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Show Sun Tirres, Ap , il 23 i 980, Page 6 Sun Chronicle, April 24, 1 Perkins won't give you By Keith Duncan According to Ken Hicks, the baseball coach at Clearfield High, it takes a special kind of personality and a ton of talent for an athlete to compete in two sports in the same spring. But says Hicks, Dan Perkins is one who has what it takes. The Falcons have long held a tradition in turning out lettermen during their spring sports of baseball and track. Robbie Richeson, Rodney Neville and Scott Hartung are among the most recent and now steps in Perkins. Besides contributing to Hicks baseball team as a star outfielder, Perkins is also doing his part in the 800 meters as the Clearfield track and field team makes its bid for the region championship. Having Danny compete in two sports has probably helped himself more than anyone else, said John Flint, Dans coach in track. Ive seen his confidence skyrocket probably because hes been having success in both sports. Craig Hansen, who coached Perkins all last winter on the cage court, witnessed the same kind of competitive desire. Dan is the kind of guy who gives everything hes got. I believe thats why he has improved so fast and passed up several athletes who were far ahead of him a few years back, said Hansen. One of the major reasons Clearfield baseball finds itself near the top of Region One baseball, is because of players like Perkins. The blonde-heade- d bruiser isnt afraid to take a mouthful of dust in a head-firslide which is one reason too, why he ranks high in the league in stolen bases. two-spo- rt the track and field star. Perkins just recently broke the school record in the 800 meters race and is a vital member of the 1600 meter relay DAN PERKINS natural talent too. Any athlete who can participate in two sports at the same time has to have a lot of natural talent and the attitude. Dan has them both, said Hicks. The kid is so committed sometimes, I believe he puts out more two sports than some give in just one, said a complimenting Hicks. Dad is Inspiration Dale Perkins, has surely had a big hand in the sports ambitions of his son Dan. Dan himself claims it is an inspiring thought to think that his own dad was the state champion in the 880 while only a sophomore at Davis High, years back. Coach Flints encouragement to run track has been something in itself, said Dan. But Ive also had my dad watching me which means everything. If the Clearfield spring sports star has ever learned hard work and discipline, it has to have been this spring. After running three or four hours, he gets dressed and practices baseball every day except on game days. st I Danny always have remembered slide-ias the head-first n I just want to please myself by knowing I can do it and I enjoy pleasing others by what I do, Why all this? said Dan. By Keith Duncan Come mid-Maanother outstanding athlete will be chosen from among the ranks of those at Clearfield High School. This is nothing new, in fact, theyve thrived on this tradition for nearly two decades. These athletes are a rare breed. They are tlje ones vvho had visions of greatness jvliile yet in' their youth, ones who wofclifnf give' in arid ones who utilizes every ta ent they had to achieve the perfection theyre noted for. athlete One 1980 who certainly has to earn the distinguished award, has to be Brook Hicks, son of Mr. and Mr Ken Hicks. For Brook, who realizes he has a shot at the award, the thought has special meaning, perhaps more than most people would think. The goal of becoming a good athlete in high school was always on top of my list from the first day I walked into the Clearfield gymnasium, said Brook. Since my dad lias coached here, I had the privilege of meeting many of the past great athletes that performed here. My goal was to become something like them. Hicks has enjoyed a banner year with Clearfield with lots of baseball action still to come his w'ay. He and the baseball crew arent counting out credentials the a region championship until the last inning of the final game. The football squad with Hicks as Half-Mil- er I think Coach Flint first noticed my running ability in basketball games, said Perkins. Flint doesnt know exactly when he first noticed Dan, but admitted that there was a natural form in his running that caught his eye everytime. Perkins elected to run with the cross country team last year after Flints gesture to do so. As a junior he finished high in the region race and later 15th in the state. This past fall, Dan ran right behind Rawn Swallow through most of the season, was seventh in the region and finally 13th in the state race. Since that time Flint has worked closely with his 800 meters star. Arrangements were made for Dan to adjust his schedule and set aside fourth period for daily workouts with Flint. The payoff has been handsome with Perkins having