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Show legion Four coaches say league balanced again Mountain View returns three players in quarterback D.G. Nelson, fullback Matt Thomas and halfback Jeff Easton. Nelson passed for over 1,000 yards in only six games. Easton rushed for 740 yards and Thomas, By BOB HUDSON Assistant Sports Editor all-regi- Ask any of the six Region Four potball coaches to name a favorite pr the league title and you'll get a I amilar answer. m "I don't think there is a weak 4. Jfcam," said Timpview coach Chad If an Orden. His Thunderbirds won ftoth the region and 4-- state titles t'JZT year ago. We only get three teams (to tlvance) three teams into the play- Jffs this year, Van Orden noted. So, we II have three good teams lay home from the tournament, iree teams mat couia proDamy mish in the top three of the other agues. Said Mountain View coach iryce Monsen, "In our league, I hink everyone has a chance. I pn t know if there s a stud, stand- lit team. But, I don't see a weak ster either." "Every game is going to be .i m .- ' - f .'. mm 'J I- $ ' ' - ' A m. cry, very important, svw '' ymm&mmwpww m$m wmws ' m W wv. wi - f S rushed for 490. Running back Aaron Henderson, who rushed for 300 yards; defensive back Ty Hanseen, linemen Santiago Gale and Kaleo Lui and receiver Curtis Livingston also return for the Bruins. "We have two excell .n, quarterbacks," said Monsen. "We will run a little bit, but we're going to throw. "Joining Nelson as signal-callis Jamie Jeffords, a transfer Vf atmm&im er fromOrem. Mountain View may be able to field the biggest offensive line with 255-lTerry Lyman at center, the 240-l- b. Lui at right guard, 225-lSetema Nali at one tackle and the 250-l- b. Gale at the other. "These are big strong kids who worked hard in the Monsen said. Other players to watch include b. b. agreed off-seaso- Irem coach Paul Clark. Of course each coach has a team b envies. I think American Fork is the team beat," said Provo's Jess Chris- n. "They always have great ath- tes. "Timpview, with their return- bg 290-l- Timpview. Eds (Kimball and Howard) pulling lie trigger and receiving has to be ill Herald PhotoJason Olson Christianson (29) pitches the ball to tailback Howard Christianson (his Timpview quarterback twin brother) during a recent practice session. The two are expected to be among the top gridders in the area this season. Kimball Mikelson. "American Fork as the most talent and returning arters. Mountain View has all its kill people returning. Timpview as a lot of athletes and good line- en back. The two sleepers are rovo and Urem, who are ex- emely talented. And Pleasant rove is greatly improved." A balanced league keeps every- re coach, player and fan alike interested right up to the end ot e season. But, is balance equal to pdiocrity? It isn't if past history any indication. Region Four ms have won two of the last five te titles. Here's a look at each team: 4-- A AMERICAN FORK American Fork features four re- nees who received st or second team) honors a all-regi- year ago. That group includes line- backers Derek Smith and David Bartholomew, center Jeff Baum and running back Jared Ostler. Other returning starters include linebackers Jared Ingersoll and Ryan DeMille, linemen Steve Ben-nio- n and Nate Mollcr and defensive back Colby Knight. According to coach Knight, newcomers (those who didn't start or get a lot of varsity experience) to watch include defensive backs Brooks Houghton, Brian Westov-e- r, Morgan Hodges and Andy Epperson; and linemen Justin Pate, people," said coach Knight. "That's definitely a plus. And our running game will be a strength. But, we lack size and experience in our lines. "We have been a good defensive team and should be again," m MOUNTAIN VIEW OREM Jake Roberts, a linebackerfullback and Matt Jackman, a defensive endtight end earned honors last year for the Tigers. So, they will be asked to anchor the team, as will defensive back Darren Gardner and center Trevor Miller, who also started last season. (See BALANCE, Page 28) GAF, GS, ELK & OWENS - CORNING 20 YR. & 25 YR. 3-T- Brandon Greenwood and Travis 25 YR., 30 YR., & 40 YR. DIMENSIONAL CLASS A SHINGLES Cedar Shakes Child. Bryce Higbee and Colby Knight will be the quarterbacks. "We have a lot of returning skill MGUWE SERVICE Knight said. "But we will have to improve our ability to put points on the board offensively. " American Fork will continue to offense and an odd use the man front on defense. "One of our strengths is in the offensive backfield and offensive line," Monsen said. "But our lack of experience, especially on defense, concerns me." 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