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Show Page 6 CITY SPORTS Wednesday, May 24, 1995 Pullins: Inspirational Leader of 5A Champ s By Paul Clark In today's world of high paid, high profile professional athletes, ath-letes, if s refreshing to find a , player who truly believes that team success is more important then individual glory. That's what Orem's Brandt Pullins is all about Even though he was not a starter for most of the season, his inspirational leadership leader-ship played a key role in the Tigers' success. Pullins' contribution can't be counted in base bits or stolen bases. "He was the glue that brought this team together," stated teammate Seth King. "Whenever anyone would make a mistake, Brandt would say. something positive that would help you to relax and refocus." Pullins began the season as a starting outfielder, but as the season progressed younger players began to play well, and Pullins found his role limited to a pinch runner and pinch hitter. "He came to me after one game and said he would help this team win anyway he could," commented com-mented Coach Terry Harward. "Then he said that he felt that there were other outfielders that could help the team more than him." "Sure, I would have liked to have played more," answered Pullins when asked about playing play-ing time, "but most of all I wanted what was best for the team." i Pullins felt his biggest contribution con-tribution came in helping to keep team unity. He was also concerned con-cerned about helping his teammates team-mates be the best they could be both on and off the field, with the , , . k : J SERVICE SPECIAL CAMPING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER Rf pair service and sales on stoves, lanterns, heaters, and all Coleman camping products. ROD & REEL REPAIR Complete overhaul on any reel Complete Overhaul On Any Appliance SP,05 plus parts. We have ail your fishing and camping needs-bait, fuel, dutch ovens, camping supplies. plus parts. Utah County's Coleman Warranty Service Center Red & Ocol Combos rVrJ When the well's dry, we know the worth of water. Benjamin Franklin Your support of the advertisers will ensure the we can bring all ' the sporting news to you door. okay from the team captains, he started a "Swear Jar" that players contributed a quarter to when caught using bad language. lan-guage. All of his teammates mention his positive attitude and work ethic as being a big contribution. "He would always give 100 in practice," stated Jon Clark. "He would dive to catch balls in bat ting practice. His uniform was always dirty. No one worked harder. har-der. When we saw Brandt working work-ing that hard, it helped all of us to work harder." Brandt's determination and example was not idle off the field. He served as the Seminary Council president and was Orem High's Math Sterling Scholar. He maintained a 3.98 GPA, receiving only one A-, and that came from a UVSC course. You won't find Brandt Pullins' contribution to the 5A State Champs in the scorebook, but those close to Orem baseball know that his leadership and inspiration in-spiration were key to the Tigers' success. . ' i 4. V' if1' 1 0 .1 U I J V' Brandt Pullins congratulates teammates after rally. hogifcr.) yogi Sandwiches & frozen yogurt Athlete HYS of the Week The Athlete of the Week will receive a Hogi Meal which includes a Large Hogi Sandwich, Large Yogurt and Large Drink. Athlete must present red coupon to Hogi Yogi for Hogi Meal. See Athletic Director for coupon. JASON BERRY Mountain View's Athlete of the Week is Jason Berry who won two games in the state tournament with one no-hitter. Sponsored By: hogitj yogi Sandwiches & frozen yogurt 71 South State Orem 222-9004 hogifcl) yogi Sandwiches & frozen yogurt Athlete of the Week The Athlete of the Week will receive a Hogi Meal which includes a Large Hogi Sandwich, Large Yogurt and Large Drink. Athlete must present red coupon to Hogi Yogi for Hogi Meal. See Athletic Director for coupon. LANCE ERICKSON Orem High's Athlete of the Week is Lance Erickson who had a 11-2 pitching pitch-ing record and shut down the Bruins in the final game. Sponsored By: hogi(g.-.. .o) yogi Sandwiches & frozen yogurt 71 South State Orem 222-9004 |