by Will DeViney
Flyer Flash, Sports
ST. GEORGE - Looks like the football team may be getting a new wide receiver. Ex volleyball player, senior Megan Loveland, put together an incredible performance for the class of 2012, as the seniors once again won the annual powderpuff game.
This one came down to the wire, as regulation was not enough time to decide the game. Tied 7-7, the game went into overtime, where the seniors were eventually able to overcome the scrappy juniors.
The powderpuff football game is a Dixie High Homecoming week tradition. This tradition was renewed on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Walt Brooks Stadium.
It was a great night for football; the weather was cool, the players were prepped, and the cheerleaders looked their best. “I just love the way the cheer uniform makes my muscles pop out” says cheerleader Mack Peterson.
The junior class was the first to get on the scoreboard, when senior quarterback Dharienne Tapusoa’s pass was intercepted by junior Nicole Mahi. Mahi took it 40 yards to the end zone to give the juniors a 7-0 lead. The juniors would take that lead into halftime.
The juniors appeared to be driving midway through the second half, determined to put the game away. But that drive would end on a fantastic diving interception by Megan Loveland, one of two interceptions made by Loveland.
Tapusoa was then able to hook up with Loveland on a deep pass down to the 10 yard line. Two incompletions brought up a critical 3rddown and goal for the seniors.
Fortunately, luck was on the senior’s side. Tapusoa’s 3rd down pass was tipped by about three junior players before Loveland was somehow able to make a diving catch off the tip, tying the game at 7-7. Both teams last chances to take the lead ended in interceptions, one by Megan Loveland and the other by Elizabeth Thompson. Regulation ended and the game went into overtime.
The seniors were able to stop the juniors in four downs in the overtime period, and got the ball with a chance to end the game. It could be the last game of the year, so they didn’t want to hold anything back.
It took just two plays for the seniors, who ran the ball in from 2 yards out, giving them the 13-7 victory, causing massive celebration on in the middle of the field for the seniors.
This article is from The Flyer Flash: September 2011. Published on Friday September 23, 2011.
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