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Crucial games ahead for Stephens County football teams | Sports

Crucial games are starting to dot the prep football schedule as the season travels deeper into the October calendar.

Fall break is in the rearview mirror now. Mornings are starting to turn cooler. And upcoming prep football games will determine playoff qualification and positioning.

Just ask Empire and Central.

Empire will play at Hollis this week to solidify a chance at a district title. Meanwhile, Central will play host to Burns Flat-Dill City in hopes of keeping its postseason hopes alive.

Both are important game. Both could determine who hosts and who travels for playoff games. And both could decide who remains in football after Week 10 and who starts basketball.

“This is our toughest test yet,” said Empire coach Bryant Hayes, whose Bulldogs are ranked fourth in Class B1 by the Associated Press and stands as the county’s only unbeaten team at 7-0.

Empire has been challenged in just one of its seven contests. Cyril tested the ‘Dawgs in the first half of a Week Three contest that Empire eventually won, 44-12.

Empire has won its seven contests by a combined score of 302-36. That’s an average of a 38-point victory per outing. The Bulldogs beat their first two District B1-2 opponents by a combined 108-0.

But Hollis is no strangers to success. The Tigers are 4-2 overall, with their losses coming against the Tipton, which is ranked No. 1 in Class C, and Laverne, the top ranked team in Class B1.

All but one of Hollis’ four wins came by the 45-point rule. The Tigers beat Balko-Forgan, 42-26, in the season opener and bounced Mt. View-Gotebo, 60-14, in the third week. They’ve beaten two district foes Snyder, 46-0, and Central, 56-0.

“Hollis looks just like us,” Hayes said. “They’re big, and they run. It’s going to come down to who makes the least amount of mistakes.”

Hollis is sure to see a heavy dose of Kam Whetstone, the Empire running back who leads the area in rushing with some 700 yards. Empire quarterback Bryce Shaver has started to come in the past two games, accounting for two rushing and two passing TDs.

But it’s been the Empire defense that’s stolen the show. Led by the likes of Cutter Rochell, Chase Kaspereite, Sean Allen, Nathan Menga, and Whetstone, the Bulldogs’ defense has been nearly impenetrable. The Empire defense has pitched five shutouts in seven games.

The winner will grab the inside track to the district championship.

Burns Flat-Dill City at Central: In Central, the Bronchos still have a chance to make the playoffs if they win two of their final three games. Despite being mired in a five-game losing streak, Central is holding fast to the fourth place stop in the league.

“The kids know that we can still make the playoffs and that this is a big game this week,” Central head coach Dusty Ketner said.

The Bronchos have lost to Waurika, 68-14, and Hollis, 56-0, in district. They have Burns Flat-Dill City (1-6, 0-2), Empire (7-0, 2-0), and Snyder (1-6, 0-2) remaining. It Central beats Burns Flat-Dill City and Snyder, and those teams don’t upset anyone else in the district, the Bronchos should make the playoffs as a fourth seed out of District B1-2.

Dickson at Marlow: The Outlaws (5-2, 3-1) took top-ranked Washington into overtime last week before losing, 35-28.

The Outlaws looked left for dead after Washington, winner of 38th straight games, took a 21-0 advantage into halftime. But Marlow practically dominated the third quarter and the early moments of the fourth to force the game into overtime.

“Our kids have no quit in them,” Marlow head coach Matt Weber said. “Playing a team the caliber of Washington, at a lot of places it would have gotten really ugly in the second half. Our guys just bowed their neck and fought their way back in it.”

The Outlaws will try to bounce back against Dickson (3-4, 2-2) in their homecoming game Friday.

Dickson is coached by Duncan High graduate Matt Suffal. The Comets opened the season with wins over Coalgate (18-7) and Madill (28-7) before losing three straight to Hugo, Washington, and Lindsay. Dickson carries a two game winning streak into the contest, having beaten district cellar dwellers Marietta, 40-7, and Little Axe, 19-15, in its last two games.

Comanche at Davis: The Indians will try to snap a three-game slide when they travel into Murray County to face the 4-3 Wolves, who are second in the district with a 4-0 league mark. Davis is tied with Holdenville for the district lead. Comanche enters the contest at 2-5 and 1-3.

Velma-Alma at Healdton: The district Velma-Alma plays in is all in a tizzy. Four teams – Velma-Alma, Ringling, Konawa, and Wilson – are all tied for first with district records of 3-1. Ringling and Konawa sits atop of the league based on district points, and the two leaders play each other this week. Velma-Alma beat Konawa, 14-12, last week. The Comets have yet to play Wilson. Healdton is 2-5 overall and 1-3 in district.

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October 25, 2024
Sports announced for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Boxing is another of the ten sports that will return to Glasgow

Track cycling and boxing are among the events that will be included in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been revealed.

A stripped-back programme of 10 sports, announced on Tuesday, also includes athletics and swimming as mandatory – but badminton and hockey have been dropped.

The games, last held in Glasgow in 2014 at a cost of over £540m, will be held across across four venues between 23 July and 2 August 2026.

Glasgow stepped in to host after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to rising costs.

A total of 3,000 of athletes from up to 74 Commonwealth nations and territories are expected to compete at the 2026 games.

The event will also feature “fully integrated para competitions” across six of the selected sports.

Katie Sadleir, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), said: “The games promise to be a truly immersive festival of sport and celebration of culture and diversity that inspires athletes and sports – with a fan experience more accessible than ever before.”

First Minister John Swinney said the event is an exciting opportunity for the people of Scotland.

He said: “While Glasgow 2026 will look quite different to previous games, we can, and we must, use this as an opportunity to work collaboratively to ensure that this new concept brings a strong and sustainable future for the games.”

