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Show Redmen thine lads enthusiastic; should be tough in Region 8 CEDAR CITY - Cedar High School track coach Bob Schexnayder is very optimistic about upcoming Redmen track wars, particularly since coach Wayne Decker has been added to the staff to work exclusively with athletes in the field events. "This year I think we have more depth," explained Schexnayder. "We have a lot of good kids back. I think we'll be . better off in the field events with coach Decker's assistance." Schexnayder was optimistic about his group last season, but he was disappointed disap-pointed with their overall performance at region and state. "I think if we can stay healthy and put some good relays together that we can be competitive," continued Schexnayder. "We're pretty strong in all events except the 400-meters." The coach looked at his squad on an event-by-event basis: 100-meter hurdles The Redmen will expect good things from Rick Lunt in the hurdles. Schexnayder stated that he feels Lunt has the potential to take region in a tough Region Eight. Youngsters Phil Chidester and Boyd Esplin will also add depth in the hurdles. hur-dles. The two are underclassmen who should develop and do well. 100, 200-meters "I guess our real strength is going to be in the 100-meters," 100-meters," exclaimed Schexnayder. Speedsters Danny Harris and Troy Nielson ran very well last year. Sophomores Bruce Hall and Rick Thomas will add strength and depth in the sprints. 400-meters This is an area that is a question mark for the Redmen and will need some work. There are several promising runners in the 400, but they are young and will need to develop. Greg Pullock is a hard-working sophomore. Clair Jolley, Dirk Bohne and Mark Covington are all freshmen with potential. 800-meters Cedar middle distance hopes have been bolstered at the expense ex-pense of Parowan. Doug Hermanson " ran well in the 800 last year and should do well this season, Ted Jessop is a big, strong athlete who is involved in his first year of track. Freshmen David Hart, Jimmy Ipson and Brett Jolley all have latent abilities. 1,600, 3,200-meters Junior David Dix will anchor the distance crew. Dix was second in the region last year, ana he was the region champion this year in cross country. Mike "Pineapple" Garfield has all the tools, according to Schexnayder. He should be very competitive. Freshman Kyle Harris shows a lot of promise. Pole vault Darrin Condie should set a Cedar school record in the vault this season. Chuck Walker is also vaulting well at this stage. Both should be tough. Freshman Brett Bundrick should develop. High jump K.C. Jones was fourth in the region last year as a sophomore. He should improve on that finish this year. Robert Nakken should also jump well, and David Hart could develop as a leaper. Javelin Senior Kevin Garrett and junior Andy Parry will be hurling the spear for the Redmen. They both have a lot of ability, according to Schexnayder. Schex-nayder. Newcomer to the javelin, John Bishop, could also pick up points. Long, jump Boyd Esplin and K. C. Jones'will be doing the long jumping for Cedar. Both have good springs and, with wogk, will do well. i Disctfy Brett Jackson shows a lot of potential, according to Schexnayder. Shot put Ben Whitney, John Bishop and Lyle Stucker comprise the Redmen shot corps. This event, along with the discus, is receiving heavy attention in spring workouts. Cedar hopes that their field events will garner more points this year then they have in the past. |