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Show . r' I CLEARFIELD COURIER, Feb. 7, 1979, Page by Keith Duncan Larry Reads first two points were the most important points in last weekends classic battle between the Clearfield Falcons and the Viewmont Vikings. The Falcons finally emerged the victor, In what had been billed by some as the "Region Championship Game," Clearfield and Viewmont waged a battle of brilliant cage play until a victor was finally decided. Read, the cool and smooth playmaker of the Falcons, took a pass with two seconds remaining and let go a jumper from about the fouline that hit nothing but net and gave Clearfield the victory. With die victory, Clearfield gained a e edge on their opponents in Region One. That gets to be a big advantage with only five games remaining. Tuesday the Falcqns were to play Skyview at home and on Friday they will travel to meet ; 59-5- 7. two-gam- Bountiful. The loss was the first for Viewmont on the road, at least in Region One. For Coach Ron Johansen the defeat was tough to take, it being the second handed to him by the Falcons this season. Of the Vikings three defeats this season, two of them have come by the Clearfield Falcons. Of his last second game-winne- r, a smooth, but dazed Read said, I knew time was running out so I shot it. I still dont believe it." We set up a special play to go to (Russell) Florence if they were in a n and to go to (Roger) Vincent if they were in a zone," said Falcon coach Craig Hansen. Florence and Vincent were the logical men to go to since each had scored 18 points. But they plugged up the middle on us, Larry had the open shot and hit it, recounted Hansen. Thats just the kind of kid Larry is. He doesnt score a lot but when the chips are down, he can do it. Thats the kind of Idd we would have chosen to shoot the last shot for man-to-ma- them said a disappointed, but gracious Viking coach Ron Johansen about Read. It was a great high school game. I guess they were just two points better than us tonight, he added. The game was close and exciting as a game could ever hope to be. The contest was tied on 15 different occasions and the two squads traded basket for basket during the final 11 minutes of play. rebound. Roger's jumping ability is a big reason the Falcons ROGER VINCENT of Clearfield soars high into the air for crucial 64-5have now won 15 games. The most recent victory was o 7 win over the Skyview Bobcats at home. In that game Roger scored 16 points. Clearfield is now 9-- 1 in league play. is MARK REID puts up jumper In contest against Viewmont. Mark usually good for 1 0 points a ball game. ' ' 1: -- . ASSISTANT COACH Ray Meibos listens to Coach Craig Hansen give timeout instructions. Meibos is in his first year at Clearfield. Tourneyformat v . State Tournament Pairings CLASS4-16 Teams) A . , y rt. Region 3 No. 3 vs. Region 2 Region 1 No. 1 vs. Region 2 Region 2 No. 2 vs. Region 3 Region 3 No. 1 vs. Region 1 Region 3 No. 2 vs. Region 1 Region 1 No. 2 vs. Region 3 Region 1 No. 3 vs. Region 2 Regoon 2 No. 1 vs. Region 1 CLASS . Regions 5 No. Region 5 No. 3 Region 4 No. 2 , Region 6 No. 2 v Region 6 No. T Region 5 No. 2 Region 4 No. 1 Region 4 No. 3 ' , . , , ' , r in any home game will be THE VOICE of the Clearfield Falcons with , Mr. Steele. This is action taken front last Fridays encounter of the Vikings Viewmont. V. , : . . ? Vk if , vs. Region vs. Region Region 9 No. 1 vs. Region 9 No. 3 vs. 7 No. 1 7 No. 3 3-- A ( 16 3 5 4 5 4 5 4 6 or, Region ) 3 No. 6 Teams) vs. Region 4 No. 5 vs. Region 8 No. 4 vs. Region 6 No. 6 vs. Region 5 No. 4 vs. Region 5 No. 5 vs. Region 4 No. 4 vs. Region 6 No. 5 vs. Region 6 No. 3 CLASS ' S , . 4 , 1 No. No. No. No. No. No. No, No. t-- A 8 Teams) Region 7 No. Region 9 No. Region 7 No, Rgloh 7 No. 2 5 2 4 ' ' , I 1 i r - 1 1 |