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Bob firman cross country raceThe Corner Canyon Chargers cross country team headed to Boise, Idaho, for the annual Bob Firman Invitational, a race that attracts top competition from all over the West. Held at Eagle Island State Park, the meet is known for its flat, fast course with a few tricky sand sections that can throw runners off their rhythm. The team boarded the bus early in the morning, the excitement and nerves mixed in the hot late summer air. For the Chargers, Bob Firman was more than just another race—it was a chance to prove themselves against some of the best teams in the region. The long bus ride was filled with music, games, and moments of quiet anticipation. When they finally arrived in Boise, the hot weather was perfect for racing, and the team took a light jog around the course, trying to get a feel for the terrain. The flat sections seemed promising, but everyone knew the sand would make pacing tricky. They strategized together, figuring out how to handle the tougher parts of the course. On race day, the atmosphere was intense. As the starting gun went off, the Chargers surged forward, determined to put all their hard work to the test. Each runner fought through the crowded field, pushing themselves to their limits. Phin Mayer(sr) delivered a standout performance, finishing first of his division, with two other Chargers Ryan Ethrington(jr) and Brock Doman(so) finishing in the top five. “They were crazy and Corner Canyon swept the race!” Brody Meier put it. The energy on the sidelines was electric, with cheers from teammates and coaches driving the runners forward. After the race, the Chargers reflected on their performance, proud of how far they’d come. The long bus ride home was filled with tired smiles and talk about next year’s race. While exhausted, the team knew that the experience they gained at Bob Firman would fuel them for the rest of the season. Posted 10/5/2024 
A Change of Eras in Utah Sports:By Gage Woodbury Entertainment 2 Editor This week has seen 2 major events happen for Salt Lake’s sports teams. First, on Sunday, September 22, the Salt Lake Bees, AAA affiliates of the LA Angels, played their last ever game at Smith’s Ballpark. According to KSL, the game drew a crowd of 13,450, and at the end, the fans gave their team a standing ovation despite the 3-1 loss; during the postgame interview with the team’s owner, Gail Miller, some of the fans booed as he was asked questions about the new ballpark in South Jordan’s Daybreak community. I agree with this sentiment, there is no upside to the team moving to Daybreak, the Bees will be throwing away one of the best views in all of baseball and a good location in Salt Lake City just to move out to the suburbs, getting rid of the mountain views and making transportation to the games a miserable experience due to traffic. In better news though, the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club (which will receive its name at the end of this season) played its first two preseason games, first a matchup against the St Louis Blues in Des Moines, Iowa, then a home game at the Delta Center vs the LA Kings. The game against the Blues got off to a rough start, with Utah going down 2-0 early (including an own-goal as the team’s first goal, remember that for trivia in a few decades), but Utah was able to come back and achieve a 5-3 victory. The team’s first goal on the right net came off the stick of Michael Carcone, who scored 2 goals. Logan Cooley, Kevin Connauton, and Dylan Guenther scored as well. The UHC got off to a much better start at home against the LA Kings, scoring 2 goals in the first period. The last 5 minutes of the first period were chaotic; 2 fights occurred, Utah’s Liam O’Brian fighting LA’s Jeff Malott, and Utah’s Travis Barron fighting LA’s Jack Studnicka shortly after, because Studnicka ran into Utah-goalie Connor Ingram during play. The LA Kings would eventually tie the game, and the game would go to overtime, with All-Star winger Clayton Keller scoring the game winner for Utah. “I mean, the roof blew off,” said Liam O’Brian, in reference to the sold-out crowd after Keller’s OT winner. CCHS student Talmage Watson said, “I’m really excited to have a team in Utah, and congratulations to them.” While the Bees ballpark-situation is unfortunate, Utah sports is overall moving in an exciting direction, and I can’t wait to see the NHL in Utah this year! Posted 9/30/2024 |
