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Show Falcons 84 Playoff Stein By KEITH DUNCAN Journal Sports CLEARFIELD -- - Highlands Roger Dupaix offered that his teams late first half touchdown was the key to the Rams 24-- 0 playoff victory and Clearfield's Brent Hancock had to agree. It HANCOCK remembered. would have been a much different game had we not went in down by six. ' Dupaix looked at it much the same. We i ok tie wind from their sails, it was all we needed to " get over the hump THK WAV the Falcons had prepared for this game, it appeared after 20 minutes into the game that this one might go down to the final down in the final overtime. It wasn't until Highlands third offensive possession that they gained their first first dow n and even then still were forced to punt three plays later. In all it took five punts and a fumble deep in Clearfield territory d Ram before the wishbone got some points on the high-powere- board. "They (Clearfield's defense) had our number in the beginning." said Dupaix whose team advanced into the quarterfinals to play Cottonwood . WITH A powerful wind behind them. Highland finally put together a drive that had them all the way to Clearfield's eight yard line. But one of those fancy wishbone misdirection pitch outs went array and Clearfield's Mark Glauser recovered to save a touchdown, at least for the moment. Clearfield took over on their own 14 and three consecutive Craig Carter running plays took it to the 24. The Falcons weren't getting much done on offense either and for the afternoon it actually proved to be their demise as the offense gained only four first downs the entire game. A few plays later and the Falcons had fumbled and Highland took over on Clearfield's 22 with just 1:34 remaining in the first half. SAID ONE Clearfield player on the sideline. That touchdown hurt. It did hurt because it took something out of the Region One cochamps, both defensively and offensively. In the third quarter Clearfield's offense was even worse than the first half as Brad Sherwood threw two interceptions, was sacked once and led an offense that lost minus connection Pembroke's d for the game's key touchdown. The only consolation Clearfield got was Vaun Waite's blocking of the extra point. play was Mike THE KILLER offense was trying to get untracked, Highland was just beginning to warm up as their offense scored line but one play later with and with just 22 seconds remaining in the half, Pembroke found Brandon Peterson alone in the end zone six-yar- with Robert Lopez that took the line. A ball to Clearfield's penalty took the ball back to the Clearfield's AND WHILE ' two touchdowns through that span. The first was a five yard burst by Spero Musuris and later a one full- yard run by the same Highland back. Clearfield's Hancock elected to make a quarterback change but just before the end of the game as he brought on junior Chris Garcia with 10:40 left. But Garcias first didnt last long try at as he threw an interception on his second passing attempt. signal-callin- g AFTER THE game. Hancock still gave his kids all the credit they deserved for even being as far as they got. We feel good about our season because the kids made up their minds they were going to do better." said Hancock. The Clearfield team had been in the picked to dwell in the cellar Refive of four beat but beginning make it into gion One opponents to the state playoffs. They won only the second region championship in the school's history en route. WE HAD a good sprinkling of juniors and seniors this season, enough juniors that it leaves a good foundation to build upon for next season." said Hancock. . Some of those juniors who saw plenty of action, even starting most of the season were Paul Taylor., linebacker: Eric Murray, defensive back: Craig Carter, running back: Vaun Waite, lineman: Brett Barber, defensive end; and a number of others. P CJ DAVIS REFLEX JOURNAL, NOVEMBER 7, 1984 Barte Em a the game won before they even them how great they are. By KEITH DUNCAN Journal Sports take the field. THIS WEEK (Davis takes on KAYS VI LLE - The Darts came back to earth last Friday afternoon, just in time for another trip to the carpet at the University of Utah. -- AFTER winning nine straight games in 84, winning a region title with a 0 record and then setting their sights on the playoffs and Weber, a team theyd beaten with ease to start the season, you could say all of that might get to a high school kid. To compound the kids orbit into space was the fact everyone ex5-- cept their coaches were