The Signpost 10/28/2025 The Halloween Edition!

SPOOKY SEASONS AND FALL FESTIVITIES: CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN’S MAGIC

By SAMANTHA MATSUURA Photographer

Autumn can bring to mind the colors that the leaves change to or the adjectives crisp and breezy. The fall season is closely tied to Halloween, offering a whimsical, mysterious, playful and eerie energy to the season.

As the year progresses, Utah’s natural decorations are accompanied by seasonal ones added to the regularly traveled streets. The addition of creepy characters, spooky skeletons and various other items to storefronts and front yards brings festivities to life, allowing neighborhoods to be enchanted with thematic displays.

Halloween decorations can add to the sea-

son’s magic by turning neighborhoods into haunting displays that draw in both children and adults. They often serve to set the mood, inviting community interaction, creative expression and seasonal excitement. With traditions like trunk-or-treat gatherings, costumes and local displays, people are given the opportunity to express themselves and transform neighborhoods into something otherworldly, while interacting with the community.

Sharing photos and participating in these activities can promote a sense of unity and holiday spirit. Weber State and businesses across Ogden are offering a variety of Halloween-themed events for those looking to take part in Halloween festivities.

BOTTOM LEFT: A spooky scuba diver decoration as part of a Halloween

BOTTOM RIGHT: A Halloween setup inspired by Charon, the grim ferryman from Greek mythology, who rows the boat that crosses the river Styx.

TOP: A porch decorated with a haunted clowns display.

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LA TEMPORADA TENEBROSA Y LAS FESTIVIDADES DE OTOÑO: CELEBRANDO LA MAGIA DE HALLOWEEN

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Por SAMANTHA MATSUURA

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El otoño puede traer a la mente los colores que adquieren las hojas o los adjetivos fresco y brioso. La temporada de otoño está estre-

chamente cerca con Halloween, ofreciendo una energía caprichosa, misteriosa y juguetona a la temporada.

A medida que avanza el año, las decoraciones naturales de Utah se complementan con las decoraciones estacionales que se añaden a las calles transitadas. La incorporación de personajes espeluznantes, esqueletos terroríficos y otros varios elementos a los escaparates y jardines delanteros le dan vida a las festividades, permitiendo que los

IZQUIERDA: Un vecino se toma un momento para compartir una sonrisa mientras se encarga se su césped.

ARRIBA A LA DERECHA: Esqueletos posan para una foto en la tematica de Halloween de Alicia en el país de las maravillas.

ABAJO A LA DERECHA: Amigos tomando ventaja del hermoso día en lo que se reúnen para actividades de festejo.

vecindarios se vean encantados con exhibiciones temáticas.

Las decoraciones de Halloween pueden añadir magia a la temporada al convertir vecindarios en inquietantes exhibiciones que atraen tanto a niños como adultos. A menudo sirven para crear ambiente, fomentando interacciones comunitarias, expresión creativa y emoción estacional. Con tradiciones como las reuniones trunk-or-treat, disfraces y exposiciones locales, las personas tienen la

oportunidad de expresarse y transformar sus vecindarios en algo sobrenatural, mientras interactúan con la comunidad.

Compartiendo fotos y participando en estas actividades puede promover un sentido de unidad y espíritu festivo. Weber State y negocios de Ogden están ofreciendo una variedad de eventos con temática de Halloween para aquellos que deseen formar parte de estas celebraciones.

ARRIBA A LA IZQUIERDA: Una pareja y sus cachorros son vistos disfrutando de su césped en ese hermoso día de otoño.

ARRIBA A LA DERECHA: En una comunidad local de Utah, un sugar ha convertido su jardín en una escena con personajes de Alicia en el país de las maravillas.

ABAJO: Un esqueleto decorado de Wednesday Adams posa en la cima de una casa como parte de su decoración de Halloween.

By CAEL BLACK Reporter

SHOWING SELF-EXPRESSION ON HALLOWEEN

Halloween is a unique time of year, while not quite being Christmas yet, it’s a chance for people to let loose and express themselves in ways they usually wouldn’t during other annual festivities.

“I feel like a lot of people like dressing up and getting in crazy makeup and stuff. I do it a lot at home when I’m not in public because I feel like the judgement of other people is really strong ... You can do what you want and no one can judge you — it’s Halloween,” said Shyann Tanner, who plans on dressing up as Howl from the Studio Ghibli animated film “Howl’s Moving Castle”.

It can also be a way to display your interests to people and perhaps find common ground.

“It is a good way to express yourself and it’s probably a good way to let others know what you’re into,” said Rudy Lozano, a student planning to dress up as Dexter from the popular TV show of the same name.

Dressing up also comes with an opportunity to get creative and make your costumes work with the materials you have at hand.

“I used to buy costumes a lot, but recently I’ve been more making it on my own … I think this is also just cool, just being creative and having a unique way to have it be yours,” Lozano said.

