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fter a season in which they lost only one regular season game to their crosstown rival Olympus Titans, the Skyline Eagles football team has one thing on their mind: a state championship. It won’t be easy as the 5A classification is full of tough teams. The Orem Tigers defeated the Eagles by three touchdowns in the quarterfinals last year.

“I’m excited to play all the games this year,” Skyline coach John Rowbotham said. “We are fortunate to have a full season. We missed one game due to COVID-19 last year. We are appreciative to play at all. The kids are excited to play against anybody.”

There was an all Eagle battle to kick off the season when Skyline traveled to play the Soaring Eagles of Juan Diego Catholic High School on Aug. 13. Juan Diego’s Eagles came out on top, scoring 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Juan Diego is one of the top teams in 3A and has been for some time now. They have eight state championships to their name. While Skyline has won 14 championships in program history, they haven’t won since 2005. There is motivation for every position to do their part to make the team successful.

Coach Rowbotham, first year head coach for Skyline, played for some of the great championship teams under Roger Dupaix in the late ’90s. He has become a big part of the program and, although he has hung up the cleats, the program is still a big part of him from a coaching perspective.

“Being an assistant helps you learn techniques from Skyline football is ready to take the field again this season. (Travis Barton/City Journals) Continued page 9

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Granite foundation hopes to provide 15K backpacks

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ach year, the Granite Education Foundation holds a school supply drive to give students in the Granite District new backpacks and all the supplemental supplies they will need for their classes. This year, members set their goals higher than ever before and hope to complete 15,000 backpacks filled with school supplies by the beginning of school.

Justin Anderson, chief marketing officer at Granite Education Foundation, explained they are raising the bar because of the need in the community. Each year social workers from schools in the district reach out to the foundation with students they know will struggle to afford school supplies, and this year the number of students was more significant than ever.

Anderson told the City Journals that

approximately 54% of students in the district live at or below the poverty level, and around 41,000 students rely on free or reduced lunches. The seemingly lofty goal of 15,000 backpacks is in response to that growing need.

“Especially the year after COVID, the need is greater than ever before,” Anderson said. “But I think word is also getting out about the services that the foundation provides, and so we have more and more schools and social workers that want to step up and take advantage of what we can help offer.”

Despite the high standard, the foundation is well on its way to reaching its target. Anderson said they have several organizations committed to donating and individuals and church groups who have pitched in to help.

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Granite School District student walking down the hall with backpack (Provided by the Granite Education Foundation)

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Anyone who wants to pitch in can donate online at granitekids.org. The website also has a list of school supplies that they’re looking for, so donors can give physical supplies instead of monetary donations. They’re hoping to complete all the backpacks by Aug. 16, the first day of classes. Although, they do accept donations for the drive yearround. As Anderson said, “If someone wants to bring us a backpack in January, I will happily accept it.”

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“I love the camaraderie that comes with football,” he said. “The focus is on a group of people working towards a common goal.

It’s a unique way of bringing people together.”

The Eagles just finished up fall camp and are locked in on preparing for their opening game against Juan Diego. They defeated the Layton Lancers 21-7 in their season opener in 2020.

“I love the offseason,” Rowbotham said. “The kids spend time together and get to know each other. They get in the weight room, run and go to camps and different things.”

There will be a new quarterback under center with Braxton Bolingbroke graduating and now playing for Pacific Lutheran University.

The four athletes in contention for this coveted spot are Justice Fons, Beau Grandon, Alexander Emery and Andrew Rasmussen.

High school football focuses heavily on how many stars a player has on their Hudl profile. For the Eagles, the focus is more on

the team than certain individuals.

“It’s hard to pin down any one player,” Rowbotham said. “Last year some kids graduated. It was a wonderful group that worked really hard to be successful. We have a great group of kids offensively and defensively.”

One of those kids who spends his time in the trenches is senior James Kerr. He spends most of his time on the offensive line but also helps with the defensive line as well.

