OCR Text |
Show Wedmiurs/Fri, August 18-20, 2010 The Park Record B-3 PREP SPORTS: THE RUNDOWN • Continued from B-1 X-country team seeks new leaders GRAYSON WESVPARK RECORQ PCHS junior quarterback Paul Flake takes a practice snap Thursday at Dozier Field. Miners lift off Friday 2010 football team ready to showcase new spread attack By MATTHEW PIPER Of the Record staff Everywhere new coach Kai Smalley goes in Park City - in the aisles of the grocery store or the hallways of the school people want to know: Just what, exactly, is Park City High School's new spread offense going to look like? On Friday night at Class 5A Riverton High School, those questions will be answered better than Smalley could ever do with his mouth alone. For now. you'll just have to take his word for it. "It's kind of going the way that we hoped it would," Smalley said. "The kids are flying around, they're having fun. They want to be good at this." A handful of the team's players missed a few days of X's and O's camp to learn the spread offense at The System Camp in Thurston, Ore., where Smalley once coached as an assistant after a four-year career on the defensive line at ttje University of Oregon. Smalley said those players learned the different styles of spread offense, and have begun to forge their own identity within the popular system that involves no huddles and a shotgun formation for each snap. "We have some things that make us a very unique team," he said. "We have a lot of good receivers and two or three very good running backs who are going to draw a lot of attention. They've been kind of overlooked because of the guys who were there in the past." Most important is that the team has bought into the concept of a run-and-gun offense after departed (and now East) head coach Brandon Matich led the Miners to state championship contention using a pounding triple option ground attack that showcased the talents of departed seniors Dylan Chynoweth (now with Navy) and Erik Walker (at Weber State). "We've had some guys really emerge/ 1 Smalley said of summer practices. "I could- They 're not just going to be the class that came behind those guys." KAI SMALLEY PCHS inmhtill much n't have stepped into a better situation." Among those to raise his game is 6-foot-l junior quarterback Paul Flake, who has "really stepped into his own," Smalley said. Flake is the team's third-fastest player and has to resist the temptation to use his feet first, but he has delivered his best effort thus far. Smalley said the offensive line has proven to be large and effective, with 6-foot-2, 275-pound A.J. Flint at left tackle paving the way for another strong running game. Smalley also said to look out for big things from 6-foot-3, 245-pound senior tight end Jake Adams, who could be among the best at his position in the state. Less has changed on the "defensive side of the ball, where new coordinator Joe Sisson has quickly gained his players' confidence in his first stint coaching defense. "The kids love him." Smalley said. "He's done some things that I know are going to stick with me for a long time." The team's annual red/white scrimmage last Friday had some fans buzzing about the high-powered passing attack, Smalley said, but he doesn't want to give too much away. For now, the secret is Riverton's to figure out. Smalley said the Silverwoives, who finished second in their region last year, feature a wing-T running attack and a strong defense. It's not altogether typical for a Class 3A team to schedule a 5A opponent for its opener, but Smalley thinks it will benefit his team in weeks to come. "It's going to get us ready," he said. "We've got a lot of good competition this year, and we're going to have to beat the best to be the best." For the class of 16 seniors who have heard so i much about how the 2009 graduating class was one of the best in Park City's history, the time is now to show that they were a part of last year's state