By Kirk Kern Four years ago, running cross country wasn’t even on Carter Prater’s radar. The Skye Canyon resident was a freshman at Somerset Academy Skye Pointe, focused on playing basketball. But when the basketball coach left the program, the tall, lanky athlete began thinking about track and cross country. It turned out to be a good choice. Prater ran away from … [Read more...] about Skye Canyon’s Prater has the run of a lifetime
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Soccer team raises funds for gear
215News The Somerset Academy Skye Pointe boys soccer team hosted a car wash fund-raiser on Aug. 9 at the school parking lot. Coach Tyler Enders said players from the team washed between 35 and 45 cars, including a classic 1967 Mustang, and a boat. The team raised between $700 ad $1,000. “We use the funds to buy the kids spirit gear,” Enders said. “Last year was the … [Read more...] about Soccer team raises funds for gear
Skye Pointe cross country ready for step to 5A division
By Kirk Kern This season, the Somerset Academy Skye Pointe boys and girls track teams will be running with the big dogs. After winning the 4A state championship the last two seasons, the Screamin’ Eagles have moved up to Division 5 for the upcoming season. This is the highest level of competition in the state. “5A is no joke,” said coach Paul Sheppard. “The biggest … [Read more...] about Skye Pointe cross country ready for step to 5A division
Eagles boys soccer readyto contend in 4A division
By Kirk Kern Coach Tyler Enders has high expectations for this year’s boys soccer team at Somerset Academy Skye Pointe. “This year’s team is shaping up to making its first real run at contending for a 4A state title,” he said. ’Since moving up to 4A two years ago, we have been building for this moment.” The Screamin’ Eagles missed out on the playoffs by one game last … [Read more...] about Eagles boys soccer readyto contend in 4A division
Track teams finish season at NCSAA state championships
215News The Somerset Academy Skye Pointe middle school and elementary school track teams competed in NCSAA state championship meets on April 12 at The Meadows School. The 5th-6th grade girls finished third place overall. They were led by Sia Tuiaana, who finished 2nd in the 800, and Abi Vallet, who placed 7th in the 400. Ivelyesse Gonzales was 4th in the shot put and … [Read more...] about Track teams finish season at NCSAA state championships