Much Ado Aboot Nothing, eh? is a recreation of a William Shakespeare play, which is set in Messina, Canada.  The story begins with everyone visiting Leonato’s cabin, with Hero and Claudio falling in love at first sight.  The villain Dawn John attempts to thwart Hero’s and Claudio’s love which nearly succeeds.  At the same time Don Pedro is attempting to make Benedick and Beatrice fall in love.  Dawn John makes it seem like Hero has been unfaithful in order to thwart the wedding.

Bountiful secured its first girls state championship since 2001 with a 63-42 win over Springville on Saturday, February 27.  Bountiful’s Kennedy Redding led the way with a game-high 28 points and 21 rebounds for the Braves.  Springville’s Lydia Austin had 14 points with Savannah Sumsion adding 12 points in the loss.

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Deseret News Article by Brandon Gurney
Published: Saturday, Feb. 27 2016

During the 4A Championship game last Saturday, two Springville High players were named 4A All-tournament team:  Lydia Austin and Savannah Sumsion

4A tournament MVP: Kennedy Redding, Bountiful

4A All-tournament team:

-Jaimee Stahle, Bountiful

-Lydia Austin, Springville

-Savannah Sumsion, Springville

-Lauren Gustin, Salem Hills

-Kemery Martin, Alta

The second-ranked Lady Red Devils came back from a 15-point deficit to edge the top-ranked Alta in the 4A semifinals, 50-49.  The win means Springville will face third-ranked Bountiful in the championship game.   Game played at Salt Lake Community College on Friday, February 26.

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Deseret News Article by Amy Donaldson
Published: Friday, Feb. 26 2016

On Wednesday, February 24, Springville’s varsity girls’ basketball was victorious against Judge Memorial, 57-46, at Salt Lake Community College in state quarterfinal play, advancing the Lady Red Devils to the semifinals in which they will face Alta on Friday, February 26.

Junior Cheyanne Brown was called off the bench to defend the Bulldog’s center and stepped up to challenge to contribute to the win.  Lydia Austin led with 20 points, Ali Monson added 10 points, and Savannah Sumsion had a big rebound night, catching 13.  

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After Timpanogos cut its deficit to just three points with four minutes remaining, Springville’s Lady Red Devils came alive and outscored the visitors by 12 in the final minutes to double up the Timberwolves 18-6 in the fourth and secure the first-round victory, 65-50.   Lydia Austin led all scorers with 22 points and Olivia Park added 13 to lock down the win.  Angel Tuisavura led the Lady Timberwolves with 19 points.   Game played on Monday, February 22.