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Show Sentinel Guardian of Your Community News WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 • A13 SH overpowers Manti Namon Bills EDITOR When a 4A schools takes on a 2A school in any sport, the outcome is almost a foregone conclusion — almost. Manti's volleyball team came to Salem Hills Tuesday, Sept. 1,2009, and the Templars came to play. Although the Skyhawks pulled out the 3-0 win, it was anything but a foregone conclusion, especially in the first game. The Templars surprised the Skyhawks by jumping out to an early 15—10 lead. Salem gradually narrowed the margin, finally tying the score at 24. An extended battle for the game ensued, with long rallies as both teams fought for every point. The Skyhawks finally found the two-point margin required for victory to take the first game 28-26. Coach Kathy Treanor was proud how hard her girls worked. "They were down ... and they came back and fought for it," she said. The second game began as a continuation of the first, with the two teams trading scores. Salem eventually managed to build a 15-10 lead when Adrienne Weight stepped up to serve. Weight put the game out of Manti's reach, serving six straight points, as the Skyhawks went on to win 25-16. In the third game, Manti's solid defense began to to tire under a conriant attack from outside hitters Lindsey Averett, Stephanie Spencer and Kylee Kolibar, BRICK WALL: A Manti player is frustrated in her attempt to put the ball over the net, thanks to Stephanie Spencer (12) and Caline Hoover (23). orchestrated by setter Lyndi Sorensen. Averett led the team with nine kills. "We balance our hitting out really well. Our setter does a great job of finding any one of our hitters at any time," said Treanor. The Skyhawks built a comfortable 11-1 lead before Manti called a timeout. The Templars regrouped and brought the score to 17-10, but that was as close as they would get. Salem Hills took control of the game and cruised to a 25-13 victory to win the match 3-0. Coach Treanor said she was pleased with the way her team played together, including the girls coming off the bench. "They played really well together," she said. "I was able to use most of my bench. It was a lot of fun for them tonight." The Skyhawks took to the road for a variety of tournaments Sept. 4-12 and will return home to face Copper Hills Thursday, Sept. 17. Christian Thompson / The Sentinel DIRECTION CHANGE: ALA Quarterback Hunter M or ley cuts back as he runs the ball on a quarterback keeper. ALA loses close one, 21-14 Riley Lewis STAFF WRITER The American Leadership Academy Eagles lost 21-14 to the Richfield Wildcats on Friday night. It was a defensive battle with the game hinging on a few plays. Penalties and inconsistency ruined the Eagles chance at victory. The Eagles received the ball on the opening kickoff but went three and out on their first possession. The Eagle defense that was stingy all night, held the Wildcats to their own three and out. On the ensuing punt return Marcus Monsen returned it 85 yards for a touchdown with 7:30 left to play in the first, giving the Eagles a 7-0 lead. From that point on it was a dogfight. The Eagle defense continued to make stops and the offense began to move the ball, but penalties and in- Keri Huntsman / The Sentinel Namon Bills / The Sentinel consistency on offense made many drives stall. Then the Wildcats went on a 21-0 scoring run in the final six minutes of the first half. The ball went back and forth until Richfield drove down and punched in a 14 yard touchdown pass to tie the game with 5:40 left until half. The Eagles got the ball back but after a short drive punted. What looked like a greatpunt from Jared Chichia turned into a huge return up the sideline down to the Eagle 25. Three plays later the Wildcats scored on a 24 yard run. They scored one more time before half on a 47 yard interception return that occurred because of a miscommunication while the Eagles were in their two minute drill offense. But the Eagles didn't give up after being down 21-7 at halftime. The defense pitched a shutout in the second half. The offense moved the ball more proficiently also. Hunter Moiiey brought the Eagles back within a touchdown after a four yard scamper with 4:57 left in the third. The Eagles were threatening to score twice in the fourth quarter and converted a few fourth downs, but they were unable to finish those drives with a touchdown and time expired, with the final score 21-14. Coach Lewis was disappointed with the loss but he believes the Eagles are getting closer to greatness on the field. "It was a disappointing loss. It was disappointing because we we're so close to making great things happen on the field. We're making great progress." The Eagles are now 1 -2 and are looking to get back on track this weekend as they travel to Beaver. KILLERS: Rachelle Remund, above, and Erin Redd, below, get kills in the Provo Classic. SF second in Provo Classic Bryan Redd STAFF WRITER The Lady Dons enjoyed lots of success in the twoday volleyball tournament hosted by the Provo High Bulldogs. The seven-team tournament was of great value in helping the Dons evaluate the volleyball team's talent level at this point in the 2009 season. The Dons went 4-0 in pool play on Thursday evening, defeating Riverton, Westlake and Provo before being challenged in the final match of the evening against North Sanpete. The Lady Dons and the Hawks played one of the best three-game matches of the evening. North Sanpete stole the first game 25-23 thanks to a slow start and errors committed by the Dons. SF executed their offense in the second game, behind the hitting power of Kylie Schofield and the Dons tied the match with a game two victory 25-20. The Lady Dons spiked their way to victory in the third, winning 15-12. The Dons posted 24 kills, eight blocks, and five aces. On Friday the Lady Dons played inconsistently as they defeated a weak Manti team in two games 25-15 and 25-21. The Dons wrapped up pool play with an easy victory against Copper Hills 25-6 and 25-11. The Lady Dons enjoyed a 6-0 record in pool play and the #1 seed entering the evening's championship bracket. The Lady Dons faced Westlake in the semi-finals. Westlake stayed close in the first set until Danee Merrell, Schofield and Erin Redd put away 10 kills to ice the first game 25-17. In the second, Westlake committed unforced errors and the SF Dons capitalized, winning 25-15. SF had 13 kills and 5 aces. The Dons faced Riverton in the championship Friday night. SF looked poised to capitalize its momentum and tournament dominance, but Riverton had a different outcome in mind. The Lady Dons played composed and dominate at the net, led by Redd with seven of the team's 12 kills to win game one 25-23. Danee Merrell provided excellent setting to the SF hitters. The Dons struggled with team passing in the second game, as Riverton showed excellent hustle and determination, digging and tipping their way to victory in the second game 26-24. The Lady Dons jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third game, but lost the momentum and team confidence as Riverton came storming back to win 15-10. The Dons can be proud of the 7-1 tournament and second place finish. The Lady Dons appear to still be searching for the chemistry and implementation of small intangibles that will make this volleyball team into the champions they desire to be in 2009. SAM'S PREP OF THE WEEK Shandy Elliott •Junior • Soccer • Midfielder Junior Shandy Elliott is the daughter of Kori and Wes Heppler of Spanish Fork. She has five goals and one assist so far in the soccer season for the Lady Dons. Elliott also plays basketball and runs track and cross country, but her favorite sport is soccer, which she's played since third grade. About Elliott, Coach Dennis Gillie said, "Nobody runs farther. She's a very hard worker and she loves the game. ... She's the first one to practice and the last to leave." the Oil Change wi 55i M. Main • 798-7877 |