OREM SOCCER

After their two victories last week, the Golden Tigers are in striking distance of a league title. Credit sophomore striker Anne Shallenberger for their success. Shallenberger scored four of Orem's five goals last week, two each in 2-1 win over Provo and in a 3-1 win over Lehi. A member of the state's U-16 Olympic Development Program team, Shallenberger leads the Tigers with 13 goals. She also skis and plays basketball.

Anthony Tincher

WEST JORDAN FOOTBALL

His nickname is "Texas" and on Friday night, Tincher ran as well as former Longhorn greats such as Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams. Tincher rushed for 253 yards and four touchdowns - on just 12 carries - in the Jaguars' 48-0 win over Riverton. It was the most productive game of the season for Tincher, who is averaging 11.1 yards per carry and has rushed for 498 yards in five contests. Tincher gained more than 200 yards in the first half of Friday's game and scored on a 90-yard run.

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