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Swimming will feature at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

What sports are included?
The CGF said the a number of factors, including “universality of participation and quality of competition” as well as local appeal were considered when deciding what sports to include.

The last time the games were in Glasgow, 17 sports were contested – this time the Games will feature 10 sports:

Athletics and para athletics (track and field only)

Swimming and para swimming

Artistic gymnastics

Track cycling and para track cycling

Netball

Weightlifting and para powerlifting

Boxing

Judo

Bowls and para bowls

3×3 basketball and 3×3 wheelchair basketball
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Lawn bowls is set for a Commonwealth Games return

Organisers said they understand that fans and athletes of sports not included will be “incredibly disappointed” but that these games will not influence future inclusion.

Some sports such as cycling and gymnastics have had their disciplines slimmed down.

The cycling programme for Glasgow 2014 included mountain biking and road races but this time athletes will only compete on the track.

In gymnastics, there is no room for any rhythmic events, with only artistic gymnastics being included.

There will also be no diving competitions.

Hockey has been dropped from the programme despite a national hockey centre being built for the last Glasgow games.

There will be no road-based events such as the triathlon or marathon on the programme – these were previously free for spectators to attend in 2014.

Rugby sevens, which was previously hosted at Ibrox Stadium is also out and there will be no racquet sports at all.

The event will feature an opening and closing ceremony and there will be some form of King’s baton relay ahead of the games.

An estimated 500,000 tickets will go on sale for the various events, with the games expected to be worth £150m to Glasgow.

The CGF confirmed putting on the games is expected to cost approximately £114m.

It will pay £100m towards the bill, with £2.3m coming from Commonwealth Games Australia – who pulled out of hosting the event – as well as £2.3m from the UK government.

The balance will come from commercial revenue such as ticket sales, broadcast rights, commercial sponsorship and merchandise.

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Scotstoun stadium will host the athletics competitions

The four venues which will be used during the event will be the Emirates Arena, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, the Scottish Events Campus and Scotstoun stadium.

Organisers said these venues were “operationally viable and economically valuable”.

They confirmed that Scotstoun will only host the athletics, while the Scottish Event Campus and Emirates Arena will host multiple sports.

It has not been decided exactly which sports will take place in which venues.

No additional venues will be built to keep costs low, but some upgrades such as temporary seating will be made at the four venues.

Athletes and officials will stay in “existing accommodation across the city”.

The future of the games at stake

Analysis by Chris McLaughlin, BBC Scotland sports news correspondent

Organisers have spent the last few weeks in talks with sporting bodies and delivering the news to some that they must sit this one out.

It’ll be a bitter blow to some and a surprise to others.

Badminton and hockey could feel particularly aggrieved, given the profile of both sports on the Commonwealth stage, but it’s an indication of the hard decisions that have been taken, and those to come.

The biggest crowd pleasers remain and, in general, there is a plan but by usual standards, it is still a very rough one.

The big pitch that eventually convinced a sceptical Scottish government, and an even more sceptical Glasgow City Council to get on board, now has to be made to fill the key posts that will drive Glasgow 2026 over the line.

Only those used to working to very tight deadlines and even tighter budgets, need apply.

The official rubber stamping and announcement of the sport programme is a big milestone and the first look at what people can expect from this new look event.

Can it really be a blueprint for the future of this troubled event?

The reputation of the city as a host city for elite sporting spectacles and the very future of the Commonwealth Games is at stake.
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October 22, 2024
2024 Cook Islands Games Athletics sees the future stars shine bright Oceania Athletics Association

Three National Records, 500 Athletes, 109 events, 40 officials, u18s, Opens, and Masters Athletes competing all together. All brought together by a successful collaboration between Cook Islands Sport and Oceania Athletics Association.

The 3rd Cook Islands Games Athletics Competition, held on October 11th and 12^th, 2024 in Nikao, saw 500 athletes compete across 109 events. Athletics was part of the two week multi sport event will featuring, rugby, netball and traditional canoe racing. The event aims to showcase local talent amongst the Cook Islands brining the 15 Islands together after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The event was a result of collaboration between Athletics Cook Islands, Cook Islands Sports, and the Oceania Athletics Association, providing a platform for athletes to compete at a national level.

A total of 381 medals were awarded, and 40 officials oversaw the event. Athletes participated in Open, Masters, and Under 18 categories. The World Athletics ranking meet featured on the Global Calendar. The Cook Islands joins 6 other Federations in the Area to have their National Championships globally.

Three national records were broken:
•        Kingston Pupuke-Robati in the Under 18 Men’s Shotput with a throw of 15.50 m
•        Metuaiviivitoa Herman in the Open Men’s Discus with a throw of 45.00m
•        Tatjiana Areai in the Under 18 Women’s High Jump, clearing 1.63m

Tatjiana Areai in the Under 18 Women’s High Jump, Image: Fe’ena Photography

Prior to the competition Athletes Cook Islands hosted training sessions to help athletes maximised the opportunity to prepare for the Championships.

President of Athletics Cook Islands Simone Fe’ao:
“We had an epic 2 days full of athletics. The weather looked like it was going to make it hard for us but after a short burst of sideways rain the weather cleared and we had some brilliant competition. Some new talent identified which bodes well for the future of our sport

In addition to some great athlete performances, we had some great achievements as a federation. We were able to raise the standard this year with the inclusion of photo finish and electronic timing through our partnership with Oceania Athletics and have this event now included on the WA Global Calendar as a World Ranking Competition. Following our training academy earlier this year, we had 6 local officials complete their practical components and get signed off for the NAR certification.

