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Show Reflex-Journ- DAVIS REFLEX-JOURNA- t pwfus NOVEMBER 27, 1985 L, al Weber ends Davis5 title dreams, 1744 Singley swung a pass into the flat to By TOM HARALDSEN Blake Hart, who rambled untouched 14 yards for the score. Sports Editor - SALT LAKE CITY When Davis High supporters began filling the west side of Rice Stadium Friday afternoon, in anticipation of the state championship football game with Weber, it became clear that most of them considered the Wildcats a forgone conclusion. After all, the Darts had gone unbeaten in season play, then toppled Skyline, conquered Mountain View and lanced Granger. All that was left was a cream of Weber. Kyle Knowles knotted things at with 6:20 to go. But a Davis mistake moments 4-- A minutes to go, and Davis missed the brass ring again as Weber 4 for the state title. edged them The Darts thus settled for second place and a final season record of 12-Weber finished best in 17-1- 4-- 1, on the year, but with the trophy. 9-- 3 It seemed clear from the ning that this year, unlike other years, the best two were finally meeting in the 4-- A begin- some teams cham- pionship. And when perennial state playoff folder Springville won the title with a 7 la- ter gave Weber the lead again. After holding the Warriors on their next drive, Davis fumbled a punt, Weber recovering at the Dart 14. top-rank- BUT DISASTER struck twice in the fourth period, with less than six 7-- ' Again the Davis defense held, forcing Barker to attempt a 27 yard field goal that just barely cleared the upright. Weber led 10-- 7 with 4:06 in the third quarter. THE DARTS came right back, following the Warrior kickoff. Davis started at its 31, and moved 69 yards in 14 plays. The key play was a 29 yard pass from Singley to Kurt Mounteer that. moved Davis to the Weber 30. On a third and goal from the five, Singley handed off to Chris Card, who rolled left, then stopped and threw into the comer of the end zone as he was being tackled. Both Bounteer and David Peterson were there, but Peterson made the catch 0 and Davis regained the lead with 9:22 to go. WEBERS next drive stalled, and they punted back to Davis. Now the Darts had the ball, the BUT WEBER scored first on a 68 lead and the momentum, with less yard, nine play drive that began as than seven minutes to go. Davis the first quarter was ending. Quar- was on the move at the Weber 45, terback Brook Buhrley hit Jon Ful- but a miscue on a handoff caused a ler with a 35 yard bomb as the fumble, the Darts fifth, and Weber second period began, moving We- recovered. The Warriors went to work, ber to the Davis 30. Six plays later, he passed to Dave Hill for a five Buhrley hitting Hall for seven yards, Dave Hogan rushing for yard touchdown, and Casey Barker added the PAT to give the War- five. Then Buhrley found Jon Fullead with 9:39 in the half. ler for a 32 yard completion to the riors a Though that score remained the Davis 10. Buhrley kept the ball and same at intermission, Davis had rushed to the one, and Hogan one good drive stopped just before pounded in for the game winner. the half ended. The Darts moved DAVIS STILL had the final from their 23 to the Weber 12, but chances. After the ensuing kickoff, linebacker Barry Toone inter- the Darts took over at their 35 with 3:25 left. They lined up in a cepted a Clay Singley pass and returned it to the 25. After the interspread offense, with only the ception, Toone fumbled the ball center and Singley near the ball. while being tackled, and Davis recWeber rushed in and batted the ball overed. But Weber was given the out of Singleys hand, with Hogan ball when officials ruled the play recovering at the Davis 23. But had been blown dead. Weber Couldnt move the ball, and THAT DIDNT bother the Darts finally punted into the end zone. much as the third quarter began, Davis had one more chance. With 2:05 to go and 80 yards however. Davis began its opening drive at its 34 and methodically away, the Darts began passing.moved the ball 66 yards in 12 plays. Singley hit Mounteer on a fly pat3-- A 30-2- 3 Stat Chat 14-1- Lin-dam- vic- tory over Bear River, it looked like a good omen for the Darts. 7-- 0 Davis fullback Blake Hart, 34, met Webers Eric (85) and Dave Hall (21) in mid air during the Warriors 4 state playoff championship win Friday afternoon. Hart and the rest of the Darts were brought back down to earth with the loss while taking second football battle. Photos by Jim place finish in 17-1- FLYING HIGH 4-- A tern for a 45 yard gain to the Weber 40, but two incompletions and a short five yard pass to Hart left the Darts with a fourth and five at the 35. After at imeout, Singley attempted to pass to Card, but the ball was overthrown. Weber made sure they didnt allow a turnover in running out the remaining 1:30. AN OBVIOUSLY subdued Dart coach Jim Dickson was in a state of shock after the game. I just feel bad for the kids. They played so hard all year. He said Davis has nothing to be ashamed of, and added that being all year long had taken its toll on the Darts. Everyone gears up to play us, week after week. Its a disadvantage coming in here ranked on top, he said. AND SUDDENLY, for the We- ber Warriors, they finally had the football title and coveted 4-- something else to brag about besides being the alma mater of Clipper Editor Gary Blodgett and furniture heiress Kim Blacker. Weber Davis 0 7 3 0 0 7 7-7-- 5 passes from Buhrley (Barker kick) 14 pass from Singley W-Ha- ll rt (Knowles kick) FG 27 er 5 top-rank- pass from Card (Knowles kick) run (Barker kick) 1 Fridays loss was a bitter pill Darts, who finished the season in this season. to swallow fo the best record 12-- 1, 4-- A Basketball begins No sooner had the football helmets and kicking tees been put away than basketball season has come upon us. All five local high schools begin their boys and girls seasons this week, with unusual playing dates and times due to Thanksgiving holidays. Here is a brief rundown of boys varsity games the next few days: 3:00 p.m. Woods Cross at Skyline Nov. 27-- Viewmont at Clearfield 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2- 97:30 p.m. East at Layton Davis at 7:30 p.m. Ogden 7:30 p.m. Provo at Bountiful Nov. 30-D- ec. 3- TARING THE LEAD in the fouth quarter to give Davis a David Peterson, left, caught this five yard toss from Chris Card early lead. Kurt Mounteer, at right, was also in the area, as was Webers Jon Fuller. 14-1- 0 - Woods Cross at West Bountiful at Layton Clearfield at Davis Roy at Viewmont 3:00 7:30 7:30 7:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. |
