Grantsville vs. Ben Lomond

The regular season has come and gone. Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday we attended summer football camp at Snow College. Now we have honored our seniors at their last home football game and are preparing for our playoff run.

This years senior class has been a special one, they are not large in numbers but big in heart. They have been dedicated, loyal and hard working. It was a great experience to see them be honored and what made the night even better was qualifying for the state playoffs.

We didn't play are best football against Ben Lomond but we found a way to win. It's the most important stat of a game. Grantsville has now qualified for the state playoffs for 7 consecutive seasons dating back to 2001 when we lost to Ogden in the first half of the Three Ring Circus. Now we must focus on what I believe is the top 3A team in the state, Park City. They are averaging 48 points a game with two of the best players in football. Our task is huge but its the playoffs and you never know.

Thanks for your support,
Coach Tony Cloward

Grantsville vs. Ben Lomond Game Stats
10/23/09

Offense
Passing
#11 B. Boman 3/6 16 yards

Rushing
#36 K. Fonger 11- 72 yards
#3 B. Ekins 13- 59 yards
#11 B. Boman 12- 26 yards 1TD
#13 D. Hart 3- 15 yards

Receiving
#10 T. Hutchins 3- 16 yards

Defense
#13 D. Hart 10 tackles
#43 K. Knapp 8 tackles
#36 K. Fonger 7 tackles
#54 D. Stice 6 tackles
#69 D. Leetham 6 tackles, 1 sack
#10 T. Hutchins 5 tackles
#11 B. Boman 5 tackles
#18 D. Jensen 4 tackles
#19 D. Erickson 4 tackles, 1 sack
#85 L. Kelley 4 tackles
#35 K. Killpack 3 tackles
#75 C. Decker 2 tackles
#65 A. Deherrera 1 tackle
#68 B. Tripp 1 tackle
#56 C. Stanworth 1 tackle

Fan Fest says Goodbye
until next year!

Fan Fest wrapped up this year with a special visit from the team. It was emotional as the players made their way through the crowd THANKING the Grantsville Faithful for their tremendous support this year. They also signed autographs for the little one's, as well as favor us with a dance or two. However, when it came to dancing Coach Caf out shined everyone!

The GHS band joined in last team tunnel of the year. Their fabulous music brought everyone to the sidewalk. Even the die-hard tailgaters left their post to give one last HOMETOWN cheer to the team of 2009. Again, emotional.

Thanks to all who've helped to turn Fan Fest into something greater than anyone could have ever imagined!

The pre-game began with a tribute to the Seniors. We want to THANK them for the incredible leaders they've been ...

for setting the example of how to treat an under-classmen ...

for giving the game all they had ...

for making us proud to be a COWBOY!

• #10 - Tyson Hutchins
• #13 - Drew Hart
• #24 - Michael Creekmore
• #30 - Jared Knight
• #36 - Kort Fonger
• #38 - Dillon Bell
• #53 - Taylor Matthews
• #55 - Cory Tuckett
• #58 - Dillon Gibson
• #68 - Ben Tripp
• #74 - Daniel Bouwman
• #75 - Cameron Decker
• #81 - Matt Rigby

We now enter the playoffs. Anything can happen now!
Go get 'em Cowboys!

Cowboys make play-offs!

Congratulations Cowboys!

The Game will be played in Park City
Friday at 3:00 pm

Grantsville vs. Bear River ... HOMECOMING!

Homecoming activities and events throughout the week were awesome. Nobody throws a Homecoming Party like Grantsville. A special thanks to all those that helped make this a special week for the Players, Student Body and Community.

Sadly we did not live up to our end of the bargain. I often tell the players that the grand finale of homecoming is a victory in the football game. We were unable to put the cherry on top of what was an incredible week. The team came out and had a great opening drive. The black jerseys are always good for a touchdown off of the emotion they generate. Then the rest of the game has to be our own emotion and effort. We were unable to match the emotion and physical-ness of our opponent Bear River. They are an outstanding football team, and I take the responsibility for not having our team more prepared and ready to play.