semifinalist team, too. "They're not just going to be the class that came behind those guys." Smalley said. Friday's game starts at 7 p.m. After Riverton, the Miners stay on the road for 3A Juan Diego on Aug. 27. Delta is slated for the first home game on Sept. 3. The homecoming game will be held against Manti on Sept. 17. The first Region 10 game is Sept. 24 at Union. her to recover and be ready." Even without Snyder, the Miners' girls are loaded. Junior Rebecca Cunningham finished third in 3A last season and is the top-ranked returning 3A runner in the state. And Cunningham might not be the best runner on her team. Sophomore A!i Walker took ninth last year despite having never run competitively before. Now recovered from an injury sustained during last year's track season, Walker is looking faster than ever, Wyant said. A long-time soccer player, Walker quit the sport to devote herself completely to running - following the same path as Gorelik. Wyant said the experience of watching her Park City teammates finish 1-5 in the 3200 meters at the Class 3A state track championships led the talented athlete to reconsider continuing her injuryplagued soccer career. "It made something click," Wyant said. "All I can say is, look out." Fellow sophomore Emily Schmitt was fifth in Park City's 3200-meter parade at state championships, while the 2010 varsity team's only High School Sports Football Park City @ Riverton August 20 7:00 p.m. North Summit @ Beaver August 20 7:00 p.m. South Summit vs.Altamont August 20 7:00 p.m. senior, Alexis Lee, was 11th in the 2009 cross-country finals. Wyant also expects freshman Sophie McDonald to add depth to the lineup. On the boys' side, Class 3A seventh-place finisher Carson Fugal will be missed, but only in spirit. The Miners recover from his departure neatly with the transfer of West High School's Ben Saarel, who set a state freshman record in last year's championships with a blazing time of 16:13.7. Wyant said the team has only worked with Saarel for a month, but ''his talent is virtually unlimited." Saarel had u Connors had a good summer. He's impmved a great deal, and he should contend for state." JEFF WYANT Pi V/.S crm-.-cr>ut)lrv <otu h some stress-related injuries from running that caused him to miss spring practice, Wyant said, but the different style of training in Park City should help him avoid those problems in the future. "Usually you can learn from your mistake with those (injuries)," he said. Unlike many teams in the valley, Wyant said, the Miners try to avoid pavement and run high-intensity, low-mileage practices. Boys' Golf Adult Softball Region August Region August Region August Region August Monday C o e d League Monday 6 - 1 0 p.m. J ^ Tuesday Men's League *' Tuesday 6 - 1 0 p.m. Wednesday C o e d League Wednesday 6 - 1 0 p.m."_ Thursday Men's League Thursday 6 - 10 p.m. Friday C o e d League Friday 6 - 1 0 p.m. 10 @ Park City 19 Noon 14 @ South Summit 19 I 1:00 a.m. 10 @ Union 26 Noon 14 @ Layton Christian 26 1:00 p.m. Cross Country Girls' Soccer South Summit ©American Ldrship August 18 4:00 p.m. Park City vs. Lone Peak August 19 3:30 p.m. South Summit @Wasatch August 26 4:00 p.m. Park City @ Waterford August 3 I 3:30 p.m. Volleyball Park City @ Premier Invite August 21 TBA Park City @ Grass Relays August 29 TBA South Summit @ Grass Relays August 29 TBA Tues/Thurs 6 - 1 0 p.m. Adult Coed Beach Volleyball ^ . a Lacrosse (cancellations) ' 615-5432 :sq«i-J •''''' '.'