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Show Sports Thursday, November 2, 2006 The Gunnison Valley Gazette Page 6 Bulldogs' season comes to an end You're my hero by COACH JODY ALLRED by MARK HENLINE We've all said it jokingly dozens of times: "You're my hero!" However, we rarely get to mean it. Just the other day, as I said it, I realized I actually meant it. I said it to a senior girl at Gunnison Valley High School who plays on the varsity volleyball team. Candice Anderson is one of my heroes. Candice epitomizes everything we strive for as coaches. As Candice Anderson her fellow team mate, team lark rtenline/Guniiison Valley Oazette Candice carries this into captain Kim Anderson said, Senior players and cheerleaders. Front row: Sam Judd, Kristin Thompson, KateLynn Pike, Carley "Candice has been an inspi- her non-volleyball life also. Andersen, Jessica Christensen and Justin Piep, Standing: Sye Bunnell, Chad Satterfield, Nelson ration to us all, myself espe- She made Academic AllHa'o, Taylor Ashton and Zack "Fonzie" Sorenson. cially. She has worked hard State, which shows dedicawithout ever complaining tion in other areas. And this starting quarterback. Jack- resulting in a Bulldog fum- fought a sore knee all seaand has done her best to im- quiet, unassuming girl has son went down in a game ble. The Braves recovered son. Fonzie, by the way, reprove over the course of the earned the respect of everya month ago with a broken and had possession deep covered two Braves fumbles one around her. season." in Bulldog territory. The during this last game. collarbone. And did I mention she Candice does inspire Justin Piep's season The first play from Braves went to the ground can also play volleyball. As those around her. And no ended early this year with scrimmage for the Bull- and three short plays later Lisa says, "She is our best matter what the obstadogs proved to be a portent were into the end zone for back problems but he was blocker and has deadly cle, she perseveres. The of things to come. Jackson the second touchdown of the there to cheer his teamkills. She is one of the best other team captain, Lisa took the snap, dropped back young game. The Bulldogs mates on. people. She has a good sense Nelson Ha'o and Sye Bartholomew stated, "She to pass and was dropped found themselves down 14for a seven yard loss. The 0 with only three and a half Bunnell were solid as rocks. never complains and runs of humor and the best smile They played line on both more than anybody. She on the team. She is the best Braves would sack Jackson minutes gone off the clock. six times on the day for negThe Braves went on to sides of the ball and reeked works for what she gets. She example to look up to." Canative forty-five yards. Three score two more touchdowns havoc on many opposing of- has come a long way these dice is our hero and inspiration. past four years." plays later, Shawn Gubeli in the first half and at the fences. punted the ball away only break, the score was 28-0. Chad Satterfield was a to have Dallin Donaldson In the second half, the work horse whether he was of the Braves return it 53 Dogs continued to play with busting up the middle with yards for a Braves touch- a lot of heart but were un- the ball or flattening the opdown. able to score. The Braves posing player on defense. A big THANKS to the community and parents Taylor Ashton gave it The Bulldogs' next pos- did manage one more touchfor supportingtineHalloween carnival at the elsession started on their own down in the third quarter his all from start to finish twenty yard line. Taylor which made the final score every game. He played deementary school. Thanks the local businessAshton took the handoffand 35-0 for the Braves. The fense, returned kicks and ran for three yards on first Braves now move on to play racked up a pile of touches for their donations. They are: GIC, Reid's San Juan next week at Juan downs running the ball. down. On second down, there Auto and Diesel, Nail and Hair Company, was trouble on the handoff Diego High School in the Sam Judd received a semi finals. big scare halfway through Valley Builders, Rasmussens Ace Hardware, The end of the game was the season with a neck inThe Jean Scene, Hermansen Roller Mills, quite an emotional time for jury but returned to play the seniors as they realized with solid performances on Gunnison Market, Super Drug, Quail Hollow, this was probably the last defense and great hands on Peterson Refrigeration, Donaldson Insurance, time that they would pad up offense. to play competitive football. Coach Rhett Jackson Shanelle Winn Insurance, State Farm, SatterMany tears were shed as and the team had lots of ups white Log Homes, ACT, Signature Mortgage, Jessica Nelson and Justin Allred have been selected to mothers and fathers spilled and downs this year but alreceive the Bulldog Pride Award. out of the stands to embrace ways played with heart. The Gunnison Gazette, Skyview Landscape, Quilt their sons and have a final Bulldogs were one of only Jessica Nelson is the daughter of Kirk and Sandra NelS'More/Extreme Sports, Coldwell Banker, son. Jessica is a new student at GVHS, and it is great to photo taken with them in five teams to go to the state have her here. Some of her favorite classes are Art, World uniform. quarterfinals for the second Lotsa Motsa, Five Star, Shelles, Subway and Civilization and Algebra II. She plans on playing softball year in a row. And lets face in the spring. The seniors need to hold Ephraim McDonalds. Jessica enjoys going to Young Women's in the their heads high, they re- it, this team will always Centerfield 2nd ward. She works at Subway, and thinks ally battled hard this year have bragging rights as the Thanks!! that Janelle is great. Jessica loves the outdoors, and hunting. She prefers to lead the Bulldogs. Zack team that beat the Manti PTA Halloween Carnival Committee to hunt with a bow. In her free time when she is not hunting, "Fonzie" Sorenson was sol- Templers! Congratulations Jessica Nelson she likes to draw wildlife. id all year on the line and Bulldogs! The Gunnison Bulldogs traveled to Coalville last Saturday to take on the North Summit Braves in a state 2A Quarterfinal game. The Bulldogs enjoyed a big breakfast put on by the booster club before they boarded the bus for the long drive. The Dogs came into the game with high hopes after defeating the South Sevier Rams in the first round of the playoffs last week. Although Gunnison came into the game with confidence and enthusiasm, they had a huge task ahead of them. The Braves came into the game with the best record in 2A at 8-1, their only loss coming at the hands of their rivals, South Summit. The Braves also had a large roster, dressing 55 players compared to the Bulldog's 34. The Braves also had 17 seniors with maturity and experience as opposed to Gunnison with 7. The Braves were also playing for a teammate, Justin Hale, who was killed in a tragic auto accident on October 1st. Each player wore a large #24 on his helmet in memory of Justin. The Bulldogs received the opening kick and Heston Neal returned it out to the 17 yard line. As the Bulldogs ran onto the field, many, including myself, were surprised to see Bradley Jackson returning as the ULLDOG FRIDE AWARD Justin Allred is the son of Jody and Brooke Allred. He is an active member of the GHVS pep band, and he also plays soccer with the soccer club at GVHS. He was selected to fake the preliminary SAT for the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test. Only a small percentage of students are asked to take this test Justin is a Life Scout and is very close to getting his Eagle. He is a member of the LDS church and actively participates in the service projects for the ward. In his spare time Justin likes to play soccer, observe stars, and read. He loves Astro Physics. His favorite authors are David Eddings and Terry Goodkind. They have written thirty books and Justin has read them all. Justin Allred Sponsored by: CHRISTENSEN ARMS lo/ttgage Specializing in all types of Mortgage Loans• New Purchases 'Refinances •Second Mortgages * Construction Loans Credit Problems? We can kelp! A-DCredit Ashley Roberts Home 435-529-4180 Cell 435-201-2753 -Licensed Loan Officer- Honest, Dependable, Hometown Service 187 South Main, Gunnison • 435-528-5878 We have known Sandy Neill and her family for 15 years. 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