GRANTSVILLE When Kody Byrd took over as head coach at Grantsville a couple of years ago, he inherited a team with a dynamite sophomore class. That team was so dominating that pro baseball scouts came to Tooele to watch them play. The safe play wouldve been for Grantsville to punt, but with the best defense in 3A, coach Kody Byrd had confidence either way. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS; . The Grantsville City Police Department learned of the alleged sexual misconduct between Curtis Ware, 47, and a juvenile female student after being notified by the school, according to a probable cause statement. Were pretty even across the board this year. Grantsville high players celebrate their win against Morgan in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. I think that just everything that couldve gone wrong kind of went wrong for us, Gilson said. Grantsville's stats have been entered for the 9-3 win @ Lehi on 4/26/2023 3:30 PM. Kody Byrd Football Coach, Science. Calling all incoming kindergarten students for the 2023-224 school year! Grantsville High School Principal Mark Ernst talks about the allegations against Grantsville High School Football Coach Curtis Ware (above) at a press conference held Friday afternoon at the Tooele County School Districts offices. 3 in 3A playoffs, and was eliminated by Juab 22-20 in semifinals. Tooele County School District (TCSD) had experienced fast-paced growth. Like the Salt Lake Valley, Tooele County will follow suit. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference. He was born a leader, and his leadership ability is still showing itself today. Austin coached at his alma mater Lone Peak High School for two seasons before becoming a graduate assistant for his former head coach Dave Rose and then Mark Pope this past year at BYU. It wasn't until he was twelve years old that the community had any organized sports. Zak Hicken (@zakhicken) February 28, 2016. If the three communities merge together into one, there is fear that each will lose its own, unique, individual identity. The letter, Played in Northern Utah Flag Football league for five years winning the MVP, Started coaching little league and pony league baseball. In the fall of 1995, district wide enrollment was 7,771 students. Nate Austin is 1st all time in career offensive rebounds, 1st all-time in games played at BYU, and 5th in blocks. That was the year Western Boys Baseball was brought to town, and as usual Byron excelled in the sport. much. EnergySolutions Aquatic Center opening delayed, Trooper puts life in danger to stop wrong-way driver, Tooele City planning commission puts large business park on hold, Coach arrested for sexual abuse of two teens, Stansbury softball expects to be in the mix in 2023 season, Tooele OKs change to frontage requirements for fill-in areas, Honey Harvest Festival to bring sweet treats to Clark Historic Farm, Tooele City working on active transportation plan. BYU's staff is on the hunt for transfer portal wide receivers to compete this fall. Personal Technology and Communication Devices. The community of Grantsville has a strong sense of ownership and pride in its school. Morgans William Lance gets tacked by Grantsville high defenders as they compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Email Kody Byrd. The merge is something that will be met with resistance, but it will not be able to be stopped. Morgans William Lance completes a touchdown against Grantsville high in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. During the investigation, a second juvenile female victim was identified. Wide receiver Kody Epps is in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Flipboard. In the coming years, Grantsville High was asked to absorb the population growth from the steadily increasing Stansbury Park area. Millward says running back depth is something Morgan hasnt had since it switched to a spread offense a few years ago. Faculty were notified of Wares arrest and an email was sent to students parents with information on the arrest, according to the school district. Kathryn Christensen Child Dev. Morgan trailed 14-7 until an interception and a fourth-quarter Grantsville touchdown gave the Cowboys the final 21-7 score. It was like having another coach on the field, and not in a negative or critical way. Grantsville is predominantly a rural community and is located approximately 33 miles from Salt Lake City. It attacked with an up-tempo offense, recording one chunk play after another, eventually tying the game 7-7 at the 3:55 mark of the third quarter on a Will Korth 7-yard burst up the middle. Grantsvilles Blake Thomas (14) runs past Morgan defenders as they compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. His contribution in all of his high school sports was not just his athletic ability and speed. Austin, who played for BYU from 2011-2016 and was a graduate assistant for the past two years, announced on his social media Thursday that he will be the new boys head basketball coach at Grantsville High School. Started the first little league football program in, painted and patched to look like real uniforms. In 1884 the area that would become Grantsville was a popular grazing ground for the Salt Lake Valley stockmen, with the most notable being Brigham Young. Grantsville's stats have been entered for the 20-13 win @ South Summit on 4/21/2023 3:30 PM. It ended up