telling them they were going to bury Weber. BUT AS it ended up, Davis just squeaked by the Warriors with a 14-- 6 victory. Rod Bockwoldt and his Warriors had prepared and came that close to upsetting the highly touted Darts. The kids werent being told by us (the coaches) they were any- thing special or that theyd run over Weber. They were told by everyone else though and it was hard for us to get kids back down to earth when everyone is telling Hillcrest in the quarterfinals) I dont think that kind of talk will exist with people, not if they know anything about last year's playoffs, said Jim Dickson. There is no question that Weber has improved from the beginning to the end and Dickson gives Weber all the credit for using their improvement to stay in the game. BUT OUR biggest problem was lack of concentration. It lacked everywhere, blocking, tackling, holding onto the ball, just everything. But again, were dealing with high school kids that believe everyone that we were going to trounce Weber. e. ball DICKSON was proud of Davis THE DARTS got the wind to defensive effort which allowed their backs to start the fourth quaronly six points this time instead of ter and they hung on for the vic14 which Weber scored earlier in tory. the year. We controlled the game and its a good thing the defense ' said Dickson. did, Perhaps the most important defensive stand came just moments before the end of the third quarter with Weber driving for a score. The Warriors had started on the Davis 42 after the Darts punt had sailed against a gusty south re wind. THE WARRIORS were making things interesting as the Weber QB made up 24 yards on two carries to bring his team to Davis' line. Then Terry Farnsworth made Dickson gulp when he tore through the middle for eight more to the Davis 10. But thats when Steve Pearson, EVEN I heard it. Teachers or people in businesses around told me that it wouldn't even be a I almost get defensive in situations like that because people Vaughn Casdorph. Roger Clawdont want to hear the truth. They son, Greg Norton and a host of want to say what they think and others got mad and snuffed out the most of the time theyre wrong. touchdown possible conversion. The "It makes it tough on us (the and coaches) to get the kids ready to Warriors did get as far as the Davis play when they think they've got 5 yard line but failed on a fourth ball-gam- and five situation to turn the back to the Darts. game-tyin- two-poi- g nt Adult League Now Forming In Clearfield The Clearfield Recreation Department is now formulating its adult basketball program for the season. 1984-8- 5 TEAM applications will at the Clearfield Swim Pool, 934 S. 1000 E., Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Tuesday, Oct. 20 through' Thursday, Nov. 15. This years program will include' a Mens A, a Mens B, a Six Foof and Under, and a Women's League. All leagues will be played Monday evenings at North Davis: Junior High or Clearfield High School beginning the week of Dec. 3 and running through Feb. . 1 1 Huskies Remember Last Year Well By KEITH DUNCAN Journal Sports KAYSVILLE - You can count on Jerry Simonson, Hillcrest's head football coach for the past seven years, playing up the fact that it's Hillcrest's turn to whip the Darts in the playoffs this week. -- 4-- A WHY? WELL, that's easy. It was just less than a year ago that Davis dashed the Huskies' chance to get by the and move into the Championship game semi-fina- ls against Alta. I DONT think anyone in- volved with their program has forgotten it, said Jim Dickson as his club prepared to meet the Region this Friday at p.m. at the University of Utah's Two Casey Lloyd will be counted in heavily to help lead the parts past Hillcrest on Friday. Clipper Sports No more Mister Nice Guy for this kid. No sir. r.ot this week. Rice Stadium. "The thing 1 hope our kids realize after what we've seen on films and in person, is that we're going to nice guy and pick some games I know won't go the way say they will. AS A result of my charity Keith goes 1 on last week's pick while I have to settle for I thought I was being kind to Keith but he has to rub it in that he finally beat me at this prediction game, something he hasn't been able to do in about ten years. This week I'm out for revenge and here that has thrown for over 2.000 yards this year while take the Titans simply because they are bigger and faster than Box Elder. Be- 1 1 sides the only place the Bees win is at home and this game aint there. Davis vs. Hillcrest. Some folks have been waiting for this game for some time, the Husky players for about a year since the Darts ended their state hopes last year in the semifinals. 