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High school wrestling: Title time for Utah wrestlers

Eagle Fan :) | 7:59 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Way to go Millard. Lets keep the winning tradition going. You guys work hard and have great coaches. Bring home the GOLD Eagles....

uintah | 9:04 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

uintah qulified 27 too

Uintah | 9:49 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

would get more attention if they would win state more often...

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GO Eagles! | 9:55 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

GO Eagles you guys are awesome! Wrestle tough, smart and show what great athletes you are.

It's a shame | 10:46 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

It's a shame that delta and millard can't combine there schools even thought they are twenty miles apart. They would still be a small 3A schooln and would totally dominate everybody in the state in wresteling. That being said good luck to all wrestlers at state.

old timer | 11:04 a.m. Feb. 12, 2008

To the comment ï¿½Uintah would get more attention if they won state more oftenï¿½. This is absurd! They have 23 state wrestling titles to their credit , second only to Delta, 26. Wasatch on the other hand has 17 with 18 coming this year. It is interesting to mention that Wasatch had only 5 titles until 1993 with 12 since then. Delta on the other hand had 17 titles from ï¿½74 ï¿½ 93ï¿½. Uintah had 19 state titles from ï¿½68 ï¿½ 92. During the Delta and Uintah dynasty years the local news didnï¿½t give much press about wrestling. But ask a Uintah or a delta fan it was a different story. The sad truth is wrestling is a ï¿½who caresï¿½ sport among most of the sports fans in Utah. Uintah and Delta still have strong programs and great traditions but they canï¿½t compete against a school like Wasatch that repeatedly attracts kids from other schools such as was the case this year.

Old Timer | 12:02 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

The comment ï¿½Uintah would get more attention if they won state more oftenï¿½ is absurd! They have 23 state wrestling titles to their credit, second only to Delta, 26. Wasatch on the other hand has 17 with 18 possibly coming this year. It is interesting to mention that Wasatch had only 5 titles until 1993 with 12 since then. Delta on the other hand had 17 titles from ï¿½74 ï¿½ 93ï¿½. Uintah had 19 state titles from ï¿½68 ï¿½ 93. During the Delta and Uintah dynasty years the local news didnï¿½t give much press about wrestling. But ask a Uintah or a delta fan it was a different story. The sad truth is wrestling is a ï¿½who caresï¿½ sport among most of the sports fans in Utah. Uintah and Delta still have strong programs and great traditions but they canï¿½t compete against a school like Wasatch that repeatedly attracts kids from other schools such as was the case this year.

Millard County | 12:20 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

If Delta and Millard combined we would dominate 3A in almost everything not just wrestling. Both football teams were successful this year and so are both basketball teams. Wrestling of course would be no contest.

As it is we find Millard county is represented well in both 2A and 3A by being kept seperate. Good work Delta and Millard.

3A FAN | 12:41 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

i dont think delta and millard will ever combine schools, Millard does really well in 2A in football and wrestling and delta competes well in those sports also in 3A, but it's tough for delta to compete with the schools that are twice there size year in and year out, good job to the rabbits for being very competivtive in 3A sports.

Millard Fan | 2:17 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Way to go Millard! Good Luck at State

Old Timer | 2:25 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

I was just trying to get a rise out of Uintah fans. Uintah has a great tradition and I agree that they would have had more recent success if it weren't for the transfers that Wasatch' success has attracted. But it has been nine years since Uintah has won...

Small School Fan | 2:34 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Good Luck Wayne! Take 1A just like in 2005

You all lose | 2:49 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Jon Moore of Brighton Highschool is by far the best wrestler in the state. Possibly the nation.

Anonymous | 6:28 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Wayne last won in 2006. It's not gonna happen this time though, maybe if they'd had better fortune with the injuries. Looking at the brackets, Duchesne is the big favorite to win it all.

Anonymous | 7:51 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

I think box Elder will stay close to MC at the 4a tourny, but I think MC will still win it. I wish when it was all over this weekend that they had an over all state championship next weekend so we could name a single state champ in each weight. Why isn't this possible or is it possible?

