Soaring Eagle stays unbeaten

From: Deseret News (Salt Lake City) | Date: October 2, 2004| Author: Jon Eyre For the Deseret Morning News | Copyright information

NEPHI -- In a game full of turnovers and momentum changes, Juan Diego earned a narrow 27-22 victory over previously unbeaten Juab, pushing the Soaring Eagle's record to 7-0.

"It's a huge win for us," Juan Diego coach John Colosimo said. "We were a little disoriented with all the goings on this week. I think the kids did a great job. We made some mistakes and the kids were a little unfocused, but overall I was pleased."

Juan Diego opened the game by scoring 10 points in the first ...

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