Wasatch ladies polish off Gunnison Bulldogs in 93-40 season opener Matt Harris Staff writer 12-8-2016 MT. PLEASANT—The Wasatch Academy girls’ basketball team began their season on Tuesday, Nov. 29, by hosting and roasting Gunnison Valley in a cross-county matchup, winning 93-40. The Lady Tigers, who finished 10-5 in 2015 for their first…
North Sanpete Hawks fall hard at Bear River Classic, losing to all four opponents Matt Harris Staff writer 12-8-2016 MT. PLEASANT—It’s been a struggle for the North Sanpete boys basketball team so far. The Hawks were consistently outplayed at the Bear River Winter Classic and lost every game, now…
Bulldogs win two close games against Maeser Prep and Delta Matt Harris Staff writer 12-8-2016 GUNNISON—The Bulldogs are hitting their stride early this season, thanks to an all-around effort. The Gunnison Valley High School varsity boys basketball team began the season with a hard-fought 63-61 win against Maeser Prep before traveling to Delta…
Lady Bulldogs edge out Maeser Prep with first win of season on Tuesday Matt Harris Staff writer 12-8-2016 GUNNISON—Gunnison made up a big loss against Wasatch Academy last Tuesday with their first win of the season in a 59-57 showdown at Maeser Prep. In a tough game, the Lady Bulldogs displayed perseverance in…
Wasatch wins followed by 75-63 loss to Findlay Prep Matt Harris Staff writer 12-8-2016 MT. PLEASANT—Despite a great deal of promise in early season results, the nationally-ranked Wasatch Academy boys basketball team is discovering their faults early and compensating in a hurry. A team which has had only seven games so far, and…
Fire departments ‘more of a family’ Volunteers do it for sense of community, accomplishment Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 Although recruiting volunteers is sometimes a challenge, the 10 fire departments in the county, all but one of which is all-volunteer, have generally been able to fill their ranks. Manti Fire Chief Kevin Olsen…
Nationally ranked Wasatch wins four, loses one in California games Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 MT. PLEASANT—The nationally-ranked Wasatch Academy boys basketball team began their season in winning fashion. Beginning the season in West Hills, Calif., the Tigers played in the Chaminade High Tournament between Monday and Saturday, Nov. 21-26, and came…
Lady Hawkes hold on to win over Lehi in first game, 49-35 Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 MT. PLEASANT—The basketball season began in winning fashion for the North Sanpete girls basketball team after the Lady Hawks nurtured a lead over three quarters and held on to win against visiting Lehi, 49-35. Sophomore…
Lady Bulldogs drop season opener, 51-30 Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 GUNNISON—The Gunnison girls basketball team made the best of a tough situation, but ended with a 51-30 loss anyway when they hosted Summit Academy, ranked No. 5 in 2A, for their season opener. The Lady Bears led by nine at halftime…
Snow Badgers impressive in two wins on the road over Nebraska, Big Bend Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 SALT LAKE CITY—The Snow College Badgers mens basketball team came home spotless from the Salt Lake Thanksgiving Tournament with two wins. Snow posted impressive wins over Western Nebraska and Big Bend last week to bounce…
Lady Badgers win close against CSI and Miles community, 34-31 then decimate Idaho Select, 96-51 Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 TWIN FALLS, ID—The Snow College womens basketball team mirrored the success of the mens team over the Thanksgiving break by sealing two victories in an invitational tournament. Snow participated in the Thanksgiving Tournament…
NAMI to begin Peer-to-Peer classes beginning Dec. 9 Matt Harris Staff writer 12-1-2016 MT. PLEASANT—The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is helping citizens beat back mental illness in Sanpete County with a new course beginning this month. NAMI of Sanpete will be introducing its Peer-to-Peer class to Sanpete beginning Friday, Dec. 9….
Snow students learning the value of service in education Matt Harris Staff writer 11-24-2016 EPHRAIM— When a student signs up for English classes with Kellyann Ure, they shouldn’t expect all of their education to be in the classroom. Ure, an assistant professor at Snow College, is one of several professors at Snow participating…