He is a three-year starter and looking to help lead the team to a state championship.

“Every day we are taking a step forward,” Kerr said. “We have great leadership on the offensive and defensive line. We have notable returning starters. All five starters on the offensive line made it somewhere on the All-State or All-Region list on either the first or second team last year.”

The Eagles will have to be stout on both lines to create advantageous field position. Juan Diego is a tough out at their 3A classification right out of the gate.

“They are a great program and have been super successful over the last couple years,” Kerr said. “Great players come in and out of their program. This matchup will be really good. They have been successful in their classification. Their defensive line is strong. We will take what they throw at us. It will be a hard fought battle.”

Kerr brings experience and has learned to do his job the right way since he joined the program. This bodes well for him individu-

ally and the team as a whole.

“I’ve made leaps and bounds,” Kerr said. “I’m hoping to make the same jump this season and improve across my game.

We get to play against some great competition this year. I want to go against the hardest competition I can. Whatever anyone throws at me, I’ll take it. I’m excited to be a leader.

And see how the offensive line progresses.”

The offensive line will certainly be tested as Region 6 added Park City and East.

They will give Skyline a great challenge as they have great defensive lines. They have great competition which will help the team grow and become a stronger unit.

While last season was successful, the Eagles will be looking to have an improved season in terms of beating their rival. They have now lost three consecutive rivalry matchups to the Titans in the Battle of the Rock. They will look to advance further than the quarterfinals as well. 5A is a competitive classification and they may have to go against the Orem Tigers, the winners of four straight championships.

“I think that we have a strong group of receivers and running backs returning,” Kerr said. “We are a strong group as a team. Other teams won’t want to lighten up against us.

We are in a tough region in the 5A classification. I’m super excited for what the season brings. Against tough teams we just need to play our game and trust the process.” l

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Lessons learned during pandemic ‘changed education forever’ in Granite School District

By Heather Lawrence | h.lawrence@mycityjournals.com

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Granite School District is the third

largest district in Utah, and their website reports they serve roughly 67,000 students and employ 7,500 people. Ben Horsley, communications director, said that because of Covid-19, “Education changed forever, for better or worse, and the impacts will be seen for decades.”

Horsley said GSD has always had a

Adapting to wearing masks, like those on Olympus principal Steve Perschon and students at a GSD board meeting, was just one change that marked the past school year. (Granite School District)

distance learning option, but in 2020 it was kicked into high gear. That gave them a crash course in what works and what doesn’t.

“At the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, we had about one third of our students doing distance learning. By the end of the year, it was about 18%. We anticipate that 3-5% will still be utilizing distance learning this coming school year,” Horsley said.

They started with a dual modality approach, where teachers were required to do in-person and online instruction. That stretched many teachers beyond their limits, forcing them to work unsustainably long days.

Millions of dollars in rescue funding was recently approved by the federal government for Utah schools. With Granite’s portion of the funding, they will hire dedicated teachers for online instruction. It will be available for all students K-12.

Horsley said that kindergarten enrollment for fall 2020 was the lowest it had been in decades, which he thinks was a direct response to the pandemic.

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transiency, child care and internet availability. We’re keeping the distance learning option for those families who need it,” Horsley said.

The pandemic pushed Granite to rethink how they interact with parents. Parent teacher conferences went virtual this past year, which offered a lot of flexibility. “I think in the future you’re going to see ways where we can reach more parents using a distance option, like we did with parent teacher conference.

“This will advance engagement with parents. I think schools will utilize online and Zoom resources. We’re looking at updating our systems to allow parents to connect with the teachers not just with Canvas, but in a variety of different ways,” Horsley said.

These options also help students who are distance learning due to a long-term illness or home hospital situation. They can connect with a dedicated online teacher, and they’ll be able to hear and watch a lesson online live as opposed to a recorded one.

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‘self-paced’ option. We’re expanding those offerings, and students can take as many classes as they want to and go as fast as they want to. This is good for the self-motivated student,” Horsley said.