This year region 11 has a extra playoff spot. By defeating Ben Lomond this Friday night we can earn the additional spot and make it into the state playoffs. This is our team goal each and every year. Somehow or someway we get into the playoffs. We will practice hard and be ready to earn that final playoff spot. Then you just never know.

Thanks for your support,
Coach Tony Cloward

Grantsville vs. Bear River Game Stats
10/16/09

Offense
Passing
#11 B. Boman 8/15 85 yards 1 TD, 1 int

Rushing
#11 B. Boman 12- 58 yards
#3 B. Ekins 12- 27 yards 1 TD
#13 D. Hart 7- 13 yards
#85 L. Kelley 1- 2 yards
#10 T. Hutchins 1- 0 yards
#36 K. Fonger 1- 0 yards

Recieving
#10 T. Hutchins 3- 28 yards
#3 B. Ekins 3- 21 yards
#18 D. Jensen 1- 21 yards
#19 D. Erickson 1- 15 yards

Defense
#10 T. Hutchins 14 tackles, 1 int
#11 B. Boman 10 tackles
#13 D. Hart 9 tackles
#43 K. Knapp 9 tackles
#68 B. Tripp 9 tackles
#69 D. Leetham 8 tackles
#36 K. Fonger 7 tackles
#54 D. Stice 6 tackles
#19 D. Erickson 3 tackles
#18 D. Jensen 2 tackles
#30 J. Knight 2 tackles
#85 L. Kelley 2 tackles
#2 C. Suttor 1 tackle
#53 T. Matthews 1 tackle

Friday Night Fan Fest
BLACK OUT SPECTACULAR!!

If you weren't one of the hundreds of people at Homecoming Fan Fest you missed a great party!

Everyone was "BLACK IN BLACK" this year thanks to the $2 "Black Out" Homecoming shirts! The cheerleaders helped sell over 1000 of them. We can't ever thank Coach Cloward and Chad Johnson enough for making that happen. The opinion of the Cowboy Faithful is that it should be a tradition every year here in Grantsville!

The tailgates were smokin' as usual. We even had a 30 year class reunion adding to the energy you can only feel at Fan Fest! The dance company served a wonderful dinner as the Hair Hut cut, carved and colored the heads of little ones wanting a "new look" for the big game!

Dillon Hurst brought his fabulous "40 Days Band" down for a Homecoming encore. They bring with them a big following of Grantsville Fans. THANKS Dillon ... thanks 40 Days! You were fabulous, as usual.

If the band didn't draw you, the BLOW UP's probably did. Cargill Salt made a huge donation in order for us to have them. Then Jump'n'Joey's matched that donation and doubled the amount of slides they brought for us. The little kids were thrilled!

The older kids had their own kind of fun with three 12 foot football player to catch every pass they could throw at them. That's what the blow up from Ken Garff and Terry Baird provided. The parking lot was full of "hot air" and plenty of FUN... not to mention the biggest team tunnel in Cowboy history!


Grantsville City Fire Department didn't disappoint with the fabulous fireworks. Nor did the Delaney's as they brought in the game ball on Cowboy Bob's horse. The field never looked better thanks for Jeff Killpack and his hard work. Prizes were flying through the crowd with the many donations we received for our free "Cowboy Gear" drawing.

Half time was incredible as the Cheerleaders and Larietts teamed up with the Band for a spectacular show. The induction of Terry Baird and Byron Anderson into the GHS Hall of Fame was icing on the cake. They are both wonderful men and wonderful supporters of GHS! Congratulations to both of them.

It was hard to bid farewell to such an incredible HOMECOMING week. It was full of so much fun with powder tuff volleyball, powder puff football, queen contests, pep parties and assemblies, dress up days, hall decorating, parades... all the fun that comes with Homecoming at GHS! Not to mention welcoming back the Class of 1990. WOW... what a week!

We especially want to thank THE TEAM...

for giving us somewhere to be on Friday nights...

for giving us a reason to have Fan Fest...

for giving us something to cheer about...

for bringing HOMETOWN PRIDE back to

Grantsville High School!

Come cheer on the boys as they take on Ben Lomond and honor the SENIORS this Friday. Fan Fest will be held as usual, beginning at 5:00! Be sure you don't miss out on the fun or the memories!