However, there are different approaches to making your own costumes, while staying low-cost.

“Normally, if I’m making a costume, I go to the thrift store instead of sewing because it’s a whole lot easier,” student Bee Werner said.

This can be different circumstantially from person to person, with some opting to buy their costumes due to budgetary or time constraints, stopping them from taking a DIY approach.

“This year, I just bought mine because I didn’t have a lot of time or money,” Tanner said.

For some people, Halloween is just another event for them to adorn themselves in fun and elaborate costumes, and even dressing up during other parts of the year.

“I love dressing up. I dress up when it’s not for Halloween. I go to FanX and stuff. I think it’s a lot of fun,” Werner said.

If a person does find the time, money and effort into putting together a costume for Halloween, the final step is wearing it and putting yourself out there.

“It’s a fun holiday. Everyone’s doing it. You can do whatever you want. No one’s going to judge you for it, it’s Halloween,” Tanner said.

This opinion was shared by other Weber State students who have also made the decision to dress up for Halloween.

“I guess my advice is if everyone’s going to dress up, you shouldn’t feel ashamed about expressing yourself because everyone else is expressing themselves. So it’s a good time to fit in when the whole point is to not fit in,” Lozano said.

TOP: Trick-or-treaters go to a truck and get candy passed out to them.

BOTTOM LEFT: A group of trick-or-treaters who dressed up as their favorite book characters.

BOTTOM RIGHT: A bowl with a variety of candy meant for trick-or-treaters.

DEMOSTRANDO LA AUTO-EXPRESIÓN EN HALLOWEEN

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IVANNA OLACHEA GONZALEZ Traductora

Por CAEL BLACK Reportero

Halloween es una época única del año, aunque aún no sea navidad, es una oportunidad para que la gente se relaje y se exprese en maneras en las que usualmente no lo harían durante cualquier otra festividad anual.

“Siento que a mucha gente le gusta disfrazarse y ponerse maquillaje extravagante. Lo hago mucho en casa cuando no estoy en público porque siento que el juicio de las personas es muy fuerte… Puedes hacer lo que quieras y nadie puede juzgarte – es Hal-

loween”, dijo Shyann

Tanner, quien planea disfrazarse como Howl de la película animada de Studio Ghibli “Howl’s Moving Castle”.

También puede ser una manera de mostrar tus intereses a los demás y quizás encontrar puntos en común.

“Es una buena manera de expresarte y es probablemente una buena forma de demostrarle a los demás lo que te interesa”, dijo Rudy Lozano, un estudiante que planea disfrazarse de Dexter del popular programa de televisión del mismo nombre.

Disfrazarse también viene con la oportunidad de ser creativo/a y hacer tu disfraz con los materiales que tienes a la mano.

“Solía comprar mis disfraces seguido pero recientemente he estado haciéndolos más por mi cuenta… Creo que esto también es genial, solo ser creativo y tener una manera

única de hacerlo tuyo”, dijo Lozano. Sin embargo, hay diferentes enfoques para crear tus propios disfraces sin gastar mucho dinero.

“Normalmente, si estoy haciendo mi disfraz, voy a la tienda de segunda mano en lugar de coser porque es mucho más fácil”, dijo el estudiante Bee Werner.

Esto puede variar según las circunstancias de cada persona, ya que algunos optan por comprar sus disfraces debido a limitaciones presupuestarias o de tiempo, lo que les impide tomar un enfoque de “hazlo tú mismo”.

“Este año solo compre el mío porque no tuve mucho tiempo o dinero”, dijo Tanner.

Para algunas personas Halloween es solo otro evento para que se disfracen con trajes divertidos y elaborarlos, incluso para que se disfracen durante otras épocas del año.

“Amo disfrazarme. Me disfrazo cuando no es Halloween. Voy a Fan X y esas cosas. Creo que es muy divertido”, dijo Werner.

Si una persona tiene el tiempo, dinero y esfuerzo para hacer un disfraz para Halloween, el paso final es usarlo y exponerte.

“Es una festividad divertida. Todos lo hacen. Puedes hacer lo que quieras. Nadie va a juzgarte, es Halloween”, dijo Tanner.

Esta opinión fue compartida por otros estudiantes de Weber State quienes también tomaron la decisión de disfrazarse para Halloween.

“Supongo que mi consejo es que si todos se van a disfrazar, no deberías sentirte avergonzado/a acerca de expresarte porque todos los demás también lo harán. Entonces es un buen momento para encajar cuando el objetivo no es encajar”, dijo Lozano.

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By HENRY CRAIG Reporter

On Oct. 15 at around 1:50 a.m., officers were patrolling down 4400 South behind the Weber County Ice Sheet, as there have been recurring homeless encampments in the area. Officers spotted an individual walking through the field who noticed the officers and took off. Officers pursued on foot, eventually catching the individual at the University Broiler and Grill. The individual is looking at potential charges for failing to stop for law enforcement.

