“Sweet Summer Rain. One of God’s great mercies.”- Sheriff Cooley
While it most definitely is not Summer, this wet October in the desert is another form of “God’s great Mercies” as Sheriff Cooley describes in “O Brother.” It’s been a steady flow since about 4PM yesterday. There was an hour break in the weather during the first half of last night’s ball game, but the rain resumed about the time the fourth quarter began and has been continuous ever since.
This of course coming off the record snowfall we received in Winter ’22/’23. A local called that a 10 Year Winter. Meaning that the water supply gained a decade’s worth of water in one Winter. With this record setting rainfall that we are currently receiving being in such close proximity, I would say that fresh water in the valley will be secured for a half century or so. Of course, this assumes that those in charge haven’t squandered, wasted, or misused any of it. Alfalfa needs water. Not much, but it is needed.
So, I think I’ll be moving high up on the mountain. The pasture that this cookie cutter neighborhood is etched into is about a day or two from going completely underwater. If I lived on the banks of the river Jordan or the shores of Utah Lake, I’d go ahead and secure floaties to the foundation and seal off the basement. Shoreside homes will certainly be swept away, so it’s best to be prepared.
You know? I wonder how many Utahns have flood insurance? It can’t be many. I mean, who gets flood insurance on a property in the desert? It certainly hasn’t crossed my mind in the few years I’ve lived here. As these rains fall and floods rise the Salt Lake Valley may be going the way of the old Yazoo River Basin. “Yessir! Things are about to change…”-Everett
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But let’s digress in a major way. Major way. Back to football.
As I said, last night was a damp, chilly game in Lehi as #1 Corner Canyon rolled into town. The visitors proved their ranking by beating #9 Lehi 56-3 to claim the 6A Region 3 regular season Title. Impressively,
there was barely three and half square feet of empty space on the ice-cold bleachers. Both the home side and visitors were packed to the gills and energetic but only one side looked like a national title contender. On chilly wet night on the road against a physical team, Corner Canyon played nearly flawless.
Lehi had flashes of brilliance by way of Mike Linebacker Vince Evans who tallied double digit tackles, 2-3 for a loss, and Lehi’s one INT. #0 was nearly in on every play. The Lehi O-line also played outstanding against a formidable opponent.
In other games, #3 Skyridge won on the road at #10 American Fork 26-14 to finish the regular season as Region 3 runner-ups.
#2 Davis bested visiting Weber 38-23 with Tradon Bessinger passing for three touchdowns and Jaxton Itaaheau totaling three TD’s.
5A Fremont beat Roy 41-21 with ATH Slade Parker totaling four TD’s. #1 recruit Salesi Moa went for a 60-yard score in the first.
Now, it’s time for the playoffs. There are a handful of games left to be played but none that carry much importance. The playoffs should get fun.
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While I was at the game sitting amongst other wet, chilly football fans, another game was being played on TV. A game that could’ve been watched from the warmth and comfort of the drop-down-den but would’ve been less fun.
Winless Sam Houston hosted 1-5 UTEP in hopes to finally get into the win column, but that was not in cards. Two 4th quarter TD’s sealed the 35-17 road win for the Miners dropping the Bearkats to a putrid 0-7. Sam Houston never led and never had the game closer than four points.
Winless Oregon St will host winless Sam Houston on November 8th at 10PM on the CW.
Of course, they will each have the opportunity to win before then, but who wants to do that? A winless matchup the second week of November is something I’d love to watch. It would be a shame to win at this point. Save it for the juice.
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Light is beginning to break in the East, and the rain has slowed to a drizzle. It’s 39. Once the clouds have lifted, I’m quite sure they will unveil beautiful white peaks and frosted conifer treetops. The Aspens will be all but leafless at this point. Can’t wait.
Whatever is happening in your world–
Find the Humor and Keep on Movin’
Whit W.