Timp Sports Weekly
October 7, 2009
Publisher's Message
For this week's issue, we look at volleyball matches involving Lehi, American, Pleasant Grove, and Westlake. The stories about the matches show the rivalry shared among those schools. We also look at Lehi winning the Region Four girls' soccer championship. Let's get those stories.
Dean Von Memmott
Publisher
deanmemmott@hotmail.com
Lehi Steals Westlake's Thunder in 3-Game Match Sept. 29
By Dean Von Memmott
Timp Sports Weekly Publisher
The Lehi Pioneers stayed undefeated in Region Four girls' volleyball Sept. 29 by quieting the Westlake Thunder, AKA the Shockers, in a three-game match at Lehi. The Pioneers flooded away the Shockers by scores of 25-17, 25-14, 25-9.
Westlake brought a 3-1 league record into the Sept. 29 match, making it one of the most important contests involving Lehi this year. Lehi Coach Jamie Ingersoll said, "Every region match, including tonight's, is very important. In going against Westlake, we had 16 team aces, six of them made by Miranda Parkinson. In the first game, we did very well on our offense. Our defense didn't make any mistakes. Miranda had 10 kills and Bre Elle Bailey seven."
Westlake Coach Kim Moore said, "I was proud our girls. We went up against the best hitters in the region, and we did pretty good on defense against them."
Even though Westlake had former Pioneer Elle Brainherd, a 6-2 junior, competing hard at the net, the Pioneers still managed to hop ahead 7-1. Aided by digs from Aly White and serves from Tanda Muse, Parkinson and Bailey held their own against the Shockers. Lehi led by as far as 10 points. Brainherd and Jovena McDowell's spiking eventually enabled Westlake to roll within 17-13. However, a Parkinson kill slowed the Shockers down. Aces by Muse enabled Lehi to win the first game 25-17.
Serves by Madi Greenwood sent Lehi stroking ahead 4-0 in the second game. With Brainherd keeping the Shockers in the game, server Katrina Kuopushek guided Westlake within17-13. Parkinson's hitting proved too much for Westlake to end. A Parkinson ace won the game for Lehi by the sore of 25-14.
Brooke Izatt and Makayla Dunford joined Bailey and Parkinson in hammering the Shockers to pieces in the third game. Once Lehi had built up a lead of 17-5, neither Brainherd nor McDowell could do anything to turn the game around for Westlake. A Bailey dink shot scored the match point for Lehi.
Ferocious PG Vikings Win 3-Game Match at AF Oct. 1
By Dean Von Memmott
Timp Sports Weekly Publisher
Ranked No. 18 in national high school volleyball polls, the Ferocious Pleasant Grove Vikings won a three-game match on the Awesome American Fork Cavewomen's home court Oct. 1. Pleasant Grove's winning scores of those games read 25-20, 25-22, 25-10.
Pleasant Grove Coach Jamie Schapper said, "They started shutting down American Fork's outside hitters and middle blockers in the first game. American Fork did much better against us at the net in the second game. They answered us hit for it. For the third game, we had hitters play around their hitter, and we made smart shots. Tonight keeps us undefeated in region."
American Fork Coach Dannette Moeai admitted, "We were inconsistent tonight. We don't capitalized on other teams' mistakes. We let our opponent tell us how we're to play. We did have some great hits from J.J. [Jessica Jardine] and Makenzi [Moeai]. J.J. had seven kills and eight digs. Makenzi came up with six kills for us. Tonight's match leaves us with a region record of 2-4."
Led by Melissa Ryder, Nikki Mendeville, Jenny Hamson, and Cami McFarlene, the Vikings dominated all three games. American Fork didn't lead once in either Game 1 or Game 3. Mendiville, Hamson, and McFarlene punished the Cavewomen severely on both wings and in the center in the match's first and last games.
The second game saw American Fork hold its own against its nationally-ranked opponent. Spurred on by serves by Emilee Crawley and Jenny "Munchkin" Hardman, the Cavewomen provided Pleasant Grove the kind of challenge that pleased Coach Moeai. Jardine, Jenny Orton, and Makenzi provided stiff competition against Hamson and Mendiville. American Fork even led 20-19 at one stretch. However, a Mendiville kill scored the game point for Pleasant Grove.
With the third game basically a repeat of Game 1, American Fork found itself licking its wounds at the end of the game and having to focus on redeeming itself at Jordan this coming week.
Lehi Girls' Soccer Team Hops Past Provo to Win Region 4 Title
By Dean Von Memmott
Timp Sports Weekly Publisher
The Lehi Pioneers won the Region Four girls' soccer championship by sinking the Provo Bulldogs, AKA the Bullpuppies, 6-0 in a league finale at Lehi Oct. 1.
In the first half, The Pioneers took a 4-0 lead through successful shots from Tosha Price, Kyleigh Royall, Mikaela "Bill" Kauffman, and Jenna Richins.
In the second half, Karina Perez, Julianna Keleman, and Samantha "Sam" Kohler led aggressive Provo efforts to get onto the scoreboard. However, Lehi goalie Briar Sands didn't let a single Bullpuppy shot get back past.
Meanwhile, Aliese Burningham scored the fifth Lehi goal on a short shot. Teammate Michelle Russon made the final Pioneer goal midway through the period.
Lehi Coach Brett Bergholm said, "We played quite a few seniors today. Some of our players were in off positions, but they showed that they wanted to play really good for a final time in front of our home crowd. We kept going deep, and we could have more because of the many shots we took. Some of our shots bounced goal posts or went narrowly off course.
"I'm proud that we'll be going into state as the region champ. This is the second year in a row that we have won region. We won't start state until nearly two weeks from today. We might very well open at home against Olympus."