Donuts at the Dee

Foot chase

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Por HENRY CRAIG Reportero

Persecución a pie

El 15 de octubre, alrededor de la 1:50 a. m., los agentes patrullaban por la calle 4400 South, detrás de la pista de hielo del condado de Weber, ya que en la zona se han producido repetidos campamentos de personas sin hogar. Los agentes vieron a una persona caminando por el campo que se percató de su presencia y echó a correr. Los agentes la persiguieron a pie y finalmente la detuvieron en el restaurante University Broiler and Grill. La persona se enfrenta a posibles cargos por

On Oct. 16 at 10:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Dee Events Center after receiving reports of an older station wagon doing donuts. When the officers arrived the vehicle had left, but the scent of burnt rubber was strong, and skid marks were found. This is an ongoing issue.

Trespasser on campus

On Oct. 18, officers responded to a trespass in progress at the Student Services Center. A contractor went to lock down the building

and found someone inside. The individual fled out the north side of the building. Upon further investigation drug paraphernalia was found.

Dispatched doe

On Oct. 18 at around 7 p.m., officers were dispatched to the west side of the Ice Sheet after a car hit a deer. Officers contacted the Department of Natural Resources, and upon getting approval, dealt with the deer.

Scammer sighted

On Oct. 18 at around 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to deal with a scammer. The

scammer reportedly wanted gift cards.The officers helped the victim recover their funds and contact their financial institution.

Suspicious persons

On Oct. 20 at 3:27 p.m., Weber State University Police Department officers were dispatched to University Village on a suspicious persons report. The suspects were seen getting onto the OGX bus when officers arrived. When officers reviewed footage in the area the suspects were found to be picking up cigarette butts around cars, there were no attempts to break into cars.

no detenerse ante las fuerzas del orden.

Donuts en el Dee

El 16 de octubre a las 10:36 p. m., los agentes fueron enviados al Dee Events Center tras recibir informes de un viejo monovolumen haciendo donuts. Cuando los agentes llegaron, el vehículo ya se había marchado, pero el olor a goma quemada era intenso y se encontraron marcas de derrape. Se trata de un problema recurrente.

Intrusión en el campus

El 18 de octubre, los agentes respondieron a una intrusión en curso en el Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles. Un contratista fue a cerrar el edificio y encontró a alguien dentro. El individuo huyó por el lado norte del edificio.

Tras una investigación más exhaustiva, se encontró parafernalia relacionada con drogas.

Cierva atropellada

El 18 de octubre, alrededor de las 7 p. m., los agentes fueron enviados al lado oeste de Ice Sheet después de que un coche atropelló a un ciervo. Los agentes se pusieron en contacto con el Departamento de Recursos Naturales y, tras obtener su autorización, se ocuparon del ciervo.

Se avista a un estafador

El 18 de octubre, alrededor de las 8:30 p. m., se envió a varios agentes para que se ocuparan de un estafador. Según los informes, el estafador quería tarjetas de regalo. Los agentes ayudaron a la víctima a recuperar sus fon-

dos y a ponerse en contacto con su entidad financiera.

Personas sospechosas

El 20 de octubre a las 3:27 p. m., agentes del Departamento de Policía de la Universidad Estatal de Weber fueron enviados a University Village tras recibir un aviso sobre personas sospechosas. Cuando los agentes llegaron, vieron a los sospechosos subir al autobús OGX. Al revisar las imágenes de las cámaras de la zona, se descubrió que los sospechosos estaban recogiendo colillas de cigarrillos alrededor de los coches, pero no intentaron forzar ninguna cerradura.

By AISHA RUCKER Reporter

WEBER HOSTS ANNUAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING & EXPLOITATION SYMPOSIUM

On Oct. 21, Weber State University hosted its annual Human Trafficking & Exploitation Symposium. It was hosted by Molly Sween, the chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and the Symposium Planning Committee.

“The symposium was created to bring awareness about human trafficking and exploitation in Utah,” Sween said. “Specifically on the exploitation side of the house, we focused on things primarily about youth exploitation on the internet, things like sextortion, sexting, scams and things that tend to target younger children on the internet.”

The idea of the symposium came from President Brad Mortensen back in 2022, who asked Weber State if they could get involved

in trying to bring awareness to the issue. “The first year was really community ask that drove it, then the last 2 years in particular, the college I’m housed in has got behind this. This year, it was hosted by the College of Social Sciences and Education,” Sween said.

Over 356 people had registered online and many more registered in person, making this year one of the highest attended to date.

For the event to be in motion, finding the speaker was the first act to getting the stories told for many to hear. “Additionally, this year was the first year under my leadership that we had two breakout sessions,” Sween said.

“So that was six separate speakers that were happening at the same time in the same space, and then keynote speakers and panelists.”

