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Show taculor Mams b&oSz Son fife Tim Morris returns this winter as the heas coach of Bonnevilles womens basketball team after a year of absence. After interviewing the "Bonneville High faculty member, youd think the Lakers were challenging tomorrow for the state championship. Needless to say, he is excited about a new season getting underway. What can wc expect from the Laker women? A little more improvement each year, said Morris who has hopes that his team can be competitive in a fairly strong guard who has potential to become one of the Lakers top players. Melanie Andenbosch, senior . Thursday, December has never played before but Morris credits her as one of the most gifted athletes on his team. She forward, basketball just does things naturally, he said. Wendy Naylan, guard will see plenty of playing time. But our money goes the defense and the possibility to create turnovers, said Morris. . The Lakers are quick but Morris agrees with Coach Radene Johnson at Roy that a better feeder program for Weber County high schools would not only give quickness but better techniques. Tamera Jensen and Debbie Graham are the Lakers captains this year. Jensen will play center at 0 while Debbie stands 0 on the guardline. Holly Holtz returns as the big 5-- 6-- 1 979 Page 1 3 Connie Adams, forward, is another player who has never seen any action before and if she can remain healthy, free from injuries, she will be a big plus for Morris. Mary Taylor, Kim Lagan and Tracy Taylor will give the Lakers much more strength. How did Morris get the Bonneville job with the girls? Four years ago, Harry Bur-che-ll approached Morris and out of the clear-bluasked Tim if he would coach the women. When do we start? asked a surprised said Morris. Next Monday, Burchell as he walked off. Tim took over the first year in with little experience basketball other than the fact he enjoyed the sport and had played in high school and church. From an 7 record that first year, Morris took the Lakers to an 7 record the next season and landed a berth in the state playoffs. Bonneville lost to Hillcrest in their first game. He left the team for a year because of other responsibilities but after Burchell approached him again, requesting his return, he accepted. Morris and his family live in South Ogden where Tim has resided all his life. e, the early offense whenever with 3. tto BnaszB ILsiBwos Binna-i- mp league this winter. "Its my philosophy that we play pressure defense and go for possible. 1 0-- 8-- LOOK FOR THE LAKERS to bo much improved in women's basketball this winter especially with this trio around. Coach Tim Morris has Tamara Jensen on the left and Debbie Graham on the right. Wsmaos aazrfrfl pSsiy dsjEdfraose mBe Sim W With three region championships already this year, womens Weber Highs basketball team will try to make it a fourth on the cage courts this winter. Already the Warrior women have claimed titles in cross country, volleyball, and tennis. Could there be another? Coach Jan Keim, now in her fifth year at Weber, says she considers her team a good choice for a darkhorse spot, in region wars. Weber is sporting a team with more height overall than ever 0 before, and will enter the season with loads of experience from former years. Last year may have been a rebuilding year for Weber and Coach Keim expects things to pay off this winter. The Warriors have always been able to finish among the top three in region until last season. Five seniors, with possibly to start, will be where Coach Keim will bank her hopes for a seasonal comeback. Lori Swenson who played center last year, may be played a forward slot this year. Behind a lot of desire and hustle, Lori was one of the top scorers in region a year ago. . Lora Robinson, is finally back. She broke her foot in a game with Bonneville 1st year but as a i Warrior. She will be the scoring end of many fast breaks. Laurie McCaulley, senior, will add strength off the bench at either a guard or forward slot. Her main strength lies in her outside shooting. Sharon Bashford, junior guard, is Keims talented outside shooting guard who also has great ability to penetrate down the middle. A sophomore to watch will be Julie Mumford who will play a forward position. As with most other Region One coaches, Keim expects Clearfield to be the team to beat this winter. But anyone can beat anyone in this league. I also expect Roy and Layton to be strong and competitive, she said. 5-- Keim seems very impressed with the attitude of her team with height and quickness being big factors too. ' 79-8- 0 Schedule For Warriors The following is where the Warriors play this winter. Weber at Timpview, Dec. 12; Ogden at Weber, Dec. 14; Weber at Bear River, Dec. 19; and Davis at Weber, January 15. These are n contests for the pre-seaso- Warriors. In league play, Weber opens with Sky View on Jan. 4; Clearfield at Weber, Jan. 11; Weber at Roy, Jan. 18; Layton at Weber, January 25; Weber at Bonneville, January 29; Sky View at Weber, Feb. 1; Weber at Clearfield, Feb. 8; Roy at Weber, Feb. 15; Bonneville at Weber, Feb. 19;. and Weber at Layton, Feb. 22. 79-8- 6-- 0, has made ' a courageous comeback to start for Weber. could Rhonda Calder, possibly become one of the top rebounders in Region One. Rhonda is the hardest player to box out Ive seen. We call her the little ghost around here, said Keim. Mae Miya, guard, plays point-guar- d for Weber in her final year 0, LORI SWENSON, Coach Jan Keim and Rhonda Calder will be three big names this winter ball. The Warriors fit in as the darkhorse team in Region One. in Weber High women's basket- |