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Show SPORTS The Park Record. Editor: Adam Spencer sports@parkrecord.com 435.649.9014 ex.104 Twitter: @ParkRecSports TOWN RACE SERIES RETURNS The popular Town Race Series at Park City Mountain Resort has returned for another season. The three remaining races will be held Feb. 22, March 7 and March 21 at the Eagle Race Arena from 3-6 p.m. There will be awards in four categories, including a new high school category for non-USSA licensed racers. The entry fee is $20 per race for an individual. For teams of four racers, the cost is $75 per race. For more information, visit www.parkcityskiteam.org. ICE MAN WINTER CLASSIC Basin Recreation is hosting the Ice Man Winter Classic, a 4v4 pond hockey tournament, Jan. 30 and 31 at Willow Creek Park. There is a division for every age group from 11 years old to 50-plus and a seven player per team limit. All divisions are coed. There is round-robin seeding on Saturday and finals on Sunday for each division, with a three-game guarantee. The cost for the tournament is $50 per team and each player who donates a winter coat will receive a $5 discount. All donations will be gifted to the Park City Christian Center. For more information or to register, visit BasinRecreation.org or contact Dave Paskoski at dave@basinrecreation.org. WILDCATS AND BRAVES PREPARE FOR BATTLE, B-2 www.parkrecord.com B-1 WED/THURS/FRI, JANUARY 27-29, 2016 Should prep basketball have a shot clock? Summit County coaches weigh in on debate ADAM SPENCER The Park Record In a recent article by Trevor Phibbs of the Salt Lake Tribune, 81 percent of Utah high school basketball coaches said they are in favor of implementing a shot clock. In 3A, the division in which Park City High School plays, 12 of 13 boys' coaches and seven of 10 girls' coaches who responded to the poll were in favor of having a shot clock. In 2A, where North and South Summit play, seven of 13 boys' coaches and 10 of 11 girls' coaches were in favor of the change. Park City Boys' Coach Caleb Fine said he voted in favor of a shot clock because basketball is naturally trend- PARK RECORD FILE PHOTO Park City's Marina Mayo cuts between two Tooele defenders during a game earlier this season. BASIN RECREATION LITTLE LEAGUE Calling all coaches! Basin Recreation will transition from its traditional Youth Baseball Program to a Little League International sanctioned Little League Program this spring. Help is needed to make the inaugural season as seamless as possible. Basin Rec is currently seeking additional coaches and team sponsors ahead of the upcoming spring 2016 season. Anyone interested in coaching or sponsoring a team should contact patrick@basinrecreation.org. PARK RECORD FILE PHOTO Please see Sports Briefs, B-8 JEREMY RANCH TO HOST NORDIC SKI RACE, B-4 South Summit's Tanner Anderson tries to dribble around Park City's Drew Fleming during a game at the Park City Classic earlier this season. ing toward faster offense anyway. "The biggest reason I voted yes is that's where the game has evolved to," he said. "I realize the shot clock probably benefits more talented teams, but it's the brand of basketball that's being played. The game has evolved and the shot clock is part of the game. No one wants to watch a team stall - I don't blame anyone for that." South Summit Boys' Coach Dusty Hatch said he'd like to see a shot clock implemented, too, in order to keep games more competitive. "One thing I think it would change is I don't think you'd see as many blowouts," he said. "Teams couldn't get a 20-point lead and then hold the ball and take two minutes off the clock every possession. If you were behind, you'd have a better opportunity to get back in the game." Hatch's Wildcats and Coach Sam White's PCHS girls' squad both play up-tempo styles offensively. White said he'd have no problem with a shot clock and Hatch agreed. "We'd have to put in a 10-second shot clock for it to do anything for us," he joked. "I think it's a good idea. I just keep waiting for it to happen." As for how much time should be on the clock, both Hatch and Fine agreed Please see Shot clock, B-8 more than just cowboy boots PURE COUNTRY PRICE Karl Malone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram now proudly serves the residents of Park City Purchase a new Dodge Durango from Karl Malone Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Vistit us: www.maloneheber.com 435.214.4504 |