??? | 9:23 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

Who is Jon Moore? apparently not that great...

the millard guy | 10:26 p.m. Feb. 12, 2008

on top of all these comments are the eagles dominating at the sports that really matter. they have the hardest working kids in the state and probably the best coaches also.for 1 wrestling and football are by far the most athletic sports in the state they test the kids mentally and phisically.and anyone who has seen these kids work would obviously know what im talking about. they dont stop pushing till their at the top of their game. and what sports really attract the fans besides them 2. these kids work hard for everything they get. BRING IT HOME EAGLES!!!

Coach Teeples from Iraq | 5:45 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Good Luck Eagles and Rabbits at the State Tournament. Just remember talk is cheap and each one of you needs to compete at your highest level to bring home the trophy. All of us here in Iraq will be cheering for you make us proud.

Hello Coach Teeples | 7:42 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Thanks for your service! Great to hear that you are able to keep up with Millard athletics.

Let's not forget the basketball team which easily became region champs and now heads to the State tournament. Could we get to the championship game 2 years in a row?

Has there ever been a small town school that has won a state championship in both wrestling and basketball in the same year? I thought it was great that they won in wrestling last year and placed 2nd in basketball. Both sports compete at the same time and for a school with only 200 kids to have enough athletes to compete well at both is a tribute to our kids and coaches.

Hi Coach Teeples!!! | 10:16 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

What up new kid? : ) It's good to hear you are keeping up with Millard Sports. Thank you for everything that you've done for us. We will always be grateful for what you are doing for our country.We all miss you! Thank you again.
Love, Jumbo, Mike Wardle, Kylie, and Sierra aka your little dirt bags : )

Anonymous | 9:20 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Two words for all of you Eaglets, North Summitt

longhorn | 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

good luck longhorns!!

Take 1a State!

Three words back to you: | 10:42 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Bring it on.

You can imagine how we Eagles feel about the NS Braves lately considering basketball last year and football this year. No offense but you are not our favorite school.

We congratulate you in what you have achieved - it has been well deserved but this is one area we feel confident even when going head to head with you. Millard will not have much of a challenge winning State again this year and with only 4 seniors they have a pretty good lock on the next few years as well.

I'm sure you will represent the Braves well but even someone as pessimistic as I am can't see a North Summitt upset in wrestling. GO EAGLES!

Eaglets | 10:57 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

north summit. Your a real class act..... Do you want to start comparing school records. I did'nt think so.

Good luck MILLARD you ARE a class act!

thats funny | 11:19 a.m. Feb. 13, 2008

north summit.. ha ha you guys get lucky one year and you think thats something.... thats funny n.s. heres a phrase for you guys.. heroes are never forgotton, but millards dynasty will never die... and thats the truth. good luck next year at the one sport you even have a chance in. GO EAGLES. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!

WRESTLING FAN!!! | 3:48 p.m. Feb. 13, 2008

I dont mean to knock basketball & football-- but this article was about Millard WRESTLING... Can the wrestling team not have comments just about wrestling. No everyone has to throw football and basketball into it. Lets give the boys and coaches who have worked so hard for 3 months the credit they deserve without another sport being thrown in. GOOD LUCK EAGLES BRING HOME THE GOLD.

Good Luck Eagles! | 3:53 p.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Wrestling rocks! Take state Eagles! Good luck to the Delta Rabbits too. Millard County puts out some of the toughest athletes in the state. zkeep the winning tradition going!

Anonymous | 9:10 p.m. Feb. 13, 2008

Wrestling rocks? Millard rocks!
Eagles will take state. And so will HWT, Sergio Pedroza. GO EAGLES!!

MILLARD FAN ALL THE WAY BABY :) | 10:48 p.m. Feb. 13, 2008

CALLING OUT ALL MILLARD FANS TO COME AND SUPPORT THE MIGHTY EAGLES AS THEY GO FOR THEIR 3RD STATE TITLE. LETS SHOW THE OTHER SCHOOLS AND THE BOYS HOW MUCH EAGLE PRIDE WE HAVE... GO EAGLES TAKE STATE..

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