With so many speakers and attendees it can be difficult to really connect. “It is chal-

lenging to make those connections, but I’m thankful that I’ve been able to leverage some of my professional networks through my work in the criminal justice department,” Sween said.

Though sometimes the signs of human trafficking and domestic violence are not always very apparent, there are ways you can help others when the signs happen.

“A piece of advice I could offer is to know your surroundings and those that are closest to you and pay attention when something seems off,” Sween said. “I think oftentimes people just need someone to ask them the right questions at the right time … If something feels off, then someone feels off, then ask them.”

At the Symposium, it contained breakout sessions, speakers of survivors and tabling resources that range from safe@weber,

Know2protect, Hearts Knit Together, Dahlia’s Hope and more.

“We have resources for survivors that are either living in Davis County or have some tie to Davis County. We have an emergency shelter that’s available if they are fleeing a domestic violence relationship or if they need help with a protective order or other housing issues,” said Abby Webb, the prevention advocate at Safe Harbor Crisis Center.

Safe Harbor Crisis Center has resources, groups and educational classes available to help.

The symposium had many speakers talk about how to stay safe and see the signs of trafficking or domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is facing such things, please contact Safe@Weber, 911, or your local Safe Haven.

By BRAYSON BROWN Asst. Editor

WILDCATS DELIVER THE “L” IN LOGAN TO THE AGGIES

The Weber State Men’s hockey team traveled to Logan to go up against a familiar foe in the Utah State University Aggies.

The Wildcats opened the season with an 8–2 victory over the Aggies in Ogden on Sept. 13. Weber declared dominance by pouring in the goals against their biggest rival. However, at the George S. Eccles Ice Center, things tend to happen differently.

The game started with a bang. Forward Noah Takitani was given a penalty shot and converted to jump into a 1–0 lead, three minutes into the game. Kevin Norwood took advantage of a power play and made it 2–0 for Weber. Makar Klochkov scored three minutes later, with Landen Reed making it 4–0 and quieting the Utah State crowd. However, Utah State clawed their way back and put in three goals within the last 10 minutes of the first period to end it at 4–3 and give life back to the crowd.

“This is a tough place to play. They feed off of their crowd, and that team isn’t going to give up,” Coach Yosh Ryujin said.

The second period was filled with penalties. Both teams combined for seven penalties in a game where rivals were fighting to show their grit and desire to win. Neither team could score, but both goalies made major saves under the circumstances with all the penalties.

The madness arrived again in the third period. Utah State forward Zach Pires scored five minutes in to tie things up. Trevor Loucks then scored a goal at the 12:55 mark to regain the lead for the Wildcats. Backing down was not an option for the Aggies as they then scored two goals to take their first lead of the game, capitalizing on a power play for one of the goals. 31 seconds later, Wildcat Cory Mater scored to tie the game up again at 6–6. Utah State’s Owen Ramsay was disqualified from the game at the 4:14 mark, giving Weber a man advantage for the rest of the game. The Wildcats peppered the Aggie goalie, but they wouldn’t budge and the game moved on to overtime.

Overtime was like the second, with both teams getting a feel for each other after an emotional three periods before moving on to a shootout.

Jaden Hewes scored the only penalty shot,

State University hockey player, Noah Takitani (#13), spars with an Aggie goalie.

and goalie Owen Yancey kept the Aggies out of the net on all three attempts as Weber State won the game 7–6 in a game of the ages for the fans.

“I mean for a fan, that kind of game, a 7–6 hockey game that was super exciting. That’s the stuff that brings you back to the rink and want to watch more of it,” Ryujin said.

Yancey made 37 saves on the night, with three key defensive plays in the shootout.

“It’s just all about staying composed … It’s just knowing what they are going to do before they are coming down,” Yancey said.

The Wildcats will prepare for a three-game weekend on their home ice next week.

LOS WILDCATS ENTREGAN LA “L” EN LOGAN A LOS AGGIES

Landen Reed puso el 4–0, acallando al público de Utah State. Sin embargo, Utah State se recuperó y marcó tres goles en los últimos 10 minutos del primer periodo, terminando con un 4–3 y devolviendo la vida al público.

El equipo masculino de hockey de Weber State viajó a Logan para enfrentarse a un viejo rival, los Aggies de la Universidad Estatal de Utah.

Los Wildcats comenzaron la temporada con una victoria por 8-2 sobre los Aggies en Ogden el 13 de septiembre. Weber declaró su dominio al marcar numerosos goles contra su mayor rival. Sin embargo, en el George S. Eccles Ice Center, las cosas suelen ser diferentes.

El partido comenzó con fuerza. El delantero Noah Takitani recibió un tiro penal y lo convirtió en un 1–0 a favor, a los tres minutos de juego. Kevin Norwood aprovechó una jugada de poder y puso el 2–0 para Weber. Makar Klochkov marcó tres minutos más tarde, y

“Es un campo difícil. Se alimentan del apoyo de su público y ese equipo no va a rendirse”, afirmó el entrenador Yosh Ryujin.