This is a firm foundation for us to continue to build our infrastructure as we work towards hosting the Minigames in 2029.”

For Yvonne Mullins, Executive Director, Oceania Athletics, this was her first time at the Cook Islands Games, but in her words ‘hopefully more to come’!

“It was a great two days of competition, with athletes competing for their own regions. There was certainly rivalry between athletes who are usually on the same team, but there was also a sense of comradery. I have no doubt that the strength of Athletics in the Cook Islands over the years leading into the Pacific Mini Games in 2029, will hinge on this Cook Islands Games, where more rivalry will lead to more competitions and more great results. The Games, I hope will fuel local athletes to get more involved in athletics.”

You can relive the action of the event by rewatching the live stream or viewing the photo galleries on the Athletics Cook Islands Facebook Page.

Image: Fe’ena Photography

–ENDS–

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October 21, 2024
Harvard Hockey Kicks Off Season By Splitting Two Preseason Games | Sports

This weekend, the Harvard men’s hockey team faced off against the United States National Team Development Program’s U-18 team (USNTDP), and No. 3 Boston University (3-0-0, 1-0-0 HEA) in a pair of preseason matchups. The Crimson put on an impressive performance, winning the first contest and tying the second, only losing in a shootout to the Terriers.

If nothing else, the weekend serves as an omen for a promising season ahead for Harvard, which is looking to make a strong comeback after its season was cut short in the second round of the ECAC playoffs last season.

Harvard 5, USNDTP 4

Harvard began its first preseason game with a hot start, maintaining pressure in the offensive zone and transitioning out of its defensive zone well, wasting little time in the process. The fast-paced play yielded an early reward, with a high-sticking penalty on USNTDP forward Rian Chudzinski giving the Crimson its first power play of the game. While Harvard gave itself many scoring chances, it was nevertheless unable to come up with a goal with the man advantage.

The momentum changed when, less than a minute after the penalty expired, a stretch pass from the Crimson’s defensive zone from sophomore defenseman Matthew Morden found the stick of senior forward Alex Gaffney, who entered the zone on a breakaway and tucked one under the goalie’s left arm to give Harvard an early 1-0 lead.

As the period carried on, the Crimson was able to maintain its pressure on its opponents well, limiting the number of shots faced by junior goalie Aku Koskenvuo, winning races to loose pucks, and delivering a fair amount of heavy hits.

However, in the final quarter of the period, USNTDP forward Will Horcoff received a pass from defenseman Donny Bracco for an open shot at Koskenvuo. While Harvard’s goalie made the initial stop, the rebound ricocheted up in the air and the Finn lost sight of it, and NTDP forward Will Belle was waiting to bat the puck into a wide open net, tying the game 1-1.

The U-18 team capitalized on its newfound momentum. Minutes later, following a faceoff in the Crimson’s defensive zone, a USNTDP faceoff win found the stick of forward Will Moore, who fired it over the right shoulder of Koskenvuo, giving USNTDP a 2-1 lead as time in the period expired. What had started out as a smothering performance for Harvard seemed to be quickly falling apart.

Harvard was given another chance at a power play early in the second period, following an interference call on USNTDP defenseman Asher Barnett. Despite the opportunity, a stolen pass resulted in a breakaway for USNTDP forward Conrad Fondrk, who slipped one through Koskenvuo’s five hole, extending the lead to 3-1. Just after the goal, sophomore forward Michael Callow received a slashing call, bringing the play to 4-on-4. Neither team was able to score for the remainder of these penalties.

Despite the scoresheet, Harvard was able to generate a high amount of offensive pressure through two periods, In fact, at the conclusion of the second period, the Crimson was outshooting USNTDP 31 to 15, just over a 2:1 ratio. Some unlucky bounces, paired with some stellar saves from NTDP goalie Patrick Quinlan, left Harvard scoreless in the second, but it looked to make a statement in the third.

The Crimson received another early gift just two minutes into the third period, when USNTDP forward Landon Hafele earned a tripping penalty. Harvard was unable to come up with a power play goal yet again, but remained hungry.

A few minutes later, after collecting a pass from Michael Callow, freshman forward Mick Thompson slid one beneath the pads of Quinlan after pulling off a nifty deke in the slot, cutting the score to 3-2.

The Crimson carried the momentum of Thompson’s goal through the rest of the game. A mere four minutes later, after a strong passing game in the offensive zone, freshman defenseman Lucas St. Louis slid the puck diagonally across the zone, where sophomore forward Cam Johnson was waiting to take a one-time slapshot to tie the game.

Soon after, a pass from sophomore forward Ryan Fine to the point found the stick of junior defenseman Kyle Aucoin, who took a low shot that went just above Quinlan’s right pad, giving Harvard the lead at 4-3.

This lead didn’t last long, however, when, just two minutes later, NTDP forward Jacob Kvasnicka scored an unassisted goal to tie the game.

As the minutes ticked away, and it seemed that the game would go into overtime, a pass from freshman defensemen Lucas St. Louis found freshman Justin Solovey, who netted the puck. The rookie-to-rookie connection delivered the final blow for the Crimson in a topsy-turvy exhibition game.

Finishing its first preseason game with a win, the Crimson looked to carry this momentum into its game the next day against BU.

Harvard 2, Boston University 2

Despite the challenge of playing such a highly-ranked team, the Crimson did not stand down early in the game, outshooting the Terriers 11-6 in the first period. Two power play opportunities also created a lot of offense for Harvard, but it was unable to come up with a goal on either occasion. The teams headed back to their locker rooms scoreless at the end of the first period.

