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Bo knows: Nix rallies No. 16 Auburn over No. 11 Ducks

Published on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:48pm

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bo always knows at Auburn, even a true freshman quarterback by that name.

After barely converting a fourth down with a gutsy run in the final minute, Bo Nix threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Seth Williams with 9 seconds remaining as the 16th-ranked Tigers rallied for a 27-21 win over No. 11 Oregon on Saturday night.

“He has some savviness to him, there’s no doubt,” coach Gus Malzahn said of the young quarterback. “When the  game is on the line, you’ve got to make plays, and that’s the one thing he showed.”

Etienne leads No. 1 Clemson to win

Published on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 4:36pm
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Travis Etienne spent all offseason trying to ignore the national attention headed his way. He’ll have a harder time doing that after the show he put on in No. 1 Clemson’s opener.

Etienne, the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year, rushed for a career-high 205 yards and three touchdowns, including one from 90 yards out, as the Tigers overpowered Georgia Tech 52-14 Thursday night for their 16th straight victory in the opener for both ACC teams.

New faces ready to lead Park at Fergus

Published on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 4:35pm

The Rangers look to answer a lot of questions about their season as they travel to Fergus tonight. 

One question they don’t need answered is who will be leading the offense at quarterback. Senior Sage McMinn steps in as this season’s starter in place of Jack Waddell, a three-year starter who graduated in the offseason. 

Rangers head coach Nick Coate believes McMinn is in for a breakout season.

“I think our quarterback is going to shock a lot of teams,” Coate said. 

Coate added he doesn’t expect McMinn to be fazed during his first varsity start.

Rebels open season at home against Sheridan

Published on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 4:34pm

The Shields Valley High School football team opens its 2019 season at home against Sheridan tonight. 

Rebels head coach Mitch Ward said he doesn’t know exactly what to expect from Sheridan.  

“I know they have a new head coach this year so that kind of throws everything out of the door; you really have no idea what they’re going to do,” Ward said.

Ward added he hopes his team can find their groove, regardless of what their opponent throws at them.

PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE

Published on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 4:33pm

Today, Aug. 30

• Football: Park at Fergus, 7 p.m.

• Football: Shields Valley vs. Sheridan, 7 p.m. 

• Football: Sweet Grass County at Red Lodge, 7 p.m. 

• Volleyball: Park at Laurel Tournament, TBD

• Boys’ Soccer: Park vs. Corvallis at Hamilton Tournament, noon

• Girls’ Soccer: Park vs. Corvallis at Hamilton Tournament, 2 p.m.

• Cross Country: Park vs. Billings Central, 10 a.m.

Rangers ready after Purple and Gold game

Published on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 4:44pm
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The Park High School volleyball team held its annual Purple and Gold Scrimmage Wednesday night at the Park High School gym. 

The scrimmage served as an opportunity for head coach Joey Lane to evaluate her team before the season officially begins.

“I thought they looked pretty good,” Lane said. “It’s good to have something to get those nerves out.”

The scrimmage began with the freshman team going up against the JV team for two sets to 15 points. Predictably, the JV team won both sets in convincing fashion. 

PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE

Published on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 4:35pm

Friday, Aug. 30

• Football: Park at Fergus, 7 p.m.

• Football: Shields Valley vs. Sheridan, 7 p.m. 

• Football: Sweet Grass County at Red Lodge, 7 p.m. 

• Volleyball: Park at Laurel Tournament, TBD

• Boys’ Soccer: Park vs. Corvallis at Hamilton Tournament, noon

• Girls’ Soccer: Park vs. Corvallis at Hamilton Tournament, 2 p.m.

• Cross Country: Park vs. Billings Central, 10 a.m.

 

At last: The US arrives in China for the World Cup

Published on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 4:30pm
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SHANGHAI (AP) — After a month of practice and years of planning, the U.S. men’s basketball team has arrived at the World Cup.

An all-night flight from Sydney to Shanghai that landed early Thursday brought the two-time defending World Cup champion Americans to China’s most-populous city, where they’ll play three first round games starting Sunday. It took more than 10 hours of flying time, then another two-plus hours for the team to clear customs and finally reach its hotel.

From there, a few hours of relaxing awaited before an afternoon practice.

Utah takes new offense into Holy War

Published on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 4:28pm

PROVO, Utah (AP) — No. 14 Utah heads into the 100th game of the Holy War rivalry with BYU sporting a new-look offense headlined by a familiar playmaker.

Quarterback Tyler Huntley has thrived in new offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig’s scheme throughout fall camp and he has the right skills to run it smoothly. Before missing the final five games with a broken collarbone, Huntley tallied 1,788 yards and 12 touchdowns while completing 64% of his passes last season.

Montana transgender athlete to compete in NCAA DI cross-country

Published on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 4:27pm
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MISSOULA (AP) — If Juniper Eastwood is feeling particularly motivated on a training day, she’s up at 6 a.m.

She eats a banana and plugs in a podcast before taking off on an 11- to 12-mile run. She should stretch, but is often short on time. After a shower and getting dressed, she heads to work as a camp counselor for a youth empowerment program.

Eastwood’s routine is similar to that of other college athletes practicing in the offseason. She has to prepare for grueling cross-country practices while balancing work or school.