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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle 14 U. Wednesday, March 29, 1995 hoops from page 13 haps all nine, will return. Now, a quick, look at the top players for a Utah team that figures to be the overwhelming favorite to win the WAC, a preseason top 25 pick and a serious threat to advance to the NCAA's Sweet Sixteen. 0 Keidi Van Horn: He'll only be a junior but he's already had a brilliant career. Van Horn was the WAC's MVP for the season and postseason tournament. 0 Brandon Jessie: The junior college transfer added some much needed athleticism and scoring. Jessie will soon undergo shoulder surgery to remedy a nagging injury that plagued him periodically throughout the season but should be ready to go by next year. 0 Mark Rydalch: Beat the odds by returning from a second ACL-kneinjury. Rydalch provided a real lift and got stronger and better as the season wore on. His senior leadership will be e invaluable next year. 0 manchild, Doleac was nearly rcdshirt-e- d but evolved into Utah's center of the future. NBA scouts already are looking at Doleac, who needs to work on his agility and polish his footwork. A potentially dominating player. Ben Melmeth: Like Doleac, he'll be just a sophomore and shows real potential. A solid shooter and fine passer, Melmeth must get stronger to become a force. 0 Alex Jensen: A standout as a freshmen, Jensen is expected to leave for a two-yea- r IDS mission. He'll meet with die next week or two within Majerus then announce his intentions of whether to stay or go. 0 Terry Preston: The feisty point guard came on strong towards season's end. He'll see plenty of action next year. "Jimmy Carroll: Struggled early while still recovering from elbow surgery but he's a terrific shooter. Should hit the '3' more consistently next season. 0 Drew Hansen: Smart (4.0 GPA) freshmen who provided depth and court sense while playing both guard 0 spots. much-recruite- d poses. Sheltra And it wasn't all Metz. from page 13 realize that there are certain things that demonstrate that perhaps all men and women are not created equally. Such as these: Ozzie Smith diving into the hole to make a backhanded stop and nail a runner at first. Magic on the break with a pass to a cutting teammate. no-loo- k Wayne Gretzky between entire teams and ripping a wrist shot into the net on the stick side. You can throw gymnastics into the mix as well - or at least the kind the U. has demonstrated at every home meet for the past gazillion years. When executed like it was in their last meet, it rises above sport and becomes art in g Although her 39.95 score screams volumes of just how good she was, you don't set a school-recor- d 197.875 without everyone showing up. Metz has said all along that scores don't mean everything to her; that she is perfectly content to go out, leave everything on the floor and execute to the best of her abilities. She doesn't ask for anything more. And no one can ask anything more from Metz. What she docs at the level she's at now is plenty. She helped deliver a national championship last year and has won 10 out of 11 all-arou- titled this year. Asking Metz to do any better is like Ed McMahon showing up on your door with a check from Publisher's Clearinghouse and expecting him to pick up the tab at dinner. The signing period for incoming recruits begins in April, and Utah has received verbal commitments from Ben Caton, a guard from Ricks College, and guard Adam Sharp, the 5A MVP from the state champion Ada Hawks. The Utes also signed Ashante forward from San Johnson, a fall last he but Diego, may sit out the season for academic reasons. baseball U. team picks up fifth win T-shi- rt Individual Fitness Experience), bowling league, slow pitch softball and soccer events. Ultimate Frisbee is the last day to submit 5 April forms and fees for the ultimate entry frisbee league. The events will take place on consecutive Saturday's beginning April 8 at 10 a.m. Schedules will be available at the intramural office, (located in HPER April 6 after 2 p.m. rt Design Contest May 26 is the last day to enter the design contest. Participants will design an intramural award for the 1995-199intramural champions. All designs will be displayed so that students, faculty T-shi- T-shi-rt T-shi- 6 Playing on Cougar Field in Provo instead of snow-soakeUniversity of Utah field, pitcher Mike Sagas ) affirmed his position as Utah's ace by cutting down Cal State San Bemadino Tuesday. Sagas picked up his third win by allowing just one hit and one run in 8-- 7 three innings of work. Ed Markey stmck out three