OCR Text |
Show April 15, 1988UH I 1 , (-- ,. I - J C r CPOC2TC irJGDDC. jf r rfJ O I ) oJ AC I v J J dces wins third straight title Hill soccer team wins . . . . . .B3 trout for the picking ... . Spring . . . . B2 B4 ; CD) SGO0D QDDD(1g(0C(GC1 but they gave us a good match." Ralph C. Jensen Odgen A LC Hill's undefeated men's varsity volleyball team breezed through the regular season nearly. The Falcons encountered a determined Clinton 10th team who wanted the win, but couldn't put away Hill ex15-perience, The Falcons did the job in two sets, but not before the team in the cellar gave them a serious challenge. And Clinton played the match with a fur; ther handicap only five of their six players showed up for the match. "We weren't as high to play this game as we should have been. It was obvious from the start," said Varsity Coach Rick Garbett. "This was supposedly the worst team in the league, 15-1- Hill's Allen Fournier tied the score at seven with a strong right-hande- d stab to the front center court. The Falcons went ahead of Clinton for the first time on a Garbett spike, e Steve Bonnell stood his ground net as Clinton charged the Falcon spiker Vic Marshall started the attack in the first game with a tough spike that gave his club a slight Public Affairs Office advantage, but it didn't last long as 8-- 7. Clinton picked up three points before losing the serve. Both teams exchanged serves, only Clinton adding a pair more to their total, at-th- centerman. They were able to tie the score one more time at 10 each. Spiker Joe Perez started to seal the Clinton container with an impressive spike. Kurt Warren blocked a key spike attempt and the combination of PerezWarren held off another offen2-in- ch 5-- 1. 7. 1, - Not wanting the lead to get out of hand, Garbett slammed the ball to the hardwoods after getting a perfect set. at the net for an exchange of serves and the Hill machine was ready to roll. Garbett added another spike and a dink that rolled off the top of the net to boost the Hill score. Frontline defenseman Todd Ladley put together an impressive blockdink combination that brought the Falcons within one of the Clinton club. point, sive threat as Hill closed the lid. Clinton started the second set as quickly as the first, taking four before straight points Hill could mount an attack. The Falcons chipped away at the lead, tying the game at four on spikes by Garbett and Fournier. 6-- 7, Hill jumped up by three, before ball broke what the but back, giving Clinton's back was five serves by Fournier that gave Hill a 12-- 4 lead. The Falcons jumped to a 14-- 4 lead, but couldn't send Clinton to the locker rooms until they reeled off three straight; however, once Hill got the serve back, Garbett took a Perez set and slammed the leather to the hardcourt to end the regular season. "Once we got going we were hot," 7-- 4, said Garbett. "We're ready for the tournament action to begin." Playoffs get under way Tuesday as the Falcons take the opening spike against the same Clinton team at 6 p.m. in the double elimination tournament. The tourney will be held at the Clearfield High School old day for signups today at youth center Final Ladies prepare for A free baseball and softball clinic will kick off the youth summer sports season. The clinic will be held tourney action Monday Bldg. 883, Saturday at the Rex Athletic Fields, from 10 a.m. to noon. If you plan to register for baseball or sof tball, but haven't done so, today is the final day for athletes With three volleyball games on tap last Monday night, Hill's women's varsity team to turn in cards stating they plan to participate. Youth may register at the Youth Center, Bldg. 883. Youth between the ages of 6 and 15 who are pendents of military, retired military or Department of Defense civilians, may participate, but they must sign up for the coming season. The cost for participation in the league is $15 for center members, $17 nearly pulled off a coup, falling one game short of a clean sweep, The lady PUcons irsproved their record as the season closed to a 6 msrk. Thsy picked up wins from the first two games, slashing the Speedy Ball Dinkers in two 4-- 'sets, ,, l"We knewwe could win this game and,, took it riht to them," said Varsity Coach 15-6- 15-1-1. Rod Madison. "I think it gave us momentum to continue on successfully the remainder of the night." The Hill ladies were successful in game two that night, but not before dropping the They counfirst set to the Spikers 12-1tered and recorded their second win on the 15-1-3 nisht by downing Spikers ; The finale was a different story, however, as the Falcons were pitted against a strong Domino's team. The two teams had met once before during regular season play, Domino's taking that game as well, plus adwin, 15-- 15-- 6 over ding Monday's two-sthe lady Falcons. "Domino '8 has to be considered one of the best teams in the league," said Madison; "They are not a team I would like to meet in the opening round of the tournament." The Hill ladies get into tournament action Monday afternoon, meeting the number four team in the league. "If everything clicks, I don't think any-- . body can beat us," said Madison. "We have to be at the top of our game every time we take the court. If we're hitting on all cylinders, we're going to be a tough team to beat. I'm hoping that we can at least finish in third place." However, the Falcons will be without the services of frontline hitter Phyllis Mannion who will be going on a permanent change Of station. Hill will get a new cast member to their lineup. Nadine Wormsbacher, who is a setter, will rejoin the team after being on a temporary duty assignment. for nonmembers. For more information contact Brandon Flint at Ext. 72419. l Youth Center officials are also looking for persons interested in donating time to a good cause-coach- ing a youth team. Interested coaches need to fill out an application at the center. 1 5. Scuba class to begin, fitness run set May 21 15-1- 3, et ii 6, V ill ' 1I U.S. Air fort Photot Sot up Varsity netter Pam Kelly (top photo) blocks an opponent's spike during competition day night. Phyllis Mannion (left) sets the ball near the net during volleyball action. Softball field rosorvations must bo made in advance officials. Coaches may call or come by the Hess Fitness at 9 a.m. for f astpitch or Tuesday at 9 a.m. for slowpitch to make reservations. sessions for Each team is allowed two, one-hothat week and periods may not be consecutive. For additional information contact Hess Fitness Center Center each Monday ur officials M!!v; 87 for the race. Softball coaches who want to take advantage of the fields on base for practice sessions must make advance reservations, according to base athletic S iiiiiiTi Many Hill workers call it quits 3.1-mi- le Mon- , Qotlrooo diving lessons will begin on April 27 at the Hess Fitness Center pool at 6 p.m. Persons who haven't signed up, but want to participate should contact Mike at Ext. 74617. A Air Force fitness run has been slated for May 21 at the Hess Fitness center. Medals will be given to all participants. Athletic officials stress that this run is a fun run and not a competitive race. A starting time will be announced as the date nears Scuba ii ii vMIM v: at Ext. 777792. 3 ;;::-- iiiii Crodll cards Don't go overboard on limits B8-- 9 UoclXli There are dangers with chew 110 |