GO COWBOYS!!

Coach Cloward has nominated Daniel "Teddy Bear" Bouwman for the National Rudy Award. Let's all rally as true GHS Cowboys and help him win. CLICK HERE to submit a vote, then return often. You can vote once every HOUR! Good luck Daniel!

Did you love the Homecoming "Black Out" gear? CLICK HERE to get all your Cowboy Gear or visit Cowboyspiritgear.com anytime. They'll hook you up with whatever you need!

Grantsville vs. Judge

Football is a funny game. One team can out play another and lose. This was the situation last week with Judge Memorial. We out gained the Bulldogs in passing yardage, total yardage, number of plays ran, and time of possession. Yet we found ourselves behind 28 to 14 when the clock hit zeros.

It was the most frustrating game for both coaches and players this season. The players as usual played hard and showed a lot of character and heart. A couple of big plays by Judges top players ended up being the difference of the game. We will quickly make corrections and be ready to host our newest rivals from the north, Bear River.

It's Homecoming week, so come be a part of the great tradition of Homecoming at GHS.

Thanks for your support,
Coach Tony Cloward

Grantsville vs. Judge Game Stats
10/9/09

Offense
Passing
#11 B. Boman 10/19 136 yards 1 TD

Rushing
#3 B. Ekins 14- 54 yards
#13 D. Hart 13- 51 yards
#11 B. Boman 17- 25 yards 1 TD
#85 L. Kelley 1- 22 yards
#10 T. Hutchins 7- 20 yards
#32 D. Kimber 1- 3 yards
#36 K. Fonger 2- 2 yards

Receiving
#3 B. Ekins 5- 60 yards
#30 J. Knight 1- 43 yards 1 TD
#10 T. Hutchins 3- 20 yards
#19 D. Erickson 1- 13 yards


Defense
#43 K. Knapp 11 tackles
#30 J. Knight 8 tackles
#11 B. Boman 6 tackles
#54 D. Stice 6 tackles
#10 T. Hutchins 5 tackles
#13 D. Hart 3 tackles
#36 K. Fonger 3 tackles
#85 L. Kelley 3 tackles
#69 D. Leetham 3 tackles, 1 sack
#53 T. Matthews 2 tackles
#65 A. DeHerrera 2 tackles
#18 D. Jensen 1 tackle
#32 D. Kimber 1 tackle
#35 K. Killpack 1 tackle

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NOTICE ...

NOTICE!!

The $2 Homecoming "Black Out" shirts are SOLD OUT!

However, you may still purchase them online for $5, as well as long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.

The order deadline is 10:00 TONIGHT (Thursday).

Your order will be ready for pick up at Fan Fest tomorrow.

CLICK HERE to order.

Friday Night Fan Fest

5:00 @ GHS

BLACK OUT gear for Homecoming

Details coming about
BLACK OUT FRIDAY

Check back often!

Homecoming "Black Out" Gear

Get your $2 Homecoming BLACK OUT shirt!
They can be purchased at GHS (during lunch), Soelberg's (5:00-7:00), Fan Fest or online.

Sweatshirts are also available but must be ordered online.
CLICK HERE to order from Cowboyspiritgear.com
The deadline for online orders is Wed. 10:00 p.m.

Judge games not played at JHS

The away games with Judge will NOT be played at their high school.
They will be played at Granite High School.
The address is:
3305 South, 500 East

Grantsville vs. Tooele

Even with a short week, a cold, rainy day, and a power outage in the third quarter the Cowboys found a way to beat a county rival the Tooele Buffalos. The score was 35 to 28.

If you like a lot of offense this was the game to watch. Neither team was able to stop the other for the first three quarters of the game. A 21 to 21 tie at the half and a quick score by Tooele in the second half left people wondering if Grantsville could keep up with the big 4A school. We did just that! We answered with a score of our own to tie the game at 28 going in to the 4th quarter. Great defensive adjustments by our coaching staff and great determination by the players made it possible to hold Tooele scoreless for the remaining 17 minutes of the game. This allowed us to score twice; once for the tie and once for the winning touchdown. Grantsville prevails in a good old fashion shootout.