So what if the pandemic had never happened and the district hadn’t been forced to grapple with all of these issues?

“We were always looking at expanding our offerings, but this forced us to bring it all up to date as soon as possible. The silver lining to the pandemic was us being able to increase the options and individualization for students.

Ben Horsley of GSD is pictured at a board meeting wearing a mask. Horsley said that the past year has “changed education forever.” (Granite School District)

Whether in the classroom, at home or at activities like a Skyline baseball game, Granite School District students and staff learned a lot during the Covid-19 pandemic that will influence education for years to come. (Granite School District)

“Our teachers also became much more versed and fluent in how to use the different online platforms,” Horsley said.

Granite will also use portions of their federal funding to create summer programs and address the mental and emotional issues brought on by the pandemic.

“Education changed forever. That’s not

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Schools decide on regulations for masks and vaccines

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s with many other regular practices in the community, schools have had to re-evaluate the way they run to promote a safe and welcome environment for staff and students. The entire process is difficult enough as a school board, but add in the parental desires for involvement in these school decisions and the big picture can get chaotic quickly.

A major controversy in schools during the pandemic are the face masks which students have been required to wear properly in the past and have become optional as of the current school year. Masks are still encouraged by the health officials and especially in public areas like schools which are a breeding ground for the spread of the coronavirus. The disease is confirmed by the Utah government and others to be spread through respiratory particles which means the use of masks (depending on the thickness and coverage) can help to prevent a wider range of contagion.

The mask mandate in schools was lifted at the end of the 2020-21 school, therefore the majority of students and faculty have opted to not wear masks as of the start of fall 2021. What does this mean for the few that do choose to continue with their safety practices?

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To ensure a face mask is doing its job check: ● Does the mask cover the mouth and nose? ● Are there no gaps in the mask? ● Can you breathe with the mask on? ● Is the mask secure on the face and will not slip?

If every box above is affirmative, then the mask is a good choice to wear for the purpose of reducing the chances of spreading coronavirus.

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Most sports teams have asked their players to get vaccinations because of the close quarters they are in both in the game and on transport. Schools need parental permissions in order to test students for coronavirus. Overall, most school functions are running as normal despite a rising number of cases as a result of the Delta variant which has adapted to be spread more easily.

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choices of broadband providers. According to Broadband Now, there are nearly 48 internet providers covering 98 percent of Utahns having access to broadband speeds over 25 Mbps. Utah ranks high as the 8thmost connected state in the country.

For more than a decade, Comcast has been committed to doing our part to close the digital divide and addressing both the access and the adoption gap. Our partnerships with community organizations, educational institutions and business leaders are critical in making progress.

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“Every water district has reported significant water savings this year as compared to previous years,” Cox told an audience at Conservation Garden Park in West Jordan on July 29. In response to Utah officials’ repeated pleas to conserve water in a record drought year, Utahns have stepped up.

And thanks to Utahns’ compliance with fireworks bans, the state has also seen a significant reduction in wildfires, particularly in the weeks of July 4 and July 24. This is especially important in years like this one, when extra dry land increases the risk of fire and the state can’t afford to use precious water fighting flames. Still, Cox warned that we have “several months of dangerous wildfire season ahead of us,” and that people need to remain “vigilant.”

Though some of the worst outcomes have been (so far) averted this year, Utah needs to step up its longterm plans for water conservation. As one of the fastest growing states in the nation, the systems put in place now to decrease water use will have huge impacts as the population increases.

“Our administration is committed to advancing more aggressive water conservation measures,” Cox said.

The governor spoke of four distinct areas in which Utah needs to act in order to lay the foundation for a more waterwise future. One of these areas involves individual home landscapes.

Cox announced his intention to implement the Localscapes rewards and Flip Your Strip programs—initially developed in West Jordan and administered

by Jordan Valley Water—across the whole state.

