiallows | run (run fale) Robynin Mastors (S) 1978-82 Paula Swim (S) 1979-83 Bear River broke open a close contest by scoring 23. straight points in the fourth quarter and eliminated defending 3-A champion Dixie 37-7 in a first-round game. Quarterback Trevor Fronk had 12 carries for 63 yards and one touchdownfor the No, 2 Bears. He also tossed two TD passes one of the most improved teams. swapping Antonio Davis for high schoolstar Jonathan Bender. Therestof the crew has disap- Bountiful(10-0 after Saturday) for 105 yards andfive touchdowns. The win followed Friday's up- BR-Nelson 10 run (Bird ick) Bowler 55 pass from Horlacher (Horlacher kick) DELTA— Storm Singleton and 5. Denver Nuggets A fuil season from Raef LaFrentz and Ron Mercer should make Denver And you weren't doing somethingright.” second playoff win in school history next week at home against Donaldofhis game winninginterception. The senior linebacker was in tears after the game with Indiana Pacers BY PETER RICHINS THESALT LAKE TRIBUNE “| just studied that play on film and was watchingforit,” said Me- the historic victory. ‘The Warriorswill look for their 1. Bountiful’s Offense Smothers Sky View the Timberwolves to their own 45. move the Timberwolves close next player Sir Charles will not get alongwith. thought the Jazz were old. The Pacers did get a little younger, they can’t do it, it's silly to think back for a 56-21 victory over the 'Cats, mostly by handing the ball to Cameron Jensen. Jensen ran $rd-and-6 pass. Broadhead attempted a pass across the middle that was intercepted by Taylorsville linebacker Hyrum McDonald rising team. 4. Houston Rockets Scotlie Pippenis right, Charles Barkely is about himself. Steve Francis is the CENTRALDIVISION Fortson and guard Calbert Cheaneyare the newestadditions. With Kenny Anderson as his point guard, Pitino may want to enough to attempt a 47-yard field goal. But Broadhead’s attempt missed left, giving Taylorsville he could turn back the clock on a 3. Minnesota Timberwolves Kevin Garnett is the best player behind Duncan. Minnesota is 2 rookie Richard Hamilton) is his averaged eight points a game in wards Eric Williams and Danny the Jazz are not a contender first year as coach. Center Ike Austin, a bust in Orlando last year, has no more excuses. mostof the credit goes to Tim and returned 14 yards for a touch down to give the Warriors a 17-16 advantage with 2:21 remaining in the game. Timberwolves quarterback Chris Broadhead probably wishes s after next season. 7. Washington Wizards Heard will have talent (Mitch Richmond, Juwan Howard and changesafter every season. For- BOUNTIFUL — Whenthe Sky View Bobcats returned the opening kickoff 89 yards against Bountiful on Saturday, it looked like another first round football playoff upset was in the making. But the Braves came roaring seemingly end the game. change addre free agent Tim Duncan. 6. Boston Celtics — Rick Pitino continues to make wholesale Timpanogos needed to convert on 4th-and-4 to keep its season alive with one minute remaining. Running back Kodee Montgomery, whose father passed away just last week, gained five yards to keep the Timpanogosdrive going. Broadhead hit wide reciever Cory Wilkinson on the next play to cepted a pass on the 9-yard-line to PRE VIEW East Is Least, Best Out West Delta Takes a Bite Out of Pine View in 3-A CamronEliason each ran for more than 100 yards and Singleton had three touchdowns as Delta topped 1999-2000 tinues to live off slick hair and Ti Broadhead, also the place kicker, hadalreadyhit a 49-yardfield goal in the first quarter, so a long field goal was nota stretch. Warriors stood 93 yards from a NBA West would be a worthy candidate LOWER BRACKET to reach the NBAFinals. The East Cyprus (5-5) at Provo (7-3), TBA Bonneville (9-1) vs. Bountiful (10-0), has nobody. With those thoughts in mind, TBA here are predictions from the CLASS 3-A 1999-2000 season: Next Week's Games FIRST ROUND UPPER BRACKET ATLANTIC DIVISION Cedar City (4-5-1) at Emery (9-1), TBA 1, Miami Heat PatRiley con. North Sanpete (7-2) at Bear River (9-0), Taylorsville Slips Past Timpanogos To End 18-Year Playoff Drought BY JAKE WHARTON SPECIALTOTHE TRIBUNE Sunday, October 31,1999 ALTAMONT DJ. Thacker scored on a 10 yard run, and Nick » Patterson scored on a quarterback sneak for Altamont, but Gunnison came away victorious after a strong fourth quarter in 2-A playoff action Saturday. 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