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Show VCuVANWES -- - - A t overtime call gives Granite its second straight title Do-or-d- ie By MlkLCGI field goat. The farmers had trouble Times Correspondent The Granite Farmers assured themselves their second straight Region Three championship with a stunning conversion in overtime to beat the Cyprus Pirates, The Pirates came out ready to Tight after their week-lonlayoff. It was a battle all night. Both teams came expecting a hard I ought battle, and both teams came into the game expecting a win. Early in the game a pattern was set two-poi- 15-1- g for a conflict among the defensive Cougars win By MIKE GYGI Times Correspondent The Kearns Cougars ended their season in grand style this week. They won away from home, shutting out the West Jordan Jaguars 25-- The victory evens the Cougars The win couldn't have come at a better time. After losing to Hillcrest the week before, the Cougars needed to end their season on a high note. The Cougars played with a different strategy from that of their previous performances. They were in a run offense all game, and it worked great. The Cougars moved the ball rather easily down the field against the Jaguars. Gary Forakis ran into the end zone twice in the first quarter. One score was from 10 yards, the other was from seven. Runningback Cody Skinner also had a field day with the run. Tailback Tim Rose, who has seen about 15 minutes of action in eight games this year, was in the game long enough to score from 10 yards out. Even though the Cougars were not so hot on extra points (one of three), they found themselves with a very comfortable 19-- 0 lead at halftime. The Cougar defense took over in the second half, led by the usual standouts Farrell Price, Keith Keyes, and Sam Coates. The defense kept the Jaguars out of their territory. There wasnt a scoring threat to be seen, except for a touchdown that West Jordan would have called back due to a region record to Coach Bruce Takeno said it was good to win this game, but it was too bad that the record is no indication of how good the Cougars really are. Takeno said that when Kearns needed the big win, they just didnt have it, or let down too early. 3-- 3. holding penalty. Sam Coates was in fine form, picking off his fifth interception of the season for Kearns, and running it back 20 yards for another Cougar score. Coates is an prospect for linebacker this year. This really is a playoff team, and its just a shame they wont be there, Takeno said. The Cougars have next year to look forward to. They have many men in key positions coming back to play. Quarterback Todd Anderson will be returning, and he will have a couple of fine running backs behind him in Skinner and Cory Snodgrass. Chuck Albertson, who filled in for John Oberman a lot this year (and did a fine job), will also be returning. Ends and defensive backs Sarvj Gill and Mark Powell are also returning to Kearns next year. Kearns will be losing some great defensive men, but if Takeno starts feeding some of his sophomores and juniors now, who knows? By MIKE GYGI Times Correspondent One of the largest sporting organizations serving the Magna and Hunter areas is the Utah Youth Soccer Association. The association caters to almost 1,000 kids who want to play soccer, and sets up and teams scheduling twice a year. In charge of this massive task for this year are Ken and Sue Kosack, who have the responsibility of seeing that all the teams are signed up, scheduled, and organized. This is not an easy job. The teams are broken down by age groups. The youngest are the under-si- x group, followed by under 8, under 10, under 2, and under 14. Any children who live in the area (District 11) are allowed to be on a team. The children come from the schools in the Magna-Huntarea, such as Academy Park, Hunter, Jackling, Monroe, Whittier, Lakeridge, Magna, Webster, Orchard, and Sandburg. Right now in District 1 there are more than 50 teams organized with more than 15 children per team. The teams are co-ebut there are also girls-onl1 Calling all sports. d touchdown. The Pirate defense stymied the Granite running game. The Pirates seemed to be set up for another score with an excellent punt return by Jet f Sorenson to the farmers 0, but a dipping penalty brought the ball back to the Cyprus seven yardline. The Pirates were unable to move the ball and had to punt from deep in their own territory, giving Granite some d field position. Gorden Black sent a booming punt over the receiver. The Pirate defense started to push the Farmers back, and the Granite offensive unit was staring at a third- - and 26 situation. Granite quarterback John Simmons dropped back to pass, but Gorden week game. The sport is more Black was waiting for him and interrecreational than competitive. There cepted. Both teams went back into the are no records kept on victories and no game, and a shocked championships. Every child involved is Granite team saw themselves down guaranteed at least half a game of at halftime. The Farmers came back out onto the playing time. It's all good fun. The soccer season is broken up into field playing the same style as in the two half seasons; one is in the spring, first half. They kept mostly to their and the second comes in the fall. A running attack, with tailback Saia team that signs up in the spring is imHola leading the way. The Farmers were picking up yardage in clumps of mediately registered for the fall. Soccer is the national pastime in three and four at a time, and had used almost every country except the United up eight minutes of the third quarter States. But the way kids go at it every when they capped the drive with a week during the season, and the pass