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Show f ' t I - January 22, 2 (MM THK asioia By T.M. CAMPBELL y compete on the is team an honor. Rugby quite Its not everyday a Sailor is selected for this competitive opportunity. However, recently, Long Beach native Joshua S. Laban stationed in Port Hueneume, Calif., earned a spot on this years Rugby Team. From Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4, Utilitiesman (NMCB) son of Laban, the Lorina Jessup of Magna, made the cut after his in October 2003. S,HSl UIIUMftSi ' f A V f! f All-Nav- V ; v f t. r- - - 4 are just as good as 1 am. I am proud of myself, and what else can-still got game, sav. Laban said. y The Rugby team holds truauts annually. They draw Sailors from all ranks and rates who have a fair amount of experience and a taste for one of the most physical!) demanding and tough sports played in competition. Laban noted that rugby has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. It was the main sport that he placed while growing up in Samoa. really like the hard-cor- e , '4 n - .v. All-Nav- z ' ;V 7"V! v iUu j s . V I i V- - -- Joshua Laban competes in a rugby scrimmage. "It s an honor to be one of chosen few, especially when there is so much coinpe-th- e tition from other players who night for Joe Stamm all over the court. Alan Nakagama, Kearns head boys basketball coach, said last week that his team needed to "learn to finish, and play more consistently On Wednesday the 7th, his team The leading scorer for Kearns was Jeremy Fackerell, who ended the night with 21 points, .12 of which came front 3 pointers. His most exciting shot came as the buzzer sounded to end the first half. did just that As the Granite Farmers (who had won four of its preseason games) visited Kearns (who had won three of its pre- season games) for Kearns' final preseason game this year. Kearns brought it, and delivered, big time. Though Granite controlled the opening tip, Kearns Stamm laid in die opening bucket off of an offensive rebound. Kearns got the ball back quickly, and Fackerell hit a three pointer to put the Kearns never Cougars up, Fackerell sank a three pointer off the left side w ith a defender right in his face. The Kearns crowd , went crazy, and screamed its approval, as the Cougars led, 42-2The second half was more of the same, with a few new things added in. Nowers, 0. 71-5- nature of the sport. Ive played since was in fifth grade, but I never get tired of 1 die game, Laban said. y For die Rugby Team, only 30 men are invited to try out every year in Based on coaches recommendations, only 25 actually make the team. All-Nav- mid-Octob- JourcLm Moore was close with 8. and showed his usual athletic talents. Once, for instance. Hofer, Stamm,, Moore, and Fackerell started the second half, as they had done the first. Fackerell was the first to score, as he grabbed a rebound, dribbled the length of the floor, and " laid the ball in. , The rest of die team played well too, and Kearns, avoided turning die ball over as often as it had in the past;' Mapu added 4 points, and seLtremendous picks. Hacked scp'red 6, and ' Trujillo added 2.. Kearns finished Utli! a big win, a$ fackerell. Brown, and Stamm each had double figures jn' 'scoring. 1, team. y All-Na- Once selected, the men Moore hit a running, jumping, side w as lay up in front of the basket in die second quarter. Moore was facing the basket, but he jumped sidewaxs, from left to right in front of the hoop, and laid die ball in effortlessly As Kearns now moves into its regular season schedule, if it can play as it did against Granite, it will do very well. Kearns showed quickness, accuiacv, low turnovers and sustained intensity. All-Nav- "Chief helped out a lot. It was a great honor to represent NMCB 4 out there on the field and to know that my command believed enough in my abilities to send us out there to compete, Laban said. Laban competed in various events this past year and most recently competed and travteam eled with the physical well v i By STEVEN ROSE Staff Writer on the 1 Kearns finished r.i port from their supervisors and chain of command. "1 think its important for a command to stand behind them people and help them take advantage of opportunities to achieve personal goals and better themselves, said Chief Utilitiesman (SCW) Jamye Rainwater, who played a large role in getting the motivated Seabee connected w ith a chance to compete for a place 1 Jf All-Na- try-ou- ts KLAUNS POST saifon " Contributor A chance to participate and NUGN4UM1 during tins year's train as a team for only a w eek to prepare for the Armed Rugby Championship held 4 Oct. at Naval Station Forces Tournament, Everett, Wash. 20-2- which y Team capThe y tured the gold, but the be will team Rugby back next year, and he locks forw ard to that match. "1 have every intention of was held in Everett, WA in October 2003. In order to be recommended to compete for the team, the athletes selected must be in g with their comh mand and be a Sailor first. Many adiletes are. junior Sailors and need sup All-Arm- All-Nav- good-standin- representing the Navy and my fellow Seabees in the years to come, Laban said. top-notc- 5-- 0. slowed down. Nowers was back in full Staff Writer guiding the offense, stealing the ball, dishing off well, and passing inside. No official count was kept, but Nowers had. many form, calmly the work for Kearns as well. The Cottonwood Colts and Kearns Cougars boys varsity basketball teams opposed each other to open their regular seasons at Kearns. The result was another disappointing. close loss for with many grea inside assists, i iumrnri unmripi Hwrjwwihi looks, including one to Mike Brown at the end of the first quarter to put Kearns ahead, 22-- plaers did most of the rest of By STEVEN ROSE 53-5- 9. 9. Despite Granites full court press, Kearns moved the ball around, and down the court quickly all night Joe Stamm was Kearns, defensive star, as usual. The senior added more blocks and rebounds to his stats chart Stamm and Fackerell shared a block once in the second quarter. Offensively, Stamm had a few assists, and scored 10 points. It was a very productive Kearns needed more contributions, as only three Kearns Cyprus High defeated East High on Jan. 16, 6 in a close game. Tyler Jones makes a fast break (above) Jones scored 17 points in the' game. Robby Garside breaks into the key (right). also defeated West High Cyprus last week, 8 on Jan. 13. 48-4- fX !j 59-3- ; v - ' . ' f w'p '- - -- - vy sX " I nI? krdnii fH' Moore, players, Stamm, and Nowers scored in the first half. Each of them scored again in the second half as well, but the only other Cougar to add points was Fackerell, who contributed 9 points in the third quarter, and then w as unable to convert his jump shots in the fourth. Besides scoring, these four ' . .1 X , ' V v' ' 1 ' Vr 4 . 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