Titans too much for Warriors

Written by Patrick Blake on August 20, 2011 in Snow Canyon, Sports - 4 Comments

SANTA CLARA – Coming into the the 2011 football season, the Snow Canyon Warriors had high hopes last night. Returning are their starting Quarterback and three running backs that played varsity last season, along with a defense that was returning three starters, including what many teams are calling the best linebacker duo in the region, Curtis Bulloch and Trevor Nelson. But Olympus had other plans.

Olympus quarterback Scott Porter went 17-33 for 278 yards and four touchdowns in a 27-7 victory over the Snow Canyon Warriors. The Titan defense caused five turnovers, including an interception by Nate Sorensen, who also had a touchdown catch.

“Porter is an outstanding quarterback and he picked us apart. We missed our spots a few times on defense and they beat us with the long pass,” said Warriors coach Jay Graft. “Even though we only had six penalties, they were very costly. It seemed every big play we had in the second half was called back.”

Graft said he “expected a little of that because they were so young,” but he was pleased with how physical the boys played.

A few bright spots for the Warriors were their running backs, Taylor Johanson (8 carries, 63 yards), Brandon McFarland (14 carries, 55 yards), and the defensive line who only gave up 24 yards rushing.

Brayden Linde was rushed for most of the game, going 12-26 for 139 yards. Linde was taken out of the game with 8:33 remaining after being blindsided though he walked off under his own power. He told the coaches after the game he did not remember that play. The Snow Canyon staff is calling him questionable for next week.

Cooper Robinson had a few great returns, giving the warrior offense great field position and two catches for 42 yards, including the Warriors only touchdown – a 30-yard pass from Linde on the first drive of the third quarter.

The Warriors take the field again Friday in Las Vegas against Las Vegas High School.

MVP: Cooper Robinson

About the Author

Patrick Blake is the host of Blake's Take On Local Sports on Fox News Radio 96.7 fm 1450 am. Patrick was born in Las Vegas, and spent the majority of his life traveling between Las Vegas and St. George. His first word ever said was “touchdown” and he has been a sports fanatic ever since. Patrick’s life revolves heavily around sports and his family. After high school, Patrick went on to play college basketball in California where he later was offered an assistant coaching position. In his free time, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife and son, coaching high school summer basketball, and playing golf.

4 Comments on "Titans too much for Warriors"

tyler August 21, 2011 at 1:13 am · Reply

Staff, editors, SCHS is NOT in Santa Clara! For future reference, Snow Canyon, Dixie, Desert Hills and Pine View are ALL in St George-(it’s a pet peeve of mine :/)
- Jen Watkins August 22, 2011 at 7:24 am · Reply
  
  I looked up the information, and you are correct. Santa Clara Elementary and Lava Ridge are technically located in Santa Clara while Snow Canyon High is listed in St. George.
tyler August 21, 2011 at 1:17 am · Reply

If ur a business or drivng on Sunset Blvd, ur in STG not Santa Clara. If ur a business or driving on Red Cliffs Drive, ur in STG, not Washington. lol, Thankyou.
Chandler Gines August 21, 2011 at 5:04 pm · Reply

Great article! Would love to see more like this in the future!