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Show I" Thanhs to Eagles s,' ;; 'feeMGy setting up the Eagle offense. Union came prepared to gain at least a tie for a state playoff. The game was being broadcast back at Roosevelt and a large contingent of fans were on hand to cheer the visitors on. They were high and they wanted this one. We had to play to win and we did. I just wish the season started yesterday, the way these kids are playing, Rohmer said. The Eagles are a game away-froending their season, but with a chance to spoil yet another teams hopes. They travel to Wasatch Wednesday where the Wasps are tied for the region lead with Morgan. A win would assure them at least a playoff for the Region Nine crown, a loss would most likely knock them into Sweet revenge came Friday night for the Eagles of Intermountain who, taking it on the chin all year in Region Nine, pounded past Union High school No Substitutions Rohmer made not one substitution in the game as his iron quintet clicked with near precision most of the night. Union held a four-poilead after eight minutes, but the Eagles slashed it open in the 59-5- The victory, the first for the Eagles in region this season, knocked the Cougars out of any Union 21-- 9 tournament hopes despite second, in the period. Covers-u- p hit 11 Grantsvilles loss to Wasatch. in that stretch. points The Cowboys have a game Foul shooting was a big facleft with Morgan, which should be won by the Trojans, but it tor, too, said the coach. This is one I felt our foul shooting doesnt matter since Union end- was game the deciding factor, rather ed its season at than a reason for a loss, he Offensively, it was Terrance commented. Covers-u- p (28) and Zig Jackson Jackson provided some her(14) who packed the most whal-lo- p for the Eagles, but on the oics in the fourth quarter when defense it was a total team Union came close, but he tallied effort. six points down the stretch to Coach Gary Rohmer said Nel- help preserve the win. son Standish and Jimmy Gould did fine jobs on the boards, Praised Guard Rohmer also praised Myron hauling in 14 and 13 respecOldbull for his ball handling and tively, while Jackson got five. Second dace. , The Eagles know the pressure is off them and on the Wasps. Theyd like to win just for the fun of it. The box score: out-scori- . BOX ELDER NEWS, Brigham City, Utah Sunday, February 29, 1976 7 u PI BOX ELDER ACTION SPORTS 723-347- 1 f Eaglettes heading for state ! Intermountain schools Eaglettes are tournament bound after a successful hosting of the Region Nine girls basketball playoffs. The Eaglettes forged a spot Thursday night, edging then took the region second seed with a win Morgan over Wasatch, which enters state play as the third place team. Wasatch defeated South Summit 6 Thursday. Evalene Case scored 13, Annie John eight and Cindy St. Claire seven to pace the Eaglettes against Morgan. lead they held uhtil 1:28 to play in the Morgan took a first period when the winners went ahead and never trailed 2-- 33-3- 0, 56-3- 4-- 0 thereafter. The Eaglettes piled up an bulge at one time, then watched Morgan do some nifty outside sniping to cut the margin to three at the buzzer. At Willard bay Crappie fishing's slow Jeff Woodruff tries for a pin en route to a win in action of the high school wrestling tournament Thursday. The Bees were tied for fifth place points heading into Saturday's final rounds. BOX ELDER'S Utah 4-- Xtoith 47 Vi first-roun- d Want some hot fishing? Go to Although ice fishermen have been boring holes in Willard bay with expectant consistency, they arent doing much good, reports local Division of Wildlife Resources office John Florida or someplace; there isnt much to be had around here. Resources. By becoming a part of the organization, you come closer to the issues and answers to can make decisions, work with problems.-Yoto improve habitat by building own hands your dams, fixing fences, planting cover. Why is it service organizations in the county GOAL Kiwanis, Rotary, Jaycees, Lions long range projects that are beneficial to everyone? The federation, now, is staffed with dedicated, long enduring men who have worked as best they can to keep the organization viable. New blood, new ideas, new enthusiasm are. needed and wanted. Every young boy who obtains a hunting or fishing license should make his second thought that of joining the federation, or persuading his dad to join. Young hunters joining the ranks dont remember what kind of pheasant hunting the county used to hold. Their fathers ought to. This scribe wants his son to enjoy the same hunting he enjoyed when he received his first shotgun and box of shells. That means plenty of hard work, cooperation with landowners, courting of landowners, and putting up the dollars to make ideas and plans come true. You president Jim Wadman, a few close to expressing frustration came times, the lack of interest on the part of those at hunters and fishermen who worried more about bag limits, getting every fin and feather allowable and maybe a few extra. Out-goin- g These men are interested in wildlife and habitat only at the time they pick up a rod or gun, he said. This bicentennial year of 1976 can be a if landmark for local hunters and fishermen carries theyll help. The Box