El segundo periodo estuvo plagado de penalizaciones. Ambos equipos acumularon un total de siete penalizaciones en un partido en el que los rivales luchan por demostrar su garra y su deseo de ganar. Ninguno de los dos equipos consiguió marcar, pero ambos porteros realizaron importantes paradas dadas las circunstancias, con todas las penalizaciones.

La locura volvió a aparecer en el tercer periodo. El delantero de Utah State, Zach Pires, anotó a los cinco minutos para empatar el partido. Trevor Loucks marcó entonces un gol a los 12:55 para recuperar la ventaja para los Wildcats. Rendirse no era una opción para los

Aggies, que anotaron dos goles para tomar su primera ventaja del partido, aprovechando una jugada de poder para uno de los goles. 31 segundos después, Cory Mater, de los Wildcats, marcó para empatar de nuevo el partido a 6–6. Owen Ramsay, de Utah State, fue descalificado del partido en el minuto 4:14, lo que le dio a Weber una ventaja numérica para el resto del partido. Los Wildcats acribillaron al portero de los Aggies, pero este no cedió y el partido se fue a la prórroga.

La prórroga fue como la segunda parte, con ambos equipos tanteándose mutuamente tras tres emocionantes periodos antes de pasar a la tanda de penaltis.

Jaden Hewes anotó el único tiro penal, y el portero Owen Yancey mantuvo a los Aggies fuera de la portería en los tres intentos, lo que permitió a Weber State ganar el partido por 7–6 en un encuentro memorable para los aficionados.

“Para un aficionado, ese tipo de partido, un partido de hockey que terminó 7–6 y que fue

súper emocionante, es lo que te hace volver a la pista y querer ver más”, dijo Ryujin.

Yancey realizó 37 paradas durante la noche, con tres jugadas defensivas clave en la tanda de penaltis.

“Se trata simplemente de mantener la compostura... Se trata simplemente de saber lo que van a hacer antes de que bajen”, dijo Yancey.

Los Wildcats se preparan para un fin de semana de tres partidos en su pista local la próxima semana.

WEBER STATE VOLLEYBALL FALLS SHORT IN MONTANA

By GRAYSON FREESTONE Reporter

Weber State University’s volleyball team continued its road trip up north against Montana State University and the University of Montana.

Weber State vs. Montana State

Weber’s time in Montana didn’t get started on the right foot, as the Wildcats struggled in a 3–1 loss against the Bobcats.

The Bobcats started the match with a never-in-doubt win. Weber led 1–0 at the beginning of the set, but then never led the rest of the set because they were unable to score successive points. Their longest lead was just two points, setting up the home team for a set-clinching five-point rally to take a 1–0 lead.

The Wildcats bounced back with a more auspicious second set. They flipped the script by jumping out to a 6–3 lead, and responding to any Bobcats’ point with a point of their own. They slowly pushed their way to a 25–18 win, tying the match.

Unfortunately, the Wildcats’ good feelings ended there. They were marred by allowing the Bobcats to rally for three-plus points. They struggled in the third set to establish any rhythm after an early 6–2 lead. Once they allowed the home team to battle back to a 15–15 tie, they couldn’t fight back on their way to a 19–25 loss.

In the final set, Weber were within eight points of a match-tying set, holding a 17–14

lead. However, they allowed a six-point rally, half of which resulted from errors. Montana State took the set 25–22 and the match 3–1.

Weber State vs. University of Montana

Weber State continued their losing trend 3–1 against Montana on Oct. 25.

The first set started out wild. Each team exchanged points up until the Grizzlies scored two straight to take a 7–6 lead. Then they exchanged points until the Wildcats went on a 4-point run to make it 13–10. Everything fell apart after that, as Montana scored 15 of the next 17 points to take the set 25–15.

The second set went nearly identical for both teams. The Wildcats kept it close trailing 11–12 before the Grizzlies pulled away and won 25–14.

Weber came back with a cleaner third set where they established an early 9–5 lead and were able to respond every time Montana got momentum, eventually winning 25–21. However, much like their game against the cross-state rival, the Wildcats couldn’t get their feet under them.

Weber State went back and forth, and came within one point, 25–24, of forcing a fifth set. Their opponent rattled off three straight on two kills and an error, costing Weber the game.

The Wildcats have now lost three straight games on the road, dropping their record to 12–8. They will return home for a game against Portland State University on Oct. 30.

WILDCATS TEAR INTO THE BRONCOS

By WILL NAUGHTON Reporter

Weber State University’s men’s soccer club celebrated their 2025 senior night with a 5–0 home win over Boise State University in Ogden on Oct. 25. Before the match began, Trey Draayer, Cooper Crabtree, Jaiden Marriott, Alex Ingman, Taggert Ralphs and Zach Kennedy were each ceremoniously accompanied onto the pitch by their families and recognized for their contributions to the program over the years.

