Sports – Page 8 – The Warrior Ledger

Player profile: Crosby Bringhurst

Jesse Vigil, Sports Editor

November 21, 2015

Crosby Bringhurst is one of the school’s multi-sport athletes. Bringhurst plays varsity for the Warriors basketball team as well as the baseball team. With a marginal impact on both teams as a sophomore his expectations will rise as his talent and work continues to progress. As a pitcher Bringhurst managed...

Social media impacts athletes

Danny Lepial, Reporter

November 19, 2015

For many athletes, standard questions asked by collegiate recruiters include how their daily life is at home and school or what other sports they play. this interview with a recruiter is almost like the last step that will define an athlete's future and colleges won’t just give a $60,000 scholarship...

There is no “I” in team for T-ville students

Sina Valmoe, Reporter

November 6, 2015

Being a part of a team can benefit one physically, mentally, and emotionally. Physically, it can keep the body healthy and better certain areas of playing a sport, such as an individual's endurance. Being a part of a team emotionally can flourish numerous skills that one player must maintain to be succ...

Player Profile: Ryan Cobly

Gabriel Kearney, Reporter

November 12, 2014

Ryan Colby, junior, competed in plenty of Utah’s featured Cross Country events. He has had also a lot of success. Colby ran a 16:36.20 in the Three Mile Run at the Utah State XC Championship, placing 39th place overall. Colby would also place 1st in the 5,000 Meter Run at the Utah Region 2 Championships. “I...

Player Profile: Taylor Saau

Gabriel Kearney, Reporter

November 12, 2014

Senior linebacker Taylor Saau comes from a family where he has a twin, an older sister and a younger brother. Saau’s mother has always been the most supportive person when it comes to his football games. Saau also comes from a family that loves the sport of football. As a successful season for the...

Player Profile: Aaron Canepari

Gabriel Kearney, Reporter

November 12, 2014

As basketball season approaches, the Warriors are ready to tip-off and defend their region title. One player who feels confident about the 2014-2015 season is junior point guard, Aaron Canepari. Basketball has always been a passion and something to enjoy playing or watching for Canepari. “I chose...

Consistent year-round practice crucial for overall athletic success and sustainability

Nakai Oquendo, Reporter

November 12, 2014

With fall sports coming to an end, winter sports preparing for the season, and spring sports slowly, but surely approaching, all athletes are taking every opportunity to practice after school. The football team is closing their season with a 7-4 record, Volleyball took region last week, and girls’...

Girls’ Volleyball team make region champions

Justice Hayes, Reporter

November 12, 2014

Volleyball being one a sport that doesn’t draw enormous crowds, yet still does exceptional despite lack of support from the student body. Tasia Taylor is leading the team as the head captain. Clutching the total season wins now 7-0, pre-Season 3-1, and tournaments ending positive at 8-6 the team trumped...

Athletes should avoid harmful effects on soda

Destiny Smith, Sports Editor

November 12, 2014

The majority of parents will put their young children on a sports team of some kind, sometimes by forcing them. Parents do this because children who are 5-10 years old lack a sense of consequence/reward, working with others, and other fundamental skills. When children are this young, winning a game isn’t...

Girls’ Tennis team enters Region prepared

Destiny Smith and Rachel Prows

October 6, 2014

With high hopes of placing in state, the girls’ tennis team goes into region competition with enthusiasm and confidence. The varsity singles team constits of: seniors Leiani Brown, Courtney Meacham, and Christina Chahil. The varsity doubles teams consists of: sophomores Rachel Timpson and Hannah Hardy, and juniors Brequel Burbank and Kaylee Wengren.

Fan support vital for sports teams

Justice Hayes, Reporter

October 6, 2014

In the absence of school spirit, performers, whether they be athletes or musically inclined, lack motivation to continue the excellence drilled in practice. Without the support of the crowd maintaining a level of discipline expected by coaches becomes an increasingly difficult task for all players alike. However, for the school, there’s no problem mustering up spirit that won’t stop and an excitement level to rival pro crowds. Everywhere around the valley the school is known as having the best crowds regardless of the outcome of any game or event.

Students stay in shape for upcoming team tryouts

Nakai Oquendo, Reporter

October 5, 2014

Basketball tryouts are coming up soon, and students are going to the fullest extent in order to achieve their goal of making the basketball team. Whether it’s varsity or junior varsity, students are anxious for the opportunity to play for the school’s teams. Some are taking extra time after school to practice and strengthen their body to make sure they are in shape for the team.