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Show NORBERTO SEGURA should do a lot of this, loading tho pack in fall cross country runs for Weber State. (Right photo) finds Paul Pilking looking on. I J 'Gate G)07 into novj coacon With a little luck and a few leas injuriea, Weber States 79 edition of cross country should have what It takes to possibly go all the way in die Big Sky Conference this upcoming fall. That's the way Coach Chide Hialop, who enters his eleventh season as aWildcat mentor sees But to get to the top, the Wildcats will be fighting In probably what win be one of the toughest and moat competitive years in Big Sky cross country history. Nevada-Renthe newest school in the conference is a strong pick in anyones book to finish at or near the top of league standings. Northern Arizona returns numerous stars bom last seassons championship squad. Weber, Boise, Idaho should make It a battle for the next three spots but nothing says that neither of theae schools could go all the way. Norberto Segura returaa as the Wiledcats top runner, a Junior bom Mexico City, Mexico. Segura is the defending three time champion in the Ug Sky 10,000 meter run. last season be claimed first in the run and was voted the MVP of that indoor two-mil- e it o, event Speaking of this top runner, Hlslop said, "Segura really hasnt had a good year in croas country yet but barring injuriea this year should be one of the top runners in the conference." Javier Chaves is another Wildcat runner bom Mexico. He too is a Junior and will be a senior in track. He ran most of last season with a painful back but still finished fourth In the Big Sky Conference Cross Country Championships held at Kaysville, Utah. He is the record bolder of the 1900 meter run in Big Sky outdoor competition. "Chavez has always classified himself as a miler, but the day be sells himself completely to croas country, he'll be a great one," said Hislop. Doug Friedii, Roy, Utah, redshirted last season due to injuries. Coach Hislop is high on this runner who lettered as a freshman for Weber State then spent the next two years on an LDJ5. Mission. "If he can beat the injuries, be could very well be one of our top runners, if not the top. Doug has very good speed and good strength. Sometimes Doug has a problem of overworking but hes some kind of competitor," said Hislop. Rex Hohnholt, Junior, bom Guernsey, Wyoming, is back again for Weber State. He completed a very successful track season by finishing third In the Indoor and outdoor mile run and third in the steeplechase. Paul Pilking ton is a runner who Hislop may redshin this year. Injuries have nagged him for some time and caused him to even miss the track season last year. Robert Wbetten finished tenth in the Big Sky croas country race in 78 and 23rd in last years race. He was Hslops sixth man last season. "Robert gets himself Involved in so many things at school that sometimes his cross country is hirt by it, said Hislop, "We do however expect great things bom him in 1979." Two runners, Just recently returned off LD.S. Missions are back for Weber State. They include Bill Tervort and Keit Knowles. Newcomers this year include Ken Dollar, Brian AppeU, Mark Wayment, Clark Roberts and Scott Cbivin. 4 . 0 |