. t.C.' Running Swiss Days 10k September 4 7:00 a.m. Mid-Mountain Marathon September I I 8:00 a.m. Sailing Park City Sailing Club Series Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. P a r k C i t y Ice A r e n a - ••. (615-5700) Adult Ice Hockey '^u^i Sunday 6-9 p.m. ••-' '••"'• (Visit www.pcice.org for complete schedules);-*';';?' Basin Recreation Fieldhouse . (655-0999) b Over 30 Drop-in Soccer Monday 2 - 6 p.m. Triathlon TriUtah Jordanelle August 21 9:00 a.m. Park City @ Cache Valley Invite Park City August 21 3:00 p.m. Recreation Services Park City @ Carbon (615-5401) August 24 3:00 p.m. Quinn's Junction/City Park South Summit Aquatics & nL Fitness C e n t e r ' (783-2423) ' '^' Rock waii ',.;:, ; f Monday,Tuesday 5 - 8 p.m. o; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. More advanced. More luxurious. And amazingly, more affordable. THE 20tD E-CLAU •TMTING AT *48,600- The 2010 E-CUit S s b n - n luxury vrhldo wlih an Impn-ulvr- array of breakthrough jdv^ncc5 a! an arually Imtiresslvr price A car u rtvuluilonary IT can uJen you when you're driving drws>, c o m y i you U yuure veering Jrom vour lane and own Apply iis own brakes, If necessary, should vou becomis dlsiracind. Plu* II') l»cke*l by llw lonp-vjiv, <|iuifiv jrnl security al Mf(n«dcvBcn«, .so It's a smart value for yt-ars lo come-. Sec your authorised Merredcs-Bciu dMlor for a icsi "Jrlvc ioddy. This Is Ihe 2010 E-Cfaw. This h Mera-do* RPTU. MBUS*.com/»-cl#H Best Perk for Locals? SIRIUSH Remede Spa Summer Special K i i i m t 1*00 mm* Present: your Urnh Srnrc drivers license and enjoy an alluring 35% discount on any customized treatment at Remede this summer! Make it .1 Spa Day with complimentary access to the St. Rc^is pool. Athletic Club and Spa facilities all day long with your treatment! The 14,000 square foot Rcmedc Spa is dedicated to pampering you. Please call to reserve your appointment1. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions; valid through August 31st, based upon availability. REMEDE KenGarff (866) 609-5799 Imports Icengarffmercede5.com •UJBPIor i n>tOE i'Si iiia; Se-fci i e*j 575 South Slate Street Downtown Salt Lake J.O'Of'lii'.[»( S&lsn 'j-.-Tnn si S'A*-'O >-v>t!a \VJf-i C^^i fcjf rr- .' •; poii a--l P:c---.JTI J P I C I ; , - ; O K I 0 ^;O=oii;rtl t'^c'M^vG-'v Cws'ni For man Infvmitton, c 1-WO-FOR-MU1CE0C3, or vt«n PARKRECORD .1.. .^. Weather Hotline - - - Park City vs.TBD September I I TBA Recreation Sports Girls* Tennis ;/ ' Adult Coed Soccer Tuesday 6 - 1 0 p.m. Summer Sports Park City vs. North Sevier August 19 7:00 p.m. Park City @ Dixie Tourney August 20-21 TBA S. Summit @ Skyline Tourney August 21-22 TBA Park City @ Bear River August 24 7:00 p.m. Park City @ Judge Memorial August 26 7:00 p.m. North Summit vs. Union August 26 7:00 p.m. South Summit @Wasatch August 26 7:00 p.m. Saarel will get a run fof. his money from new ttgamnhate Connor Gideon, :who Svas 17th at state last year. Wyant believes the lanky 1 senior could make a huge1 leap in 2010. .;:;:; ; "Connor's had " a gpod summer," Wyant saijl "jle's improved a great deal, and he should contend for s^ate.'J He hopes Gidepn^s example - he failed to make varsity in his first two seasons but has stuck to a rigorous offseason workout regimen - is heeded by the rest-1 of'the boys' lineup. "Training in'the offseason pays off," he said. For further proof,'see senior Ray Smith. Smith didnt make varsity as a.Ireshrhan, sophomore, or a junior, but after an "incredible" improvement during the past offseason, he now looks to be the team's third- or fourth-strongest runner. "I guess he just decided to be good," Wyant said. Rounding out the boys' lineup are Mason West, 1 lth last year, and Christian Orr, who took 22nd. ' ; Nordic-skiing freshman Kyle Beling also appears poised to be a contender for a varsity spot. "A lot. of those (nordic) kids have had pretty good success for us," Wyant said. .. ; ! The Miners open at)the Premier Invite on Saturday in Tooele. They will compete against Class 5A, teams, although doing so' Will 'disqualify them from eligibility for awards. ; No matter. -.-, • < "I want the kids to Jrun against the best in the state," Wyant said. ' •> ; SPA at The St. Regis Deer Crest Resort Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: IOam-6pni Friday-Sunday: lOanwpm The Remede Spa On the Second Level at The St. Regis Deer Crest Resort 435.940.5S30 www.stregis.com/deercrest |