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Show Vikings punish Davis nefters and Highland were so tough. "Now we are competitive and can at least have a shot at region." Zaug said that he has seen improvement im-provement in the younger players' skill levels over the years. "There seem to be better, younger players who are more competitive with their upper class teammates. "This is the first year at Davis that we've had sophomores who could make the older kids struggle. Hopefully, that will help them play better. ' ' BOUNTIFUL Although Region 1 boys' tennis action isn't slated to begin until April 2, Viewmont View-mont and Davis squared off Wednesday afternoon in a match that well may have been a preview of the region tournament. The Vikings, led by French exchange student Vincent Pierroot at the number one singles position, overwhelmed a young Davis team 4-1. Pierroot defeated Davis senior Brent Condie in two sets 6-3, 6-0. While Davis sophomore Brian Yamasaki outlasted Viking Jeremy Jones 6-3, 6-1. Viewmont number two singles player Jay Hansen defeated Davis sophomore Bobby Shepherd 6-4, 7-5 in an evenly matched bout. In doubles action, Vikings Tom Allen and Phil Johnson defeated the junior, sophomore Dart duo of Ben Snow and Joel Gardner 6-4, 7-5. Davis seniors Keith Eliason and Matt Buxon were defeated by Viewmont s Shane Jarvis and Jared Saibara in numuer one doubles action. ac-tion. Davis coach Russell Zaug, who has been at the helm of Davis tennis for six years, said he was pleased wiiii his team's performance in spite of the loss. "Our biggest challenge this season will be a lack of experience. These kids just need time to compete com-pete and a chance to play. "At least we're in a region where we can compete. It used to be that Bountiful, Viewmont and Davis would battle for third because East |