to Lance Pratt, who made a amount of children signing up to play, diving catch in the corner of the end its hard to believe that soccer is not zone. The Pirates could not move after the becoming the most popular sport. It is not a sport that requires a kickoff; the Farmers also had trouble special height or weight to play, and getting their offense going again. But a the kids go out on the weekend, kick a key opportunity was in the making for ball around for an hour, and love it. Granite. There only three weeks left in the Cyprus fumbled the punt on the 20, season, but the way the popularity of and Granite took over. I he Farmers this sport is growing, there will be a moved the ball down to the need for more adults to assume the line and were facing a fourth and one. roles of coaches and referees. Getting The Farmers went for the first, but a the children to sign up will not be a brilliant defensive surge by the Pirates problem. stopped Granite from continuing their All those interested in participating drive. in the Utah Youth Soccer Association The Pirates had one more chance to program for next year should call Ken win the game and upset one of the d or Sue Kosack at teams. Dilley found state's Marty Jones all by himself at the 23 just waiting for the ball. Ihe pass was complete; the Pirates were threatening. Dilley then completed a pass to Sefakis at the line for a first down. The Pirates were held for three consecutive plays; they set up for a Soccer is booming in Magna and Hunter 3-- . . The Times is expanding its sports coverage and can do so only with your help. The paper welcomes contributions from leagues of all sports and age groups. Publicity chairmen should call the Times 4 for instructions on regular contributions. Those with at sports items should type or print them neatly on standard-size- d paper and send them to the Times, Box 248, Magna, Utah 84044. Photos and story suggestions are also welcome. 966-444- a 1 y teams. The children play once a week on Saturdays, with an occasional mid much-neede- 7-- 0 d top-rate- five-yar- It isnt only the coaches and the players who are the ingredients of a good football game. There are other groups and other folks who make the occasion a gala one. Im speaking of the fans, the band, and the cheerleaders. During the 15 years I have watched Little League football I have really been impressed with the cheerleaders. They are there snow or blow, wind or rain, fog or smog, and they are there with enthusiasm. These young girls give a game a much-neede- d feminine touch. I have always contended that every game and most situations are greatly improved by the presence of females. Football is no exception. You may remember this point being made by the sailors in the musical South Pacific, when they sang: What aint we got? We aint got dames. The song goes on to say, There is nothing you can name that is This is anything like a dame. especially true of girl cheerleaders. They add so much to an already emotional game we call football. I project that if it werent for the cheerleaders the players wouldnt run as fast, tackle as hard, or play as well. It is my opinion that the cheerleaders add a dimension to football that could not be accomplished in any other way or by any other group. Hats off to those Business Slow? Share Your Message to Your Community through Display Advertising . . West Valley soccer tryouts Your ad will reach approximately 3100 South 5440 West. For the under-1- 4 age group, birth must be in the years For the under-1- 2 age group, birth must be in the years For the under-1- 0 age group, birth must be in the years For more information call Flans Foester 1969-197- 25,000 readers, weekly, call 9664444 1971-197- The West Mountain Times Advertising Doesnt Cost MAGNA West Valley Youth Soccer tryouts will be this Saturday, October 24, at 12:30 p.m. at Monroe School, It Pays! 7-- Compared to what happened in overtime, the other four quarters great gals with cold knees. They root for their team in every kind of weather no matter whether their team is ahead or behind. The players owe them a cheer. Simon Says I dont know what kind of con- dition the team is in, but its obvious that the cheerleaders are in good shape. seemed boring. The Farmers won the toss, and elected to receive. The Pirates went right to work. On the first play Dilley hit Sclakis in the endzone for the touchdown. The extra point was good, and the Pirates felt quite secure PLEASE! I RN TO PAGE I I I I I I I Tired of your cold leaking flat roof? Let us put a pitched insulated roof on your house. BRUCE BAILEY CONSTRUCTION Licensed General Contractor 942-911- 1 If no answer: 571-379- 7 1973-197- 969-514- d field goal. The field goal was blocked. The game ended in a 7 tie. male-dominat- Professionally Designed. in the first half. units. Granite is known for its explosive offense and fine running game, but the Pirates were geared up for the powerful Farmers in the first quarter, allowing few first downs and sacking the Farmer kicker on an attempted Todd Anderson (second from left) gels read) to pitch out to Tim Rose (40) during the Cougars decisive win this week over the Jaguars. (Photo by Mike Ggi.) Cougars blank Jaguars, end season at 3 with They were constantly called for illegal motion, which resulted in two of their touchdowns being called back. The Pirates detense thwarted a field goal try front 12 yards out; that and a called back touchdown was enough to inspire the offense. Doug Dilley sent his most reliable end. Pete Sefakts, in a streak down the sideline and connected with the pass. Pete lit up the Cyprus scoreboard with penalties We also do remodeling! I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I |
