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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…

Lady Templars drop two games, but earn good win over ALA   Bob Bahlmann Staff writer 12-8-2016   MANTI—The Manti Lady Templar basketball team earned some valuable varsity experience last week. After a close 49-44 loss to Maeser Prep on Tuesday, Nov, 29, Manti won a 38-20 defensive battle over American Leadership Academy (ALA) on…

    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…

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…

Ephraim cross-country bikers win medals   MIDWAY, Wasatch County—Two local teens won medals in the Utah High School Mountain Bike League South Region finals for middle school-age competitors held on the Olympic cross country course at Soldier Hollow in Midway. The winners were Riley Oberg, son of Ky and Jamey Oberg of Ephraim, and Tyson…

Lady Templars drop season opener to 4A Uintah, 48-28   Bob Bahlmann Staff writer 12-1-2016   MANTI—Despite a 20 point loss to Uintah on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Manti girls basketball coach, Roger Watson, was pleased with his player’s efforts. “They never quit,” Watson said following the 48-28 loss. “They never gave up.” The team…

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…

Central Utah cross-country students represent district well in national meet   Robert Stevens Managing editor 12-1-2016   PORTLAND, OR — For the second year in a row, several local high school cross country runners tacked on an extra month to their season and traveled to Arizona to participate in the Nike Cross Nationals (Southwest) Regional…