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Show orts WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007 * B1 Covering what matters most Courtesy photos / Steve Leifson BACK ON TOP: The ninth grade Dons beat Lone Peak's Knights 26-21 on Nov. 3, 2007, taking the state championship for the first time since 1980. Members of the 9th Grade Football team are Riley Stauffer, Sean Leifson, Nate Jellum, Nate Russell, Austin Stevens, Michael Schaffer, Tyson Jex, Taylor Brammel, Taylor Stauffer, Michael Deveraux, Payton Jermain, Braiden Lauhter, Morgan Robinson, Travis Steele, Glade Johnson, P.J. Nioke, Tyson Galavitch, Trennen Rasmussen, Cris Coller, Devan Bell, Tyler Paulson, Jared Orton, Hayden Nelson, Jordan Stephens, Cody Duncan, Jacob Watson, Spenser Sweeney, Nate Christensen, Preston McConnell, Isaac Asiata, Michael, Cortlain Cook, Quinn Johnson, Scott Roberts, Zack Hickman, Ethen Rodriguez, Saxon Taylor, Dustin Memott. Head Coach Blaine Jex. Assistant Coaches: Jerry Huffman, Mike Norris, Sione Inoke, Jered Kieisel, Wesley Weathers, Mike Simpsons. wmmmmsmsm Dons basketball All-State Academic Chad Vest STAFF WRITER hands and quick vision. When his overall game is on, Spanish Fork can play The Spanish Fork Dons with anyone. proved critics wrong on Senior Matt Gardner several occasions during returns with a lot of their '06-07 campaign. experience as well. Gardner They finished higher than was an effective shooting expected, making to the guard for the Dons last year the final four at the state and is quite dangerous from tournament. Early in the three-point land. Just like in year, few believed that an football, he also has a knack upset over the state's top- for making plays whether rated Lone Peak Knights it be intercepting a pass or could be possible, yet the creating turnovers with his Dons believed until the final aggressive play. His overall buzzer. Zac Clayton will athletic ability should be forever remembered in benefit the Dons in their upthe Don Dome for his 45- tempo style of play. Fans foot aerial assault which hit can expect him to be a force nothing but net and spoiled in all phases of the game. the eventual state champion Senior center Devin Knights from completing the Nelson returns with quality "perfect season." Clayton time on the varsity level. returns as the Dons' premier Nelson is tall and has plenty shooting guard along with a of athleticism to give fits host of experienced players, for opponents in the paint. including star point guard Look for him to make a Dallin Naulu. solid contribution down low. The red and gray will rely heavily on the talented senior's ability to run the offense. With his explosive first step, Naulu can fool a defender with an impressive cross-over dribble that allows him to sink the jay or dish out clever assists to open teammates. As seen on the gridiron, Naulu has great Whether it's rebounding, blocking shots or providing his team with points in the paint, his play will be vital for this year's success. This team also realizes that the bar was set high from last year's squad. But since there are nine seniors See DONS • B2 Namon Bills / Spanish Fork Nqws MULTI-TALENTED: All-State Academic honors went to eight Spanish Fork High School athletes for their excellence on the field and in the classroom. All eight are seniors at SFHS. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Laura Vincent (soccer), Kelley Argyte (tennis) and Vallan Sherrod (cross country); back row, left to right, Jacob Clark (football), Matt Gardner (football), Mt-isnna Money (volleyball) and Clarissa Mitchell (volleyball). * s ' i i f |