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Show Cl) m 0 Sports Commentary A8 Viewmont A8 V-b- ClearfieldDavis preview . . . . A8 BountifulMurray preview . . . . A9 Thursday ; October 21, 1999 UtiaEi A7 hungers gear up for 1999 season, sfrong deer populations await Saturday Hunters are reminded that safety is most important part of the deer hunt we have a real good young buck population, and some really nice mature bucks too Whether or not the archery and muzzleloader seasons before the general rifle season will have any affect on the hunt remains to be seen I dont think anyone can really predict. said Liechty' Well just have to see" Hunters who are accustomed to hunting in the BY JORDAN LIVINGSTON Clipper Today Sports Editor The permits hav e been purchased, the guns hav e been cleaned and high school football games hav e been bumped up a day This can only mean one thing, it must be hunting season. Starting Saturday and ending next Sunday, the hunt will draw hunters from all over Davis County, who will take cover m then favorite camping site.m hopes of bagging the big one. Their chances to get that trophy are looking better than in recent years. The Division of Wildlife Resources has reported that the mule deer population has significantly increased over the past few NORTHRIDCE'S Jared Larsen jukes through the defense. i Davis vs. Ilorthridge In their last regular season game of the year, the Northridge Knights solidified their spot in third place, and gave themselves a chance for second, with a 1 win over the Davis Darts on Friday night In the first quarter of the game, Northndge's Mike Mathis returned a Davis punt for 55 yards. This set up Anthony Fresques rush, and eventually Jared Larsens touchdown, to start the game off quick for the Knights at 0 .In the second half, the Northridge offense made several mistakes, leaving the defense to is guaranteed a dean up the wreckage. With the win, Northridge (4-third place finish m region, and depending on the meeting between Davis and second place Clearfield this week, possibly tied for the d slot 26-2- rd 6-- sec-on- Viewmont vs. Cottonwood Viewmont started fast and looked as if they were on the way to their first victory of the season. However, Cottonwood rallied and edged the in Region 1 football action Fnday night. The Colt victoVikings 27-2ry was their first of the season. In Viewmont s opening possession, the Vikings used a no huddle offense that confused the Colts, Viewmont scored on a run by Val McQuison. Jason Streiff then picked a Cottonwood pass giving Viewmont the ball in Colt territory. Todd Russon split the uprights with a 25-- ) ard field goal to put the Vikings up 10-The Colts scored w hen quarterback Jason Aalona hit a wide open Levi Enckson for a touchdown. At the intermission, it was 10-- 7 for Viewmont Cottonwood took control in the second half as the Colts took a 0 lead following a d scoring punt return by Brian Kofoed. On the next senes, Aalona scored from 16 yards out to give Cottonwood a 0 advantage. Viewmont was then flagged for intentional grounding from the end zone giving Cottonwood a safety and a 0 lead. Midway through the fourth, McQuison broke up the middle again to score on a run to get the Vikings close at d Aalona answered with a run of his own to increase With 55 seconds remaining in the game, Cottonwoods lead at 27-143-ya- rd 13-1- 19-1- 21-1- 21-1- 6. 6. Viewmont sophomore quarterback. Trevor Peterson found Tanner touchdown pass. I was proud of our kids for not Frey for a said Harris. Both teams wanted this victory and we came giving up, up a little short. 22-ya- years. Utah's mule deer population last winter was estimated at 321,500, up almost 36.000 over the estimated 285,650 deer m Utah during the winter of 1997-9-8. There will be more deer awaiting hunters through most of the state!" said Division Big Game Coordinator Mike Welch The hunt this year could draw as many as 80.000 d hunters Last y ear. almost of Utah hunters came home with a buck Central, Reports from the Northern. Northeastern. Southern and Southeastern Regions hav e all mentioned more deer, and expectations of one-thir- a successful hunt. It should be a really good hunt," said Dale Liechty. Central Region wildlife manager "I think n In a game, the Clearfield Falcons fell m a game that Even though Clearfield got a strong lacked a ton of offense running effort from Nate Russell who ran