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Show Hilltop Times n DeAAillio by Ralph C. Jensen watching the group tango. The goal kept Hill's record unstained. "It was a mad scramble around the net," George Horvath, Falcon playercoach, said. "It was real scary, but it was an excellent play that caught everyone off guard except Pat." ' It wasn't an easy chore for the Falcons to win. They were down by three starters who had military commitments. Offensive skaters and scoring threats Gary Batinich, Jay Duening and George Yazejiian were all absent from the lineup and scoring duties fell to the reserves who responded quickly. "Everyone pulled their own weight and then some. They got the job done," Horvath said. "The one thing we have this year is depth. It is something we haven't had in the past and it feels good to have excellent players on the bench. We know we have people we can go to anytime and get scoring from them. "Pat (Oltmanns), John 'The . 4-- 4 3-0-- 1. one-thir- Hill neiters remain unbeaten, down Roy Boys again Friend spike sparks rally by Ralph C. Jensen Ogden ALC Public Affairs Office Without the services of their coach, Hill varsity volleyballers dished out a second season loss to highly-toute- d Roy Boys Tuesday night. The two teams have battled frequently, with Roy Boys winning when it comes to the championship rounds. Hill has been able to defeat Roy during regular season play and has made a clean sweep this year. The two Clearfield, Utah, City Recreation teams always puts up a fierce battle, usually taking three sets to determine a winner. However, the Falcons managed to clip the Roy club in two sets, 15-to remain undefeated in league play. second in the league with an 2 record. is Roy Hill won its second game of the night and 10th on the year defeating a hapless Layton 35 club 15-in two sets, 15-in the nightcap. to Alan According Fournier, assistant coach, it was a quick spike by Ed Friend that set the tone of the set and the match against the Roy 1, 8-- 3, n - n,2xuVUUUyj 9 . Bone After three weeks on the winning edge, the Hill Falcons hockey team was forced to settle for a tie Lake the Salt Sunday night against Bone Crushers. City They were fortunate to come away with a tie, keeping their unbeaten record clean at Unspotted or not, the Falcons had to surrender a portion of the league lead to the Crushers, who sport the same record. A win by d Green Parrot has given them share of the league lead, but Hill could boot them out Sunday as the two teams meet. Louis DiMillio scored two of the four Hill goals, plus registered one assist, but it was Patrick Oltmanns who saved, the day. He scored the tying goal in the third period with seven seconds remaining. In a group of skaters, Oltmanns slipped the puck away giving it a quick slap to the net where the goalie was 15-1- i . )(3U SOvyQS LJCJ5C TOULr Crushers, Falcons and to the kicked puck scores game winner Goaltondor the tying quickly slapped Ogden ALC Public Affairs Office 7, ripcrrav Nov. 10, 1988 7, Boys. Hill scorer Louis DiMillio scored . f - J twice as the Falcons tied Bone Crushers 4 Sunday. 4-- Maverick' Maholick, Bob Field and Dan Burke filled in very well. They got the job done offensively and that is exactly what we needed," he said. Horvath started the Hill scoring flurry. He slapped in the only Hill goal in the first period when he took a DiMillio pass on a breakaway. A head fake away, Horvath ' crashed the net, getting the opening goal. The lead was shortlived, however, as Bone Crushers' Mike Wolonzien and Art Edison scored. Wolonzien's goal came at the 11:22 mark, Edison followed a minute later. DiMillio tied the game midway through the second period, taking a Mike Jachim assist to the net. But it didn't come easy. In a crowd of "We were working our plays very well last night (Tuesday). We determined in the early going of the season we wanted to make amends for the losses during the spring season. Roy Boys are a team we wanted to beat during season play and continue during tournament,'' said Fournier. "Roy is a tough team, but Ed slammed the first one home and we just continued that pace throughout the two-se- t match. We had excellent blocking at the net and that is important when you're playing a team like Roy. They are a very powerful club. " Friend took a set from center, followed it down the line of the net and backhanded it to center court for the score. Hill took the initial lead and never looked back as they outscored Roy by eight points. In set two, the Falcons jumped up 0 before Roy rallied back to tie the game. The two teams were nip and tuck to the 11 point margin, Hill always holding a slight advantage, but a determined Roy team never letting them out of grasp. Then, both teams. looking at the scoreboard with an 11 point knot, Hill broke away for the win. "That's when they made a couple of mistakes and we took advantage of them," said Fournier. The Falcons coasted in game two as they thrashed Layton 35. The game was a warmdown for the league-leadin- g Falcons who are on a roll and direct course for the championship. Hill netters were without