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Show Mlltt mi taeM amdl usfaes, stotjus raiiMDcag) mays Larry Wall and his exceptional staff of coaches have turned Braves football into a Daxis County powerhouse JORDAN LIVINGSTON Clipper ALI PRATHAN (3) makes the tackle for Northridge Uta 17, Hcrthridoc 7 Although both teams entered the 5A State football tournament with 3 records, most expected the Northridge Knights to stop Alta and move onto the next round.The Knights had crushed the Hawks 49-2- 8 in August. That didn't happen on Friday afternoon as Alta upset Northridge 17--7 to end the Knights season. Altas defense controlled most of the game as the Knights had a difficult time moving the ball. Northridge was only able to manage 148 total yards, 40 rushing and 108 passing. In the first half, the Knights had 29 yards of offense. Nobody gave us a shot in hell to win this game, said Alta coach Mitch Lunak. Northridge might have overlooked us. Our kids would have been the same w aT 5-- Today Sports Editor BOUNTIFUL - Larry Wall is no stranger to winning. The Bountiful Braves head football coach has not only been a part of winning football teams as a coach, but as a high school player as well. Wall was a player on the only State team at Champion Viewmont High SchooL He then went on to be a captain on the University of Utah team, while playing as a linebacker. It was after Wall's playing career w as ov er that he went on to his true calling coaching. Coach Wall, who is in the middle of his 15th season as Bountiful's head coach, was a key component in turning the program into one of most dominant football forces in all of Dav is County even before he became head coach. In 1979, Wall was a first year defensive coordinator for the Braves working under head -- t , Hunter 20, Dr.ls 21 INSPIRING WORDS: Coach Larry Wall prepares his team for practice on Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Jordan Livingston For the second year in a row the Hunter Wolverines spoiled the Davis Darts playoff hopes with a 28-2-1 dramatic win. Davis came into this game with a heartstopping win over the Clearfield Falcons and all the steam that they could muster A win meant that they could again play on their field to advance in the playoffs, a loss signalled that the party was over, so all you could feel from the Darts wasd'Lets lock and load. With all this emotion on the Darts' side the Wolverines quickly poured water on. the fire as they, took .the first senes anffraiv it down the Darts' throats taking the ball 45 yards in five play s for the first score in just 152. The Darts quickly responded by taking the ball 80 yards in 10 plays to see Shane Barkdull get the first of his three TD runs. In their second series they would hav e a fumble on their first possession that they would recover and get called for an offsides penalty only to have Hunter take ov er the ball three plays later that would result in their second TD as Tom Judd would rumble 45 yards for a momentum shifting score. After the game an emotionally drained Jim Dickson, felt that the turning point in the game was the Darts mental mistakes. We didnt take care of business in critical situations and we basically got knocked on our fannies in this game, he saiAHunter rushed the ball 32 times for 229 yards and passed for 54 yards totalling 283 for the game, while gettmg just 9 first downs. Jazz dancers display many Davis locals , nght' t The Clearfield Falcons season came to an end on Fnday night in a first round loss to Bingham in tournament play The Miners got away with the victory in overtime, Clearfield was the first team to get on the board when Brady Stuart intercepted a Bingham pass. This set run. The Falcons got the ball at thp L up Carter Vaughn for an yard line, and quarterback Jared Moultrie snuck it into the end zone to give Clearfield the TO lead The Miners would not be down for king 21-1- 4. rd i pass to though, when quarterback Casey Long connected for a Joe Swisher. This set up running back Ben Edstrom who ran for 25. 