for 100 yards, they were unable to muster much else, with a depletion of a legitimate running game. The only offense of the game came in the third quarfield goal from junior kicker ter, when the Falcons got a d Jon Hislop.The Tigers also got their only touchdown of the game in the third quarter. Too many turnovers and a lack of proper execution are the reasons for the Falcons showing in the game. Clearfield will face the Davis Darts tonight in Region One action. The Darts are fresh off a loss to Northridge, and with a win against tie for second place that will Clearfield, will generate a three-wa- y call for a com toss, (see preview) non-regio- 7-- 3. Bountiful vs. Olympus The Braves brought home their first region 5 championship and remained as the only unbeaten team in Thursday night with a 34-- 7 0 in the first quarter; the of After trailing Olympus. drubbing Braves ran off 34 unanswered points after the defense ignited the fire. A tipped pass by Titan quarterback Marc Jackson was intercepted by Evan Roberts. They promptly took the ball 45 yards and tied the score at seven on a Cameron Jensens plunge. The next drive the Braves decided to go away from then customary option. The Titans had a fast, but very small defense and the Braves decided to keep it in between the tackles with Jensen and Matt Ramos as the battering rams. The drive was capped once again by Jensen diving over the line from the y ard line for the score. They capitalized on a Titan roughing the kicker penalty that gave them an automatic first down. Jensen line. With one scored his third touchdown of the day from the game remaining against Murray the Braves have a good chance of finishing the season undefeated for the first time since 1990. 4-- A BY DOUG LANG Clipper Today Sports Writer then grasp the Darts again went even with the 'Ridge until they saw KAYSY1LLE - The Lady Knights of Northridge came into Morgan Fieldhouse and went out with a 1 win over the Lady Darts of Davis which was described by the Darts head coach Chris Fish, the best we have played all year! Davis started out m the first game even with the Lady Knights, until the Ridge took a 1 lead only to have Davis make a comeback to tie the game at 6. then again Northndge fought back to 10-again take a 7 lead. Coach Fish called a timeout to try to break the Knights' momentum and this strategy worked as they held serve and won the first 2-- game 15-1- 0. With the first game out of the way and under then belt. Davis had a full head of steam, only to have that steam pressure released and Northndge took the second game hands down and evened the match. With the pivetol game within WX gets the Lady Knights take a quick 62 lead only to see Davis make a 6 comeback 7-- This seesaw game saw as many lead changes as were possible. Northndge again took a lead at 7 then game'point lead 14-- 7 and again Fish called another timeout to regroup, however this failed to work and Northndge took the win 15-- 1 1 and let more an out of the Darts playoffs hopes. We are still hopeful that we can get into the playoff, said Iish.' But we have to beat a tough Viewmont team and Clearfield. We had some great performances from Marek Egan with her 15 assists, Erin Conway giving us six kills and Kathym Cannon coming up with her nine digs." After the game Egan felt good about the win. We are just trying to work as a team," she said. We have had a lot of support from our families, coaches and most of all the team. 9-- see "DARTS" pg. A8 COMFRONTTATlONat the net: Davis and Northridge girls face off in a 15-4- , a Photo bv game that the Knights won, 10-115-1- 1. easy win over West State awaits JORDAN LIVINGSTON Clipper Toda Sports Editor Correction: SALT LAKE - The Wxxls Cross Wildcat volleyball team is nding the cloud of its best season ever Ijookmg to be the first W lldcat team to go undefeated. Wcxxls Cross came one step closer on Tuesday night, travelling to West High to take on the Lady Panthers. This would be quite an easv victory for the Cats, as the Panthers hav e struggled all season k'ng with an 0-- 1 record The Wildcats made quick work of West, winning in straight matches. 