The Crimson wasted no time generating offense in the second period, when Ryan Fine disrupted the possession of BU freshman Cole Hutson. The puck was picked up by senior captain Zakary Karpa, who slid the puck to Solovey, with the puck then finding the back of the net to give Harvard its first lead of the game, 1-0.

As the period waned on, it seemed that no more goals were going to be scored. But with less than two minutes to go, Terrier forward Quinn Hutson received a hooking penalty. In the following power play, after a flurry of passes, St. Louis received a pass from Thompson and fired a one-time shot along the ice, which caromed off the pad of BU goalie Max Lacroix and into the net, extending the Crimson’s lead to two.

With just eight seconds remaining in the period, Solovey received a roughing call, giving the Terriers their first power play of the game.

BU wasted no time in capitalizing on this opportunity, as it took them less than the eight seconds remaining in the period to score its their first goal. Following a faceoff, Terrier forward Matt Coponi passed the puck up and through the slot to Quinn Hutson, who blasted a shot above the pad of Koskenvuo with just a tenth of a second of time left on the clock, bringing the score to 2-1 as the second period closed.

Both teams had several chances to score at the start of the third period, with each getting a chance on the power play, though neither was able to deliver.

Just past the halfway point of the period, a stretch pass found the stick of BU forward Jack Hughes, who had split the Harvard defensemen, and he carried it in on a breakaway and slid it through Koskenvuo’s five hole, tying the game at two.

Neither team was able to find the back of the net for the rest of the period, and the game extended to overtime.

The Terriers held possession of the puck for a majority of the overtime period, but a combination of strong defense and some clutch saves by Koskenvuo kept the score tied and the game extended to a shootout.

Despite a first-round goal by Gaffney, the Crimson was unable to score in the next four rounds of the shootout. BU was able to find two goals in the third and fifth rounds, giving it the win over Harvard.

The two preseason games were essentially mirrors of each other — with the Crimson erasing a deficit against USNTDP and then ceding the lead versus BU — and both delivered lessons for the squad going forward into the start of the regular season next week. For instance, the Crimson will need to be better in man-up situations (netting zero goals on the power-play in the first game and just one in the second) against its upcoming ECAC competitors.

Overall, this weekend proved very successful for the Crimson, which begins its regular season at 7:00 pm on Nov. 1 against Dartmouth at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center. The season-opener will also be streamed live on ESPN+.

—Staff writer Owen Butler can be reached at owen.butler@thecrimson.com.

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October 20, 2024
Harris is turning to video games and sports betting to try and win back some of the ‘bro’ vote from Trump

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Kamala Harris is placing ads on video game and sports betting sites in an effort to win back the male vote – often referred to as the “bro” vote – from Donald Trump.

Harris is placing ads on DraftKings, a sports betting company, and Yahoo Sports, NBC News reports. Her campaign is now the first to advertise on DraftKings, the outlet added. She will also place ads on video game sites IGN and Fandom.

Some of these ads will be 30-second spots featuring celebrities such as NBA legend Magic Johnson and actor Ben Stiller.

“Let’s break down Kamala’s economic plan. She has a plan to cut taxes for over 100 million Americans,” Johnson says in one of the ads. “Now let’s look at the other guy. He’s a failed businessman, plain and simple.”

“You know this election is a lot like dodgeball. Kamala Harris is the average Joe underdog and … Ha No, this isn’t a time for jokes,” Stiller says in another ad. “You know what? It’s way too important. Donald Trump wants to terminate the Constitution. Project 2025 will give him nearly unlimited power. We can’t let him get anywhere near the White House. So, vote for Kamala Harris.”

Ben Stiller stars in an ad for Harris that will be featured on sites typically popular with men (Kamala Harris for President)

This push comes as Trump leads Harris in polls among men. The gender divide between Trump and Harris voters is generally significant, according to national polls, with women leaning left and men leaning right.

In most swing states, there’s a noticeable gender divide, especially in Georgia, where Harris enjoys a 12-point lead among women, while Trump has a 14-point lead among men, according to a previous analysis from The Independent.

However, in the swing state of Arizona, there is not a significant distinction between how men and women are voting.

As Harris places these ads, Trump has been targeting 18- to 29-year-old men by dedicating time to YouTubers such as Logan Paul and podcasters like Theo Von, The New York Times reported earlier this year.

The former president sat down with Paul in June for his Impaulsive podcast, which garnered six million views. During that appearance, Trump gifted Paul with T-shirts featuring his Fulton County, Georgia, mugshot.

The Trump campaign has also worked with the Nelk Boys, known for their YouTube pranks and the Full Send political podcast, during which they often host Trump-world guests. Trump appeared on the podcast in April, and his running mate JD Vance sat down with them in August.

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October 19, 2024
Utah Valley High School Football Rewind: Memories, big games and special moments highlighted Week 9 | News, Sports, Jobs
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Captains for the Provo and Uintah football teams meet for the coin toss before the start of a Region 8 game in Vernal on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Brian E. Preece, Special to the Herald

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Timpview players celebrate with manager Matt Cooper after he scored a special touchdown before the Region 7 game against Maple Mountain in Provo on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

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Timpview manager Matt Cooper walks with help off the field after he scored a special touchdown before the Region 7 game against Maple Mountain in Provo on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

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Players from the Provo and Uintah football teams shake hands after the end of a Region 8 game in Vernal on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

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The Provo football team lines up for a play against Uintah in Vernal on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Brian E. Preece, Special to the Herald

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Captains for the Provo and Uintah football teams meet for the coin toss before the start of a Region 8 game in Vernal on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Timpview players celebrate with manager Matt Cooper after he scored a special touchdown before the Region 7 game against Maple Mountain in Provo on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Timpview manager Matt Cooper walks with help off the field after he scored a special touchdown before the Region 7 game against Maple Mountain in Provo on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Players from the Provo and Uintah football teams shake hands after the end of a Region 8 game in Vernal on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

The Provo football team lines up for a play against Uintah in Vernal on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

This past week my two side hustles intersected in Vernal, allowing me to attend the Provo vs. Uintah showdown last Thursday night.