October 7, 2009
Publisher's Message
For this week's issue, we look at volleyball matches involving Lehi, American, Pleasant Grove, and Westlake. The stories about the matches show the rivalry shared among those schools. We also look at Lehi winning the Region Four girls' soccer championship. Let's get those stories.
Dean Von Memmott
Publisher
deanmemmott@hotmail.com
Lehi Steals Westlake's Thunder in 3-Game Match Sept. 29
By Dean Von Memmott
Timp Sports Weekly Publisher
The Lehi Pioneers stayed undefeated in Region Four girls' volleyball Sept. 29 by quieting the Westlake Thunder, AKA the Shockers, in a three-game match at Lehi. The Pioneers flooded away the Shockers by scores of 25-17, 25-14, 25-9.
Westlake brought a 3-1 league record into the Sept. 29 match, making it one of the most important contests involving Lehi this year. Lehi Coach Jamie Ingersoll said, "Every region match, including tonight's, is very important. In going against Westlake, we had 16 team aces, six of them made by Miranda Parkinson. In the first game, we did very well on our offense. Our defense didn't make any mistakes. Miranda had 10 kills and Bre Elle Bailey seven."
Westlake Coach Kim Moore said, "I was proud our girls. We went up against the best hitters in the region, and we did pretty good on defense against them."
Even though Westlake had former Pioneer Elle Brainherd, a 6-2 junior, competing hard at the net, the Pioneers still managed to hop ahead 7-1. Aided by digs from Aly White and serves from Tanda Muse, Parkinson and Bailey held their own against the Shockers. Lehi led by as far as 10 points. Brainherd and Jovena McDowell's spiking eventually enabled Westlake to roll within 17-13. However, a Parkinson kill slowed the Shockers down. Aces by Muse enabled Lehi to win the first game 25-17.
Serves by Madi Greenwood sent Lehi stroking ahead 4-0 in the second game. With Brainherd keeping the Shockers in the game, server Katrina Kuopushek guided Westlake within17-13. Parkinson's hitting proved too much for Westlake to end. A Parkinson ace won the game for Lehi by the sore of 25-14.
Brooke Izatt and Makayla Dunford joined Bailey and Parkinson in hammering the Shockers to pieces in the third game. Once Lehi had built up a lead of 17-5, neither Brainherd nor McDowell could do anything to turn the game around for Westlake. A Bailey dink shot scored the match point for Lehi.
Ferocious PG Vikings Win 3-Game Match at AF Oct. 1
By Dean Von Memmott
Timp Sports Weekly Publisher
Ranked No. 18 in national high school volleyball polls, the Ferocious Pleasant Grove Vikings won a three-game match on the Awesome American Fork Cavewomen's home court Oct. 1. Pleasant Grove's winning scores of those games read 25-20, 25-22, 25-10.
Pleasant Grove Coach Jamie Schapper said, "They started shutting down American Fork's outside hitters and middle blockers in the first game. American Fork did much better against us at the net in the second game. They answered us hit for it. For the third game, we had hitters play around their hitter, and we made smart shots. Tonight keeps us undefeated in region."
American Fork Coach Dannette Moeai admitted, "We were inconsistent tonight. We don't capitalized on other teams' mistakes. We let our opponent tell us how we're to play. We did have some great hits from J.J. [Jessica Jardine] and Makenzi [Moeai]. J.J. had seven kills and eight digs. Makenzi came up with six kills for us. Tonight's match leaves us with a region record of 2-4."
Led by Melissa Ryder, Nikki Mendeville, Jenny Hamson, and Cami McFarlene, the Vikings dominated all three games. American Fork didn't lead once in either Game 1 or Game 3. Mendiville, Hamson, and McFarlene punished the Cavewomen severely on both wings and in the center in the match's first and last games.
The second game saw American Fork hold its own against its nationally-ranked opponent. Spurred on by serves by Emilee Crawley and Jenny "Munchkin" Hardman, the Cavewomen provided Pleasant Grove the kind of challenge that pleased Coach Moeai. Jardine, Jenny Orton, and Makenzi provided stiff competition against Hamson and Mendiville. American Fork even led 20-19 at one stretch. However, a Mendiville kill scored the game point for Pleasant Grove.
With the third game basically a repeat of Game 1, American Fork found itself licking its wounds at the end of the game and having to focus on redeeming itself at Jordan this coming week.
Lehi Girls' Soccer Team Hops Past Provo to Win Region 4 Title
By Dean Von Memmott
Timp Sports Weekly Publisher
The Lehi Pioneers won the Region Four girls' soccer championship by sinking the Provo Bulldogs, AKA the Bullpuppies, 6-0 in a league finale at Lehi Oct. 1.
In the first half, The Pioneers took a 4-0 lead through successful shots from Tosha Price, Kyleigh Royall, Mikaela "Bill" Kauffman, and Jenna Richins.
In the second half, Karina Perez, Julianna Keleman, and Samantha "Sam" Kohler led aggressive Provo efforts to get onto the scoreboard. However, Lehi goalie Briar Sands didn't let a single Bullpuppy shot get back past.
Meanwhile, Aliese Burningham scored the fifth Lehi goal on a short shot. Teammate Michelle Russon made the final Pioneer goal midway through the period.
Lehi Coach Brett Bergholm said, "We played quite a few seniors today. Some of our players were in off positions, but they showed that they wanted to play really good for a final time in front of our home crowd. We kept going deep, and we could have more because of the many shots we took. Some of our shots bounced goal posts or went narrowly off course.
"I'm proud that we'll be going into state as the region champ. This is the second year in a row that we have won region. We won't start state until nearly two weeks from today. We might very well open at home against Olympus."
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