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Show e s — Np— THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 14 Volume 11, Issue XIV 15 July 2000 Huntsville Marathon By Kim Iverson There were approximately 200 runners that participated in three different races during Huntsville’s 4th of July celebration this year. Many were Valley residents, but quite a few were from outside the Valley—some even came from as far away as Zimbabwe, Africa. Most of the runners stated how beautiful the scenery was on each of the runs. Each runner received a great-look- ing T-shirt and a delicious breakfast at Burton; Burton. 3rd-Jackson Hogge & Amy Age 12-17: Ist-Aaron Christensen & Age 22-30: Ist-Charlie Davis-& Torri Casey Davis; 2nd-Liz Christensen. Valdez; 2nd-Jennifer Emily Froerer. Martens; 3rd- Age 31-40: Ist-Terry Pohly; 2ndLeeAnn Christensen; 3rd-Tana Longhurst. Age 41 and over: 1st-Bruce Christensen & Sherry Spencer; 2ndRoger Crump & Sue Rigby; 3rd-Rusty Demeuks & Linda Burton. Jenny Koldewyn; 2nd-Zach Burton & Jenifer Duke; 3rd-Brigham Pierce & Kari Lewis. Age 31-40: 1st-Corey Sandberg & Darla 3rd-Doug Clawson & Robyn Sandberg; 2nd-Steve Combe & Taylor; Deana Froerer. Age 41 and over: Desiree Binford; 2nd-Kyle Sorensen & Nina Blanchard; 3rd-Cecil Satterthwaite & Trudi Stilson. Age 41 and over: 1st-Brett Wilding & Gaye Hogge; 2nd-Doug Telleson Julie Brandt; 3rd-Forrest Brown. & 1st-John Bruckner & Overall winners were: Ist-Jed Johansen; 2nd-Genny Minnoch; 3rd- Sharon Beckert. Overall winners were: 1st-Spencer Burton, 2nd-Corey Sandberg; 3rdSteven Shepherd. 10K Race time of just 5.9 minutes per mile! Way to go Jed! Special thanks to all our sponsors who provided some much appreciated Geneil Summers; 2nd-Gage Froerer & Jeanne Bruckner; 3rd-Bob Wood & Age 12-16: - 1st-Chris Burton & Heidi Taggart; 2nd-Derek Telleson. Age 17-21: 1st-Matt Burton & Genny Minnoch; 2nd-Jason Rowley. Age 22-30: Ist-Jed Johansen & Sam Bellarosa Jed Johansen was the overall winner of all the races with a record running cash and prize donations to make the race a success: The Travel Haus, The Eden General Store, Iverson Dental, Eats Valley of Eden, Market, First Security Southfork Bank, Chevron, Runners at the starting line of the 1-mile Huntsville Marathon. the park after the races. Thanks to all the volunteers who got up extremely early in the morning and helped with the organization of the race. The following people ‘won ribbons and some %Teat prizes donated by our sponsors: Mile Fun Run 11 and under: Ist-Ryan Ahlstrom Amanda Taylor; 2nd-Kyle Combe Holly Beck; 3rd-Logan Froerer & & & Jacqui Rhenicie. Age 12-16: 1st-Jason Taylor & Jordan Green; 2nd-Brett Binford & Savanna SK Race 11 and under: 1st-Cohen Brooke Broderick: Summers & 2nd-Chase Broderick: 3rd-Christopher Lloyd. Age 12-16: Ist-Steven Shepherd Marissa Jensen; 2nd-Neil Womack Melissa Larkin; 3rd-Nick Fletcher Elise White. Age 17-21: 1st-Spencer Burton Sarah Rigby; 2nd-Thomas Katie Carter; 3rd-Brigham Stephanie Harper. Age 22-30: & § & & & Roybal & Burton 1st-Scott Southwick & & Marathoners are off and running in the 10K race. Summer Hogge; Krista Wickens; Brenda Allen. Age 31-40: 2nd-Chad Booth & Bellarosa & 3rd-Jason 1st-Sam Rees & Hungry Wolf Restaurant, Peak Sports, The Alaskan Oaks Restaurant and Marketing. Diamond Inn, The AdHance Ogden Valley Participates in the National AAU Playoffs Compiled by Jeannie Wendell & me and worked me hard to play my best in the nationals. There is one way Shanna Francis to play in this Utah tournament, Ogden Valley News Staff The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) held its national playoffs in Ogden during the past two weeks, holding several games around the Ogden area, including Ogden Valley that is with pride.” and Being able to come to Utah to play where games were played at Snowcrest Junior High. Teams came from all over the United States to compete for first place. One of those teams, the Concord Blazers. came from North Carolina. Almost all the 01rls said this was a once in a hfetme experience. “You ‘‘‘‘‘‘ opportunity to carry the teaching of the The Concord Blazers were the year game one step higher, and to prepare 2000, North Carolina Champs. The their team members to play the game of - team recently won the Hall of Fame basketball at the next level, perhaps tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee even in the WNBA (Women’s National and the Thunder on the Border tournament in Eden, North Carolina. Alfred Graham started the Concord Blazers basketball program seven years ago in an effort to accomplish two things: He wanted to help young people, and he wanted to coach. Seven years later, the AAU program for girls ages 10 to 15 1s still going strong. The 2000 season has been another successful one for the Blazers. The 11 and under, and the 12 and under age teams qualified for Nationals. “I’ve NS have to wa@:fi and really work hard to win it all,-and you have to get up and work your hardest to be number one!” said Cortiiey:. Furr, player for the Concord '@ _E:TS, Shayla | ”“" , team member, relat- - been doing this for so long that [ know “what kids need to do to win,” says Graham, a native of Gastonia who is the Logan Recreation Center Supervisor for the City of Concord, which also helps sponsor the Blazers with the use of gym time at Logan. stiefice for the girls who had- When n’t traveled before “They were able to see places they had never seen before.” “AAU means getting tougher and getting physical out on the court. It’s getting ready for WNBA and College basketball,” stated team member Kim Millhouse. Concord Blazers player Calli Edwards stated, “My coach has pushed he Conc %’d Blazers wzth coaches Alfi‘ed Grahamlefi and Gene Hayes rzght in the 12-U Glrls National Basketball Champion hip meant a lot of hard work that paid off. The best teams in the nation came and displayed their talents and skills. It gave coaches the Basketball Association). “I’'m proud to be part of a program that is organized around a game I love to play and teach,” summed up Coach Gene Hayes of the Concord Blazers. Graham organized the pro- gram in 1993, coaching was his main focus. Since then the program has consistently sent teams to the Nationals and turned out players that have been cornerstones for local prep programs. “The program has helped our players get ready Graham. for high school,” says “And most of our players go AAU Cont. on page 15 |