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Show JANUARY 13, 1987 "t0 T&M timber falls kids came back and practiced hard for their league opener. It was also satisfying to see everyone give a good effort, said By KEITH DUNCAN Davis High's mens basketball team rebounded well, maybe not as well as John Robison would have liked them to on the offensive boards, but the 88-6- 6 whipping of Highland was a big improvement over the loss suffered a week earlier at Bonneville. Davis, a definite contender for the Region Four title this winter, KAYSVILLE Robison. And it was a night where every Dart starter and most of the reserves had perhaps their finest games of the year. Take for instance Brad Richins, the senior guard who ended the game with 18 assists and numerous steals. The other guard, Brian Emery, had his best game of the year by chipping in 15 points and collecting a bunch of steals himself. had been gliding along in preseason until they were stung by the Lakers. Many folks were wondering just which way the Darts might want to go after that loss. But that question was answered in full last Friday night as Robisons crew claimed a sweet victory over a team (Highland) that many considered to contenders for the championship as well. Its a fact that we didnt play well against Bonneville, but the Jeff Pearson was brilliant again as the Athlete of the Month for the area poured in a 30 points. He netted 14 game-higfourth points in Davis quarter. Curtis Stoddard, the small forward, battled Highlands tall timber with a big heart to make up for Reflex-Journ- h 27-poi- nt his small frame. His workhorse-spiri- t had his competition panting for air. Stoddard ended up with 20 points and was the top rebounder for the Darts as well. Both Brandon Dyer and Mike Welling played well at the post position, their best effort of the season. Robisons game plan all week was to get up and down the court against the Rams. His plans got a boost on Friday night when the Rams started three big men instead of starting smaller, quicker people. The result was that Davis spurted lead and eventually led out to a 2 after one quarter. Davis not only built their lead by getting several fastbreak buckets, but were quite successful in getting the ball inside to Stoddard who scored six 9-- 2 21-1- of Davis first nine points. Highland did close the gap to 29-2- 6 midway through the second quarter, but Davis then became a little more patient and worked the ball inside to build back a lead at halftime. The Darts got into high gear in the second half as Pearson put on a scoring blitz with winding, slick moves that had his defenders shakafing their heads. Davis led ter three quarters. Davis scored nine unanswered points early in the fourth quarter to lead and basically build up a the game was from that point on. Davis sunk 12 of 16 freethrows in that last quarter to sustain the win. "We were really happy with the victory, said Robison. It was a great team effort. It was the first time all year weve had three players in double figures in one night. We were also pleased with the effort on the defensive boards where we outrebounded much bigger competition, 33 to 13. 38-2- 8 59-4- 9 70-5- 1 Falcons, Lancers capture openers, face each other on Friday night Davis Brian Emery goes hard to basket against Highland. There are only a few rivalries in sports that can try to tep each other, year after year, and showdowns dont take a backseat to anyone. Last season on the basketball court, Layton lost a doubleovertime fiasco on their home court and later dropped just an overtime game to Clearfield in nan, Clear-field-Layt- touch of putting those guys away when we had the chance. Laytons had problems with consistency all season long, but the Box Elder victory had to be a fairly impressive win for them and Buchanan hopes it will be the start of good things to come. Clearfield. Now its time for another meeting between these two schools and you can bet the tension is mounting at this very minute. The Lancers and Falcons will meet in either teams second Region One game, this Friday night at 7:30 in Clearfield. Because both of these teams won their league openers (Clearover Roy and Layton field 8 over Box Elder) the game brings on a little more importance. The winner naturally stays unbeaten and will move closer to clinching a coveted state playoff berth, a definite goal for both of these teams. In taking a closer look at both teams, one might want to examine last weeks results a little closer. Clearfields victory over Roy was the most surprising because it came at Roy. The Fal- con victory certainly has a few heads turning around the region, including that of Layton coach, Stan Buchanan. I really wasn't surprised that Clearfield won, but was surprised they won by so much, said Buchanan, That was a solid victory for them. Obviously Clearfield must have had a great second half to Were still not consistent. We had such a great start against Box Elder, but couldnt master the we respect;'; Clearfield, but I still believe its a matter of us not beating ourselves. 