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Show Sports & Leisur Gunderson: Parson Ian Gunderson tied the school record for Record-Break- Team Lead To AspiresReess Sparto played on er corded l6goals, tying teammate Ab record from a previous season, on two hat tricks and assisted six other goals during the most successful season in the Parsons .history. Gunderson began competing in soccer at the age of five after he was cut from a preparatory swim team in the Brighton High School program. (Brighton has been a dominate force the last decade in high school swimming.) After I was cut, I saw some guys playing Soccer and it looked fun so I tried it and just kept with it," Gunderson said. He slowly matured as an athlete and lettered in four sports at Brighton baseball, basketball, football and soccer and never competed in swimming. After his senior year, Gunderson was offered a scholarship to play football at Dixie but turned it down for academic reasons. I knew I wouldnt get the education at Dixie that Westminster offers and I wanted to Dlav soccer. he said. only his second season at Westminster. The 6 foot, 165 pound sophomore re n WestminThe 1991 ster Parsons soccer team will lose four key senior players tograduation who, according to Head Coach Chris Dorich, have helped District-Champio- the team move up a level. A bright future looms ahead of senior defender Mike Polich who is a Rhodes scholar nominee and a double major (social science and business). Polich maintains a 3.6 GPA and plans to attend Oxford University .dependant on the outcome of the Rhodes scholarship. starter at WestPolich was a four-yeminster and accumulated numerous awards Acaincluding Far West and demic Healso was named to theUnitcd SoccerFederationRegion four Senior Select team. Polich, a native of Lakewood, Colo., chose Westminster for the opportunity to play soccer and also for the schools fine reputation for academics. I didnt want to go to a school where I was replacing someone two or three years down die road. I wanted to play, and Westminster offered me that opportunity, he ar All-Americ- All-Distr- ict said. ethic and Polich attributes a hard-wor- k charmore patience as the acteristics gainedfrom his experienceplaying soccer at Westminster. I really had the opportunity togrowand learn when I started as a freshman and I kept progressing, he said. Midfielder Greg Shadow followed in the footsteps of his older brother Wes who most-importa- nt playedatWestminsterduringthemid-1980s- . Thetwoplayed togetherduringGregsfresh-ma- n and Wess senior year. Greg represented the school well, starting all four years and receiving honors on and teams. the an economics Shadow, major, plans to in business after graduatingthis pursueajob Page 6Forum All-Distr- ict All-Regi- on spring. Hefeelsthemostimportantthinghe learned while playing for Westminster was thathard workandlotsofpracticepay off. John Sandberg was unavailable for comment due to a death in the family, but was also aleader for theParsons this season. Teammate Ian Gunderson said he is a hard worker who matured a lot since last season. John really worked hard over the summer and came back a player, Gunderson said. Sandberg played on a club team with Ab Rees in high school where Dorich noticed him while scouting Rees. He Dorich came out to watch me, noticed Sandberg playing well and set up a meeting with him, Rees said. starter, shares Rees, another four-ye- ar the school record for most goals in a season with 16 (tied with Gunderson this season). He has received honors as and MVP of the Rocky Mountainlntercollegiate S occer League All-Stmuch-improv- ed ce, All-Distri- ct ar game. Rees, a Little Rock, Ark., native, moved to Salt Lake after his junior year in high school and began working out with the Parsons during the spring of his senior year. Rees is majoring in finance and has aspirations of one day becoming a stock broker, but after graduation plans to either enroll in the MBA program at Westminster or work in financial securities. His motto is success is based upon yourethic.if you dontputmuch into it; you wont receive any rewards. He credits much of whathe has leamedatWestminster to Dorich. Dorich is genuinely concerned with all of his players which inspires you to play harder. I value everything he has given to me, such as work ethic, integrity, Rees said. According to Dorich, the four seniors will be hard to replace. They are excellent leaders whose character and ability has strengthened our program immensely, he . I : ' I . J . t 'I I I I, 13-6-- Candlelight Tour Relives Pioneer Christmas Parsons Lose Four Key Players After Best Season To Date by Christopher Thomas Forum staff writer United the Gunderson Club Team locally and also competed in an indoor soccer league where Westminster Soccer Coach Chris Dorich first noticed him. Starting as freshmen, Gunderson contributed six goals and four assists last seaHe was son when the Parsons went 1. named to the NAIA All District Team and played on the Utah Select Team. Currently Gunderson is lifting weights and playing on a team in an indoor league to keep in shape for the upcoming season. The ebullient Gunderson has high aspirations of becoming team captain and leading the Parsons in the near future. I think Ive begun to establish myself as player and a leader," he said. Ultimately, Gunderson would like to play professional soccer after he graduates, but he keeps thing in perspective.' School comes first, my education is the most important thing to me right now but I would like a shot at the big leagues, he said. The spirit of Christmas in Utah 130 years ago will be felt again as Pioneer Trail State Park hosts their annual Candlelight Chirstmas Tour. Tours of the recreated pioneer town of Old Deseret will be held December 5, each night. The park is from located north of Hogle Zoo, at 2601 Ave. in Salt Lake City. While the lives of Utahs early settlers were often filled with trial and hardship, Christmas was a happy and important time. The Candlelight Tour is a chance for us to take a moment and think about all the good things they had, said park curator Ken Kohler. . Visitors can tour nine of Old Deserets eleven pioneer buildings, including the Brigham Young ForestFarmhouse and the Social Hall. Guides in period dress will provide pioneer crafts demonstrations in 5-1- 6:00-9:00p- m Sun-nysi- de each buliding, sing carols in the streets, and help visitors step back to Christmas, 1861. Father Chirstmas will also make, an appearance at the park each night, Kohler said. Visitors are advised to dress for adverse weather. Due to the cold weather, parents am advised to only bring children six years of age and older to the tour, Kohler said. Vistors can warm up in the Social Hall, where hotapple cider will be served. Those visiting the Social Hall on December 15 will be treated to a Christmas program provided by students from Hunter High School. This years tour is sponsored by Smiths Food & Drug and Pioneer Trail State Park. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children, ages 5. For more information call the park at 6-1- 584-839- 1. |