We return back to region play this week with Judge. We need some region wins to qualify for the playoffs.

Thanks for your support,
Coach Tony Cloward

Grantsville vs. Tooele Game Stats
9/30/09

Offense
Passing
#11 B. Boman 7/15 99 yards 1 int, 2 TD's

Rushing
#36 K. Fonger 17- 100 yards 2 TD's
#3 B. Ekins 8- 38 yards 1 TD
#10 T. Hutchins 3- 28 yards
#11 B. Boman 12- 12 yards

Receiving
#10 T. Hutchins 7- 99 yards 2 TD's
#3 B. Ekins 1- 6 yards

Defense
#10 T. Hutchins 9 tackles, 1 int
#36 K. Fonger 9 tackles
#43 K. Knapp 9 tackles
#11 B. Boman 8 tackles
#54 D. Stice 7 tackles
#35 K. Killpack 7 tackles
#18 D. Jensen 6 tackles, 1 fumble rec.
#68 B. Tripp 5 tackles, 1 sack
#65 A. Deherrera 4 tackles, .5 sack
#69 D. Leetham 4 tackles, .5 sack
#30 J. Knight 2 tackles
#75 C. Decker 2 tackles
#85 L. Kelley 1 tackle

"Wednesday Night" FAN FEST

in all kinds of weather!

Grantsville Cowboys proved last Wednesday that they are NOT fair-weathered fans! Some may have thought the rain, gray sky's and bitter cold weather would have been cause for the bleachers to be empty. But alas, when the team stepped out on the field, the roar of the crowd proved that COWBOY FOOTBALL is alive and well in this small town!

Fan Fest set up canopies, DJ's hit the music and we were off! Mr. Peterson and the shop class welded fabulous new games for everyone to play. While Bro. Hutchins fed about 200 GHS Students at the Seminary. Flag were flying and the team tunnel was forming. The tailgating spots were even filling the air with smells of freshly grilled hot dogs. It seemed that everyone came together to make one point... nothing can keep down COWBOY SPIRIT!

No, in this small town we are NOT fair-weathered fans... we are COWBOY FANS! You won't find any better and more faithful than here in our own HOMETOWN!

October 16th is Homecoming. You can bet Fan Fest will be one to remember! But first let's tackle Judge this Friday. Go Cowboys!! See you at the game.

ATTENTION FOOTBALL PARENTS!!
HOMECOMING meeting
Wednesday 6:00
GHS Commons

My Town

Only in this HOMETOWN...


would fans still show up to Fan Fest in the bitter cold...



would fans stand in the drizzling rain to welcome out their Cowboys...



would fans stand in utter darkness hoping the game will go on...


Only in this
HOMETOWN!

Congratulations Cowboys

Grantsville 35-28 Tooele


These boys know they play for more than themselves...

they play for YOU!
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Flag CORRECTION!

NOTICE

Much of the flag information was posted incorrectly last week. Please note the changes below and resend your request.

You may have seen a few of these flags flying around town. If you would like to purchase one send a request to: Weloveibapah@yahoo.com

They are $30 and come fully assembled with a re-bar to hold them up.
They are available in RED or BLACK

Also, keep warm with a limited addition Cowboy BLANKET!
$50
They are available at
GHS, Fan Fest
or contact Coach Anderson
435-840-4691

Fan Fest is still on for tonight!

A little rain can't dampen our
Cowboy Spirit!
Fan Fest will begin as usual at 5:00.
If you have a canopy you'd be willing to share for the event please leave a comment below or just bring it at 4:45.
See you all there!

GO COWBOYS!

Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

This week we will be hosting our annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition during Fan Fest. It will be from 3 to 6 on the practice field for ages 8 to 15. Local winner to go on to sectionals in Tremonton, Utah and sectional winners go on to a Denver Bronco's game in Denver Colorado.

Grantsville vs. Morgan and Juan Diego

The first two weeks of our Region schedule had us matching up with not only the top two teams in our region, but the two top teams in the 3A classification. Region 11 in which we are members of is the "elite" region in 3A. Our region has produced 6 out of the last 7 State Champions. The only team having won State not in our region is Juan Diego; who won the State Championship last year and is now a member of Region 11.