“Turf buyback” programs like Localscapes Rewards and Flip Your Strip incentivize homeowners to replace “thirsty grass” in their yards with more waterwise plants. Flip Your Strip involves paying homeowners to replace grass in park strips, while Localscapes Rewards participants take a class about waterwise landscaping, then receive a cash incentive when they implement the landscape plans in their yards.

Jordan Valley Water began offering Flip Your Strip and Localscapes Rewards in 2017. “With growing participation year over year and proven water savings, it became natural for other agencies to want to start offering similar programs,” said Megan Jenkins of Jordan Valley Water. “In fact, this was something Jordan Valley planned for.”

Through the expansion of Localscapes Rewards and Flip Your Strip programs, residents of Salt Lake, Utah, Juab, Uintah, Sanpete, Wasatch and Duchesne counties just became eligible to get money back for removing grass from their home landscapes.

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Various waterwise landscape plans—as well as details on how to receive rebates for implementing yours—are available at utahwatersavers.com. (Photo courtesy Jordan Valley Water)

While developing its rebate website, utahwatersavers.com, Jordan Valley Water recognized they could expand the programs’ effectiveness by collaborating with other agencies across the state. “By allowing multiple agencies to offer conservation programs and rebates on the same website, many inefficiencies of past water conservation efforts could be eliminated,” Jenkins said.

Jenkins says the two programs have already seen great demand in West Jordan this year. So far in 2021, 659 households have applied for Flip Your Strip, with 392 coming from within Jordan Valley Water’s service area. This represents a significant increase from 2020, when a total of 177 Flip Your Strip applications were submitted.

This year, Cox announced his intention to make Utah the first state to offer a “statewide buyback program.”

Going forward, Utah needs to be a state where grass is planted only “in areas where it actively is used, rather than using it as a default groundcover.”

At the July 29 event, Rick Maloy of the Central Utah Water Conservan-

cy District, announced that beginning Aug. 1, these turf buyback programs pioneered in West Jordan would be available to all counties within the district. The district includes much of Salt Lake, Utah, Juab, Uintah, Sanpete, Wasatch and Duchesne counties, though a Flip Your Strip program is also available to Layton residents.

(Murray City and South Jordan City are not eligible for Flip Your Strip because these cities offer their own park strip programs.)

Utahns in eligible areas can apply to begin the process at utahwatersavers.com.

Not only will those who participate get to help the state save water, they’ll also see savings on their own monthly water bill and get back a significant chunk of time they might have previously spent on lawn maintenance.

“While the actual water savings will vary depending on the size of the park strip and the materials used, we estimate that an average 5,0008,000 gallons of water will be saved each year for every park strip that is flipped,” Jenkins said. l

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The cause of the spill was the UDOT’s joint I-215/1-80 project which was reported by a resident on July 19. Deejay Allen, an employee of Millcreek, found the source of the spill and gathered the appropriate help from UDOT. Since then, cleanup has continued up to the second week of August and may continue due to the consequences of the accident. Hand shovels are retrieving the concrete all the way down from below I-215 to 500 East. More than 100 fish were killed with many more to be expected in the count. With all this being said, the recovery team is making progress and are approaching the final stages of their cleanup.

On the recovery team now are officials from Millcreek, South Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality, UDOT, and Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction. Concerns are being directed to the hotline: 844-909-3278. To report concrete deposits remaining, call 801-214-2700.

In the Millcreek City Council Meeting on Aug. 9, the issue of who would pay for the cleanup was raised. It was then established that emergency funds from the state would pay. Millcreek residents do not need to worry about the incident draining the city’s coffers. l Mill Creek, pictured here in April, recently had concrete spill into the water. (File photo Bill Hardesty/City Journals)

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Government 101: Redevelopment Agency

By Erin Dixon | e.dixon@mycityjournals.com What is an RDA, or Redevelopment Agency? Most Salt Lake County cities have one. Each agency has a single goal: Bring neglected parts of the city back to life.

Why would a city invest time and money, rather than leave development up to the economy?

