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Matt Gerrish

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Northridge High School safety Brock Johnson dives out for a tackle on Layton's Sean Pickett in 2008. Johnson, who led the state 5-A ranks in tackles per game in 2009, will lead the Knights' defense in 2010.

Prep football: Knights reload, aim to return to winning ways

Last updated Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 11:24pm

LAYTON -- Losing isn't something Erik Thompson is accustomed to.

And when Northridge High missed out on the state 5-A playoffs for the first time in 13 years last season, it didn't sit well with the seventh-year football coach.

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Davis’ High School quarterback Gavin Fowler looks downfield against West High during the first round of the state 5-A playoffs in Kaysville last season. Fowler returns for his senior season in 2010 to lead the defending Region 1 champion Darts.

Prep Football: Darts aim for 2nd-straight title

Matt Gerrish, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 8:24pm

KAYSVILLE -- Finish!

For those who drive by the Davis High School practice field, there is a good chance you will see Ryan Bishop prowling the field with a pencil tucked under his ear, screaming that word loud and often.

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(Standard-Examiner file photo) Marcus Mailei breaks through the defensive line during Weber State's 2008 Purple & White spring game.

Ex-Wildcat in line for Super Bowl ring if Saints go marching on

Matt Gerrish Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 12:00am

MIAMI -- Growing up in Salt Lake City in a house with six other siblings, Marcus Mailei never thought he would get this far.

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Davis to take aerial act to Finland

Matt Gerrish

Last updated Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 12:01am

OGDEN -- Following a successful 2008-09 season, the Weber State men's basketball team is on the prowl for another Big Sky title.
Of course, the Wildcats knew they'd have to replace seniors Daviin Davis and Kellen McCoy.
Davis, the exciting 6-foot-4 forward who graduated in May, signed a deal to play with the Kataja Basketball Club of Finland.
Davis, who played four seasons with WSU, claiming two Big Sky titles and a defensive player of the year award, joins the squad based out of Joensuun, Finland which won the Korisliiga Finnish league regular season championship in 2009.

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