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Shock Top Ranked Red Devils
By Will DeViney, Reporter
Flyer Flash
SNOW COLLEGE - As
Justin Cummings dove into the end-zone at the end of overtime, a wave
of emotion swept across Flyer nation. They had come from behind in
the fourth quarter, and shocked perennial powerhouse Springville,
41-35!
Dixie
did not have much to cheer about last year. Their 2-7 campaign last
year was the first losing season for Dixie football since 2003.
Projected to finish sixth in region this year, it didn't appear as
though the Flyers would be much better.
But then Friday happened.
The Springville Red Devils, led by quarterback Steve Bate, were
expected to run all over the Flyers. Dixie QB Blake Barney had other
plans. The savvy junior quarterback put up video game numbers on
Springville, going 21-34 with 344 passing yards, 207 rushing yards, 4
touchdown passes, and no interceptions. His favorite target of the
day was Tadd Challis, who pulled in 8 catches for 177 yards, 2 of
them being touchdowns.
Dixie appeared to be out of the game when Springville took a 35-21
lead in the 4th quarter. But with just 8 minutes left in
the game, the Flyers marched down the field twice for touchdown
scores to tie the game at 35.
Austin Barker who was 5 for 5 on extra point attempts, had a chance to end the game in regulation, but was unsuccessful on a 30 yard field goal attempt. It didn't appear to affect the Flyers' momentum though, as they dominated the overtime period.
Dixie would stop Springville on a punishing fourth down hit
by Devin Brady, one yard from the first down line. Five plays later,
Cummings scored the clincher, sending players and fans into mad
frenzy. It was definitely a team effort for the Flyers on both sides
of the ball.
To go along with Barney and Challis's stellar performances, Justin Cummings had 5 catches for 75 yards with a rushing TD and TD reception, and Tallen Tipton had 4 catches for 41 yards and 1 TD catch.
To go along with Barney and Challis's stellar performances, Justin Cummings had 5 catches for 75 yards with a rushing TD and TD reception, and Tallen Tipton had 4 catches for 41 yards and 1 TD catch.
On a defense that bent but certainly did not
break, Devin Brady and Tim Mendez led the way with 8 tackles and 2
sacks respectively. With the win, the Flyers moved up to #18 in
state, 3rd in 3A. Their next game is this tonight at Snow College, versus Uintah High School.
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