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Show t August 1999 a e. i Ik Page 12 Sports Guide EMS call. Make the right poised for championship ECP sports reporter Whether youre in the middle of the huddle or coaching from the sidelines, success often depends on making the nght decision, Like choosing office equipment C that gives you an edge no matter kJV how tough the competition gets. Xerox can help you stay in the f ay SS y Jr I lk I KHa Xerox After leading the team in points, rebounds and assists, varsity contender Isaiah Leyba will be returning to East Carbon to fortify next seasons basketball team. Price Utah 84501 trtal X and lee? the CoerMttwi Gom$ htrr tafeawri of XEROX CORPORATION By JEREMIAH STETTLER Sports editor Janel Anast 856 East 100 North 0 Although Wendover has ' i- - been favored for the Region 14 title, head basketball coach Alan Peacock is confident that East Carbon will emerge as a comparable league power. We took our hits last year with an inexperience team," says Peacock, but we should s ' ' FERRON from that team in point guard Brad Stilson, aGT senior. However, they also return last years sixth man, center Brad Roundy, a 6 8" senior. They should see a lot of playing time because Emery has no set backup point guard or cen- ter. The other positions should be filled by 6' 3" forward Nick Behunin, guardforward Steven Ewell, guards Clint Anderson and Jesse Nielsen, forward Garrett Barton, and forward center 6 4" Jason Sjogren. Emery will be picked to repeat tough challenges from the other teams in the region, especially Sanpete. The key to this years team is f how they use their height to con- - J trol the game. Emery tradition- ally has one of the tallest teams r in the state, and although they are I a little shorter than last year, their height will still give oppos- ing teams problems. If the Spartans can stay healthy and get a good start, they will once again be picked high and will challenge for the state championship. do better this year. W'ere going to be more experienced and more athletic than we have been in the past. We dont have a lot of bulk, but we have the athletic ability and talent to make up for that." Leading centage three-poi- nt per- shooter Robert Hansen is expected to return as a strength to the team's outside game. After shooting 30-3- 4 per- cent from the perimeter and establishing himself as the second-leadin- g team's rebounder, Peacock explains (Continued on page 13) r a 621 East Main Good Luck Teams FERRONS ANNUAL Peach Days Celebration Sept. 9, 10, & 11 7th Annual Classic Golf Tournament Queen Contest Parade Exhibits Entertainment Horse Races Dance Ru" Fireworks i 4 , t g, p j i- Castle Dale, Ut Largest Selection of Grocery Items in the County! FULL FRIENDLY SERVICE featuring: 51. U.S.D.ft. 381-566- 0 Hours: Mon-S- at 8 00am Made from scratch for Homemade Goodness MEETS Free Doable Prints FRESH Everyday PRODUCE Proudly Supports Emery County Sports Buy one Get one Free on Film ISMy. to 9.00om Closed Sun BAKERY CHOICE Processing NEW LINE OP CAMPING & FISHING SUPPLIES V , mt 5 X : p Richfield, Carbon, and North East Carbon basketball prepares for Region 14 ' Authorized Sales Agent tm cawyniAttM aimz Saarm XEROX, the The powerful Emery High boys basketball team is poised for another run at the state championship. With their talent, experience, and height, the players could make this Emerys year. Last year was one of the best seasons in recent history. The Spartans finished with a 20-- 4 record and were ranked first or second ia state throughout most of the year. They unfortunately ran into some great teams at the state tournament and finished fourth. game with document solutions that make your business more efficient and more products e every working day. From copiers and prmters to fax machines and multifunction devices, you're always nght when you call on Xerox. starter as region champions but face Emery returns one By KYAN PEACOCK i j 5 |