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Show ports WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 • B l Covering what matters most SF golf currently second in region Chad Vest STAFF WRITER In the state of Utah and throughout the country, high school golf is a sport that receives little attention in the media spotlight. The majority of high school sports fans are seen at football and volleyball contests during the fall season. However, golf is the #1 sport played in America by people, who often enjoy the sport into their late seventies and early eighties. With the Dons winning multiple region golf championships (14 straight) and sporting Garrett Moss, who is closing in on his third consecutive region title, while ranked in the state's top three, there ought to be a lot more fan support for this game. Most if not all golf courses have no bleachers to sit on. Maybe people in this generation enjoy a good seat, a hotdog and coke or bag of popcorn while viewing a sporting event. It has cer'*&rt C - - • •":•-_*, >-** "';•?** *^---"T-V*. -"-' ' • ' ^ tainly been the American way. But most Americans Chad Vest / Spanish Fork News are missing out on some quality talent, even in RED AND GRAY: Led by junior Garrett Moss, the SFHS golf team is looking to defend their home turf Thursday, Sept. 25 at Spanish Oaks. good old Spanish Fork. A The Mighty Dons are currently in second place in Region IV. They trail the Lone Peak Knights by nearly 80 strokes, so they have their work cut out for them in the next couple of matches. However, Spanish Fork's Garrett Moss has been a one man wrecking crew on the fairways and greens. This junior phenomenon is enjoying one of his very best seasons yet. Most golfers (high school, professional or the average Joe) have their bad days, but Moss has stayed consistent all fall. "I've been playing good so far," said Moss. "I've been shooting under par pretty much every week. Right now I'm in first place in the region individually, and I think I'm leading by 17 strokes. There was only one match where I didn't finish under par." Already in two matches, Moss has finished with two scores of 67, which is a personal best for '08. One of those scores came on the course of Talons Cove in Saratoga Springs and the other was accomplished at Tri City's Fox Hollow. Most players would be satisfied to win one Region Medalist in their high school career, but Moss has his sights set on a bigger prize. "I want to win state individually," he said. "I've finished seventh two years in a row but as for our team, we want to gain some more shots (on Lone Peak) to make it close." Chris Cook is also a junior that plays in the second spot. He has been a solid contributor for the red and gray this season. Others who have competed in golf match tournaments are baseball players Tyler Duffin and Greg Money, who are both seniors. Money has a smooth swing as a lefty and Duffin can mash the ball a long way. Tyler Lee, Landon Swenson, Layne Toucher and Hayden Johnson have all qualified for tournaments and competed on the varsity level. Another player who has contributed to the team In a big way has been freshman Elliot Naulu. "He's still only a freshman," said Coach Aaron Brown. "He's actually av- 1 eraging the second best on the team right now. He has really helped us out and played really well." Spanish Fork has several underclassmen who will continue to improve in the years to come, which will help them return to top form. Even if they finish second in region, the Dons want to finish strong, which could help them make some noise in the upcoming state tournament. Dons bitten by Wolverines Dave Boyack STAFF WRITER The Spanish Fork Dons took their two-game winning streak to Hunter High Friday Sept. 19, hoping to go above the 500 mark for the first time this year. Unfortunately, the Wolverines had different ideas, and won their homecoming game handily, 41-13. Spanish Fork started out in trouble on their first possession, by giving Hunter great field position. After the Dons went three-andout with a very short punt, Hunter found itself look- ing at a short field from the Don 25-yard-line. From that point Hunter chose to stay on ground six straight times, capping off their efforts with a four-yard TD run by quarterback Brett Lunceford. After a good kick return from from sophomore PJ. Inoke, the Dons appeared ready to move. Quarterback Breck Lewis connected with Richard Wilson for 25 yards. Trevor Randold then found daylight for a 30yard scamper. After Breck Lewis was sacked for six See SFHS • B12 Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News FIELD GENERAL: Salem QB Josh Adams looks for a receiver as he evades the Springville pass rush. Devils down Salem Shaun Peterson STAFF WRITER Chad Vest / Spanish Fork News TAKEOFF: Trevor Randolph is off and running after finding a hole in the Hunter game. Randolph led the Dons in rushing, with 10 carries for 100 yards. On Friday, Sept. 19, the Salem Hills Skyhaws took on the Springville Red Devils at home. This game was all Red Devils, as they easily handed Salem their fourth loss of the season 42-8. Springville set the tone early, as they forced Salem to go three-and-out on their first possession. This gave Springville great field position, and they took advantage of it as they ran the ball into the endzone for an early 7-0 lead. The Devils didn't look back as they scored four more touchdowns in the first half to take a comfortable 35-0 lead heading into the break. Springville kept it going in the second half, as they came out and scored on See SHHS • B2 |