5 and then 1 yards for a touchdown, tiemg the score at 7 with under five minutes left in the first half. With Bingam's defense holding, they got another scoring opportunity; with Edstrom again running for a couple key runs, and then making an acrobatic catch on an Young pass. Yxings passing game was superb on Friday and he connected with Randon Tbung on a pass to take a 14-- 7 lead into halftime. Clearfield took off to tie the game in the third quarter, when they recovered a Bingham fumble and Vaughn literally ran the ball down the field himself to score on three runs of 16, 10 and 6 yards, to even things at 14. The fourth quarter was a defensive struggle, and Clearfield decided to punt with four minutes in the game, and only a few yards to get a first down. The Falcons got lucky as Bingham fumbled yet again, at the line, just before scoring to end regulation. In overtune, Casey Young found Randon Young m the end zone and Clearfield couldn't score to end the game 37-ya- , 7-- , ' t , s N j 21-1- 4. da "He was my high school coach, and really one of the guys I looked up ta" said Wall. "Why I'm in the business is because of him." Coach Dangerfield stressed the importance of integrity, strong morals and never taking short see WALL" pg. B8 BY LYNN AVERETT Clipper Toda Sports Writer SALT LAKE - Once again. Davis County was well represented when the Utah Jazz selected their dance team for the upcoming National Basketball Association season. Five of the 17 member squad are county residents. Its always difficult selecting a team," said Jan Whittaker. "So DirectorChoreographer many exceptional girls try out. Some incredible talent had to be cut. This is one of the most talented groups I've had and I'm expecting a lot JAS DANCERS: Front Row: Suhmer Zeiter, Jennifer Martineau, Nicole Walker, Tamra Callahan-Wayn- e (captain), Julia Miller, Kellie Pehrson. Back Row: Sierra Toomer, Almost 150 vied for 17 openings. Ten retained Christina Pack, Mary Rife, Mellissa Acord, Crystal Farnsworth, Nikila Kirkman, Brandy their positions while seven rookies earned a spot. Comadena, April Nyman, Lindsey Sessions, Amy Toponce, Courtney Hampton Brandy Kirkman. a graduate of Clearfield High r School and a member of the Faleettes. Children's. The Jazz players and dancers were there Lindsey "I'm looking for a king season and I'm begins her 6th season and looks forward to perand to see the kids' faces was fantastic. hoping that the Jazz can go all the way They forming "Last year, my most memorable experience was deserve the title and I want to be there with them. I love to dance and being with the Jazz is one of 1 can t wait to at the Days of '47 We were involved in a pie relay get started" the few places m Utah for a profession.il dancer' Someone had to ride a horse while carrying the pie Sessions is working on a nursing degree at said Kirkman. "It's a fantastic opportunity and it's and then hand it off to someone who would pack it. Weber State University and works as a makeup a thrill to perform in front of thousands. I also enjoy What really happened was a major pie fight. artist at a local art studio. the community service that we do! is a Third year member. Tamra Callahan-Wayn- e Blueberry pie was everywhere." As a senior in high school. Brandy was involved Toponce not only is a Jazz dancer but teaches Layton resident and team captain. Tamra graduatin a serious automobile accident. Doctors said her dance at a local studio. ed from Cottonwood High School and attended leg would have to be amputated and she would Utah State Lmvereity on a cheerleading scholarLindsey Sessions, a graduate of Northridge never walk again, I ligh. starts her second season. Lindsey was on the ship. With more than 15 years of dance training. "I wanted to prove to myself and my doctor that squad two years ago but didn't make last year's Tamra is well qualified for the group. I would walk again." said Kirkman. I began walkteam. "I'm excited about the upcoming year! said ing and I tried out for the Jazz Dancers and I made Callahan-WaynIt was difficult not making the team last year' "This is an extremely talented the team. said Sessions. "I wasn't even going to try out this team and the girls are exceptional. I love being a Brandy is single and an admmistrauve assistant Jazz Dancer. Not only do I enjoy performing but year, but Jan called and wanted me to go to a hair to the president of a Salt Lake City stock brokerage show and that got me