Both of the games were hard fought, but we found ourselves on the losing end of both of them. Morgan winning 35 to 21 and Juan Diego winning 35 to 7.

Now we take a week off from Region play and battle our county rival: Tooele at Cowboy Stadium. Bring your voice boxes!!!

Thanks for your support,
Coach Tony Cloward

Grantsville vs. Juan Diego Game Stats
9-25-09

Offense
Passing
#11 B. Boman 10/17 108n yards 1 TD

Rushing
#13 D. Hart 6- 24 yards
#11 B. Boman 20- 20 yards
#3 B. Ekins 1- 12 yards
#10 T. Hutchins 2- 1 yard
#36 K. Fonger 4- 0 yards

Receiving
#10 T. Hutchins 8- 82 yards
#30 J. Knight 1- 15 yards 1TD
#81 M. Rigby 1- 11 yards

Defense
#36 K. Fonger- 7 tackles
#11 B. Boman- 6 tackles
#43 K. Knapp- 6 tackles
#35 K. Killpack- 5 tackles
#54 D. Stice- 4 tackles
#65 A. Deherrera- 4 tackles
#69 D. Leetham- 3 tackles
#13 D. Hart- 2 tackles
#68 B. Tripp- 2 tackles
#85 L. Kelley- 2 tackles
#10 T. Hutchins- 1 tackle
#18 D. Jensen- 1 tackle
#19 D. Erickson- 1 tackle
#20 D. Sutton- 1 tackle, 1 fumble recovery
#30 J. Knight- 1 tackle

Grantsville vs. Morgan Game Stats
9/18/09

Offense
Passing
#11 B. Boman 7/13- 99 yards 2 TD's, 2 Int

Rushing
#11 B. Boman 21- 132 yards 1TD
#10 T. Hutchins 4- 28 yards
#36 K. Fonger 9- 24 yards
#13 D. Hart6- 13 yards

Receiving
#10 T. Hutchins 5- 90 yards 1 TD
#19 D. Erickson 1- 9 Yards 1 TD
#36 K. Fonger 1- 0 yards

Defense
#11 B. Boman, 14 Tackles
#69 D. Leetham, 10 Tackles, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery
#10 T. Hutchins, 8 Tackles
#53 T. Matthews, 8 Tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery
#13 D. Hart, 5 Tackles
#68 B. Tripp, 5 Tackles, 1 fumble recovery
#36 K. Fonger, 4 Tackles
#18 D. Jensen, 4 Tackles
#85 L. Kelley, 3 Tackles
#20 D. Sutton, 2 Tackles
#54 D. Stice, 2 Tackles
#75 C. Decker, 2 Tackles
#30 J. Knight, 1 Tackle
#35 K. Killpack, 1 Tackle
#43 K. Knapp, 1 Tackle
#27 J. Wells, 1 Tackle

Friday Night FAN FEST

Fan Fest has definitely caught on here at GHS! By 5:00 all the tailgating spots were filled and the grills were smokin'. The DJ kept the action going and even got the crowd line dancing. The team tunnel appears to be getting bigger and better each week. There were some huge smiles and maybe a few tears of pride from our football players as they made their way through.

The newest highlight was from the gals at The Hair Hut. They showed up with all their beauty chairs, ready and willing to carve a "G" in the back of any head who wanted it. Talk about Cowboy Pride!!

It seems Cowboy Stadium really is the place to be on Friday nights!
See you this week at Fan Fest ... 5:00 sharp!

• Don't miss our annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition. It will be from 3 to 6 on the practice field for ages 8 to 15. Local winner will move on to sectionals in Tremonton, Utah and sectional winners go on to a Denver Bronco's game in Denver Colorado.
• Haircuts will return along with our fabulous DJ's!
• First come, first serve "True Tailgating" spots.
• Wear your Cowboy gear to win free prizes!
• 6:00 TEAM TUNNEL!!
• Good weather... keep your fingers crossed!

Let's keep it going Cowboys!

HOMETOWN PRIDE bigger and better as our Rivals to the East
make their way down to Cowboy Country!
Let's show those Buff's that livin' west is BEST!

Go Grantsville!

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