Cody Hill, Midvale RDA manager, explained during a discussion about the Midvale Main Street project. “The basic philosophy is you have an area that is not growing for whatever reason. We can do nothing, and we’ll get the same tax dollars.”

If the city puts in money and effort to rebuild the area, the tax income will increase. City assistance can also help reduce crime, attract new jobs, improve roads and utilities and in turn stimulate private investment in homes and surrounding areas.

Council and staff find a “blighted” area they want to rebuild. They define the borders, and research costs and potential benefits a revival would have. Before a project is started, a public hearing is held, then the council votes to open the project and begins working.

The RDA decision makers are the city council members, but meetings are held separately from city council meetings.

Meetings are typically on the same day as a council meeting. The council will adjourn the city council and reopen as RDA. The RDA has a separate budget and does not collect taxes like the city government.

The RDA gets its money from nearby taxing entities (organizations that collect taxes) such as the city, school districts, water conservation districts, libraries, etc. Each entity collects taxes from residents and businesses in its area. A

taxing entity will promise the RDA a portion of what they collect over a future period of time, for instance, 5, 10 or 20 years. All the taxing entities benefit from this agreement because as areas are improved, there is more tax money to collect from increased active businesses and residents. Overall, all groups benefit.

The RDA is also able to issue bonds to bring in money.

A bond is a term-specific loan to the city that is paid by investors that the RDA pays back in the future Canyons School District, Unified Fire Authority, Midvale City and South Salt Lake Valley Mosquito Abatement District all contributed some of their income to fund the reconstruction of the Midvale Main Street area. The property is currently worth $53 million. Each taxing entity that is diverting some of their future funds will get more money as the property values increase with the development.

“If [they] will funnel 60% of the increased value over $53 million, we can increase the total taxable cost in this area,” Hill said. “They’ll get 40% of the increased value, which is projected to cover growth. Once that cap is hit, the school district will get 100%.”

Other areas currently have RDAs, such as Draper and South Salt Lake. Draper has a 69-acre project called Sand Hills near 1300 East and Draper Parkway.

According to the Draper City website, ‘The original purpose of the Sand Hills Project Area was to stabilize and strengthen the commercial business and economic base of the City.’

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use project is in the zone, getting financing from the Zueller Apartments that were developed five to 10 years ago.

South Salt Lake also has a project along 3900 South, east of State Street. Basically, they are using the power of the RDA to bring mixed-use projects.

City Journals writer Bill Hardesty also contributed to this report. l

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Retirement is a stage of life that most everyone looks forward to. Then the dilemma - Time anticipated to be ample seems gobbled up by the daily chores. Many ask, “how did I ever have time to work with shopping, household tasks, yard work, doctor's appointments and more seem to occupy so much of my time? How can I look forward to my retirement when I feel like I’m working harder than ever? Highland Cove, a Senior Living Community, offers many solutions.

“If you’ve spent most of your life maintaining the house and completing yard work, imagine downsizing, and living a simple life -- having more time for things you want to do instead of being swamped with things you have to do,” said Community Liaison Brent Pitts.

Highland Cove is a senior living community offering independent and assisted living opportunities. Their mission is to create a fulfilling lifestyle for all community members, including residents, staff members, associates, partners, and visitors.

Located on 14 acres in a park-like setting, Highland Cove’s residents and visitors frequently enjoy a thriving outdoor space. “We are tucked away from Highland Drive and have an amazing green area with over a mile of walking paths,” said Pitts.

Highland Cove has been a luxury retirement community for years, and located in the center of Holladay. Many of the current residents brag of their fond memories of the old drive-in theater that used to occupy the same grounds.

Pitts explained how friendly the residents are and how willing they are to welcome all visitors. Their natural affinity to welcome visitors from all walks of life with enthusiasm is both heartwarming and intoxicating. They frequently interact with visitors that are considering moving in and share how much they enjoy their lives at

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Highland Cove. “’We love it here,’ the residents will say, ‘We hope you come!’” For those looking for friends and social activities this place is great.

