Dylan McCuskey Features Editor Our Grizzlies rolled over Bear River in girls’ soccer last week, easily winning 4-0. They didn’t start as strong as coach Katie Taylor would have liked, as it was still 0-0 at half time. The Grizzlies came out of the gate quickly in the second half, however, and took a 2-0 lead in the first ten minutes. Bizzy Arevalo calmy slotted home a shot to the right of the goalie, and soon after Brinlee Williams hit the side netting with a beautiful left-footed strike. Later, Erin Godfrey chipped the goalie from the right side of the field before Karly Lopez finished off the game with a well-placed free-kick. The girls could have scored even more, as Kennedy Michel hit the post with a right-footed rocket late in the second half. This was an important win for the Grizzlies, as in their previous game they lost 2-0 to Green Canyon. Coach Taylor believed that the problem with the Green Canyon game was mental, so focused on improving her team’s state of mind at the practices following the game. She had them condition, swap captains, and threatened to make them wear cotton tee-shirts with numbers drawn on instead of jerseys. Taylor also had the girls talk about goals they had and what they wanted to achieve in the next game. Side-back Shea Davidson said, “we all focused on one thing to accomplish,” and this was a part of what helped them to bounce back against Bear River. Clearly this coaching method worked, as the Grizzlies dominated the Bears. Taylor will certainly only continue to improve her team as the season goes on. They play Mountain Crest on Friday (JV at 2 and Varsity at 4). The season is halfway over, so be sure to go support while you still can!
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Shea Davidson Sports Editor Powderpuff is a tradition originating in the 1940’s when homecoming started again after WWII and there weren’t enough men to create a football team on campus. Women petitioned to create an all female team. “Powderpuff” was coined during the first game that was ever played; it is said that the women redid their makeup on the field during halftime. This spectacle was much to the delight of the crowd. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that Powderpuff football teams took off and swept the nation. This year Logan High’s Powderpuff game was an exciting match that left voices hoarse from cheering. Crimson quickly set the tone for the game pushing gold into their defensive half and scoring a quick goal in the 3rd minute of the game on a quick run into the far side of the end zone. Gold quickly retaliated and scored 3 minutes later and took the lead by completing the conversion for 2 more points. Missy Dickson from gold kept the attack on and scored 5 minutes into the second quarter on a 40 yard run, only to be recalled for bad sportsmanship. Crimson regained their early lead in the last minute of the second quarter. Halftime brought a much anticipated performance from our 2017 Brickettes. Florian Levry said that he “enjoy(ed) looking pretty” and encouraged everyone to participate when they are a senior. Attempts from both teams were kept at bay for both teams during the third quarter until the final two minutes when crimson broke down gold’s defense and scored a touch down leaving the score 18-8. Good defense from both teams kept the score from changing in the final quarter of the game. Coaches from both teams were happy with their players. Crimson coach Josh Atuatasi said his team gave it 100 and executed what they had practiced well; Brinlee, Jordan, and KoKo stepped up their game on Wednesday. Missy Dickson and Siu Pauni from gold also got a shout out from their coaches. Pauni encouraged all the future senior girls to join Powderpuff. Powderpuff and Brickettes are learning experiences that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy. |
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