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Show . y - THE.SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesday March 7, 1990 - Page. JO broke the press single hand-edlScoring leaders for the Bucks were Ryan Nielson and Adam Bronson with six points each leaving the score tied at 14 at the end of the first period. Neither team gained much advantage in a tight second period. Nielson led the Bucks with 9. Tabiona countered with a balanced attack until just before the half, when the lead. Tigers surged to a The third period saw a big swing in scoring as the Tigers lead. It was .built a quickly dissolved on a by by Bronson, a Nielson, and help from Dain Allred and Jason Atkinson to lead. It give the Bucks a seemed the Bucks might take control but the lead was short lived. The Bucks trailed 45 to 53 at the end of the third period. Nielson led the Bucks in the y. Bucks fail to make state basketball, but look to future with optimism by Bruce Adams Monticello made a good showing at the Region 13 tournament in Price but failed to win a berth in the state finals. The Bucks lost to Tabiona in the first round of play and led from start to finish against East Carbon before losing to Altamont. The game against Altamont was possibly the best display- of the Bucks talents and showed how far the Bucks have come this season. Tuesday, February 27 was opening day of the Region 13 meet. First round winners were guaranteed a trip to the 1A state tournament. Monticello drew the first game and lost to Tabiona 70 to 64. The loss was a big disap - pointment because the Bucks then had to fight their way through the back door and win consolation to get a trip to state. However, they played well against Tabiona and stirred excitement among followers of the young squad. Early in the season the Bucks made a visit to the Tigers home court and were crushed 91 to 59. The score at region showed the Tigers had not counted on a vastly improved Buckaroo team. The Tigers didnt really overlook the Bucks, they just had no idea the Bucks had made a quantum leap in their playing abilities. The Bucks came out sharp and handled the full court pressure easily as Paul Walker 10-poi- nt shots to pace three Monticello to a first period. their pace continued Bucks The into the second quarter with defense a key factor. Nielson, 17-- 8 Travis Forrest, and Walker shared scoring with 6, 5 and 4 points respectively. The third period, in the past an Achilles Heel for the Bucks, caught the Bucks in foul trouble. The Bucks sent the Vikings to the foul line 13 times where East Carbon netted 12 points. A real dog fight occurred in the final period as the Bucks regained their hot shooting hand. Walker suprised the Vikings with two and two foul shots. Nielson added 14 fourth period points to seal an important victory for the Bucks and Monticello advanced to fifth place in tournament play. The Buckaroos third tournament 9. fourth period scoring game pitted them against Tabiona went to the line 15 the Altamont Longhorns, who, times and connected on 13 of early iri the season, had the charity throws to win the defeated Monticello 80 to 74. The winner would advance to game 70 to 64. Wednesday the Bucks met state: the loser would go home the East Carbon Vikings. The to contemplate the next season. The Bucks, well aware of the game was a must for the Bucks, before them, came out in Monticello task determined and a the first period so fired up it team led from start to finish. The first period was an was scary. They were 7 of 7 at undeniable statement by the the line, as well as connecting Bucks. Bronson connected on on two shots. They led after one period 21 to 12. Defense was good but gave the Longhorns too many opportunities at the foul line. Altamont was 613 at the charity stripe but seemed to be by Sherrill Fullmer in shock at the inspired play of Ice cream, ice cream, come the Buckaroos. get your ice cream! These may In the second period, the have been a few words you. Longhorns tried to turn the Mini mall Vicki Christensen, student 'teacher at MHS. Julie Bunker photo Student teacher at Monticello High by Julie Bunker Monticello High School gives Vicki Christensen, student teacher, a pat on the back for doing a very good job. Vicki says she has really enjoyed teaching at the high school, and will be sorry to leave when her student teaching exper- ience ends next week. Vicki is majoring in composite biology at Southern Utah State College, and she will graduate in June. She is an alumna of MHS and is fascinated with the new technology now available at the school. She also says that all of remarks she those smart-ale- c made when she was a student I I VACUUMS I I I perspective as a teacher. Teaching is a lot harder than Vicki thought it would be, but she says it is very rewarding when students understand the concept she is trying to get across. More than a dozen of the teachers who were teaching at the high school when Vicki attended are still teaching at MHS. She has enjoyed her association with them in her new role. The students and teachers have enjoyed having Vicki as a student teacher at the school, and wish her the best of luck in her teaching career. VACUUMS Mini-Mal- l. This was the final project of the free enterprise business class taught by LaRue Barton. During the year the students learned sound business practices, market research, and how to work with a consumer. Each student has to buy their supplies, make their own product, and buy a license all in hopes that by the time it is over, they have made some money. tables, scoring 26 points, including 611 free throws. The task, scoring 20, points, including 910 in foul shots. Score at half showed Monticello ahead 41 to 38. Nielson, assisted by the floor play of Walker, Allred, Bronson, and Davey Adams, carried the offensive chores for the Bucks, scoring 12 of the 18 total-quarte- r . four players Christensen, Bolton Orme and who Rust, General Store Open 24 Hours Daily Biggest selection of became obvious the Bucks were in trouble in the closing minutes of the contest. The Longhorns pushed in front with less than a minute to go. Nielson countered with a jump shot that banked in from the left. But the Longhorns could not be stopped and closed the door on the Bucks for a victory. The loss was disappointing for the young Buckaroo squad, but the excellent game gives them reason for opfimism and plans for future victories. 15-fo- ot Egyptian vulture Theres nothing an Egyptian vulture would rather eat than an ostrich egg. But cracking open the hard shell requires a bit of work. According to Ranger Rick magazine, the vulture first picks up a stone with its beak. Then it hurls the stone at the egg. It may take two dozen direct hits, but the shell usually cracks, and the vulture gets " its meal! 0D (gnijfSMi mmm) 'ifr fciou CRYSTALIX and 20 12 50 block in cardboard box and 20 in 250 barrel Rolled Corn 100 $086 Bring your own container Tube $979 3-W- Feed ay s569 Protein Blocks All Flavors Small appliances? You Betl 259-647- converted. It Longhorns 50 sharpen dull knives and scissors, all garden tools, too. , sewing machlnes-a- ll makes-a- ll parts Machinist, Tool Maker 10-poi- nt Monticello 1 to 3 days I repair, rebuild, and sell them Mel What Vac to buy? Call I know what makes a good machine, give me a call Ralph's Machines points. The Longhorns responded with Service I int Bucks were nearly equal to the All makes, models, and sizes, belts and bags AU Parts Available I I I 1 arent very funny from her SEWING MACHINES would have heard at the Monticello High School chipped in 18 points. Neither team was able to gain the advantage. At the end of the third period, the Bucks retained a lead, 59 to 56. In the final period, the Bucks burst into a lead before to falter with 2:30 they began left in the game. The Bucks missed a shot. The Longhorns scored. The Bucks failed on their next possession. The 4 IIS Drill Team mwcsnimp |