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Show (C? Page ports enter March 10, 1999 gressmeninfowest.com johnstoninfowest.com Editor: Courtney Gressmen & Loni Johnston CHAMPS From pg. "We need to maintain our edge conditionally and work on our offensive sets and play good defense. Fundamentally we need to do the right things," Kidder said. "I am really happy for the team. They have worked hard and it is nice to see that hard work pay off." The Rebel basketball team will fly out of Salt Lake City International Airport on Sunday afternoon to play in the NJCAA National Championship tournament. Their first game will take place Tues. March 16 with tip off at noon central time. So if the news reports a devastating tornado hitting Kansas next week, don't worry... it is just those dynamite Dixie Rebels schooling the 1 He added his 22 points which included eight key, consecutive free throws and ten rebounds. Also adding to the victory statistically was Sam Melessa with seven points, Roban and Coursey scored six each, with House and Lawhorn each with three. "It's a great experience. It has been a difficult road but we have been very fortunate," Kidder said. The Rebels now hold an overall record of 25-the trip to Kansas will be the sixth time Dixie College has been represented at the national championship tournament in the history of the school. Dixie won the national title in 1985. 7, Rebel Pitching To Strong For SLCC Dixie Defeats Bruins By Courtney Gressmen gresstwninfowest.com Thanks to a great pitching staff by the Dixie Rebel Baseball team, the Rebels were able to beat Salt Lake Community in three games out of four this weekend at Hurst Field. Friday's first game ended in an upset for the Rebels, as they lost Giving them a loss that has not came in quite awhile. Bruin pitcher Cheyenne Rushton was the lone star for SLCC as he Dixie's ), Clint Salisbury at the mound. Dixie's only runs came in the bottom of the first inning, with hits by Dan Wright and Jon Nelson who drove in two runners. The only other hits came from Ryan Pin! who connected with two singles at the plate. With the Rebels up by two, SLCC ended the winning streak for the Rebels when a three-ru- n homer by first baseman Wane Workman put the Bruins ahead in the sixth inning. Then it was history from there as Rushton held the Rebels to as little hits as 5-- 2. SOUTHERN IDAHO SOUTHERN IDAHO RICKS out-duel- SOUTHERN IDAHO (4-1- SNOW SNOW NORTH IDAHO DIXIE Region 18 Champ DIXIE Freedom Region 1 8 Mens Tournament Bracket Dixie will move on to the National Junior College tournament in Hutchison, Kan. on March 15-1- 9. The last time Dixie won the Championship was back in 985. Look for Dixie to do well in this tournament. 1 Total Exposure Tanning Evans Hairstyling College 955 E. Tabernacle 673-612- 8 10 TANS Haircuts for only for $2300 628-901- 3 $500 $100 with a January Student of Evans Hairstyling College off any Chemical Service $300 Haircuts on Thursday All Services Done 10 By Students in Training 5-- 1 in Series possible. The second game was no dejavu for the Rebels or the Bruins, as Dixie came back to win 14-- 4 in the nightcap. The second inning was the key to the Rebels as they exploded with nine runs. This gave Rebels pitcher Frank Peze-l-y all that was needed to hold the Bruins to only two hits. Nelson doubled and drove home run, which is in a two-ru- n his ninth on the season, during this inning. Pini also had a double and received his fifth homer of the year, also driving in three Rebels. Dixie's Kelly Robertson also helped in the victory going two for two at the plate driving in three RBI's. Again it was great pitching which brought them to Dixie, by victorys on Saturday's double-heade- r. Dixie shut out SLCC 0 in the first game with great pitching by Brandon Lyon ), who allowed no runs on five hits the entire game. The Rebels jumped ahead in 9-- (5-0- See Dixie page 11 Set For April K SUN NEW SERVICES Dixie College is sponsoring a Freedom run on Saturday, April 17 at 9 a.m. at Hansen Sta5-- K dium. Applications are due by April 7, and may be picked up in the student government center, 225 N. 700 E. The entry fee is $10 which includes a race Day of race registration is $12 and will be taken from 9 8-- a.m. All runners will compete for age division place awards will awards. Over-a- ll be given to the top male and female participants, everyone will be eligible for other prizes to be given away. For additional information contact Jocelyn Palmer at (435-- ) 7 or Donna Stafford at Or go to the (435-- 0 student government center. 5-- K 652-751- 652-799- 4. GOOD LUCK TO THE MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM AS THEY TRAVEL TO KANSAS FOR CHAMPITHE NJCAA ONSHIPS MARCH 15-1- 9. -- Love the Dixie Sun Sports Department |