batters and picked up die save for Utah. The hot bat for Utah was and Kelly Stratton, who went had a home run. Travis Parker also homered and freshman phenom Casey (5-1- Child went Cal State San Bemadino designated hitter E. Hernandez knocked in four RBI with two home runs in his team's losing effort. lead in the Utah jumped out to a third inning and led the rest of the 2-- 3-- 1 CSUSB scored game. Trailing three runs in the ninth before Utah t,rsquelchcd the comeback to seal the - win. Despite outhitting Utah 11-CSUSB suffered the loss and dropped on the year. The U. sluggers to head to Cougar Field again Thursday r for a against Southern 8-- s 8, 12-1- 4 double-heade- Colorado. - Compiled by James Jardine O and staff can pick their favorites. Stop by the intramural office for a copy of the criteria that must be followed. L.LF.E. The entry deadline for the L.I.F.E. is open and there is no pressure or competition for this event. You set your own pace in aerobic and anaerobic activities. and times are plotted throughout the quarter, and if your goal is reached, you will receive an official L.I.F.E. shirt or an IM award ur fitness shirt Bowling Bowling competition begins April 4 and all teams and players must report to the Union Lanes by 5:30 p.m. Bowling competition will follow a round robin schedule, followed by a tournament that will be determined by the number of entries. A minimum of six teams is needed to conduct the league and the first night's play will determine individual and team averages. A lane fee of $3.50 per person is due at the Union Lanes each week. Entry forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 4 to the intramural office. Softball Slow Fitch Softball leagues will be offered on Monday to Friday, at 4, 5 or 6 p.m. Intramural activities are open to all students with a current University ID card, or faculty, staff and alumnispouse with a current Campus Recreation either membership card. Teams will consist of 10 players, with the minimiim number of players to begin a game with is seven. There are free substitutions except when a player enters the line-uheshe must remain in the line up for s at least six injured. outs-unles- In co-re- games, at least three c women must be in the line-uat all times and no restrictions are placed on batting order or field placement. If a team should have less than 10 p players, there still must be three women. The format will be a league schedule followed by a tourna ment. All teams will compete in the final tournament, unless they have been round-robi- single-eliminatio- n n dropped from league play following two forfeits. Expert and pro brackets will be formed for the final tour nament. The intramural department will supply umpires, bases, a game ball, bats and a catcher's mask. Gloves will not be provided and shoes must be worn by all participants. Schedules will be available at the captains' meeting April 6 at 5:30 This meeting p.m. in HPER W-11is mandatory. A team not represented will lose the forfeit deposit. Information will be given at this meeting and play begins on April 7. Entry forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 4 to the intramural office. Soccer Soccer leagues will be offered on Monday to Friday at 330, 4:45 and 6 p.m. The intramural office will supply nets, field markers, a game ball, jerseys and officials. The captains' meeting will be held April 6 at 5:30 p.m. in HPER Schedules will be available at this mandatory meeting. W-11- W W W W VTT QJ i New intramural events in the include the spring quarter line-uultimate frisbee league, design contest, L.I.F.E. (Lifelong p (3-2- its own right. HOSICK Additionally, Utah welcomes aboard Andre Miller, a point guard from Los Angeles who sat out last season for academic pur- d Michael Doleac: A BY DAVE Doug Chapman: The bruising 240) forward provides solid defense and board work off the bench. The Univerdity of Utah v' Young Alumni Association The Young Alumni Association is accepting applications for its Young Alumni Scholarship. The scholarship will be available for the 1995-9- 6 academic year. Applications 73 available row! Pick up applications ot tfto Bcnnkm Cental 101 Unkd OH 00 AG3 DuDSUs The successful candidates will be students entering hisher senior year who can demonstrate University or community involvement, and works in a volunteer capacity. Applications are available at the Alumni House, ASUU and the Financial Aid Office. Applications must be returned to the Alumni House no later than April 14, 1995, by 4:00 p.m. ' For additional information, contact the Alumni AMociation, , 581-389- 5. AAAAAAAAA A A |