the services of player coach Rich Garbett, who is on leave. "It's a good way to welcome a coach back," said Fournier. "I think that is why he felt comfortable about leaving, the team is coming of age. We still have a few improvements to make and the remainder of the season will help that out." 4-- -- -- DeMil-li- o freedom. He goal. Crusher Doug Watchorn scored twice in the final stanza, getting the first goal with 11 minutes remaining. DiMillio got his second goal of the game (14th of, the year) with five minutes remaining. He took a Paul Taylor shot, redirecting to the net. Two minutes later, Watchorn gave Bone Crushers the upper hand with his second goal in what appeared to be the game winner. Only seven seconds left in the game, Hill's Oltmanns tied the game, preserving the Falcons' unbeaten string. "It was an excellent rally by everyone on the team," Horvath said. "Of course, we wanted to win the game, but considering we were three key players down, we did very well. We have a strong team and are the team to beat in the league," Back to full strength, Hill skaters will challenge Green Parrot Sunday at the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center in Salt Lake City. Game time is 10 p.m. . AF ski invitational set for March 1 2-1- 7 Team members sought The first of snow has blanketed barely covering the Wasatch Mountains, but anticipation of skiing competition is in the air. Alpine enthusiasts are already talking about the 27th Annual Air Force Invitational Ski Meet which 7 has been set for March at Snowbasin Ski near Resort, Huntsville, Utah. Hill skiers will try to get back an item they lost two years ago, the championship. But they will undoubtedly have to battle a stubborn Barnes MAP, Mass., ski team, who took the title away two seasons ago and haven't been willing to give it back. The races, unique by any standard, will run over the course of five days. They will consist of super giant slalom, giant slalom, dual slalom and slalom events. Two years ago Barnes skiers shocked Hill with an upset. Hill skiers had held the title for 25 years. Last year the two teams tied, but overall results showed d "that Barnes skiers were three second faster in competition. The Hill team is looking for military members who might be interested in trying out for the team. They should contact Curtis Johnson at Ext. 72624. The invitational meet is an entry fee of $125 is required. Hill's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division staff sponsors the event. Deadline for receipt of resumes and entry fees is Jan. 22, 1989. The entry fee covers lift pass, ski area rental, awards and banquet. People who have questions about the meet may contact David Ovard at Ext. 73525. 12-1- v head-to-hea- self-supportin- g, PooOCdoOD Continued from Page B1 Third end ffouiili p!so Last year's champs, 2849th Head- the season, practicing every Sunday. "Their hard work paid off. I'm kind quarters Squadron SectionMaintenof surprised at how the season ended. ance, captured third place by blowing Because of our mission, we lose a lot out Distribution 25-of guys to temporary duty, but we After a scoreless first quarter, were able to recruit enough guys to CCQMA struck pay dirt on a recover," he said. pass from Rich Purrington to Doug Recover they did. The 388th wasn't Ezel for six. The PAT failed. Distributo be taken lightly as they entered the tion came right back with their only, bomb playoffs with a 11-- 2 record, their only points of the game on a d losses coming at the hands of the for a touchdown. CCQMA struck again in the third champs. "It was a tough game. It was sad to quarter with another Purrington pass aerial. come up a few yards short, but they to Carl Krevins on a in an failed. finished The PAT us their did beat extremely tough They said. "I'm really proud scoring in the fourth quarter when game' Rankin of my players. Anytime .you can get ' Purrington nailed Ezel on a that far, it shows a lot of hard work reception for another six points. ThePAT failed. And to add insult to injuand determination." 6-- 0. Rushing leader 6. rd 50-yar- t Stan Lindsey scored the championship touchdown in overtime. He rushed from 13 yards out for the score. 22-yar- d 25-yar- d CLSS made the finals by blanking CCSC (Army) The game remained scoreless and looked like it was headed into overtime . when Purrington ry, Dan Webb intercepted a Distribution pass and ran it 10 yards into the end zone for a score. Purrington lofted a pass to Don Peck for the extra point. tossed a touchdown pass with 15 onds remaining in the game. They also slaughtered CCQMA 26-388th fought their way to the finals by blowing out 1881st Communications Squadron 20-- Then in another close call, 388th skimmed by Distribution With 14 seconds remaining in the game, Davis tossed a y which bounced off a Distribution pass defender into the hands of Alan Harper, who was standing in the end zone. Time had expired with the reception. In other playoff action, CCQMA got by 2849th Civil Engineering Squadron Distribution blanked 2849th Headquarters Squadron Section 7. 6. 6-- 0. hail-Mar- 7-- 6. 7-- 0. |