Provo (6-2, 5-0) won easily 63-27 to clinch at least a share of the 4A Region 8 title. The Bulldogs can win the trophy outright with a win against Mountain View this Wednesday.

I grew up in Vernal moving to Salt Lake in my sixth-grade year. The current high school sits on what used to be a hay field owned by my parents. My father Dennis Preece was a teacher and very successful head wrestling coach at Uintah where he was the architect of the Uintah wrestling dynasty winning nine state titles in his 12 seasons as head coach from 1966-1977.

But during his time there, Uintah was completely futile on the gridiron and, in fact, had a losing streak that touched seven different seasons in the late 1960s through the 1970s.

My father, and his good friend Clark Jones, would often do the radio broadcasts of the games and one time Uintah was facing a third down and 49 yards to go. Jones asked my father what the Utes should do and he just quipped, “hell, they should just punt the ball now and get it over with.”

Uintah has won one state title, coming in 1994 with Curg Belcher at the helm. He was really the only coach in that school’s history that could solve the riddle, though this year with new head coach Francisco Llanos, Uintah has posted its first winning season this century with a 6-3 overall record.

Provo has had its own share of misery on the gridiron. In the span of several seasons from the late 1990s through early 2010s, Provo suffered through three winless seasons, and four others where the Bulldogs won two games or less.

In 1982, Provo won its only title in football with Frank Henderson and bringing Henderson back to coach from 1999 through 2003 did bring a semifinal run in 1999 but only modest overall success after that. For the next 10 seasons, there were glimpses of success here or there but they were fleeting, and then another winless campaign in 2013.

In 2014, the Provo administration hired Tony McGeary and the fortunes of the program took a more positive turn with winning seasons and playoff berths. Then the Provo administration made another brilliant hire bringing over Kirk Chambers from Spanish Fork, who assisted McGeary for a few years before taking the helm as head coach in 2020.

Chambers led Spanish Fork to its only appearance in a state championship game in 2012 and now has won back-to-back region titles at his alma mater. Still, deep playoff runs haven’t happened in the last ten seasons, but this 2024 Bulldog team looks to buck that trend.

The beautiful moments in high school sports: Matt Cooper arrived at Timpview High School two years ago and is a big part of the program though he is a special needs student. According to Thunderbird head coach Donny Atuaia, Matt attends all practices faithfully. And just prior to Timpview’s game with Maple Mountain, his dream of running in a touchdown came true.

Atuaia praised Kalin Hall for allowing his program to take part.

“We’ve had practices where we’ve given him the ball, but to have him do it in this setting was amazing,” Atuaia said. “I’m grateful to Coach Kalin Hall and I’m glad that we’re friends. I reached out to him to set that up and he said yes. Kalin knows Matt and knows he is a great kid.”

Kudos to both head coaches and programs for making a young man’s dream come true and reminding us that there are more important things in life than who wins on Friday night.

Orem and Springville staged a classic: Orem (8-1, 4-0) overcame a 37-24 deficit with just over six minutes remaining to down Springville (5-4, 2-3) 38-37 setting up a showdown with Timpview (5-2, 4-0) for the 5A Region 7 title.

Tiger quarterback Tayden Ka’awa found Beck Coy on a 25-yard scoring connection with 4:41 left in the final stanza and Kaue Akana split the uprights on the all-important point after to deliver the win. Akana also hit a 35-yard field goal.

Feleti Iongi had two touchdowns to help the Tiger cause while Ka’awa tossed for two touchdowns and ran for another.

Springville had its share of heroic performances including Jack Pickering’s 98-yard kickoff return that put Springville ahead by 13 points with 9:48 remaining. Pickering also caught a TD pass from Easton Leavitt and Zach Olsen ran for two touchdowns including a 35-yard romp to paydirt.

Current RPI rankings and what is at stake in Week 10: Going into the final week of the regular season there are some important things to track and some differ based on classification.

The 4A and 5A have the most schools that play football and not all their teams will make the state playoffs but rather the top 24 teams. Teams with the seeds or ratings nine through 16 will host first round games. Those teams seeded one through eight get byes in the first round and will host second round games while the top four teams (barring victory) will get to host quarterfinal contests as well.

In 6A, seeds 1-14 will get byes in the first round while seeds 15-18 will have first round games. In 2A, the top five seeds get byes and in 8-player the top seven of nine teams get first round byes.

Here are the current RPI rankings of area teams:
- Class 6A: Lone Peak (No. 2), Skyridge (No. 3), Lehi (No. 4), American Fork (No. 12), Westlake (No. 17), Pleasant Grove (No. 18).
- Class 5A: Orem (No. 4), Timpview (No. 5), Maple Mountain (No. 7), Springville (No. 13), Wasatch (No. 20), Cedar Valley (No. 23).
- Class 4A: Provo (No. 2), Spanish Fork (No 4), Timpanogos (No. 11), Salem Hills (No. 14), Mountain View (No. 23), Payson (No. 25).
- Class 2A: ALA (No. 8); 8-player: UMA-Camp Williams (No. 8).
In the last week, some teams are fighting for survival while others would like to get into that top four and assure themselves a couple of home games in the playoffs.

