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Show ) Sue AM Tuesday October 8, 2002 IB Rabbits kick the Dinos in a By KAREN BASSO selves ahead This is when Sports writer of Delta Delta ran for a 25-1- 8. touchdown and followed with a conversion to score the win by the final ' In the Region 8 battle, Carbon was penalized 12 times while Delta finished the game with only one penalty call against them. In a game where a team is penalized 10 to 12 times, it is difficult to win, especially when the other team is handed hardly any penalties. It seemed as if each time we got close to evening the score or when we were passing the ball, apenalty was called. It was quite frustrating, explained Jorgensen. The seniors continue to dominate the field for Carbon. This past weekend, the offensive line stepped up in the first half and offered excellent covtwo-poi- nt 26-2- 5. High to take on Region 8 rival, the Rabbits. In this showdown, the Dinos entered the game filled with confidence and determined to defeat Delta. The Dinos jumped ahead of the Rabbits early by posting 18 unanswered points by the second quarter. Just before the half however, Delta scored their first points of the night, bringing the halftime score to 18-As the Dinos took to the field in the second half, it seemed as if the level of play had dropped. According to Dino coach Jeff 8. Jorgensen, the team didnt move the ball well following the halt Although the Dinos posted erage for quarterback Jan ter, it wasnt enough to take home the win. In fact, with nearly five minutes left in the game, the Diiios found them Jorgensen. ' Senior tyson ONeil has been a dominant force for the Dinos this season, but it is unknown whether he will be able seven points in the third quar- to play this week. In the second quarter, ONeil injured his hand, but continued to (day the remainder of the game. Afterwards, it was determined that he had broken his hand. With Lehi next on the Dinos schedule, it is unknown whether ONeil will play. We are licking our wounds right now. There are several injuries on the team, and we just need to see where we sit Friday, Jorgensen explained. The Dinos will host Lehi Friday at 7 p.m. in the last home game of the season. Lehi is a beatable team. They are coming off of a loss as well as we are, but I think that this is a game we can win. We are beat up right now, but we can beat them, concluded Jorgensen. Dino quarterback Jan Jorgensen scopes the field for an open receiver during a home game against Uintah earlier i Girls soccer feam completes season KAREN BASSO Sports writer By The Carbon High girls soccer team completed their season this past week. To kick things off the team traveled to Delta Oct 1 to take on die Rabbits. In this match up, the Dinos did not play well against the tough and disciplined Rabbits. By the half, Delta lead the Dinos 4--0 and by the time that the game had ended. Carbon found themselves down 5--0. The final game of the season was then played at the Car- bon field on Oct. 4. against North Sanpete. This was probably the biggest game of the season for the Dinos. After all, it was the final game in front of a home crowd and it was also the final game the team would play ; together as several players will graduate this year. By the time that the game kicked off it was too late for v the Dinos to capture a playoff spot for the Region 8 title. This did not bother the girls from Carbon however. The team came to play and to have fun. These girls were playing for pride and I couldnt be more proud of them, commented Dino coach Dave Capalbo. I told them that win or lose, I just wanted North Sanpete to leave here knowing that they had been in a battle, Capalbo con- -' tinued. . In an extremely physical game, the score at the half remained The Dinos did have several great shots and opportunities to score but nothing was accurate enough. About midway through the second halt one of the North Sanpete midfielders fired off a shot from about 35 yards that got between the Dino goalies raised hands and the crossbar for a score. The Dinos then rallied, but 0-- with little success. After several interruptions to the game due to injuries, the dock wound down and the final score was 0 in favor of the . North Sanpete Hawks. Carbon completed the season with a record with eight losses coming against teams who 1-- have made the playoffs. The this year. The Dinos competed against Region 8 rivals the Delta Rabbits this past week and fell by one point volleyball team continues winning streak at home Dino intend to make march KAREN BASSO play, By other two losses were 1 overtime games which were each heartbreaking for the Dino, 2-- team. We did not make the playoffs, but we made some good teams play their best to beat us, explained Capalbo. Next season, the soccer team will find several changes occuring induding the absence of leading scorers Katie Capalbo and Julie Swinburne. Carbon will have some assistance next season as athletes from the local youth soccer dub will be joining the team. With these team members will come experience, something that the Dino soccer team has had to build themselves throughout the season. The Dinos have showed many improvements this spn, but the most notably talent the team possesses is determination. No matter the circumstances, the teamplayed each game as if it was for the state title. The team displayed pride and dedication, but most of all, they had fun. The Dinos winning streak is alive and well as the volleyball team chalked up their fifth victory of the season against Region 8 opponent Delta. Carbon hosted the Rabbits last Thursday evening and found themselves battling for control of the game during the first set The Dinos jumped out ahead of the Rabbits early by scoring five unanswered points. The Rabbits then rallied to At this push past the Dinos point, the Dinos took a valuable time out and jumped at the chance to reflect on what was happening on the court. After a brief discussion with coach Bruce Bean, the Dinos returned to the floor where they seemed to regain focus of the game and the battle continued. Any error that was made by either team was capitalized upon by the opponent. The score reflected the level of competition as the game remained close up until the end. Carbon rallied to win the battle by the final score In the second set, Carbon kept the flame burning as the team stepped up to dish out Delta a second consecutive loss, 15-The Dinos had found their' focus and easily defeated Delta to bring the teams overall season record to Chelsey Warburton stepped up to assist the Dinos in the region victory by posting eight the Dinos the state tournament ranked one in the Region 8 standings. The red hot Dinos will con- - Sports writer tinue their to a state championship as the team mains focused and determined to .win each match up that comes their way. er 6--5. , 15-1- 2. 2. 5-- 0. Brittany Pollastro also had a tremendous game as she had eight service points to help the Dinos advance in the standings. Next up on the Dinos sched. ule is Emery. Carbon will travel south to take on the Spartans Tbesday evening. Game time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and it sure to be a competitive matchup. ' The Dinos will then bounce, bade to compete against North Sanpete Thursday evening during a road game. The Dinos will return to their homecourt Oct. 22 as they take on Lehi. .. The season is midway over and the Dinos are looking forward to competing in post season action. With only four games left to . rt . .' ' i 4 L Carbon Dinos !. 2 North Sanpete Hawks ' Staring up, for the big game. The Caifion High giriY. lowed the girts to improve their skills while having fun. foccer team gets rallied up before the final game of the According to qoach Capalbo, this is1 a dynamic team season by ch spring ami dancing. The seasohhasal who lias worked hard and never gave up'. '3. Delta Rabbits 'k 4. Emery Spartans 5. Lehi Pioneers : ' .' V 'V' j" ' - y? r. t k Monica Shorts sets the ban for a fellow Dino teammate during last weeks home 15-- 2 same held at Carbon Higti. 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