excited. havthe chanties we help out with mean a kt. Primary bask, Looking firm. Children's Medical Center and the Special ing been cut may have been a blessing m disguise. I Viewmont High graduated. Amy Toponce, is was more determined than ever.: Olympics are two of my favorites. beginning her third season. Amy was a ikelle for While at Northridge, Lindsey was a Cardinelle Tamra is mamed and teaches gymnastics. two years as well as senior choreographer. She also for three years. She also performed with the Roy Bountiful High graduate. Melissa Acord. is a performed with the Bountiful Stare for 13 years. Stare and was a member of the Spotlight Dance rookie and excited about making the squad "I grew up wanting to dance and this is such a "I m living a dream!- said Acord "Since 1 Company 1 love to dance and great experience; said Toponce. Tw o y ears aga the perform and the Jazz best experience I had was our visit to Primary Dancers is an excellent professional group." said see JAZZ " pg. B8 from them? CIn;2n21,Cl3crfiald14 coach Paul Waite. In that year, the Braves, who only six years earlier were voted the second worst high school team m the nation by Sports Illustrated, won then first State Championship, beginning a tradition of winning m Bountiful. The championship team, led by Wall's defensive schemes, didn't allow a single point m the tournament winning the final game ltK). After the 1979 year. Wall left Bountiful to take an assistant coaching job at Brighton, a job he would hang on to for five years It was at Brighton, working under head Steve coach Wall that knew that Dangerfield. coaching was what he wanted to 1999 two-yea- e. Lcyicn Cel. Ilcrttrldcs t , ' It took three games, but the Layton Lancers solidified their spot 15-- 7 15-- 2 victory over their region rivals the Northridge Knights on Thursday afternoon. The Lancers took quick control of the first game getting eight unanswered points off the serves of Angie Juhen, Colleen Huey, Rindee Wahlen and Allison Hunter. Lancer star Nicole May punished the Knights with countless kills that left Northridge diving all over the court. The Knights crept up getting an ace from Kira Smedley, and kills from Andreya Downs, but it wasn't enough as the Lancers continued to pound it down and rolled to the 15-- 7 win. Northridge was the superior team in the second game on Thursday however. They came out strong, getting three on the board fast with Becky Shupe serving. Layton would give them a run, seeing kills from Hunter and Huey, but every time Layton seemed to get in a rhythm, the Knights would turn it up a notch. The Knights put on a defensive clinic getting digs from Brynley Poll, and more strong kills from Downs to get the 0 win. The second game, was once again, all Layton, who rallied from their sluggish second game to record the 15-- 7 win, and put the finishing touches on a season well executed. In the game, the Lancers saw more strong play from May; Julien, Huey and Wahlen. With the loss, Northridge takes a record. Layton finishes respectable thud place in region with a the season 9-- Coach Moss is happy with his team this year, and their chances in the State Tournament taking place this weekend. in second place in Region One, with a 10-1- 5, Team FBA wins Centerville basketball intramurals s, 15-1- ' 7-- 5 3. , 1 CENTERVILLE - Boy's basketball mtramurals were held dunng the month oL October at Centerville Jr. High School. Twenty-tw- o teams signed up to participate. After a week of practice games, a single elimination tournament was organized. Sixteen teams qualified with such creative names as: FBA. DMX Players, Ho-ho'Blaze. Miner's Clean Dirt, Celtics, Chocolate Chips, Cougars. Sea Cows. CRamps. Team Hurley. The Wolf's. Bailers. Communications and Chosen W amors. The four teams that made it to the semi-final- s were; FBA. Clean Dirt. Bailers and Communications. Team FBA defeated the Communications team m the championship game on the morning of October 21. All players on the winning team COMMUNICATIONS: Jordan Bastian, Erik received Championship Intramurals Linton, Mason Green, Ted Balling, Garrett Geoff FBA: Back Row: Tyler Lackey, James Sukan, Brick Flammer, Logan Essig. Front Row: Hyrum Pitt, B J. Allen. Not shown: Nathan Barenz. |