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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, August 10-13, 2019 B-3 The Park Record CHRIS SAMUELS/PARK RECORD Park City head coach Josh Montzingo directs his players during a recent practice in preparation for the upcoming season. Continued from B-1 Veterans return e r n n t g t soul every single time and r you love that, you want that on your defense because it’s p infectious.” e The linebacker corps and dep fensive line provide the physicality that Montzingo wants on that side of the ball, despite being undersized. His inside linebackers, seniors Grant Warner and Chase Johansen, combined for 159 tackles and 17 tackles for loss last year. The defensive line is where Montzingo says the defense is the most talented, returning all of their starters from 2018. “They’re all fast and athletic, explosive and powerful, which gives us a lot of options,” Montzingo said. “If your (opposing)) lineman aren’t athletic we’re going to move gaps and make it hard on you. We do a great job of stay- ing low, we’re very tough and very hard-nosed.” Park City will begin the season with a recently revived rivalry game against 5A Wasatch, a game in which the Miners will be seeking revenge after inclement weather forced a 13-7 loss to the Wasps midway through the game. “Great to have a rivalry game because the kids love it and they’re excited about it. The kids know each other from other sports, and also grew up playing against each other,” Montzingo said. “It’s a community game; Heber versus Park City. Anytime you get town pride involved, it’s become a big thing and the rivalry intensifies.” Stansbury and Tooele are expected to be the Miners’ main challengers in Region 10 of the UHSAA’s 4A division, where the Park City football team will still compete as the rest of the school’s athletic programs move up to 5A. After sharing the region championship with Stansbury last year, despite losing head-to-head 47-27, Montzingo expects the Stallions to be strong again. The same can be said for a rebuilding Tooele team with a new coach. Park City saw the Buffaloes at a few 7-on-7 passing tournaments over the summer and the improvement was enough for Montzingo to believe they could be a tough out as well. “Stansbury has been good for a while and they’re not going anywhere. They have great speed and are going to be really good, so it’s nice that we get them later in the year,” Montzingo said. “Tooele is only getting better. They got some athletes and some size, a good combination that we will have to be ready for.” Montzingo front-loaded the Miners preseason schedule this year with tough teams, beginning with Wasatch, Juan Diego, one of the top 3A teams, and West, a 6A team. The reason being is that Montzingo wants to challenge his team early on so when they face better teams in the playoffs, his boys will be able to draw back in their prior experiences to know they can play with anyone. The Miners start the season with Wasatch on Friday, Aug. 16. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. from Dozier Field at Park City High School. 801-953-3107 801.274.9500 or 435.655.6612 SUN-SATIONAL AUGUST SPECIALS! Celebrate Park City’s Best! Botox $10 per unit! $50 off any Dermal Filler Treatment! The experienced Saltz Team offers injectables 5 days a week including late appointments! Save $25 on the Illuminize Peel with Dermaplaning! Refresh your dry, summer skin with a healthy glow! ($150, regularly $175) Save 40% on all ARCONA products! Stock up on your favorite ARCONA products, while supplies last!! Jane Iredale – Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Purchase any Jane Iredale product and receive another (of equal or lesser value) for FREE ! Hurry – this offer is limited to stock on hand, while supplies last! Discounts valid during the month of August only and cannot be combined with other specials or discounts. PARK RECORD FILE PHOTO Park City High School’s Mark McCurdy makes a catch mid-field for the Miners during the first half against Tooele last season. The Miners defeated the Buffaloes 42-21. 801.274.9500 435.655.6612 5445 Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah Get info, scores, play-by-play updates for Park City, North and South Summit high schools. Follow here for all things sports in Summit County. 1441 Ute Blvd. Suite 140 Park City, Utah saltzplasticsurgery.com |