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Trojans hold off 5A Kearns for 3331 victory in final pre-region game By Liisa London Mecham
Large earthquake in Morocco
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fter a close 14-15 game the week before that the football team lost in the second half to 4A Green Canyon, the Trojans came out and fought to the end last Friday against 5A Kearns and emerged with the 33-31 victory. Morgan traveled to Kearns to take on the Cougars in their last pre-region match up. Down 20-25 headed into the fourth quarter, the Trojans rallied in the fourth and stopped Kearns two-point attempt at the end that would have tied the game. “This week was a big win for the program,” Head coach Jared Barlow commented. “What impressed me the most about the game was the resolute character of the team.” “Kearns is a big and athletic team and coached very well. The game was up and down, but the players and coaches never quit. We gave up over 500 yards of offense, but made enough plays defensively to win the game. Offensively we had some turnovers and mistakes, but still made enough plays to win the game.” Morgan struck first early in the game on a 49-yard pass from Beck Sheffield to Lincoln Gilson. The kick failed, and Kearns scored a touchdown before the end of the quarter and also missed the PAT. In the second period Kearns added a TD and Morgan two. Zak Sargent scored on a 1-yard run and Tate Nelson caught a 10yard pass from Sheffield to put Morgan up 20-13 at the half. The third quarter scoring was all Kearns with two touchdowns and a failed kick and failed run. Opening the fourth quarter with a 20-25 deficit, the Trojans didn’t quit and scored with 8 minutes remaining on a 16-yard connection from Sheffield to Derrick Tilby to go up 2625. Morgan unsuccessfully tried for the two point conversion, but added another touchdown with three minutes remaining to go up 33-25. Sheffield connected with Gilson for their second score of the night on a 3-yard pass. Beau Johnson added his third PAT of the night. Kearns drove down and scored at the end of the game, but the Trojan defense held as they attempted to tie the game on a two-point conversion. “A lot of growth as a team happened this week. We have a lot of players stepping up and helping unite our team. There are a lot of great individual players, but when those great individuals come together like they did last night, we become a great team,” Barlow explained. “I think that we are trending in the right direction going into region play. We have had about as difficult a preseason schedule as we have ever had. Going through that preseason showed us our strengths and weaknesses as players and coaches. We learned a lot about who we are and who we need to become. I am excited to see where we go from here,” he concluded. Sheffield racked up 413 yards in passing with 19 completions in 31 attempts. He was also the leading rusher with 27 yards. Sargent added 25 yards on 10 carries. Gilson totaled 146 yards receiving while Tilby added 112 and Tate Nelson 80. Nelson and Sargent led the defense in tackles with 12 apiece. Tytun Willis added 11 and Cooper McGiven 7. Cameron Menlove contributed five while Nik Preece and Krew Galbraith both had five. Morgan kicks off Region 13 play Friday night, Sept.15 at home against Juan Diego. They will be at home on Sept. 22 to take on Ben Lomond for Homecoming.l
NEWS BREAK (CNN) Rescuers are searching through rubble and trying to reach isolated communities after a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing thousands and leaving more injured or unaccounted for. The quake is the strongest to hit the nation’s center in more than a century, and its epicenter was not far from popular tourist and economic hub Marrakech. According to reports Monday, at least 2,862 people have been killed in the disaster and 2,562 have been injured, state media said on Monday. The earthquake struck at around 11:11 p.m. local time (4:11 p.m MT) on Friday. Its epicenter was located in the High Atlas mountain range, about 44.7 miles southwest of Marrakech, a city of about 840,000 people. Its impact was felt far and wide, reaching as far north as Casablanca.
BECK SHEFFIELD (7) and Will Fisher (54) celebrate a Trojan touchdown!
Photos by Jessica Jorgensen
Elon Musk reveals secret third child from former partner
Musk and former partner and singer Grimes had an unannounced child in December which was just revealed to the public: Tau Techno Mechanicus. Though Musk has other children from other partners, he and Grimes now officially have three children together: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk and Tau Techno Mechanicus as announced on Sunday.
Cities across the nation commemorate 9/11
From Manhattan to Anchorage and many places in between, Americans paused to commemorate the 22nd anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11. Exhibits, candlelight vigils, bell ringing, and more punctuated the event. Many recalled where they were more than two decades ago, and many others learned about them from textbooks, photos and firsthand accounts.
Russian and North Korean leaders meet
DERRICK TILBY (4) protects the ball as Kearns players approach. Tilby had 112 yards receiving in the game.
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the toll on Russian forces is more and more evident. Perhaps in an effort to bolster faltering troops and attacks, officials in the Kremlin have confirmed that they are in talks with North Korean leadership. Whether this is to discuss additional support in the way of troops and equipment, or something more drastic, has yet to be revealed.
Escaped murderer captured in Pennsylvania
Danelo Souza Cavalcante, who escaped custody two weeks ago in Pennsylvania was finally captured in the southeastern part of the state. Authorities used thermal imaging to track down the fugitive who had changed his appearance, slept in the woods, and broke into several homes for food, and other supplies. Cavalcante, incarcerated for homicide, was believed to be trying to escape to Brazil. QUARTERBACK BECK SHEFFIELD (7) drops back to pass. Sheffield threw four touchdowns and 413 yards in the Trojans win over the Cougars.