yet to be beat by a fellow region runner in the 800 meters. He presently holds the school record in that event. Besides his uncanny ability in that event, Dan also anchors one leg of the 1600 relay race. In the Provo Invitational he was clocked at 51.5 in the quartermile, which helps to make for a better than average 1600 meter relay team. Basketball is Favorite Clearfields only four-spoclaims basketball is his favorite. Why? Dan doesnt really know, but claims he cant do without rt their quarterback were highly competitive but not quite powerful enough to make their way into the state finals. Their region slate ended with a memorable 40-- 0 victory over the Weber Warriors with the season finally ending at Bingham High School, a day when nothing seemed to go right. With Hicks as a in basketball, the Falcons surprised a bunch of people early in the season by taking the Davis County Basketball Championship. Though it wasnt all one players fault this kind of success came Clearfields way, Hicks leadership certainly paved the way for better things to happen. Hicks didnt average 30 points per game nor did he dominate every minute of play, but his consistency day in and day out was all his coaches were asking for. Time For Relaxing Spring is a time for relaxing for said Hicks just before the me, baseball season got underway. Its a time when pressure is the least of any time. Maybe thats good and perhaps it came &me isnt. Brook loves pressure and seemingly thrives more with an abundance of it. Fans have become accustomed to his clutch heroics on both the basketball court and playing field. , But Brook figures baseball is an easy-goin- g sport that doesnt,' need r moments, like other pressure-fille- d sports do. 'He giust knowwhattiHes'..l; talking about, taking into account the grandslam he belted against Bonneville in the Falcons first league game of the season and the three hits he allowed from the mound. Hicks and his teammates wont argue that theyre going after a region championship this spring. It would be a nice way to end their senior year and the final time theyll ever get a chance to put on a Clearfield uniform. The feeling is good among us. Everyone wants to win for the team. a With that, its going to be hard to beat us, said Hicks. No Easy Path With a dad who serves as the athletic director at your school besides being a highly regarded coach, one might think Hicks inlet to Clearfield sports was easier than most. However Brook doesnt think so. When I was a sophomore, I had to prove myself like everyone else did. Nothing was handed to me. I dont think Im the most gifted athlete in the world and if everything were just handed to me in the beginning, Id never be where I am today, said three sport ietterman. Having your own dad as your coach has both big advantages and big disadvantages. Dad has tried, to treat me like any other player and all my teammates would probably agree to that. At school I have to relate with him as a teacher and coach to have any kind of relationship, said Brook. Through his youth, not only his father but people like Nellie Hamblin and Chuck Vernon helped form his opinions and deeds in the sports world. He mostly remembers Nellie for his optimistic attitude and Chuck for never losing his cool. Sports arent his only interest which his own mother will whole heartedly attest to. She seems proud of the fact Brook enjoys singing. The family often gets together and sings together as a group. At school Brook is a member of the Madre group and hasnt missed a concert the school has hosted. He plans on playing some kind of sport at some college in the future but isnt just sure where yet. I do have every desire to play, said Hicks. Billy Casper comes to Roy Guest speaker at the Roy High School Athletes Award Banquet will be Billy Casper a winner of the U.S. Open Golf Tournament, and winner of the Masters Tournament. The Awards Banquet is open to all boy and girl athletes at Roy, with their parents, and any other interested parties are invited to attend. Cost of the meal and the program has been set at $6 per person. Students will be admitted on a reduced cost. PERKINS ALSO DOES his thing tor in the Falcon's chances playing leftfield. -- ? - MW. un W;vv . i . L . 