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Show 1 SEQION THURSDAY, APRIL 30, SPORTS EDITOR Darnell Dickson (801) 344-255- 5 2009 ddicksonheraldextra.com MWC SPRING FOOTBALL Quite the compliment Mendenhall says Jacobson further along at this stage Darnell Dickson camp after being chosen in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Jacobson, who last played Not to put too much pressure in the 2006 Las Vegas Bowl, on McKay Jacobson, but BYU missed most of spring practice head coach Bronco Mendenhall with a hamstring injury. That didn't keep Mendenhall said the sophomore returned missionary is further along at from delivering a message about Jacobson's readiness to this stage than Austin Collie was two years ago. contribute during a Mountain e West Conference football Collie, who is BYlTs coaches teleconference on leading receiver, will put on an Indianapolis Colts uniform Tuesday. "It might surprise every this weekend at his first mini- DAILY HERALD Jared Lloyd post-missio- than Collie n significant role for us." Jacobson had 28 catches for 547 yards and three touchdowns as a true freshman in said. "But in his conditioning, 2006 and also returned a punt 77 yards for a score against speed and agility, he exceeds that of where Austin Collie Wyoming. was when he came back (from "McKay is a different type his LDS mission). Clearly, if of receiver than Austin," MenMcKay's not the fastest player denhall said. "He's not as big or on the team, he's one of the top physical but he's quicker, more two. He should really help us in nimble and has more speed the return game as well. We're See MWC, C3 very confident he will play a one because he (Jacobson) had a hamstring injury going through spring, coming back from a mission," Mendenhall m m mm umt in ?mm HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD Prep Points Of SENIORS,MAKE SURE TO ENJOY YOUR FINAL MONTH OF PLAY W A M kivtoday .marking the ifw' nal day fi- - in April, students JhpeaghputlftahVal-..- ; t ley are heading down the home sjretcfi' V the school year. ffFbr seniors particularly, this can be a very difficult time to concentrate. The improving weather and graduation being just around the corner can combine to make the month of May a real challenge for kids on the verge of moving on to the next stage of life. Athletes participating in spring sports should be somewhat more focused, since they have region competition to complete and state to prepare for. For those of us who spend days on end since early August watching these kids, however, the end of the school year can be bitYou've got tersweet. In a few so much short weeks, players that living still I've watched, interviewed, to do, no joked around matter what with and gotten to know will be path you walking across take after a stage in a cap and gown. you clean Many will close by stay out that as they head UVU, high school to BYU, Salt Utah or locker for Lake Commu- the final nity College and I'll have op- time. portunities run into them and to keep up with their successes. Others will go to the far reaches of the country as they show their skills at UCLA, Southern Virginia, LSU or Washington. Most, however, will probably only continue their sports careers in intramural or city leagues. They will focus on following education, vocational or military ambitions. As I watch these seniors prepare to end their high school days and take those next steps, it doesn't seem like it was that long ago the I was in that position. It makes me laugh. You've got so much living still to do, no matter what path you take after you clean out that high school locker for the final time. But I hope that all of you athletes never forget the most basic lessons of prep athletics: I Enjoy the moment. See LLOYD, C4 MARIO Lone Peak's Angela Kaplar set a 5A state record last weekend at the Davis Invitational in the RUIZDaily Herald hurdles. 100-met- Kaplar finds motivation for success through support from family, coaches Beky Beaton DAILY HERALD Lone Peak's Angela Kaplar just ran the fastest hurdles race of her life to set a 5A state record, but she isn't packing for Disneyland just yet. She still has some unfinished business to take care of. state champion, Already a two-timKaplar is heading into the final three meets of the season hoping to set yet another personal record and earn a third state title, but her motives have 100-met- By her own admission, Kaplar would never even have become a hurdler without the help of both of Angela Kaplar career highlights I Seventh place in the 100m hurdles at the Great Southwest Regional, 2008 I State champion in the 100m hurdles, 2007 and 2008 I Region 4 champion in the 100m and 300m hurdles, 2007 and 2008 I Top Performer of the Meet at the Davis Invitational, 2009 I Set 5A state record in the 100m hurdles, 2009 I Helped set school 4x400m relay record, 2008 I Indoor state champion in the 60m hurdles, 2008 those groups. Angie followed two older sisters, Jennifer and Chelsey, onto the Lone Peak track team and to success in the hurdles. In the fall, she will also follow them to the University of Utah, where she has already signed a National Letter of Intent to accept an athletic scholarship. e little to do with individual glory. "I would like to perform well for my coaches and my family," she said. Hawks roll to win, take Paul Newberry THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 3-- left the Heat feeling as though Atlanta rubbed it in a little too much in a 106-9- 1 victory Wednesday. Joe Johnson is counting on Dwyane Wade to save ATLANTA 106 scored 25 points in his first big game the season, despite a bump on his head MIAMI 91 of the series, which and a balky back. and Flip the Hawks now lead The Hawks kept up the theme of this matchup between division rivals Murray added 23 from a bench that has taken on an increasingly imporno game has been close but tant role. They already were without there were several subplots after a one injured starter (Marvin Williams) night of hard fouls and staredowns A series of blowouts is now about survival. The Atlanta Hawks hope they have enough players left to finish off Miami. The Heat ATLANTA 3-- "The record has my name on it, but no one knows how much work on other people's part goes into it." 2 See KAPLAR, C4 series lead and lost another when Al Horford hobbled off the court with a sprained right ankle. "It's not a good sign," said Zaza one of Atlanta's top backups. "In the playoffs, you need everybody. a, See HAWKS, C5 Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, left, jumps onto teammate Ronald Murray shot in after Murray hit a the fourth quarter against Miami on Wednesday in Atlanta. JOHN BAZEMOREAssociated Press 223 mfi H fib ( |