taking a 10-7 lead on a Beau Johnson 41-yard field goal with 17 seconds left in the half, but Morgan couldve done more damage after not getting a first down despite having second down and 3 from the 23 yard-line. Lets wait and see what the offensive product looks like. The city was incorporated 12 January 1867, and by 1910 Grantsville had a population of only 1,000. Foods, Sewing, FCCLA. GRANTSVILLE After losing two of its first three games last season, Grantsville went on a tear, winning nine straight games. With all the momentum seemingly on their side heading into the playoffs, Grantsville suffered a heartbreaking and disappointing loss to Juab in the 3A semifinals. OVERALL 2-1 0.67 Win % REGION 0-0 0.00 Win % HOME 1-1 AWAY 0-0 NEUTRAL 1-0. During their streak the Cowboys even handed the eventual 3A champion Morgan its only loss of the season. Started coaching little league and pony league baseball at age 22 and continued to for 20 Their teams won numerous league championships and one state title. For Grantsville, despite seeing its 7-0 lead turn into a 10-7 deficit in a matter of five minutes, there was no panic. The former Grantsville High School football coach arrested in connection to sexual battery and lewdness with students made his second appearance in 3rd District Court Monday morning. According to the US Census Bureau, Grantsvilles population reached 6,015 in 2006 and is currently experiencing a 2.4% growth rate (www.co.tooele.ut.us, December, 2014). Morgan high fans cheer during the 3A football championship game against Grantsville high on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Grantsville High Schools head football coach was arrested Thursday for unlawful sexual activity with a minor, forcible sex abuse, sexual battery and lewdness with a minor, according to a news release from the Tooele County School District. When police interviewed the first victim, she said there was inappropriate touching that occurred on several occasions in Grantsville, which led to the incident in Cedar City. Grantsville took the opening possession of the second half and marched methodically down the field, churning five minutes off the clock, but it failed to convert a fourth down as it looked to go ahead two scores. Grantsville is the second largest incorporated town and is made up of multiple generations of several core families, yet steady growth has brought in many with no ties to early Grantsville. The rebuilding of the school was completed by fall of 1985. On 4/19, the Grantsville varsity softball team won their away non-conference game against Tooele (UT) by a score of 5-3. In the 1850s the area was named Willow Creek. By the summer of 2009, the portable classrooms were removed from Grantsville High. Join thousands already receiving our daily newsletter. Hes really taken control of our offensive line and has taken on a leadership role, said Byrd. (www.co.tooele.ut.us, December, 2014). Its a game that usually we get up for and the kids want to play that game, Barlow said. At press time today charges against Ware had not yet been filed in 3rd District Court and no court date has been set. We have a little bit more speed in the backfield that we hope to take advantage of., We just have to be relentless in our pursuit in trying to get all 11 guys to the ball. He was born a leader. According to the school district release, GHS principal Mark Ernst received information of the alleged sexual assault and notified the police department, the parents of the students and the Tooele County School District. The Trojans could have somewhat of a home-field advantage, given Weber State is about a 30-minute drive from Morgan compared to whats probably an hour-plus drive from Grantsville. This year, the Utes will face Penn State. We're gonna see them again at some point." Grantsville High School (UT) Varsity Football Grantsville Cowboys Varsity Boys Football Grantsville, UT FOLLOW TEAM 23-24 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Photos Videos News More / Grantsville High School Football Grantsville Football OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % REGION 0-0 1st 3A - North HOME0-0 AWAY0-0 NEUTRAL0-0 PF0 PA0 STREAK- Getting to and from practices and games was a problem. The name was later changed to Grantsville in honor or George D. Grant, leader of a military force sent to control the hostile Native Americans (, , December, 2014). If youre thinking of altering your workout routine, youre probably looking for new exercises and equipment to help you reach your fitness goals. Grantsvilles Gabe Mouritsen, left, runs past Morgan defenders as they compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. I will also teach P.E. Tooele County is the eighth largest county in Utah and covers 7,287 square miles with a population of 58,218. Tooele County School District is happy to offer Optional Full-Day Kindergarten programs in our elementary schools for 2023-2024. No one in the Anderson family, any baseball equipment and at Byron's request his dad went to Salt Lake, boys that were playing at the time. In June of 2000 TCSD proposed a bond, in which part of the monies were allocated to support new additions to Grantsville High. Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Formal charges have not been filed yet. It wasn't hard for the coach to decide where to play him on the field. There wasn't an athletic skill that he couldn't achieve, or sport he didn't seem to immediately understand. Grantsvilles Ethan Rainer only caught one pass in Saturdays 3A state championship that will show up on the offensive stat sheet. Tooele County School District (TCSD) had experienced fast-paced growth. Salt Lake Valley, over time and due to growth, blended its separate cities into one identifiable geographic area. Monday Friday: On 8/18, the Grantsville JV football team won their home non-conference game against Beaver (UT) by a score of 43-30. Keep up with the latest by browsing live, upcoming and past games. At the closure of the transfer portal, BYU football has another player enter. . Thursday Grantsville High School head football coach Curtis Ware was arrested and charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor, forcible sex abuse, sexual battery and lewdness involving a minor. Like the Salt Lake Valley, Tooele County will follow suit. Grantsville High School's head football coach was arrested Thursday for unlawful sexual activity with a minor, forcible sex abuse, sexual battery and lewdness with a minor, according to a news release from the Tooele County School District. Weve got to make sure that theyre safe and that theres no chance of any further contact.. Both sides of the stadium should be packed, though. H e s tarted Grantsville High School's wrestling and golf program s in 1986, and Butler founded th e Grantsville littl e le ague Ute football program in 1987. Based on the information received from the victims and information from a victims mother that Ware made arrangements to contact the victim, he was arrested Thursday and booked into the Tooele County Detention Center. 2023 UHSAA/Mountain America - Boys Soccer State Championships 3A Boys Soccer Championship. Mouritsen accounted for 50 yards of offense on the drive. Grantsville's stats have been entered for the 13-2 win vs. Uintah on 4/29/2023 11:00 AM. Tooele is the largest town and the county seat of Tooele County. Grantsville's stats have been entered for the 1-0 win vs. Bear River on 4/29/2023 1:00 PM. Geographically TCSD is one of the largest school districts in the state. All communities are serviced by Tooele County School District. A fumble at Grantsvilles 27 spoiled it, though. There were many times he just started, would always pick him up and give him a ride to the ball field next to the, team in Tooele where he played third base, dominating that pro baseball scouts came to Tooele to watch them play. Nichole Carter Email Nichole Carter. Please note that we are not responsible for any content posted on these websites or the design of these websites. Grantsvilles Gabe Mouritsen gets pressed by Morgan defenders as they compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. The name was later changed to Grantsville in honor or George D. Grant, leader of a military force sent to control the hostile Native Americans (www.onlineutah.com, December, 2014). The school district announced theyre following due process for termination. Memorable Moments After the game, Coach Butler was asked to muse over some memorable teams, moments or players, Morgans Robby Cameron runs past Grantsville high defenders as they compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Grantsville had a chance to seal the win a minute earlier but it dropped a fourth-and-1 pass, which gave possession back to Morgan with 2:06 remaining, 59 yards away from the victory. 2023-24. kutv.com "They brought the passion, they brought intensity, and we didn't respond to it," Byrd said. If you have any information you would like to share with police you can contact the Grantsville Police Department. Kevin Askeland Dec 18, 2022 2022 high school football state champions Comprehensive look at high school football champions from across the country. Looking for something special to get your mom for Mothers Day? Grantsville Contacts. MORGAN On Nov. 15, 1996, Morgan and Grantsville met at Mountain View High in the 2A football state championship. Hes one of the top kids in the state and we expect big things out of him.. Powered by Edlio. The Trojans split consecutive title matches against Juab to claim one trophy in the past two seasons, and now try for another Saturday against Grantsville. Austin also holds the record at BYU for most fouls committed in a career. Quarterback Caleb Sullivan was clutch as well, rushing for 88 yards and two scores. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Tooele County is the eighth largest county in Utah and covers 7,287 square miles with a population of 58,218. 3 in 3A playoffs, and was eliminated by Juab 22-20 in semifinals. Richard. Morgan and Grantsville high compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Your email address will not be published. This spring, Le Creuset has introduced an exciting new shade thats already selling fast: shallot, a soft lavender with pink and slight gray undertones. All rights reserved. Despite the all-time advantage in the series for Morgan, the teams have split their last four meetings. Now Austin inherits a Grantsville High School boys basketball team that took fifth-place in 3A this past season and finished with a 15-10 record overall last year. You always have the first butterflies before kickoff but as soon as you get in the game, it kind of goes and energy takes you, Gilson said. Up to date Grantsville Football schedule with recent scores. On 4/28, the Grantsville varsity soccer team won their home playoff game against North Sanpete (Mt. Police say its possible there are other victims out there. This growth has slowed for the school district due to economic reasons as well as the opening of two Charter Schools. The defense will be solid, but with so many newcomers on offense, Grantsville will be hard-pressed to replicate last seasons success. