October 2019 | Vol. 6 Iss. 10
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KEARNS FOOTBALL OVERCOMING DEEPEST TRAGEDIES By Greg James | gregj@mycityjournals.com
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s the Cougars run onto the field for football games this season, two major events have taught them how this game can be taken from them in an instant, and they should try to enjoy each moment they have together. Kearns High School was shocked by two devastating experiences by former players earlier this year. In March then-senior Audrick Afatasi was seriously injured in a trampoline accident. Then in July, Neko Noah Jardine was shot and killed trying to help break up a fight. “One thing our guys have learned is how to deal with adversity,” Kearns head coach Matt Rickards said. “That is the backbone of what we teach, how to react when things happen in life. Unfortunately, we have had two major events that have happened that are outside of our control. It also lets them know that life is precious. We have learned to win the day. It sounds cliché.” Police say Jardine was attending a party at 5625 West 4360 South when two cars pulled up and called for those inside to come out. Investigators believe the people in the cars were involved in an ongoing dispute with someone who lived in the house. Words were exchanged between the two groups, and violence escalated. Two others were injured in the incident. To date no arrests have been made. In Jardine’s senior season, he caught 10 passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns. “It is hard to lose a brother like that,” senior Austin Perry said. “He was like a brother to us. Our first game and winning The football team at Kearns High School carries to significant logos on the backs of their helmets this season, each in remembrance of their teamlike that was awesome for me.” mates. (Photo courtesy of Greg James/ City Journals) In Kearns’ first home Continued page 5
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