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Show ' ' . -V i . . : -' . I : :- . ' - - . '''.. - ( ' : : ' - UINTAH'S SECOND three time state champ is John Price, who pocketed first place titles in 1970, 1971 and 1972. Veteran crew returns to Vernal program Wrestling practice will begin at Vernal Junior High Monday, Nov. 16 from 4 p m. to 6 p.m. and a numter of tusslers who started for the Panthers return to the 1981-82 version of the Vernal wrestling team. Mike Smith at 100 or 95 pounds owns a two year mark of 35 wins and 3 losses and Craig Funk, 112 or 119, is 41-4. Gary Murray, 132 or 138, is 27-6 and Ryan Siddoway, 85 or 90, is 25-11. David Gurr, 105, is 32 4 and Joe Newell, 112, is 15-6 and Tiryan Smith, 112 or 119, is 9-6 and George Cook, 120 or 132, is 38-9. Robert Merrill, 126 or 132, is IB 8 awl Mike Maugh, 138 or 145, is 14-9-1 and Devin I'.ailey, 112 or 119, is 24-12. Shclton Humphries, 75 to 80, is 11-14 and Billy Taylor, 145 or l.,5, is 4-2. KifJith gra'lcri who .'started a number of matches last year and looked pretty good are Richard Horrocks, 80, 8-8; Max Merkley, 85 or 90, 8-3; Greg Jaramillo, 112 or 119, 7-1; Dee Stein-feldt, Stein-feldt, 105, 3-2 and Darrin Johnson, 75 or 80, 5-7. "We have a real good group of young athletes back this year. Craig Funk, Mike Smith and David Gurr have some terrific records going for them. We were undefeated in dual meets during the past two years and wc are shooting for a third year," stated Vernal Junior High wrestling coach, Leon Srnuin. Vernal will take on Canyon View and Mont Harmon in away gamfs Dec. 4 and will host Rangely's junior varsity team Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m. The Panthers will take on Craig in an away meet Dc. 18 |