Elder federation considerable weight in the state organization, as well as in dealings with the Division of Wildlife ONfDAYSERVICE The only Laundry In Brigham City TAILORING, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR n'WMySDPl Uil!!ri!!aSLILJ 36 North Main cleaners and SHIRT LAUNDRY Sanjtgm the-community for only as many as a few people, and the local federation cant beg support from hunters and fishermen to affect widesweeping, The federations pew directors have all voiced concern over the problem and wish to initiate a membership drive. The more voices the louder you speak. At present, the federation is whispering. reading this column, most and perhaps have all, hunted, fished, hiked, camped and in this fine county. Youve watched picniced mallards lead their brood of fluffy ducklings along slough banks, noticed doe and fawn bounce up through quakies, seen beautiful rooster pheasants scratch for gravel along roadsides. Ask yourselves, what have I done to protect arid improve these things? Be honest. This writer suspects few of you will be able to provide an answer. This isnt condemnation for that fact, but a plea to mend the fences and begin caring about wildlife, its habitat. President Jensen isnt frustrated yet in his task to build up the club and its effectiveness and to initiate projects that will provide ongoing aid to wildlife for your children and childrens children in decades to come. can draw members., who are willing to work in The BoxElder Wildlife federations new president, Wayne A. Jensen, commented the other day that of all the people in Box Elder county who hunt and fish and love the outdoors, more than 30 ought to be interested enough to join the federation to help protect this resource. Some 30 members, at this tiipe, are all who are interested enough in Box Elder county to join the federation. More from outside have joined the federation than have from within. This writer has puzzled and pondered, fretted, and consulted the bottom of teacups but hasnt been able to figure out exactly why very few people share his concern about wildlife. ArcoUhor (for city crovjn Jay's in basketball Defending champion Jays wrapped up another Brigham City fastbreak title with a 2 record. 6-- Elder Box County bank kick- ed itself into second place by downing Canterbury Tapes this week. Tapes' started out fast and led at halftime but strong play by Doug Rollins and John Simkins helped the bank 71-5- 2 blow it open in the second half for the win. Simkins hit 19 for the winners. Rees Nielsen and Rollins had 14 and 12 respectively. Gary Allred had Reeder 10 19 and Steve for the losers. A big upset had Gardner Dairy outhustling Griffins Phil Admas was the dairy sparkplug as he paced the win 58-4- 7. with 18 points. Jim Kaminiska had 10. Randy Munns scored 11 for the losers. The end of the regular league sets up the first games of the tournament Monday with Box Elder bank meeting Canterbury Tapes at 6 p.m. at the high school. Jays takes on Griffins at 8:40. ANNUAL SPECTACLE COLLECTION ' We have need for any part of your old glasses. Can be used for making usable glasses for those who cannot afford them. Please drop off at: 1st Security Bank Price Insurance Box Elder County Bank N & J Office Chadwick Realty Any Lion Member PLEASE DONATE DURING FED. & MARCH , Fricke. He said a check of the bay a week ago showed maybe a hundred fishermen on the ice, either fishing or watching, and among the group only six had fish those bluegills. It is real slow, he reported. Some bluegills have been showing up at about a half pound, he said, and only very occasionally a crappie now fishing on the days. big pond is liable to change overnight. At South Marina Fricke said most action has been the south marina. Fishermen checked at other parts on the lake have had nd fish at all. Ice depth varies from four to 16 inches but with moderating weather the past few days, anglers need to be careful of the ice. Baits of varying kinds have been the best for bluegills, but if the crappies are biting, white or yellow jigs are the best. Frickq said a few anlgers have been catching small bass on Brigham City reservoir, which has less ice than Willard bay. About anything works on these small fish-A word of advise to walleye anglers. Patience. The fish isnt expected to make an appearance until the ice is off, probably in late March, he said. . Special Key Everybody seems to have a special key as to when the walleyes start running, but theres only one way to know. Thats when the ice is off the lake and water temperature is 42 degrees, said Fricke. Some people believe entrance of water at the inlet at the south marina is the key, but all the water in Pine View reservoir could flow through the inlet without a run if ice isnt gone and temperature isnt correct, he added. Fricke said anglers can take walleye along the edge of the reservoir most of the time with a limit of six. Aglers at the inlet may have two fish. A lot of 11 to walleyes turned in creel checks last year, meaning fish should be about 16 inches this spring, the conservation officer said.' The Utah state record of 11 and three quarter pounds was caught at the local reservoir, he noted. Big Fish We believe there are 14 and 15 pounders in there. he said. 1. 1 i'i N |