4 ' V I'4 f . - W c. V - Vt. , w 14 i. h;' ', Falcon, his oldest brother Chad was a pitcher for the baseball squad. Joe and Dave followed in later years and were also pitchers for Coach Hicks. Joes team won the region championship in 1975 and later finished high in the state tournament. Perkins just happens to be an nice guy, the kind everyone gets along with. His 3.3 grade-poiaverage also pleases administrators. Dan is one of the kind who remembers Clearfields Free Spirit Club, a Just for fun group. His future plans are to attend college, most likely Weber State, His putside interests seem to follow ii the' , footsteps oT his older brother Joe', who works as a machinest for Williams Research in Ogden. Wherever he goes or whatever course he plans, some kind of success seems sure to follow him. Good luck, Dan!!! nt " 'Cats finally have streak snapped Weber State had its winning streak snapped on Saturday. The Wildcats lost to the University of Nevada-Renin the finals of the Big Sky Conference Southern Division Tennis Tournament which was held at Weber State. Weber State defeated Idaho State, 0 on Friday morning and came back to notch a 2 victory over Northern Arizona. Meanwhile, Reno barely slipped past NAU, 5 1 and then In the battle tor third blanked ISU, Reno, place, NAU defeated ISA, Weber State, and NAU, along with Idaho, Montana and Boise State will compete for the conference crown, in Boise, ID. Weber State is May the defending Big Sky Conference champion. 7-- 2 9-- 7-- 9-- 0 8-- 1 3 I S v In action this week, its Utah at Weber State. The Wildcats week host Utah State on Tuesday (April 22, 2 p.m. ) , Utah on Wednesday ( April 23, 2 p.m.) and Brigham Young on Thursday (April 24, 12 noon). All matches will be at Edman Courts. Weber State is currently ranked third , in the district behind BYU (2nd) and Utah (1st). The Wildcats must defeat BYU in order to have a chance to be selected as one of 16 teams to advance to the national championships. On Friday and Saturday, Weber hosts the WSC Tennis Invitational. Action begins at 9 a.m. at Edman Courts both days. Utah State, Boise State and Montana are entered along with the Wildcats. 1) j&z A '''' 1 Mg? ranks as the No. singles star at Weber State. PETER MARKES KEVIN KEMPIN, 1 player at Weber Spring. the No. 2 singles State this Harry Hal! guides team to top spot !i , The first annual Steve Bagelow Award will be presented to the outstanding boy and girl athletes of Roy High School. Winners of these prestigious awards will be determined by the Royal Coaching Staff. An engraved gold watch will be given to the best gal and best guy of Roy High. of the award are The and the Roy Sun Boosters Club, Roy Chronicle. on the baseball diamond. He is a big facfor a region championship this spring the excitement a basketball game can bring. Last season he led the Falcons in freethrow percentage, aveiaging nt of his freethrows. He also led the team m field goal percentage according to his coach As a team captain, P( duns started in most of the games Football has always been a love, but a freak accident during his sophomore year left him with a back injury that also spelled an end to his football playing days Father Was Coach Mr. Perkins was about the only, coach, Dan employedunderneath when a youngster in baseballr During those years the father-so- n closeness grew which has paid dividends even today. Dan hasnt been without big brothers to look up to either. Before he was ever dreaming of becoming a Baglow award coming soon ,1 BROOK HICKS dulwers during recent baseball contest. The senior from Clearfield is a top candidate for the Athlete" awarded each year at the school. "Outstanding 6 As far as conflicts with baseball games and track meets, Dan admits there was a track meet he missed because of a baseball game, but reported his coaches work closely together to help him plan workouts and conflicts on game days. Flint Saw His team. IHHdks: IHIfa dhresim 1 it's usually much more WO-perce- nt, player. He goes hard all the time, said Hicks. Taking the season in perspective, Dan admitted, Weve gut what it takes to win it in baseball. We had a great team last year too, but too many guys were looking out for themselves, rather than for the team. Hicks says it isnt all hard work that makes Perkins so successful, he claims his leftfielder has plenty of Clearfield Courier, April 23 980, Page Ben Lomond Beacon, April 24. 1 980, Page 6 980, Page 6 A team representing the Roy First Ward and coached by Harry Hall won first-plac- e honors in the Lakeview District Explorer basketball tournament, held last week at Roy High School. Teams from Roy, Hooper, Clinton, Sunset and Kanesville represented their respective explorer posts in the twelve team tournament. Ward, which lost in its opening round, battled back in con Roy 13th solation to win second place in tournament. Sunset 6th Ward played and lost to Roy First Ward for the championship, and then had to settle for third place, after losing to Roy 13th Ward, the consolation winner. Scoring leaders included Bert Rich (96 points in three games), Scott Wallace (77 in five games) Steve Scholtec (68 in four games) Wayne Hall (82 in three games), Rylan Weidemeir (55 in two games), Dennis Adams (57 in three games), Jeff Scholtec (28 in two games), and Bart Hadley, (32 points in one game). Roy First and Roy Thirteenth will now play in the Lake Bonneville Council tournament against winners from six other districts. The tourney includes teams from Kaysville on the South, to Brigham City on the North. |