It was an especially meaningful performance for Draayer, who previously represented Montana State University Billings and Utah State University Eastern as a player.

“My grandpa passed away last night,” Draayer said. “I think he was watching today. It was a great game, and I could feel him out there. That was the calmest I’ve felt playing.”

As the wind whistled through the Wasatch mountains above Wildcat Field, Weber,

following their away loss to Brigham Young University less than 24 hours prior, throttled the Broncos.

“I liked the way we bounced back, I’m proud of them,” said Weber State coach Mike Genta. “I’ve shared five years with most of those guys, and it’s been a process for all of us growing this club to where we want it to be. Couldn’t have done it without them, they get all the credit. I’m just the guy behind the scenes. I don’t matter as much as they do.”

Just three minutes into the first half, Weber State midfielder Corbin Bodily got on the end of a high cross in the center of the box and cushioned the ball down for Ralphs, who took a touch before rifling the ball into the net and setting the tone for the evening.

Shortly after Ralphs’ opening strike, fellow Wildcat forward Ben Gladwell dashed down the right-hand side of the pitch before lashing the ball past the goalkeeper’s outstretched arm from the top of the box for 2–0.

Unsatisfied with a 2–0 halftime lead, Weber State came out of the gate in the second half as forward Elias Farbourn got in on the act. When Boise’s goalkeeper spilled the cross swung in by Wildcat defender Bryson Porter, Farbourn pounced on the loose ball and scored to extend Weber’s advantage to three.

Minutes later, Weber State forward Connor Williams made a 30-yard strike into the topright corner. Midfielder Wesley Schofield played the ball to Williams in a seemingly

nine” after the final whistle.

“We were really good with moving the ball,” Ralphs said. “We were a lot more confident than we were last night, knowing the challenge. We trusted each other and really thrived in that aspect tonight. All around, just a tough hard match and we pulled through. We’ve got our sights set on the Championship division at nationals.” This victory cemented Weber’s number two seed heading into the regional tournament, which will kick off on Oct. 31 at Spence Ec-

WILDCATS’ MISTAKES

GIVE EASTERN WASHINGTON THE WIN

By GAVIN NELSON Editor

The Weber State University Wildcats lost to the Eastern Washington University Eagles on Oct. 26, 23–20, bringing their overall record to three wins and four losses.

The game started quickly, with the Wildcats starting with the ball. On the first play from scrimmage, Weber State quarterback Dijon Jennings found senior wide receiver Jayleen Record for a 37-yard first down, putting the ball on the Eagles’ 38-yard line. After a fouryard run by sophomore running back Davion Godley, Godley got the ball again and ran it 34 yards for the game’s first touchdown.

On the Eagles’ first drive, Matt Herron sacked EWU’s quarterback Nate Bell on first down, and after Bell’s back-to-back incompletions, the Eagles punted. However, Weber punt returner Bird Butler tripped while backpeddling, and the ball bounced off his leg back to the two-yard line. EWU recovered it, giving them the first down.

On the next play, EWU redshirt-freshman running back Kevin Allen III found the endzone to make the game 7–7.

After the teams traded punts, Weber got the ball at their own 6-yard line. However, after a bad snap by the center, the ball sailed into the endzone, and Jennings jumped on it, causing a safety and giving EWU two points, making the game 9–7 in favor of the Eagles.

The Eagles got the ball back, and drove down to the Weber State 30-yard line, but after a sack by junior linebacker Sione Hala, the Eagles elected to punt, which ended the first quarter.

The Wildcats got the ball at their own 4-yard line and had a three-and-out, giving the Eagles the ball at the Weber State 48-yard line.

After being stopped one yard short of the first on third down, the Eagles elected to go for it on fourth and one but were stopped, giving the Wildcats the ball at the Weber 40-yard line.

On their next drive, Jennings found freshman receiver Kelton Wafer for nine yards on

first down and then on second down, Butler ran 45 yards to the EWU six-yard line. After getting stopped on the first two downs, EWU was called for pass interference on third down, giving the Wildcats another first down. After another two failed attempts to score, running back Chauncey Sylvester ran it in to give the Wildcats the 14–9 lead.

On their next drive, EWU drove down the field and were helped by defensive penalties by the Wildcats, leading to Bell finding wide receiver Jaxson Branch for a 7-yard touchdown.

On their next drive, Jennings ran up the middle and was hit by an Eagle defender, the defender was called for targeting but Weber offensive lineman Cole Millward retaliated by pushing the defender after the play and was called for a personal foul. The targeting was overturned, causing the Wildcats to lose 15 yards on the play. The Wildcats were unable to make up the deficit and were forced to punt. On the Eagles’ next drive, Taylor found the endzone again to make it 23–14 at the end of the half.

The Eagles started the second half with the ball, but went three and out. Jennings then threw an interception to EWU nickelback

Jaylon Jennings to give the Eagles the ball back.