While ensuring residents have meaningful and fulfilling experiences at Highland Cove, “my first priority is the safety of every resident and associate,” said Executive Director Gary Webster.

With the COVID-19 pandemic, Highland Cove has taken every precaution and complied with all safety recommendations. They have been able to enjoy the outdoors and community even with taking all of the recommended precautions with their outdoor spaces.

Now that their residents and associates have been vaccinated, they are even more confident in the lifestyle and safety they provide.

“We are enjoying our lives again,” said Pitts. “Residents are getting out for dining, activities, and socializing in a way that the world has been desperate for this past year.”

“We even had to extend our dining hall hours,” Webster laughed, as the residents will linger on, after they are finished eating, to chat and enjoy each other’s company.

Many activities are provided for residents such as concerts, tai chi, yoga, and walking groups at Highland Cove. Healthy living is taken quite seriously, as the staff places emphasis on mental health, physical health, and a spiritual well being.

One of the best perks of residing and working at Highland Cove is the incredible food. “We have two chefs from Croatia that have been here for 20 years and the food is fantastic! Why, just the other day we had lobster tail and prime rib. I’ve gained five pound in three months!” Pitts laughed.

In addition to chefs and cooks, Highland Cove employs a highly trained team of nurse practitioners, nurses, med techs and CNA’s to provide necessary health services. They also partner with commu-

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“We have people from all over the world working here. Our diversity is what gives us strength and kindness to provide compassion to all our residents,” said Pitts.

“It’s so fun to work here,” said Webster. “I get to ask the secrets of life to the greatest generation.

“Just the peace of mind that comes from knowing there is someone that will check on them if they miss a couple of meals, brings a great sense of peace to the residents and their families.” said Webster.

Highland Cove has been in extreme demand and popular because of their great lifestyle, location, and community. “There’s never been a better time to consider Highland Cove. We are currently offering in person tours.” said Pitts.

Highland Cove is located at 3750 S. Highland Dr. in Salt Lake City. To schedule a tour or learn more, call Brent Pitts directly at 801-856-6528, or Highland Cove at 801-272-8226, or visit their website at www.highlandcoveretirement.com.

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What a &$%@ nightmare. Cases and tempers continue to rise as we’re asked to wear masks and get vaccinated. It seems like a small price to pay if it ends a global pandemic that has killed more than four million people worldwide. Four million.

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That’s on you.)

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Women have been the main childcare providers since Homo sapiens appeared on Earth’s party scene 200,000 years ago. It’s been a long slog.

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EAGLE FOOTBALL EXCITED FOR A FULL SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY

By Daniel Olsen | d.olsen@mycityjournals.com

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fter a season in which they lost only one regular season game to their crosstown rival Olympus Titans, the Skyline Eagles football team has one thing on their mind: a state championship. It won’t be easy as the 5A classification is full of tough teams. The Orem Tigers defeated the Eagles by three touchdowns in the quarterfinals last year.

“I’m excited to play all the games this year,” Skyline coach John Rowbotham said. “We are fortunate to have a full season. We missed one game due to COVID-19 last year. We are appreciative to play at all. The kids are excited to play against anybody.”

There was an all Eagle battle to kick off the season when Skyline traveled to play the Soaring Eagles of Juan Diego Catholic High School on Aug. 13. Juan Diego’s Eagles came out on top, scoring 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Juan Diego is one of the top teams in 3A and has been for some time now. They have eight state championships to their name. While Skyline has won 14 championships in program history, they haven’t won since 2005. There is motivation for every position to do their part to make the team successful.

Coach Rowbotham, first year head coach for Skyline, played for some of the great championship teams under Roger Dupaix in the late ’90s. He has become a big part of the program and, although he has hung up the cleats, the program is still a big part of him from a coaching perspective.

“Being an assistant helps you learn techniques from Skyline football is ready to take the field again this season. (Travis Barton/City Journals) Continued page 9

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