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Show Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1983 7C; Lancers Capable of Improving 1 982 Record By SCOTT MONSEN Review ing around the Lancer fortunes. Correspondent LAYTON If hope does indeed spring eternal then there is a virtual gusher at Layton High School this year. After two disappointing seasons, Layton is hoping for an improved record this year, and Coach Gary Hansen feels that his 1983 team is capable of turn The Lancers were not hurt badly by graduation, and several returning starters and lettermen mean the 1983 squad should be stronger than last years team that won only one region game. We havent been that strong the last couple of years, said Hansen. But this year we have more depth, than we have had in t' score-boar- ble. The strong point of this IllP By KENT SOMERS berths. We want to be as physical as possible, and, of course, we would like to win the region championship and make the playoffs, but we feel we have a good chance to do that. Hansen fensive team with a powerful running game and good passing attack, Hansen remarked. And this years offense should be improved, said Hansen. We have better quickness and speed this . said. The Lancers open the season ' this Friday at Bountiful and will play their first home game;-againViewmont the following;! Friday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m. year, he said. Hansen reserved judgement on most of Region One but he said that Bonneville, Roy and Box t st 1983 Layton Schedule Aug. 26 Layton at Bountiful 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 Viewmont at Layton 7:30 p.m. Sept 9 Woods Cross at Layton 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Layton at Clearfield 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 Box Elder at Layton 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 Layton at Roy 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 Highland at Layton 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 Layton at Bonneville 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 Layton at Weber 7:30 p.m. iiiiiiininiii Finally? 546-412- 5 STS El in LAYTON Mike Farner, a Mike Kattleman and Lance Duffy Williams, another senior, senior, handles the quarterback Eden are competing for the other will also see playing time in the WOODS CROSS backfield. Improveposition for the Wildcats and tackle spot. Dave Jones, a ment its something football throws the football well, accordSeveral juniors provide depth senior, will start at one coaches talk about during preing to Eldracher. at running back including Ron guard and another senior, season practices almost as often Combine a good quarterback Robert Easton will start Gomez, Mike Chabries, Jeff as they blow their whistles. with good pass blockers, who at the other guard position. The Hawkins and Brady Anderson. But improvement is not just average about 200 pounds each, smallest lineman is Brad Larson, Im really excited about the JV something Woods Cross Coach said: Eldracher, and quick the center, at 175 pounds. (junior varsity), said Eldracher. receivers and you have a passing The Wildcats will be deep at We have more juniors than in Larry Eldra'cher is whistling about; he thinks the Wildcats attack. running back, said Eldracher the past and enough to put a ju- will be better. in all areas in 1983. The Wildcats will start a team with returning starter Mike DaiContinued on 8C Of course. Woods Cross went that is heavy with seniors, and ley playing at the fullback spot. onso last is several there only year, Region Four coaches have maintained that Woods ly one other place to go but up. But Eldracher is talking about Cross is as talented as any team in the region. But that doesnt more than just a moderate immean the Wildcats are well rethis He and his year. provement players think this may be the spected in the league, said Eldyear the Wildcats make it to the racher. Some of the other coaches are state playoffs, something Woods Cross has never done before in talking about us being one of the football. better teams in the region, EldI think it could be (the year), racher admitted. But they dont Eldracher said. We have a real respect us because we dont have shot at it. My kids are excited a winning tradition. about getting there. Traditions, like great cities, Qne of the main differences in arent built in one fall football-season- , but Eldracher thinks his this years team, said Eldracher, Wildcats may come out of the is the leadership of the Wildcats senior class. Leadership wasnt crypts of Region Four this year. I think I might have a group last year. Woods a strength six will of or seven Cross return guys that can turn that starters from last years team, around, Eldracher said. said Eldracher. Trying to help the Cats turn the corner will be wide receivers The Cats strongest positions next year should be the Travis McBeth, Junior Avei and receivers, said Eldracher, who is Jeff Mortensen. Todd Grossen-bac- h will play tight end. Avei is starting his third year as coach at the school. We have a lot of real quick, said Eldracher. And McBeth has real good speed. people that can catch it, EldWoods Cross will start Kevin racher said. d a Woods because Hicks, Thats good, senior, at Cross plans to pass regujarly. one tackle, and Rick Forsgren, 6-- 0, But the Lancers goals, if achieved, could put them in the race for one of the playoff Walter. Mike Tucker and Tom Kidd will fill the running back spots. We hope to have balanced of- de- the Wildcats Year Is This Elder would have strong teams. tight end and split end Tony said. sea- bal- ance. His main pass targets will probably be Darrell Lacey at Offensively, look for a balfense, according to Hansen. The anced attack with equal amounts players on the offensive and de- of passing and running from fensive lines are not big but Layton. Brian Bailey is the likely have fair size and should be candidate for the quarterbacking quicker than average, said Han- job. Bailey is a junior and is as sen. yet untested in varsity play, but The defensive squad will be Hansen feels he has the arm and sons Lancer team will be LAYTON HIGH players battle for the ball in one of last weeks many practices. The Lancers will play at Bountiful Friday to open the season. talent to keep defenses off anchored by seniors Chris Shoop at end, and Dave Brimhall and Dave Facer at the tackle spots. Junior Mike Roberts will likely be at the other defensive end. Matt Austad, Todd Murdock and Paul Harold will handle the linebacking chores with help from Jim Bacholor. Mike Trujillo will return to a cornerback position along with Eric Nalder. Several of the defensive players will also see action on the offensive line as well. Shoop and Brimhall will hold down tackle spots and Facer will play offensive guard. They will be joined by Collin Shaffer at guard and Jim Courtwright in the middle. Although several of his players will go both ways, it is not an ideal situation, according to Hansen. The more different players you can get into the game, the better off you are, so we hope to bring a few more kids along as the season progress to fill some of these spots, he several years, and we are better 'in the skill positions than we have been recently. We have six or seven starters back, which is not a lot, but it is more than we usually have. Another area of improvement that Hansen hopes will ultimated ly add more points to the is his teams attitude. All of our returning lettermen are doing a good job and the kids are working hard. We have better team unity than in the past few years and they are more committed, Hansen said. That commitment can help put the Lancers in the state playoffs, according to Hansen. We feel good about our chances of making the playoffs because the kids are working and are dedicated, Hansen continued. We are looking for leadership from our seniors. 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