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Show PREP VOLLEYBALL The Salt Lake Tribune Dangerfield HasColts EyeingTitle a matchshort of playingtheEa: gles for the championship. In thesemifinals, the Colts and be better,” she said. “I want to be perfect, I don't strivefor less philosophyabouther volleyball gamesince she took up the sport asa fifth-grader. Sometimes she mayhave beena little too serious. That'snot surprising for someone whois into sci-fi books and wants a career in medicine. Butherintensity has made her a very good leader. “She has ma- thenled14-9 in thesecond, but lost that game16-14, andthethird anddecisive game,15-4. “Layton wanted it more than wedid, and wejustlost it,” said mellowed bit,although you may not knowthatfrom last year, it's just a waste of oxygen. Theyall know whatneeds to be done. st year opened oureyes up,” Dangerfield said. “Our team is much stronger thanit waslast year. Weall want to behere, and weall lookingat her on the court some- CARRIE DANGERFIELD Cottonwood senior times. She's fun to coach,and she senior Connie knowsthe game well.” A dynamicplayer, Dangerfield surprisingly prefers playing defense. “Anyone can havea bighit,” shesaid. “But when you dig a hugehit, there isn’t a betterfeeling.” Dangerfield and the Colts have their sights set on winning a state title, something the program hasn't done since 1976, and a goal Cottonwood was close toattain- inglast season. The Colts havesteadily improved in recent years. They finished secondin Region 3 last year estof several colleges, and spentpart of her summerplay- ing on thePlayers club team, which wonthenational Junior Olympictitle. Dangerfield was namedto theall-tournament team. Dangerfield would rather dive for a dig . THESALT LAKE TRIBUNE than make a big hit. I's that : ; The Bingham volleyball team first took away Riverton’s home court advantage, then took its win, as the Miners opened upRe gion playwith a10-15, 15-9, 154 win Thursday attitude that “| makesher one of the best playersin the nal Four, and wesettled for that whenwe gotthere.” ‘TheColts haven't talked about their goal for this season,after goals Our eyes up. Our aeee nd aspira fs Dangerfield deteam is much servedly gets the stronger thanit most attention on her team. She has waslast year.” attracted the inter- self, but she has = grade-point average andis the seniorclass secretary. “We had talked a lot about makingtheFi- No Home-Court Edge As Miners Top Riverton Cottonwood . Py Dangerfield, whocarries a 3.8 turedalotfromthe “Last year opened ninth grade,” Cot- ~ beat Layton 15-8 in the first game, than that.” Dangerfield has had such a tonwood coach Bob Berrett said. “SI experts60 of mee PREP VOLLEYBALL behind eventual state champion Skylineand third in the state. Cottonwood, which split with Skyline in theregular season, fell “Pressure pushes metotry BS Friday, September 6, 2002 ‘The Miners havebeenpractic: state. ing on Riverton’s court because their gym isstill being renovated, ‘Trent Nelson/TheSalt LakeTribune and won't be ready for another two weeks. Ali Szymanski had eight kills and sevenblocks to lead the Miners in the win. Class 5-A TRIBUNE PREP VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS ‘Rank Schoo! Record 1. Skyline Previous 0-0 — 2. Cottonwood 0-0 3._Viewmont 0 4,Northridge 0-0 5. Brighton 0-0 Comment. _Roadtotitle probably won't be soeasythis time — Jordan def. Brighton 15-11, 15-10: At Youngstershave goodheight andexperience Brighton, Lia leremia hadeightkills and 10 Big thingsexpected from team that went 2-10 assists to help Jordan beat Brightonin the Region 2 openerfor both teams. Lindsay Frozled Brighton with ninekills — __ Bengals hope to improveon last year's 12-2 mark West Jordan def. Hillcrest 3-15, 1511, 15-11: At Hillcrest, Dani Shurtleff had seven kills for the Huskies. It was the Re- PLAYERS TO WATCH Name Class Ht. Pos. School Comment Connie Dangerfield Sr. 6-0 OH Cottonwood Colts’ big hitter primed for a big season Jennifer Johnson So. 6-1 MB Cottonwood Eamed second-team honors as a freshman gion 2 opener for both teams. North Sevier def. Gunnison 13-15, 15-0, enna Judkins Region 12 win behindthe play of Victoria Sr. 510 Gini Mendenhall Brooke Nelson Melissa Osterioh Kate Robison Arial Salvo Rachael Tanner Hilary Watts Jr. Sr. Jr. Jt. So. Sr. Sr. 5-10.S 6-2 MB 5-9 OH 6-0 OH 5-11 OH 5-10 OH 5-3. DS Skyline Posted 515 assists and 117 digs her junior year Brighton Layton Skyline Clearfield Viewmont Northridge Skyline Will hopefully “set up” Bengals for another great year Not much experience behindLancers’ blocker Great all-around game for a great team Averaged 14 kills a match asa junior Coach's daughter doesn't need favors to get playing time Hopesto lead Knightsin big turnaround Eamed second-team honors fast year for her defense Region 13 opener against the Rams. Millard def. Beaver 15-11, 15-12: At Millard, Jill Bailey made some key blocks asthe Eagles got the Region 13 win. Manila def. Duchesne 13-15, 15-14, 15-8: At Manila, Kaylyn Reed had 10 kills and Katie Olsen kills to lead Manila past Duchesnein Region 16 Waterford def. Mount Vernon 15-13, 15-1: At Mount Vernon, Kelly Chapman and Kara Manning dominated the front line to help Waterford defeat Mount Ver- IN OTHER GAMES: — Will be Eagles’ top competition in region Colton, Afton Abbott and Kascee Jacobs each had four kills for the Rams in a Region 12 win. South Sevier is 3-0 in league. 4-1 overall Enterprise def. Parowan 15-11, 1510: At Parowan, the Wolves won their non Academy in Region 17. Waterford is 2-0 and Mount Vernon 0-2. Morgan def. Mountain Crest 15-8, 15-3: At Mountain Crest, Jamie Wis- combe had 23 assists and Janel Fisher had15 kills as the Trojans easily beat the Mustangs of Class 4-A. North Sanpete def. Uintah 15-2, 15-11 At North Sanpete, Lucy Blackham had three kills and Allison Hamilton was 5for-5 hitting with twokills in a non-region. 15-1; At North Sevier, the Wolves took a wiin. Hallows, who had nine kills and two blocks. North Sevier improvesto 1-1 in the region, 5-4 overall. three kills and four blocks and Kim Cook had 16 assists to lead the Buffaloes to a 13: At South Sevier, Jessica Brady, Annie nonregion win. Amber Pitt added 10 kills andthree blocksfor Tooele (3-1). South Sevierdef. Richfield 15-7, 15- Tooele def. Delta 15-10, 9-15, 1510: At Tooele, Deeanna Apeschell had ‘The Colts have other talented players. Jennifer Johnsonis just a sophomore, but is arising star. 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