However, after a bad snap, the Wildcats stopped the Eagles on third down, forcing another punt.

was carried off the field, ending the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Wildcats were unable to recover from the loss of yards and were forced to punt.

line, but after an incompletion on third and seven, Calder came out and kicked a 37-yard field goal to make it 23–20 with six minutes remaining.

The Wildcats forced a punt by the Eagles and

On their next drive, Godley ran for 27 yards on first down, followed by 12 on the next play. After two runs by Sylvester for five yards in total, the Wildcats were stopped on third and five. That brought out kicker Sloan Calder, who hit the 38-yard field goal to make it 23–17.

After another three-and-out by the Eagles, the Wildcats drove down to the EWU 32-yard line, but Dijon Jennings was sacked, bringing it back to the Eagles’ 40-yard. Calder came out for the 52-yard field goal, but after a game delay, it pushed it back to the EWU 45, making it 57 yards, which would break the school record of 55 yards. However, the kick was blocked by the Eagles and recovered by Wildcat tight end Noah Bennee, who was then tackled. However, after the play, the Eagles were called for two different unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, which gave them an insurmountable yardage hole. The Wildcats forced a three-and-out to get the ball back. On their next drive, Godley was given the ball but tackled awkwardly, and his knee went sideways. After being treated by the athletic trainers and team doctor, Godley

first down, receiver Marvin Session tripped while running his route and Dijon Jennings’ pass was intercepted by EWU cornerback Ambrose Marsh.

On third down of EWU’s drive, the Wildcats stopped the Eagles, however Weber had too many men on field, giving the Eagles the first down and the 23–20 win.

Despite the play by the Wildcat defense, which only allowed 199 yards, the offense struggled, with three turnovers and a safety.

“I thought our defense played really, really well and bottled up a really good quarterback … But we just gave them too many opportunities early on and gave them nine points that, in a close game, that’s going to bite you at the end,” Head Coach Mickey Mental said.

The Wildcats will be back at home next week when they face the undefeated University of Montana Grizzlies at 1 p.m. on Nov. 1.

BOTTOM: Weber State University Spirit Squad and marching band welcome the crowd to the game against Eastern Washington University on Oct. 25, 2025.

After another three-and-out by the Eagles, the Wildcats drove down to the EWU 20-yard

got the ball at their own 25-yard line with three minutes remaining, but after getting a

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LA VICTORIA A EASTERN WASHINGTON

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La Universidad de Weber State Wildcats perdió con la Universidad de Eastern Washington el 26 de octubre, 23–20, lo que eleva su récord general a tres victorias y cuatro derrotas.

El partido comenzó rápidamente, con los Wildcats iniciando con el balón. En la primera jugada desde la línea de scrimmage, el quarterback de Weber State, Dijon Jennings, encontró al receptor senior Jayleen Record para un primer down de 37 yardas, colocando el balón en la yarda 38 de los Eagles. Tras una carrera de cuatro yardas del running back de segundo año Davion Godley, Godley

volvió a recibir el balón y corrió 34 yardas para anotar el primer touchdown del partido. En la primera jugada de los Eagles, Matt Herron derribó al quarterback de EWU, Nate Bell, en el primer down, y tras dos pases incompletos consecutivos de Bell, los Eagles patearon. Sin embargo, el retornador de Weber, Bird Butler, tropezó mientras retrocedía y el balón rebotó en su pierna hasta la línea de dos yardas. EWU lo recuperó, lo que les dio el primer down.

En la siguiente jugada, el freshman running back novato de EWU Kevin Allen III llegó a la zona de anotación para empatar el partido 7–7.

Después de que los equipos intercambiarán punts, Weber recibió el balón en su propia yarda 6. Sin embargo, tras un mal snap del centro, el balón salió disparado hacia la zona de anotación y Jennings se lanzó sobre él, provocando un safety y dando dos puntos a EWU, lo que puso el marcador a 9–7 a favor de los Eagles.

Los Eagles recuperaron el balón y avanzaron hasta la yarda 30 de Weber State, pero

ARRIBA: Jugadores del equipo de football de Weber State University en la línea de juego mientras portan cascos especiales del panal de abejas demostrando su orgullo del estado de Utah en Oct. 25, 2025.

ABARRO: El defensa lateral de Weber State University Montae Pate (#20) falla un intento de tacleo a un jugador de Eastern Washington University en Oct. 25, 2025.

tras un sack del linebacker junior Sione Hala, los Eagles optaron por patear, lo que puso fin al primer cuarto.

Los Wildcats recuperaron el balón en su propia yarda 4, y tuvieron un tres y fuera, lo que le dio a los Eagles el balón en la yarda 48 de Weber State. Después de ser detenidos a una yarda del primer down en la tercera jugada, los Eagles decidieron arriesgarse en cuarta y una, pero fueron detenidos, lo que le dio a los Wildcats el balón en la yarda 40 de Weber.