7-- 5-- 3. A WEEK ago Keith Duncan calls me up and tells me he wants to challenge me to predicting the state games again this year. This has become an annual obsession with Keith and each year he gets hum- bled. Anyway he gets his lovely wife to call me up and beg me to pick wrong so he can win once, seems hes a little tough to live with after losing each year. So I go and play d. 1 appeared as of Monday. The Darts have Rody Meacham, Roger Clawson, Steve Pearson, and Todd Marriott all play upfront for Davis. Carter Hatch and Ted Collins are ready at the corners and Vaughn Casdorph and Mike Robinson will always be ready in the middle at linebacker positions. David Kinard, Kelly Ryujin. and Greg Norton are ready in the Davis backfield. Keith Hunsaker, Casey Lloyd and others are always ready to fill in on defense. DICKSON even though in his, first year as Davis' head coach; isn't new to preparation. Most of Saturday, some of Sunday and you can bet as much time as his wife will allow him this week, have and will go into preparation for this week's counter with Hillcrest. Kaysville Soccer Team Wins Commissioners - KAYSVILLE Under the direction of Udell Kynaston and Stan Webster, Kaysville's Utah Youth Soccer Association entry won the coveted Commissioner's Traveling Cup this past week. MEMBERS of the team included Joey Arbuckle, Jason Farris. .Kemp Flint, Joel Garr, Matt Guiste, Jordan Jeppson, Brian Knyaston, Justin Morris, Ronnie Olsen, Chad Pettingill, Aaron Rasmussen, David Read, Tom Smart, John Turner and Brian Webb. Look in next week's edition for a complete detailed story and picture on their accomplishment. Head Into Round 2 Of Prep Picks Keith-Bav- e By DAVE WIGHAM I co-cha- have to play our best game ever. AND IT doesn't end thete, said Dickson, If we win it only gets tougher because of the size of the people we'll play. "Man for man, Hillcrest is as big as Highland. There is no way anyone can overlook those guys. This game this year could go down to the last seconds just like it did last year, continued Dickson. HILLCRESTS Simonson made the comment early this week to his defensive coordinator that he hopes they could stop Davis from scoring because he didn't think he'd be doing much scoring on Davis' defense. The Davis defense is very under-rateThey have the ability to get the ball back for their offense know because time after time. I've seen them in person and several times on film. That scares us," said Simonson. THE DEFENSIVE people for Davis are ready and healthy it are our picks. BOX ELDER VS. Olympus. This one pits a highly publicized Olympus team against an unknown Bee squad. Keith likes Olympus because they have a quarterback ; KEITH LIKES the Darts because they are his sentimental favorites to win it all. The boys of Kaysville would like nothing more than to see me pick against them but the coin came up heads so 1 have to pick them. Hillcrest isn't the team they were a year ago and while some feel Davis is better it's generally agreed that they are at least as good. The only thing the Darts lacked in years past was size, this year they have some. HIGHLAND vs. Cottonwood. The Colts were right up there with Davis at the top of the polls before dropping a game to 3A Provo while the Rams have been near number three all season. At last Keith makes his first mistake predicting the Colts to win this one. He feels the Colts have momentum going for them right now but I'll take the big Rams and their wishbone in this battle. It seems the Colts are a one man show, the quarterback and hes good, but the Rams have many weapons. . ALTA VS. Bonneville. Two schools with some state titles under their belt in what should be a good matchup. Keith believes Darren Handley and the Hawks are too much for Bonneville while I take the Hawks simply because the Lakers have been up and down all year. A week ago they were up against Woods Cross, that only leaves one thing left this week, down. BEAR RIVER vs. Pleasant Grove. Keith likes the Bears for some reason so I'll take the Vikings, like their option attack. Ben Lomond vs. Provo. Both of us like Provo, seems like all the teams from that city are looking for 1 titles. AMERICAN Fork, vs. Logan. Keith likes American Fork because he feels Logan is due for a down day. 1 like Logan because I feel like Keith will have a down day. Orem vs. West. Tradition tells us both that West will win this one, plus they seem to be on a roll right now. i |