OREM— Coming off of a thrilling overtime win against Hillcrest in the first round of the 4A State Tournament, the Logan boys soccer team suffered a heartbreaking end to its season Friday, falling to Mountain View, 2-0. “I’m happy with the effort,” Logan head coach Tod Martin said. “I hoped we would have risen to the occasion. We lacked a finishing touch and effort. I think we ran out of gas. Our legs got tired in the second half.” The Bruins came out strong on their home...
LOGAN— The Logan Boy’s soccer team won in dramatic fashion Wednesday evening as the Grizzlies Kayd Marquez dropped in a desperation shot with no time remaining in the first overtime to defeat the Hillcrest Huskies, 3-2. Marquez got the ball along the right sideline, parallel to the 18-yard box, took a look at the clock, and fired. “Before I received the ball I looked up, and I saw the clock was done,” Marquez said. “I turned, got the ball down, and the first thing that came to...
MURRAY— The season for the Mountain Crest boy’s soccer team came to an end Wednesday, in the first round of the playoffs, just two days after defeating Timpview 1-0 in a play-in game. Andrew Clayton netted two goals – including the final goal of the game – to lead the Murray Spartans over the Mustangs, 4-0. Murray scored three goals in the first half – all within a short period of time – on counterattacks. “Our defense didn’t handle it right and they made great shots,”...
HYRUM— With the season on the line, the Mountain Crest boy’s soccer team scored early and held off Timpview for a 1-0 win in a playoff game for the 4A State Tournament, which begins Wednesday. From the moment that the referee blew the opening whistle, it was clear that the Mustangs were the superior team. Daniel Flores of Mountain Crest had an early chance to score, but he misdirected his header just wide of the goal. Moments later his teammate, Fernando Garcia-Aguilar, also had a chance...
HYRUM— The Logan and Mountain Crest boy’s soccer teams met in a fierce competition Friday afternoon. MC was looking to avenge its two goal loss to Logan last month, while the Grizzlies were hoping to lock up a share of the Region 5 title. After playing regulation and two overtime periods, it was the Grizzlies that came out on top, 2-1. The Mustangs came out of the gates and controlled the tempo of the game for the first 10 minutes. They created the first scoring opportunity off...
LOGAN— It was a victorious senior night for the Logan boy’s soccer team as the Grizzlies beat the visiting Sky View Bobcats Tuesday, 2-1. “It feels great to get a win on senior night,” Logan senior Ace Phillips said. “We had a long talk with coach after Bonneville to get us motivated again. We had to come out here and get a win.” The last time these two teams met, Logan ran past Sky View in dominant fashion and for the first 10 minutes it seemed a...
Soccer player. Student. Father. The life of Logan soccer player Benji Bonilla is one of humble beginnings. It all began at a young age in the backyard doing drills with his father. Now, he is the leading goal scorer for Logan High School. “Soccer has been big for me,” Bonilla said. “If it wasn’t for soccer I really wouldn’t be trying in school. I have been making grades because of soccer.” Bonilla spent the first two years of his life in Ventura, Calif. before moving to Roberts,...
LOGAN— With the season winding down, the Mountain Crest boys soccer team fought to a 2-2 overtime draw against Box Elder Friday. “We had some good opportunities,” Mountain crest head coach Mike Gurney said. “The forwards are so skilled in passing and getting behind the defense. Box Elder just outhustled (us.) They were able to break up a number of opportunities.” The Bees drew first blood in the 21st minute when CJ Brown got behind the Mustang defense and put the ball past the goalkeeper. In an abnormal...
ROY—The Sky View boy’s soccer team continued to struggle Friday at Roy as they were shut out by the Royals 4-0. The Royals have proven to be a tough opponent for everyone in Region 5 play, and today was no different. Roy scored two goals in the first half, along with two in the second. They continued to play strong defense as well as the Royals kept the Bobcats from hitting the back of the net. Roy’s Brock Charlesworth scored two goals and Michael Ropelato and Trase Stapley...
OGDEN—The Logan high school boy’s soccer team suffered their first lost in five games Friday afternoon on the road against the Bonneville Lakers, 2-1. “We played pretty good,” Logan head coach Tod Martin said. “We were short a few guys, our line-up and rotation we had for the last six games was different today. We were tired from the week we had and by playing Roy. I thought they did alright under the circumstances.” The first half saw both teams create goal scoring opportunities, but neither team...