15-- 15-- 1 1 Woods Cross started, as expected, quickly getting seven straight points off the sene of W ildcat star F milee Madsen, w ho recorded two aces in the run Then, it was Liz Lovell s turn to sene, and she proceed to slam two aces down the throats of the Panthers. The remainder of the first game was simply a breeze for the 'Cats, as they racked up point 1 Last week the Clipper reported that the Northridge Knights had finished in fifth place in the cross country Region Tournament in Layton .. The Knights finished the tournament in second place, with showings from Jason Ross and Chris Odekirk who ran for times of 16:38 and 17:10 respectively OPY see HUNT" pg. A8 Darts hopeful for playoffs 7-- We apologize for the error. sense" Hunters should first of all make sure that thev hav e obtained the proper permits for the areas they plan to hunt Then they should familiarize themselves with the area Scouting the region before engaging m the hunt is an excellent wav to become intimate with the land Once the permits are obtained, all responsible hunters should have a survival kit on hand This kit should include any items that one may feel necessary during emergencies, including three ways to make a fire (matches, cigarette lighter, firestarters. etc . ) quick energy snack fixxis cords and ropes a compass a flashlight an extra knife No one should even be involved m the hunt without proper knowledge of firearms and firearm safety This knowledge includes carrying the proper ammunition for your gun and never having a loaded firearm in a vehicle This vehicle should also be checked for saluv Jumper purposes before leaving on the hunt cables, chains, shovels and other necessary items should be in any vehicle in the field at all times While in the field, it is important to remember to Davis can't come through against Northridge Knights, 6-- Clearfield vs. Orem popular Southern Region will be treated to not only more deer, but less competition from other hunters. As a result of overselling the Southern Region in past years, the region has instilled a voucher system to prevent too many permits from being sold I expect a better hunt this year than last year! said Jeff Grandison. Southern Region wildlife manager During the 1998 season. 35 percent of those who hunted the Southern Region last year got a buck. The deer hunt is a traditional occasion m Utah, and lots of families have developed hunting habits that have been handed down from generation to generation. Many people choose to locate themselves at the same general areas every year If this is done for sentimental purposes, it is also argued that it can be good hunting tactics as well Go back to where you go every year! says Steve Cranney of the Division of Wildlife. The more you go back, the better hunter you'll be because you'll learn where the animals are and where they move. Every time you go into a new area, you sacrifice a lot of knowledge" Mike Page, who runs the hunting department at Gart Sports in Bountiful, will be hunting m Utah's Central Region, an area he normally frequents during the hunt I go camping there every year! he said. Tradition definitely has a lot to do with the hunt I began hunting about five years ago because my wife's family started hunting' While local hunters are looking forward to a great hunt this year, they should not forget that the most important aspect of the hunt is salety For safety. I think the most important thing is personal knowledge." savs Page "Most people already have the guns and the ammo, it s knowing how to handle the guns and having common KIERA TUTTLE ( nght) of Woods Cross spikes it down against West Tuesday. WX continued to rule Region 5 with the win. Photo by Man, Lynchard after point, getting numerous assists from Madsen, and kills from Iovell. I nulv Naegle. Chnstv Spargur and Kiera Tuttle that West gist couldu t catch up to Wcxxls Cross coach Donna Tippetts was qukk to credit her stan lor providing the heart ot her best team ev er 'A lot has to do with the setting." she said (Lnulee) Madsen has allowed us to run a quicker offense than in the past Our defense has also stepped it up Tippetts says that the back-couot Naegle and I aw ell generate the nucleus of her team The second game of the contest against West was quite a bit closer than the fint That was due to Tippetts allowing some of her non starters to get some play ing rt time I totallv chanced mv rotation around." she said I was glad to pnwide an opportumtv for some of the JY girls" In the second gime. West was the team to start strong getting the first two points off the serve of senior Rachel Tdwards The Wildcats wouldn't allow West to see "WILDCATS" pg. A 9 I |