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Steve Bate (QB) preparing to score a touchdown

In a thrilling football match between the Springville High Red Devils and Salem Hills Skyhawks, Springville took the Region 8 championship title with a score of 42-14.  With 14 points scored in the first quarter, Salem Hills looked like they would come out on top, but Springville equally struck back with a force of their own. With a touchdown scored by Mitchell Paystrup in the first quarter, the Red Devils surged with enthusiasm and ignited the rocket that would launch them to victory. 

In just two plays into the second quarter, Marcus Case scored another touchdown, tying up the game and putting the Red Devils and the Skyhawks neck to neck. Later, when the team blocked a Skyhawk punt, Case triumphed again adding another score to the board. Jordan Sumsion had his moment with forty eight seconds left and scored a fourth touchdown, ending the first half. 

The second half started strong; Jordan Sumsion and Taylor Baker attaining two more touchdowns, making the final result 42 to 14, a stellar comeback with unanswered scores.

When asked about how they felt about winning the region championship, Coach Bills replied, “It was a goal we set early; and, to accomplish it makes it really sweet.”

“It just proves that if you believe in something and work hard, you can achieve it,” Scott Mitchell, head coach, said.

“It was exciting and felt really good,” Jeff Gueck reflected, “It felt like we deserved it, but we need to still work harder to win the next one.”

With all of these eager and motivated players, be sure to attend the first round of state playoffs at home this Friday, October 30, 2:30 pm. Come support your Springville football team to victory over Skyview.