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, High school girls golf: 3A region recaps, Richfield, Morgan, Union and Judge Memorial claim region titles, High school boys soccer: 3A/2A second round recap from Wednesdays games, It reportedly wont be long until the Mountain West Conference eliminates divisions, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting, 2019 10-3 (5-0 in Region 13 3A Semifinals), 2018 8-2 (4-1 in 3A North 3A Quarterfinals), 2017 5-5 (4-1 in 3A North - 3A Quarterfinals), 2016 4-7 (3-2 in 3A North 3A Quarterfinals), 2015 1-9 (1-4 in 3A North Missed playoffs), 1987-2002 Kevin Butler (119-67) *3 State Titles. There wasn't an athletic skill that he couldn't achieve, or sport he didn, to immediately understand. "We just gotta get better and come back. You are invited to attend one of the three registration round-up locations on Thursday, April 27 between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. if you need assistance registering or have questions about what is new for kindergarten this fall. , 2014). B.J. They were making their blocks, making us look super good and that helped a lot, running back Will Korth said. And I dont know if its going to turn out to be true or false, but yeah my initial reaction is I dont want to believe that this happened with one of my teachers or to some of the students that I supervise. It really boils down to how the Cowboys will perform offensively. Find content for all Grantsville Cowboys' Football teams covered by MaxPreps over the years. Barlow felt like the Trojans played well defensively, but it was a different story offensively and thats been a similar theme for all Grantsville opponents in 2021. With the projected rate of growth of Tooele County over the next several years it will only be a matter of time before the three main communities merge into a joined urban area. Itll be up to the balanced Morgan offense MHS has exactly 2,071 passing yards and 2,071 rushing yards this year to navigate the Cowboys defense. Grantsville's stats have been entered for the 5-3 loss @ Ridgeline on 4/29/2023 6:30 PM. Rainer, though, had another idea, and Grantsville is now celebrating its first football state championship in over two decades. Lets get to work, said Austin. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Grantsville responded to Morgan taking the lead with a major statement on its most important drive of the season. On 4/27, the Grantsville varsity softball team won their away non-conference game against Stansbury (Stansbury Park, UT) by a score of 12-4. Many people don't know that Byron was accepted at Dartmouth University, an Ivy League school, on a combination football and scholastic scholarship, but the letter offering the scholarship, with a specified acceptance date, was mistakenly delivered to, the wrong Charles Anderson in Grantsville. & Sun. Its great and fitting for him that he could have that moment.. SHARE High school football: Ethan Rainer's late heroics clinch Grantsville's 1st state title since 1997. Grantsville High School Football; JV; Grantsville JV Football. The guy at the sports store sold him what he called "three fingered fielder gloves", which were in fact first base gloves, so naturally he was put on first base. In August of 2005, the student population had reached 11, 793; an increase of 4,022 students in only 10 years (www.tooeleschools.org, 2014). Morgans William Lance, right runs past Grantsvilles Grant Rounds as they compete in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. As a result, the school was able to add 14 new classrooms, four new special education classrooms, a new counseling center, with a conference room, an attendance office, two computer rooms, a new writing lab, a spacious library, a dance room, a choral room, a wrestling room, five coaches offices and locker facilities, and a teachers work area. Grantsville High School serves 9-12th grade students and is part of Tooele County School District. At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. TCSD is currently comprised of five traditional high schools, located in Tooele, Grantsville, Dugway, Wendover and Stansbury Park as well as an alternative high school also located in Tooele. Grantsvilles QB Caleb Sullivan (15) completes a touchdown high against Morgan in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Hes also a long-term substitute. They were only given two days to tear down and move 200 feet of bleachers 15 tiers high, so he put together a volunteer crew and got them out on time. , December, 2014). If you know who the head coach is, invite them to join MaxPreps so they can manage the team's roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Were a small community, and in Grantsville the school is the heart of that community and it has been difficult for us.. He had a natural intuition on the psychology of sports. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. Its unique, but its been good, offensive coordinator John Millward said. Keep up with the latest by browsing live, upcoming and past games. As the Cowboys look to break in new starting quarterback Logan White, Yager, along with the rest of the offensive line, will be crucial in helping White get settled in. But this year I think were going to be pretty balanced in our ability to do both well. 1986School established58State Championships48/29Certified and Classified employees2,425Meals served weekly by our cafeteria20GHS Alumni working at GHS Social Hub Facebook Grantsville Twitter Tweets by Grantsville YouTube Instagram Grantsville High School155 E Cherry St, Grantsville, UT 84029Phone: 435-884-4500 Fax: 435-884-4519 | Login An iron man during his playing days with the Cougars, Austin appeared in 153 BYU games. I dont want to believe this happened with one of my teachers or to some of the students I supervise, he said. Grantsville High School has undergone major changes since its incorporation in September, 1913. All-state safety Kaden Kelley and linebacker Hunter Johnson lead a unit that has a lot of experience. With a new starting quarterback and new skill position players, there are plenty of question marks. Nearby Football Teams. A greenhouse was also built that serves the needs of the agricultural science department. Required fields are marked *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:

. They had a streak of six games where they allowed a total of 20 points over the stretch with zero opponents scoring in double digits. Yager, who head coach Kody Byrd has described as Granstvilles anchor on both sides of the ball, verbally committed to play for Nebraska in the spring. Richard Craig Harrison, who was listed as a physical education and health teacher and football coach on the Grantsville High School website, was arrested on Wednesday and booked into the Tooele County Jail on nine counts of forcible sex abuse and one count of object rape. In 1884 the area that would become Grantsville was a popular grazing ground for the Salt Lake Valley stockmen, with the most notable being Brigham Young. Austin, who played for BYU from 2011-2016 and was a graduate assistant for the past two years, announced on his social media Thursday that he will be the new boys head basketball coach at Grantsville High School. On 8/25, the Grantsville JV football team lost their home non-conference game against Manti (UT) by a score of 19-15. Luckily, Grantsville has returning offensive lineman Branson Yager. Grantsville High is steeped in its traditions and ways, which are evident by the fact that it is the heart of the community with many annual, community events taking place within its walls. The city was incorporated 12 January 1867, and by 1910 Grantsville had a population of only 1,000. Online registration can be found at "New Student Registration" on the homepage of tooeleschools.org. But lets not count them out entirely just yet. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Rainers interception was the last momentum swing in a second half that featured several massive swings and a sluggish first half that featured just one touchdown, a Sullivan 2-yard TD run that gave his team a 7-0 halftime lead. Jonathan Lundgreen Social Studies, Head Cross-Country Coach (Boys), Debate, Psychology Club. Quite a few of those sophomores played during a 5-5 season in 2017, and as juniors last year they contributed to an 8-2 season and a second-straight quarterfinal appearance. He said it has been an emotional time at the school and that its personal for him. Many of those bleachers are around the ball fields today, When approached by a group of young people to get a skate board park, He secured the money and had it built for, When Amy Palmer won a spot on the 20(00lympic Team going to Sydney, Australia, it was discovered that the participants mostly had to fund their way, Since Amy didn't have that many sponsors, Byron headed a fund raising effort, He went to numerous businesses, held raffles, appeared on television and had a grand all-day party; which was even attended by Governor Olene Walker, Eventually he helped raise over $30,000.00 in order to get Amy and her family to Australia, where she did very, is continuously making upgrades to all recreation facilities in, such as new watering systems, a new snack, Personal Technology and Communication Devices. Email Kody Byrd. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Once you click on any one of the following links, you will leave this website. All construction projects were completed by June 2002. . GRANTSVILLE, Utah - BYU basketball's all-time leader in games played, Nate Austin, has landed his first head coach job. It was RPI seed No. Grantsville high players celebrate their win against Morgan in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. Region: 3A - North; Division: Division 3A; Overall Record: Region . Morgan players cheers from the sideline against Grantsville high in the 3A football championship game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Stewart Stadium in Ogden. The UHSAA is the leadership organization for high school sports and fine arts activities in Utah. In the fall of 1995, district wide enrollment was 7,771 students. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? I hope to build a program that aligns itself with the personality of the Grantsville communityrelentless work ethic, commitment to each other, and a passion for the pursuit of excellence.