Statistical Superlatives: Carson Rasmussen accounted for four touchdowns (three passing, one running) as Timpview shutout Maple Mountain (7-2, 3-2), 35-0.

Porter Dinkins connected on three field goals including a 41-yarder as Salem Hills (5-4, 3-3) beat Timpanogos (6-3, 3-2), 30-14. Tate Allred had a pick six and Jedi Nelson threw two touchdown passes to further the Skyhawk cause.

Provo’s Gehrig Orchard tossed five touchdown passes and Ollie Mackay had three scores on the ground as Provo destroyed Uintah 63-27 in Vernal.

Kaden Vest romped for four touchdowns while Don quarterback McKay Smith threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Spanish Fork (7-3, 4-1) blew past Payson (1-8, 0-5), 52-27. Trevyn Wall had four touchdown passes for the Lions in the loss.

Kepa Niumeitolu tossed three touchdown passes as Lone Peak (7-2, 3-1) slipped past Lehi (6-2, 2-2), 24-21. Legend Glasker caught two touchdown passes for the Pioneers in defeat.

Skyridge (7-2, 4-0) blasted Pleasant Grove (1-8, 0-4) 49-7 thanks to four touchdown passes by Kanael Sweetwyne. Easton Simmons also had a 70-yard pick six for the Falcons.

Lewis Knecht nailed two field goals and all four extra points, while Davis Gaisford had two touchdown passes as American Fork (4-5, 2-2) eased past Westlake (2-7, 1-3), 34-14.

Big Game of the Week No. 1: Orem will host Timpview Wednesday to decide the 5A Region 7 title. Both are undefeated in league play. Orem is fourth in the 5A RPI and Timpview is fifth. A win by the Thunderbirds might just swap their positions but both could improve their lot and maybe move into the top three with a win. Both teams have playmakers on both sides of the ball but the fans should expect a game where the winner gets at least 35 points. Common opponents suggest a Timpview victory but rivalry games always seem to defy trends.

Big Game of the Week No. 2: ALA (4-4, 1-2) is set to host Judge Memorial (2-7, 1-3) on Friday. Both are No. 8 and No. 9 in the RPI respectively. If ALA wins, perhaps it will move up into the top six or seven and get a bye in the first round of the 2A playoffs. If Judge Memorial wins, the teams likely swap spots in the RPI ratings and they will meet in a rematch hosted by Judge Memorial. A win would also give the Eagles its first winning regular season in program history.

Big Game of the Week No. 3: At No. 25 in the 4A RPI, Payson really needs to get a victory against Uintah or they will likely miss the playoffs altogether. The records indicate that Uintah should win this without much fuss but Payson has shown some offensive firepower in some of their games. And perhaps being at home playing with desperation might be the ingredients for an upset.

Extra points: UMA-Camp Williams (1-6) won its first game in program history with a 66-0 blowout victory against Monument Valley (0-5). And the 66 points the Marauders put up were the most in Week 9 across the state, while Provo’s 63 points tallied against Uintah was second most … Richfield (9-0) won again, moving its state-leading winning streak to 22 games … Roy (8-1) lost to Bountiful (8-1) so now only 4A Ridgeline, 3A teams Morgan and Richfield, along with 1A North Summit, remain undefeated, all with 9-0 marks … Seven Beehive State teams remain without a win but at least one will break through as Kearns and Cyprus will square off in a 5A Region 4 meeting between two teams with 0-9 records … For some strange reason, ALA and Layton Christian are in the same region but didn’t play each other this season … Utah County teams went 2-1 in its games outside the valley and are now 46-30 in contests in inter-county competition.

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October 16, 2024
What to stream: ‘Warriors’ album, ‘The Dating Game’ killer, ‘NCIS: Origins’ and Travis Kelce’s games

Travis Kelce adds game show host to his growing resume with “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Warriors,” a musical concept album inspired by the 1979 cult classic film, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Anna Kendrick stars in a movie about the time a serial killer made his way onto the television show “The Dating Game,” Nintendo fans get Super Mario Party Jamboree and “NCIS” looks back at character Leroy Jethro Gibbs in “NCIS: Origins,” a series set 25 years before the original.

— In 1978, a serial killer made his way onto the television show “The Dating Game.” Rodney Alcala was already a murderer by the time he appeared on the show as one of three bachelors seeking a date with a woman named Cheryl Bradshaw. He even won. Had they done a background check, they might have discovered that he’d been on the FBI’s 10 most wanted fugitives list and already been imprisoned for violent crimes against an 8-year-old. In the new Netflix film “Woman of the Hour,” streaming on Friday, Oct. 18, Anna Kendrick (also making her directorial debut) stars as the woman on the show (spelled Sheryl here) and puts the attention back on the victims. “Woman of the Hour” received good reviews out of the Toronto Film Festival last year.

— If fake serial killers are more your style, “MaXXXine” starts streaming on MAX on Friday, Oct. 18. The third film in Ti West and Mia Goth’s unlikely trilogy (following “X” and “Pearl”) takes the audience to the sleazy underground of 1980s Hollywood. Goth’s Maxine Minx is an adult film star hoping for a big break in mainstream movies. She gets a shot from Elizabeth Debicki’s refined director. But she’s also running from her past and a killer terrorizing the town. It’s very stylized and a little silly and underdeveloped but it’s a fun watch with a fun, extended Lily Collins cameo.

— And for those looking for a comedy, Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage play brothers, and former partners in crime in a starry new movie coming to Prime Video on Thursday. Brolin is the one trying for a more normal life when Dinklage convinces him to embark on a road trip to a promised big score. “Brothers,” directed by Max Barbakow (who made the delightful time loop romantic comedy “Palm Springs”) also features Marisa Tomei, Glenn Close, Brendan Fraser and Taylour Paige in its big ensemble.

— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr

— On Friday, Oct. 18, Lin-Manuel Miranda — in his first full post-“Hamilton” musical — and the award-winning actor and playwright Eisa Davis will release “Warriors,” a musical concept album inspired by the 1979 cult classic film that follows a street gang as they make their way from the Bronx to their home turf of Coney Island amid an all-out blitz. There are some notable departures here, including some gender-flipping and inventive genre-melding, no doubt an extension of its all-star cast, which features everyone from Ms. Lauryn Hill and Marc Anthony to Colman Domingo, Busta Rhymes and more. Last month, the duo told The Associated Press in an exclusive interview that their version of “Warriors” is about unity and peace. But it sounds full of action.

— AP Music Writer Maria Sherman

— Austin Stowell plays a younger version of Mark Harmon’s “NCIS” character, Leroy Jethro Gibbs in “NCIS: Origins,” a series set 25 years before the original. We meet this Gibbs as he’s beginning his career as a naval investigator. “NCIS: Origins” debuts Monday on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

— A new Peacock docuseries digs into the wild but true story of Elizabeth Finch, a former writer on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” Finch wrote storylines she claimed were inspired by her own life and medical history, including a battle with bone cancer. She later admitted to lying. The three-part docuseries also tells the story of Finch’s ex-wife, who was the one to expose her deceit in the first place. “Anatomy of Lies” streams Tuesday on Peacock.

— Travis Kelce adds game show host to his growing resume. The Kansas City Chiefs tight-end hosts “Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?” beginning Wednesday on Prime Video. On the show, adult contestants answer elementary grade questions with a pool of celebrities on standby ready to help.

— In the Apple TV+’s dramedy “Shrinking,” Jason Segel plays Jimmy, a therapist grieving the death of his wife and trying to navigate being a single parent to a teen daughter. In season one, he begins to give his patients unorthodox advice, like inviting one (Luke Tennie) to move into his home. We also saw a new kind of family blossom between Jimmy, his colleagues (Harrison Ford and Jessica Williams), and neighbor (Christa Miller). Season two of the heartwarming comedy premieres Wednesday on the streamer.

— In season three of Netflix’s “The Lincoln Lawyer,” Mickey Haller is rocked by the murder of his former client Gloria Days (Fiona Rene), but he also agrees to defend the man accused of killing her. The story is based on No. 5 of Michael Connelly’s The Lincoln Lawyer book series called “The Gods of Guilt.” It premieres Thursday on Netflix.

— The “Sheldon-verse” continues with “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” debuting Thursday on CBS. The series stars Montana Jordan as Sheldon’s older brother George “Georgie” Cooper and his new bride Mandy, played by Emily Osment. It’s a sequel to “Young Sheldon” which wrapped last May after seven seasons. Episodes also stream on Paramount+.

— “Hysteria!”, coming to Peacock on Friday, Oct. 18, follows members of a high school band who pretend to be in a Satanic cult for attention. Their plan falls apart when town members target the teens in a witch hunt. The series stars Julie Bowen of “Modern Family” and “Evil Dead” star Bruce Campbell.

— Alicia Rancilio

— Holiday season is almost here, and for Nintendo fans, there’s no party like a Mario Party. Super Mario Party Jamboree follows the classic formula: It’s a virtual board game in which most of the spaces lead to a multiplayer contest. Up to four people can play in-person or online, though one online mode lets up to 20 compete in a hectic “Koopathlon.” There are 22 characters, seven different boards and more than 110 minigames covering the gamut of Mario Party silliness, from races to brawls to minigolf. And there are few cooperative challenges, like a cooking game where four chefs try to slice and dice in rhythm. The festivities start Thursday on Switch.

— Barcelona-based Nomada Studio gained plenty of fans and a handful of awards with 2018’s stylish Gris, a haunting tale in which a young girl worked through grief by solving puzzles and collecting stars. The indie developer’s Neva starts in a similarly gloomy place: A warrior named Alba sets out with a white wolf, Neva, to explore a dying world. Nomada calls it “a love song dedicated to our children, our parents and our planet,” and the arresting, painterly landscapes will look familiar to fans of Gris. The journey begins Tuesday on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Switch and PC.

— Lou Kesten

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October 14, 2024
Seven Games to Air on NESN as Part of Hockey East Package

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AMESBURY, Mass. – Seven Boston University ice hockey games will air on NESN this season as part of the initial Hockey East package that was unveiled on Wednesday. Extensive coverage of the 2025 men’s and women’s tournaments, as well as additional regular season games, will be announced at a later date.

Additionally, Hockey East and NESN have announced This Week in Hockey East, a weekly half-hour preview show produced by Hockey East featuring insight and analysis from Eric Gallanty and Bridgette Proulx. The show will air on NESN before every Friday night game. With nearly 20 Friday night games on NESN, coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. will be branded “Friday Night Hockey East on NESN.”

The 2024-25 Hockey East on NESN schedule kicks off this Friday (Oct. 11) with a women’s contest when Boston University and Northeastern square off in a rematch of the 2024 Beanpot title game at 7:00 p.m. The men’s slate begins Friday, Oct. 18, with UConn visiting Boston University at 7:00 p.m.

The women’s game at Boston College on Nov. 16 will also be on NESN while the men will have four other appearances – Dec. 11 at UMass, Jan. 17 at UNH and both ends of the home-and-home with Boston College on Jan. 24-25.

For the first time in nearly a decade, NESN and Hockey East have partnered to bring flex games back to schedule, which airs the most compelling games on Friday nights during the stretch run of the season. Information regarding these game selections will be announced at a later date.

