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Show -NEWS- Spanish Fork Covering what matters most WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2008 • B3 Skyhawks ready for first hoops season Shaun Peterson STAFF WRITER Are you ready for some basketball? The Salem Hills Skyhawks are. With their first season just around the corner the Skyhawks are looking to be competitive in both preseason and region play. "Our team has all the necessary tools, talent and ability to be successful," said Coach Jimmy DeGraffenried. Leading the Skyhawks are team captains Riley Hanks and Morgan Meservy who bring both leadership and experience with them. One of the challenges that the Skyhawks will face is team chemistry; an obstacle that comes with building any new team. "Players have set individual goals as well as team goals. We have a tough pre-season and we're just going to take it one game at a time." Coach DeGraffenried said. The Skyhawks Varsity team for 2008 will consist of eight seniors: Riley Hanks, Morgan Meservy, Seth Muhelstien, Gus Dewey, Dustin Belliston, Phillip Palmer, Spencer Turnbow and Kyle Shuler. Although they are a new team, most of the players have years of high school game experience on their side. Pre-season play will be challenging for the Skyhawks but they seem ready, willing and able to meet it. Courtesy photo SF SPIKERS: Spanish Fork High School's volleyball team held their annual awards night, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. SF volleyball awards night held Bryan Redd STAFF WRITER On Tuesday, Nov. 1L 2008 the Lady Dons enjoyed their awards banquet and celebrated a great season. The coaches presented team awards to the girls, including Academic AilRegion awards to those with 3.75 GPA during the season. Varsity Team Awards MVP — Danee Merrell Most Improved Player — Rachelle Remund Best Blocker Award — Kylie Schofield Best Hitter Award — Erin Redd Varsity Hustle Award — Mary Stirland Take It for the Team Award — Nichole Schofield Coaches Award — Tamara Hansen Step It Up Award — Tanner Tobiasson Varsity Academic All- Region RachelJe Remund, Kylie Schofield, Erin Redd, Mary Stirland, Tamara Hansen and Tanner Tobiasson JV Team Awards MVP — MaKyla Theurer Most Improved Player — Brooke Thurgood Best Blocker Award — McKenzie Beckstrom Smart Hitter Award — Nola Iketau JV Hustle Award — Jentry Wilson Solid Passer Award — Sydney Fryer Spirit Award — Jayden Clayson JV Academic All-Region Brooke Thrugood, Mckenzie Beckstrom, Jentry Wilson, Sydney Fryer, MaKyla Theurer and Jayden Clayson Sophomore Team Awards MVP - Brittney Taylor Most Improved Player — Jen Huntsman Best All Around Player — Taylor McMillan Go-To-Girl Award — Jessica Cable Sophomore Hustle Award — Ariana Alofipo Positive Player Award — Madison Frame Team Player Award — Ayrika Hales Hardest Worker Award — Courtney Hangen Most Improved Hitter Award — Samatha Porter Getter Done Award — Kailey Christensen Floor Leader Award — Tiara Alofipo Congratulations to the athletes, parents and coaches for a successful 2008 season. A special thanks goes to varsity coaches Diana Troyer and Jamie Whicker, and sophomore coaches Carla Nixon and Afton Kimball for all there dedication and effort in building a successful volleyball program at Spanish Fork High School. SAMS PREP OF THE Tevita Vaitohi • Senior • Football • Center/D Tackle Tevita Vaitohi is the son of Penny and Sifa Vaitohi. The big senior played a central role for the Dons' football team this season, snapping the ball to QB Breck Lewis. He also came up big on defense, with several key plays throughout the season. Vaitohi said he felt like he improved a lot, thanks to Coach Todd Jackson, and hopes to possibly continue his football career at Dixie or SUU. the Oil Change DKDAVISPHOTOGRAPHY.COM 801.318.9907 SPANISH MORE NEWS 552 N. Main • 798-7877 |
