BOYS VARSITY SOCCER · APR 13“We Never Back Down From a Fight”

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SPANISH FORK HIGH SCHOOL		VS	LEHI HIGH SCHOOL
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Screen legend and model of manhood John Wayne said, “Men should be tough, fair, and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either.” It would appear that the Spanish Fork soccer team operates in a way that would make the Duke proud. In a tough contest that saw the visiting Dons battling both the wind and an improved Lehi squad, the final whistle blew at the peak of high action and intense pressure. The Spanish Fork boys carried that momentum into the first overtime period and with only minutes off the clock, Sophomore Enoch Pendleton powered his way through a tough Pioneer line to sneak the winner in.

The match truly was a fight, with seven cards being distributed in the second half. The Dons played like John Wayne described and played courageous, fair, and with intensity. Coach Ryan Crockett, with an evident smile in his voice, said, “There’s no quit in these men!! They want this season to be one for their school, families, and the entire community!” And the visiting stands looked as though much of Spanish Fork was there to be a part of it. “Our fans are a big part of our success this season,” said coach, Shane Ferrin. “Without the support of this crowd and the big noise they create behind us, the battles would be harder and the wins less meaningful. I hope they know how much we need them and how big and wonderful their impact is!” It sure seems like a special season and team this year for the Dons.

BOYS VARSITY SOCCER · MAR 20Disappointing Loss An Issue of Luck, Not Play

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MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL		VS	SPANISH FORK HIGH SCHOOL
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The Dons of Spanish Fork played a solid and dominating match Tuesday at home against a very challenging Mountain View squad. But in the final minutes of an overtime that saw the Bruins in Spanish Fork’s half only once, a corner kick awarded to the visiting team resulted in some bad luck for the Dons and disappointment to their energetic and supportive crowd.
The two teams traded goals midway though the first half and went into the break at a goal each. The Bruins drew first blood on a corner kick that went unmarked in the middle. The error by the home team cost them as Mountain View found the ball in front of the frame and no one there to stop it.

Minutes later though the Dons answered when Junior Cesar Fuentes gathered a slotted ball from sophomore Enoch Pendleton and nearly ripped the net with a left-footed powerhouse shot! “It was exactly why we pulled Enoch up today!,” said head coach Shane Ferrin. “Enoch is a strong, powerful, speedy, player, and he makes good things happen. He did what we asked him to do today.”