Enhanced coverage of the women’s and men’s postseason begins in late February. The schedule concludes when Hockey East returns to TD Garden for the men’s tournament semifinals and championship.

In addition to being available on NESN and NESN+, fans in New England can stream all games aired on the network by downloading the NESN 360 app and logging in with a participating TV provider or directly subscribing. Visit NESN360.com to learn more, and to access a special offer of 50% off an annual plan (available until November 12, 2024 or while supplies last).

Women

Oct. 11 – Boston University at Northeastern – 7 p.m.

Nov. 16 – Boston University at Boston College – 4:30 p.m.

Men

Oct. 18 – UConn at Boston University – 7 p.m.

Dec. 11 – Boston University at Massachusetts – 7 p.m.

Jan. 17 – Boston University at New Hampshire – 7 p.m.

Jan. 24 – Boston College at Boston University – 7 p.m.

Jan. 25 – Boston University at Boston College – 7 p.m.

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October 9, 2024
Successful National Senior Center Month 2024 celebrated with Lifestyle Expo and Senior Games

The month of September has been officially recognized as

National Senior Center Month by the National Council on Aging, and this year, our community came together to celebrate the invaluable contribution of senior centers across the country.

Events such as the 50+ Lifestyle Expo and Senior Games not only showcased the talents and vitality of our senior population but also promoted healthy living, social engagement, and lifelong learning.

The vibrant Lifestyle Expo, that took place on Sept. 17 at the Tipton County Fairgrounds, attracted just under 150 attendees, featuring 42 exhibitors. Participants had the opportunity to explore an array of health and wellness resources, learn about technology and home products, and enjoy

engaging presentations on topics including scams and fraud, as well as balance and fall prevention.

Interactive sessions encouraged attendees to experience new hobbies, demonstrating that it’s never too late to start something new.

“In celebrating National Senior Center Month, we aim to highlight the important role senior centers play in promoting wellness and connection in our community,” said Cara Kellerman, event organizer. “The Lifestyle Expo was a remarkable success. Attendance was up more than 56 percent from the inaugural event; showing a growing interest. We are committed to providing attendees and local seniors with the resources and support they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.”

Additionally, the Senior Games that took place on Sept. 24 and 26, brought together more than 100 members of the Encore Center. Members competed in a wide range of activities including

Bingo, The Price is Right (and other game shows), Mini Golf, Corn Hole and even card games.

The games featured great prizes and emphasized the importance of staying active with friendly competition, fostering camaraderie among participants.

The events succeeded in fostering community engagement and raising awareness about the diverse programs and services offered by senior centers nationwide. Local organizations and businesses partnered with Encore to ensure that every aspect of the month was thoughtfully curated

with the actively aging population in mind.

Encore extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated, volunteered, and contributed to making this year’s National Senior Center Month a resounding success. Together, they reaffirm the commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors in the community through continued support and innovative programs.

For more information about our senior center activities and programs, please visit www.encoreceneter.org, www.facebook.com/encorecentertipton, or call 765-675-4746 extension 12.

(The mission of the Tipton County Council on Aging is to enrich the quality of life for Tipton County adults 60+ by providing programs and services that support independence, healthy aging, and social connection.

The center is located at 900 E Jefferson St., Suite A, in Tipton and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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October 9, 2024
Successful National Senior Center Month 2024 celebrated with Lifestyle Expo and Senior Games

The month of September has been officially recognized as

National Senior Center Month by the National Council on Aging, and this year, our community came together to celebrate the invaluable contribution of senior centers across the country.

Events such as the 50+ Lifestyle Expo and Senior Games not only showcased the talents and vitality of our senior population but also promoted healthy living, social engagement, and lifelong learning.

The vibrant Lifestyle Expo, that took place on Sept. 17 at the Tipton County Fairgrounds, attracted just under 150 attendees, featuring 42 exhibitors. Participants had the opportunity to explore an array of health and wellness resources, learn about technology and home products, and enjoy

engaging presentations on topics including scams and fraud, as well as balance and fall prevention.

Interactive sessions encouraged attendees to experience new hobbies, demonstrating that it’s never too late to start something new.

“In celebrating National Senior Center Month, we aim to highlight the important role senior centers play in promoting wellness and connection in our community,” said Cara Kellerman, event organizer. “The Lifestyle Expo was a remarkable success. Attendance was up more than 56 percent from the inaugural event; showing a growing interest. We are committed to providing attendees and local seniors with the resources and support they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.”

Additionally, the Senior Games that took place on Sept. 24 and 26, brought together more than 100 members of the Encore Center. Members competed in a wide range of activities including

Bingo, The Price is Right (and other game shows), Mini Golf, Corn Hole and even card games.

The games featured great prizes and emphasized the importance of staying active with friendly competition, fostering camaraderie among participants.

The events succeeded in fostering community engagement and raising awareness about the diverse programs and services offered by senior centers nationwide. Local organizations and businesses partnered with Encore to ensure that every aspect of the month was thoughtfully curated

with the actively aging population in mind.

Encore extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated, volunteered, and contributed to making this year’s National Senior Center Month a resounding success. Together, they reaffirm the commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors in the community through continued support and innovative programs.

For more information about our senior center activities and programs, please visit www.encoreceneter.org, www.facebook.com/encorecentertipton, or call 765-675-4746 extension 12.

(The mission of the Tipton County Council on Aging is to enrich the quality of life for Tipton County adults 60+ by providing programs and services that support independence, healthy aging, and social connection.

The center is located at 900 E Jefferson St., Suite A, in Tipton and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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October 9, 2024