En su siguiente jugada, Jennings encontró al receptor novato Kelton Wafer para nueve yardas en la primera oportunidad y, luego, en la segunda, Butler corrió 45 yardas hasta la yarda 6 de EWU. Después de ser detenidos en las dos primeras oportunidades, EWU fue sancionado por interferencia de pase en la tercera, lo que le dio a los Wildcats otra primera oportunidad. Tras otros dos intentos fallidos de anotar, el corredor Chauncey Sylvester corrió para dar a los Wildcats una ventaja de 14–9.

En su siguiente jugada, EWU avanzó por el campo y se vio favorecida por las penal-

izaciones defensivas de los Wildcats, lo que llevó a Bell a encontrar al receptor abierto Jaxson Branch para un touchdown de 7 yardas.

En su siguiente jugada, Jennings corrió por el centro y fue golpeado por un defensor de los Eagles, al que se le sancionó por targeting, pero el tackle ofensivo de los Weber, Cole Millward, respondió empujando al defensor después de la jugada y fue sancionado por falta personal. La sanción por targeting fue anulada, lo que provocó que los Wildcats perdieran 15 yardas en la jugada.

Los Wildcats no pudieron recuperar el déficit y se vieron obligados a patear. En la siguiente jugada de los Eagles, Taylor volvió a llegar a la zona de anotación, dejando el marcador en 23–14 al final de la primera mitad.

Los Eagles comenzaron la segunda mitad con el balón, pero lo perdieron en tres jugadas. Jennings lanzó entonces una intercepción al nickelback de EWU, Jaylon Jennings, devolviendo el balón a los Eagles.

Sin embargo, tras un mal snap, los Wildcats detuvieron a los Eagles en tercera oportunidad, obligándolos a patear de nuevo. En su siguiente jugada, Godley corrió 27 yardas en la primera oportunidad, seguidas de 12 en la siguiente jugada. Tras dos carreras de Sylvester por un total de cinco yardas, los Wildcats fueron detenidos en tercera y cinco. Eso sacó al pateador Sloan Calder, que anotó el gol de campo de 38 yardas para poner el marcador en 23–17.

Después de otra serie de tres y fuera por

parte de los Eagles, los Wildcats avanzaron hasta la yarda 32 de EWU, pero Dijon Jennings fue capturado llevándolo de regreso a las 40 yardas de los Eagles. Calder salió para intentar un gol de campo de 52 yardas, pero después de un retraso en el juego, fue empujado de vuelta a las 45 de EWU, recorriendo 57 yardas, que podría haber roto el récord de la escuela de 55 yardas. Sin embargo, la patada fue bloqueada por los Eagles y recuperada por el ala cerrada de Wildcat Noah Benne, quien luego fue tacleado.

Sin embargo, después del juego, los Eagles fueron sancionados por dos penalizaciones diferentes por conducta antideportiva, que les dio una desventaja de yardas insalvable. Los Wildcats forzaron un tres y fuera para recuperar el balón.

En su siguiente jugada, se le dio el balón a Godley pero lo taclearon torpemente, y su rodilla fue hacia un lado. Después de ser tratado por los entrenadores y el equipo de doctores, Godley fue llevado fuera del campo, terminando el tercer cuarto.

En el último cuarto, los Wildcats no se pudieron recuperar de la pérdida de yardas y se vieron obligados a despejar.

Después de otra serie de parte de tres y fuera por parte de los Eagles, los Wildcats avanzaron hasta la yarda 20 de EWU, pero después de un pase incompleto de tercera y siente, Calder salió y convirtió un gol de campo de 37 yardas para poner el marcador 23 - 20 con 6 minutos por jugar.

Los Wildcats forzaron una patada de despeje por parte de los Eagles y obtuvieron

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el balón en su propia área llegaron hasta la yarda 25 con tres minutos por jugar, pero despues de conseguir un primer down, el receptor Marvin Session tropezó mientras corría su ruta y el pase de Dijon Jennings fue interceptado por el esquinero de EWU, Ambrose Marsh.

En la tercera oportunidad de la serie de EWU, los Wildcats pararon a los Eagles, sin embargo Weber tenía muchos hombres en el campo, dándole a los Eagles el primer down y la victoria 23-20.

A pesar de la defensa de Wildcat, que solo permitió 199 yardas, la ofensiva tuvo prob-

lemas, con problemas, con tres pérdidas de balón y un safety.

“Pienso que nuestra defensa jugó bastante bastante bien y contuvo a un buen mariscal de campo… Pero les dimos muchas oportunidades al principio, le dimos nueve puntos que, en un partido reñido, te van a pasar factura al final”, dijo el entrenador Mickey Mental.

Los Wildcats volverán a casa la siguiente semana se enfrentarán a los invictos Grizzlies, Universidad de Montana a la 1 p.m. del 1 de noviembre.

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