77-6- 3 80-6- Layton's Stan Buchanan nt (Clearfield was 1 down at half) to beat those guys. In talking about just that, the Falcons did make an unbelievable second-hal- f blitz. Roy shot over 50 percent from the field in the first half but could connect on just 7 of 31 shots in the final two quarters. Clearfield meanwhile, scored 46 points to go away with the victory. I believe we match-u- p pretty well with Clearfield, at least height wise," continued Buchanan, We feel like we must contain their guards who can connect with the three-pointquite well. Well also be concerned with n defense their tough which they have the reputation of playing as well as anyone around. The pressure will be there." Clearfields Craig Hansen has come-from-behi- 38-3- Brandon Dyer puts up shot over Highland defender during 6 Davis Highs victory over the Rams last Friday evening. Curtis Stoddard (44) boxes out for rebound. 86-6- er Davis travels to Woods Cross as Region 4 continues Davis John Robison feels hes got a good basketball team this year, but admits they are only as good as the effort they expel. 1 he Davis coach made it clear we are not the kind of team that could just show up and expect to win. He emphasized hard work was the key to their success. 6 win With an impressive 88-6- over Highland out of the way, Davis must now go on the road to face Woods Cross this Friday night. The Cats raised a few eyeb rows this past week with a win over Viewmont, at Viewmont. Then on Jan. 20, Davis will face Viewmont at Viewmont. At the end of next week Davis will be back home against East. In Region One action, there is a big game locally as Layton meets Clearfield in Clearfield. This game always bring the fireworks out. Both Clearfield and Layton were victorious in their league openers. On Jan. 20, Bonneville will play at Layton and ( 'leu field will be ' eh traveling to V 1 man-to-ma- plenty of respect for Laytons quickness when it comes to talking about the Lancers. They've got to be one of the quickest teams in the state, if not the quickest, said Hansen. The Lancer quickness and the fact Layton displayed so much balance in their scoring (five players in double figures against Box Elder) helped them to their win over the Bees. The running game was just too much for Box Elder to handle. But ironically , neither coach was so much concerned about the other team, as they were about their own squad. We respect Clearfield, but I still believe its a matter of us not beating ourselves," said Bucha : On Clearfields side, Hansen I stated, think well handle Laytons quickness on offense, but what worries me is whether we can do what we want to do when its our turn to score. We just want to be effective and make every trip down the court count. Laytons nucleus centers around Albert Chappel, Rod Dixon, Stan Banks, Robbie Trujillo, Wes Nance, Mike Tucker and a pair of sophomores. Clearfield will counter with Monty Geertgens, Bracken BY Laytons Wes Nance jumps for two points against Box Elder. Robbie Trujillo looks on. Larsen, Brad Larsen, Troy Hulse, Bill Spangenthal, Freeman and Tim Gardner. Layton City forms swim team Layton City will be forming a USS Swim team on Jan. 19. All interested youth, boys and girls, between the ages of years of age are encouraged to join. Registration for the Layton City swim team will be held Jan. 19 from 5 p.m., although feel free to register on any Monday night at the Layton City Surf and Swim pool complex. The team will practice Monday through Friday at the Layton City Surf and Swim pool. This will be a competition team and children will be required to swim the four competition strokes which are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and 5-- 4-- butterfly. The cost to join the team will be $25 registration to the USS Swim Team and $15 a month for the first child in each family with a breakdown in price for each child there- after. All interested children may come on Jan. or parents and on a trial basis like to be on a 19 with their parent may swim one week to see if they would swim team. The $25 registration fee to the U.S. Swim team will be paid at this time and if the child decides not to join the team after the first week, the registration fee will be refunded. We will also be offering a month long Mini Swim team for those children who may not be quite ready for a competitive swim team. The cost for this program will be $25 and will teach the children their four competitive strokes. At the end of the month there will be a with these children. At that time if the children know their competition strokes they will be encouraged to join the Surfer team. Come give it a try Jan. 19 p.m. at the Layton City Surf and Swim pool. For further information call Sally Fogg, or mini-me- et 4-- 825-893- Jeanie Bumingham 544-063- 2 4. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JAN. 16 Davis at Woods Cross Layton at Clearfield 7:30 7:30 TUESDAY, JAN. 20 Davis at Viewmont Clearfield at Weber Bonneville at Layton 7:30 7:30 7:30 5 |
