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Show mm "IT p Page A6 Times Newspaper V Thursday, March 20, 2003 Prep Feature Orem Din MARTIN HARRIS Times Sports Editor Orem High's cheer squadwill be competing in the Universal Cheerleaders Association national competition com-petition in California at the end of March. They won the right to compete by finishing first at a regional competition held at Davis High School 13 Orem High's cheer squad won competition. in Salt Lake City. The Tigers beat out schools from Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado and Nevada. "Cheerleading today is not what it used to be," Orem coach Allison Linford said. "In addition to cheering cheer-ing at sporting events, these girls have two hours of practice almost everyday and they all maintain a GPA well above 3.0. It's not a popularity contest, it's skill." Linford said it is the first time in Orem High history that they have taken first at a regional competition. fc V ; 1 ;s J ' 1 Baseball camp accepting applications The Rocky Mountain School of Baseball is accepting accept-ing applications for the Spring Super League 2003 season. The deadline for team registration is Tuesday, April 1. The league will include Saturday dou-bleheaders, dou-bleheaders, running April 12 through June 21. The Super League will be divided divid-ed into four geographical divisions, from Idaho Falls, all along the Wasatch Front to southern Utah. The age divisions are as follows: 8-9, 10-u, 11-u, 12-u, 13-u, 14-u, 15-u. For more information, Basketball camp taking applications Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10 to 19 are eligible to apply. Players from 50 states and eight foreign countries attended the 2002 camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the Ail-American Ail-American Team. Locations include: Atlanta; Thousand Oaks, Calif.; Babson Park, Fla.; Dubuque, Iowa; Champaign, 111.; Macomb, 111.; Greencastle, Ind.; Atchison, Kan.; Owensboro, Ky.; Lebanon, Texas; Commerce, Texas and Olymia, Wash. cheerleaders to nationals She is proud of her team and what they have accomplished accom-plished but says cheerleaders cheerlead-ers are not given the respect they deserve. "We want to get rid of. the stigma that it's a cute girl in a cute little skirt going rah-rah," she said. "These girls are athletes." Orem's cheerleaders have backgrounds in gymnastics, gym-nastics, tumbling and V J - -T I! regionals and will be competing dance. "I've been in dancing since I was three years old " Alysse Smith, captain of the cheer squad, said. "Cheerleading is hard work. It requires flexibility, tumbling and endurance." The squad spends countless count-less hours in practice trying try-ing to perfect different stunts and tumbling maneuvers. This is in addition addi-tion to cheering at sporting events, decorating for games and doing pep rallies ral-lies and assemblies. Smith loves cheerleading cheerlead-ing and said tumbling is the hardest part because of go to www.rmsbb.com or call 1-877-272-0862. Captivating-Radio Captivating-Radio Dramas for the Whole Family! i4dtontme& uspenseful, value-packed discoveries await you in the town of Odyssey where something new and exciting is always going on. Whit, Connie and the gang manage to get into all kinds of interesting predicaments, and learn unforgettable biblically based lessons along the way. Your family will be on the edge of their seats as they tune in to each fascinating adventure. It's fun, character-building entertainment for all Monday thru Friday 5:29 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m. www.keyy.com Olfl tap her height. "Cheer is fun because you get to be so involved," she said. Fellow captain Christina Harper loves the competition competi-tion aspect of cheerleading and is looking forward to the upcoming national competition. "Our squad has worked really hard at every aspect," she said, "but being f .ft 1 f i 1 v Photo by Martin Harris In the national cheerleading with the girls makes it fun." With cheerleading requiring so much time, these girls know they have to stay on top of everything. "Competitions, games, and practices are all time consuming. It's a package deal," Harper said. "I plan ahead and get homework done early. I always communicate com-municate with my teachers and keep them informed." Cheerleading is not limited lim-ited by season as these girls work year around to compete at a national level. Came 5ec Our IVIew Facility! State Inspection Sl. 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She fanned four. "Lyndsi pitched a great game. She was hitting all her spots," Richins said. "If she is pitching this good, we will be good." Offensively, the T-Wolves took advantage of timely hitting, Provo miscues and a half dozen walks. Kristin McCuistion started start-ed it off with a sacrifice fly to bring home Dara Grob for the first run of a five-run first inning. A wild-pitch brought home Hayli Duke and then consecutive walks to Stephanie Johnson and Beverly Pead gave the r f r' i Complete ft Automotive Repair : I -'Off) i iHf . V I WITH COUPON ONLYy 1 . AM. ' ' " x 1 With Coupon Only. Expires 4302003 ! fJUT Photos by Martin Hani (above) Lyndsi HIM was untouchable. She threw a one-hrttet against Provo in her team's (below) Hayll Duke tries to runner. She eventually walked to get the Job done. Wolves two more baserun- ners. it 4 I Starting at if frmnrilto I If .0 i i ,3 it .sunt '-jiO -at 12-0 rout of the Bulldogs. 3 ran lay down a bunt to advance Hk xxn 1.1 i i mil neipea ner or. cause with an RBI-singl; but then the Provo catche sent a throw into the out ij field to allow Pead and K to score. In the third inning, the flood gates opened again a; the first five Timpanogi batters reached base and scored. It was highlighted by a two-RBI single by Katie Clarke. After the fifth, the mercy rule came into affect. "I was very impresse; today. From top to bottom i the batting order and t; were aggressive on the bas paths," Richins said. "Elk disappointed if this team i; Pie; 25 (T "pi m not first or second in tfc region." IS HEiiDIIIG SHED 11 Mo: i'gOOl it e We Mend Everything Under the Moon Kitchen Sppliances s M, Vacuum Sales & Service THE riENDI 1735 S. State St. Orem, UT 84097 225 rise 'i K1 |
