Dreams start in childhood, but they start to take hold in high school. From the beginnings of the freshmen team to the bright lights of varsity competition, kids on fields and in gyms everywhere are doing great things playing sports while learning about life.
High School Sports
The Desert Hills Thunder football team scored a touchdown on the last play of the game and defeated cross-town rival Pine View in the class 3AA championship game Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Desert Hills guard Rylee Jensen drives the ball against Dixie's Kelli Christensen during the Thunder's victory Tuesday at the Thunderdome.
Desert Hills quarterback Nick Warmsley throws a swing pass to Bridger Cowdin in the Thunder's game Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, against Pine View at Thunder Stadium. Desert Hills defeated Pine View 35-21 in a battle for first place in the 3AA South classification.
Desert Hills defeated the Warriors in straight sets Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Snow Canyon.
Desert Hills defeated the Warriors in straight sets Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Snow Canyon.
Katie Perkins chips out of a sand trap Saturday in her match against Kyla Smith.
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Katie Perkins chips out of a sand trap Saturday in her match against Kyla Smith. The two Desert Hills teammates competed for the championship in the Junior Association of Golf Match Play event at Sunbrook Golf Club.
Pine View guard Carter Milne scoops a shot under a Desert Hills defender's reach during their Region 9 game Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in the Thunderdome.Desert Hills used a push at the end to defeat Pine View 52-44.
Desert Hills receiver Brady Kiser fights to catch a pass during the Thunder's game Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at home against Legacy. Todd Seifert / The SpectrumThe Thunder took on the Longhorns in Desert Hills' home opener Friday, Sept. 5, 2014.
Desert Hills defensive back Zak Fuchs intercepts a pass during the Thunder's game Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, against Pine View at Thunder Stadium. Desert Hills defeated Pine View 35-21 in a battle for first place in the 3AA South classification.
Pine View guard Carter Milne scoops a shot under a Desert Hills defender's reach during their Region 9 game Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, in the Thunderdome.
Cedar running back Austin Obering attempts to dodge a Desert Hills defender in the Redmen's game Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at Thunder Stadium. Desert Hills won the game 45-7.
Desert Hills running back Bridger Cowdin leaps over a Cedar defender in the Thunder's game Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, at home. Desert Hills won the game 45-7.
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Cedar?s Courtney Morley runs the break against Snow Canyon on Thursday in Cedar City.
CH #23 Courtney Morley deciding which play would be best against SC players to put points on the board.
