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Show Lehi Free Press New Utah! - Wednesday, August 26, 1 998 Tennis Page 1 2 team adds new coach to hopes four are seniors, six are juniors, one is a sophomore, and three are freshmen. Jamee Russon and Angie Urry are team By Tracy Wilson Sports Correspondent Eliesa Solorzano has accept- the opportunity and challenge to coach the Lehi High School girls' tennis team this year. She worked this year with the summer program beginners and girls' teams and has played and taught for 17 years. A graduate of Lehi High School, Eliesa was a state champion in 1988 and 1989. Taking a young, inexperienced team of hopefuls has Solorzano concerned, but she feels she is up to the challenge. "Practice, practice, practice is what the girls need; that and competition," commented the ed for the Probable varsity squad include (not in order) Russon, Urry, Shaylyn Calton, Stephanie Carter, Brittany Christiansen, Megan and Emily Pugh. The girls have been playing a round robin to help establish their ranking. There are three singles and two doubles teams on each varsity squad. The other seven girls will have the opportunity to play exhibition matches for top-seve- n Had-fiel- d experience. American Fork's girls challenged the Lady Pioneers yesterday in a practice match. high school coach. Of the 14 girls on the roster, first-ye- - ar Their first scheduled matchup will be one of their toughest if tradition is any indication. Lehi the entertains Grantsville Cowboys, perennial state champions in the 2A ranks on Aug. 31. Sept. 1 North Sanpete is scheduled to invade the Pioneer domain, Most meets are 3 p.m. affairs. With two and three matches scheduled each week through Sept. 24, this is the shortest and quickest sports season in high school activities. Region is set for Sept. 30 and State Oct. Park City has usually been strong in Region with Uintah and Lehi fighting it out for second. Manti, another tennis school is scheduled to play e the Pioneers on a basis during the season. 2-- 3. home-and-hom- d 41 Photo by Tracy Wilson W The Pioneer tennis team excited for the season to begin. is Pioneer harriers return experience Von Memmott Sports Correspondent The Lehi Pioneers are entering the new cross country season as an experienced team. Although the Pioneers have By Dean lost headliners Shae Messer-smitand Jenni Carter, they still have other experienced holdovers from the team that finished second at the state 3A meet last season. "I think our varsity girls should do really well again this season," said Pioneer Coach Gae Cummings. Among the girl harriers Lehi has back are Karissa Darling, Autumn Taylor, Holly Cummings, Trish Henrie, Jamie Elmer, Kellie Cummings, and h The Elite softball team Gray, Becky Gwilliams, Scoville, Jenni Thurston, pictured: Abby Lyman, displays their regional second place trophy. (Front row, from left) Tiffany Lyndee Gillman, Jordan Fox and Jana Steineckert; (back row) Jenny Dani Sirkel, Megan Ackerman, Becky Nielsen and Rachel Hartgrove. Not Suzy Hunt and Christie Asay. Softball team builds future stars The Elite softball team, with players drawn from across north Utah County, has capped a succesful season by taking Nielsen of Lehi selected 14 girls from a tryout pool of 42. Six are from Pleasant Grove, five from and from three Lehi, place in the regional tournament in Salt Lake. To qualify, they finished first d in the Pleasant Grove league and also captured second AlpineHighland. Megan Ackerman, Jenni Thurston, Becky Gwilliams and Lyndee Gillman anchored a infield. The tough pitching of Jenny Scoville, Jordan Fox and Becky Nielsen fast-pace- the tournament title. They showed well in other tournaments too and played against championship teams from Arizona, Colorado and Wyoming. All told, they played games this season. "no-hole- urn., mum J Lyman and Tiffany Gray punched holes in opponents' defenses. The enthusiasm and versatility of Dani Sirkel, Suzy Hunt, Christie Asay and Jana Steineckert also contributed greatly to the team's success. The coaches predict this group will produce future in high school softball. other sports." She said that among the boy harriers to keep an eye on this season are Jared Haws, Matt' Dorton, Ben Ackerman, Ryan'" Lott, Tyson Taylor, and Daniel ' Baum. "Last year, we coaches took-othe responsibility of seeing ' that the kids ran when they ' were supposed to," Cummings r' n said. "What we decided to do this " year was put the responsibility ' on the captains to see that the ' kids run twice a day. That took ' the heat off us coaches." She said that during the' opening week of school, staff will see which ' harriers kept themselves in shape over the course of the' the-coachi- summer. Applications due now for tundra swan permits Hunters interested in trying Coaches Val Thurston of gave opponents fits, while hitPleasant Grove and Willie ters Rachel Hartgrove, Abby Natalie Richins. "Our boys' team could be a surprise," Coach Cummings said. "They may be able to go as a team to state this year." She said one problem that kept the boy Pioneers from running as a squad at the 1997 state 3A was their involvement in fall club soccer. She recalled, "Against our advice last year, our boy runners scrimmaged against the girls' soccer team on the night before the region meet. "It left them so tired that the boys couldn't go to state as a team." Cummings said, "This year, they're going to choose whether to do cross country or play some tundra swans during Utah's upcoming waterfowl season may apply for a permit Aug. 24 Sept. 4, with a total of 2,750 permits offered. Applications are available from hunting license agents statewide and all Division of Wildlife Resources offices. To be entered in the draw, applications must be received through the mail no later than 5 p.m., Sept. 4. Carole Lee, Division Information Manager, recommends, "To avoid missing the deadline, applicants are encouraged to pick up an application and mail it in as soon as possible." Residents and nonresidents may apply for this hunt. Applications completed incorrectly, or received after 5 p.m., Sept. 4, will not be entered in the draw and a $5 handling fee must be included with the application. MMWWMHMBMMWMMWMBWMMWMBMWBWwwiiiiBi Those who do not have ai Wildlife Habitat Authorization-,- ' and small game or combination- license may still apply but.' must include the appropriate fees so their authorization and ; license may be purchased forthem, should they draw out. Draw results will be posted by Sept. 30. For further infor-- . mation, contact the Springvillel or"1 Regional Office at the Division's Salt Lake City office at (801) 489-567- 538-470- , i. n 8 0. ' 1.1,11,1111., 50-pl- Anglers reminded to treat wildlife well to WSiatto 1 maintain privileges As angler pressure rises on Utah's limited waters, are reminded to treat the outdoors with respect to preserve fishing opportunities for the future. Unless anglers are more responsible, many waters will be closed to fishing, according to authorities from of Wildlife the Division recre-ationis- when Fish refuse, garbage and human waste are becoming a problem at all of the Diamond Mountain reservoirs, as well as at many other local shorelines. Anglers are encouraged to keep these and all waters clean. Toilets provided are not being used properly and the Division of Wildlife Resources does not want to have to close these excellent fisheries for health reasons. 1 3 Altnougn many lisnin enthusiasts are now trying to practice catch and release techniques, anglers are reminded that fish caught on bait should not be released. They have a poor chance of survival because they usually swallow the hook. For the best fish survival rates, use flies or lures that cannot be swallowed easily, fished on stout lines and poles so the fish can be brought in s I I EC ' rr- 1 . '0- And so on for So days in a row. xW()n((M.ju yt,als I y I3UfMr. Jill Bowling lanes I IMI""B' - fty'.K' ' ypf-- "' . y(l(l i' , ' ' V ' ' - m r pv gwc n.ebHrf.,,i..r..H5M. - fcmrill ESfiissi bad m I A ' r v t i 'J "4? r $ - oi American Jbork J : Seven locations to serve you: r ' tj Bj LMlLr wt, wouldn't wish ',,r more. 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Handle the fish as little as possible use of a hook removing tool and soft net (for big fish) can help reduce handling time. Do not squeeze the fish, and wet your hands before han- Automatic Scoring! iTf& (f r quickly. Clean, Smoke Free : ts Resources. dling I Alpine Highland Lehi American Fork ... Pleasant Grove - Orem Spanish' Fork i |
