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Show EEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER. DECEMBER 25, 1980 Kaysville Clubs Dont Overlook Layton Lancers In Basketball By DAVE WIGHAM LAYTON In high school basketball, if the team youre cheering for lacks height then they better have something else going for them. Fortunately for Layton Highs team they do have something extra in their corner; that extra comes in the form of coach Doug Moon. DOUG IS a cagey veteran of high school sports and he knows what it takes for his club tc win this season. Many laughed a little last season at the Lancers, especially how short they were compared to opponents, but by the end of the season those laughs had vanished. The season ended on the last possible day as the Lancers found themselves in the consolation finals at the state event . Fourth place was theirs , which was great for a team that was supposed to be blown out by taller clubs. Indeed Coach Moon, and his staff, wove their magic last season and are hoping for the same magic this year. By GARY R. BLODGETT his aunt in Oakland. He was then the first black athlete to play for Phoenix Union High School. There were only about 25 black students in a school of 6,500, he said. But 1 was 6 at the time and had a basketball coach that took a special interest in me. We have been very close friends ever since my high school days." Sports fans remember him as an outstanding football and basketball player at Utah State University. Others know him as associate dean of students at Weber State College. DARNEL HANEY is the first black person to hold an administrative position at WSC or any other Utah college or university. He has been associate dean for the past seven years. He is a man who has literally pulled himself up from the ghetto by .the boot straps, He'snot ashamed to talk about it because, as he says, maybe it will help others in similar positions. others by many others being a friend to students of all races. He refers to his athletic abilities and achievements as a tool to assist others where nothing else seems to work." graduate of Utah State University, Darnel received a bachelors degree in visual arts and a masters deA 1962 THE COACH was a Mormon, but I didnt know it at the time," said Darnel. We've become very close over the years and 1 have a great deal of respect and love for Mormons. Darnel was highly recruited from high school but he chose to remain in Phoenix and play at Phoenix Jr. College where he was named honorable menand was tion selected Most Valuable Player in basketball. gree in sociology. His ultimate goal is to obtain his doctorate degree. vive." BUT DARNEL had one he was thing in his favor always extremely large for his age. 1 tried to use this to my advantage in many ways." he said. Primarily. Darnel used his height to achieve in sports but even that was a challenge for someone who hadn't been accustomed to playing athletics. HE WAS educated in an black elementary school and did not associate with white students until he entered junior high school while living with all- IN THE final game I scored 33 points and pulled down 33 rebounds as we won by one ' DESPERATE FOR money to continue his education, Darnel joined the Coast Guard and was selected to play on a touring basketball team. For two years, he was chosen for honors. I felt I was too poor and inferior to attend school outside of Phoenix, he said. By ot point, he said. But more important, I had my first encounter with people of Utah and learned to love the people and the area. So it didnt take much convincing to get Darnel to enroll at Utah State University for where he three years (1960-62- ) played two years of basketball and one year of football. MY FIRST year was a disaster. Its no secret that by this time I was a little over confident, cocky you might say, and I had a few problems getting along with the team and some of the fans, he said. But Ladell Anderson became coach my second year there and things took a drastic change. I eventually was hoped to gain a better image of t. myself and have some It was the first time that I had money of my own and my own bed to sleep in.. OTHERS ON the Aggie squad with Darnel were Merlin Olson, Lionel Aldredge, Bill Munson and Clyde Brock. Darnel said it was a traumatic experience living through the period in his late teenage and early adult life. BEING THE first black AFTER STARRING in bas- administrator also brought with it some problems, joining the Coast Guard I ketball for a couple of years , he received a hardship discharge (to aid his family) and returned to Phoenix Jr. College. He remembers his first trip to Utah to play in the National although not as traumatic as some of my earlier experiences, he said as he related the following experience. A mother of a Weber State College coed called mv office 9 9 fc 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 To the Citizens of Davis County: As you know. I will be leaving office the first of January 1981 and I would like to thank wu for the privilege of serving as your County Commissioner for the past 18 years. I would like to give a special thank you to who have supported me in my elections and and elected ofto all the County employees have ficials who have served with me. You have I with work you. made it good for me to inbest human the lunestly tried to work for t govern-nena county terest of all and to give you of. be would that you proud Now may I take this time to wish all of you New Year. a Merry Christmas and a Happy Thank you again. J Commissioner Glen W. Flint ai Leach and Keith Wilson all see plenty of action for the Lancers also. Wilson is super quick and hounds people on defense. Barney is considered by his coaches as their best outside shooter, and Leach is the type of player w ho w ill do anything to win. but remember the Lancers have a winning tradition to carry on and a coaching staff that can spin some magic. Senior Layne Sackett is the only returning player from a year ago. but this 6'2" forw ard has a good shooting touch and is the inspirational leader of the group. Layne seems to do everything well for the Lancers including getting them fired up for their games. He's the player theyll look to down the stretch in tight games. in many contests, if any, this season as their tallest player is SENIOR JEFF Pearce is the floor general who always hustles no matter w hat he's doing. Anothergood shooter, this guy sets up the offense and is the ball handler who breaks the presses. Big man for the squad is 6'3" Brian Cunningham w ho is considered by his coach as one of the hardest working young men around. Coach The Beehive State Racing Association is once again holding weekly cutter and chariot races at the Davis Downs Lagoon Race Track. The races are held each Saturday at LEGRAND BRADLEY is the judge; Clyde Dabis the starter; Lorraine Smith and Paul Barker, announcers; C. Tingey, J.D. Percival are pick 1 p.m. and are open to the Thursday .'The lesson was given by Mrs. Dorraine Hales creating those turnovers. Coach Moon is impressed his intensity throughout game. w and Mrs. Thelma Williams read a history. A Christmas program was gisen by Mrs. Sarah Giles and gifts were exchanged among the 18 guests. Mrs. Nora Miller entertained the A'LonasClub at her home for their December meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The Kays Creek Camp of DUP enjoyed a Christmas dinner party Thursday Dec. 11 at the home of Mrs. Serena Hyde. Mrs. lone Sandall was cohostess. A vocal duet was given by Mrs. Julia Webster and Mrs. Serena Hyde. Mrs. Lucile B. Sheffield told the story of the life of Christ and narrated slides. Mrs. Barbara Iverson was hostess to members of the Kaysville Art Club at her home for their annual Christmas luncheon and program. Assisting hostesses for the event were Mrs. Lucille Strong. Mrs. Winona Frost. Mrs. Emily Barnes. Mrs. Lucille Kennah and Mrs. Pat Maryon. Mrs. Mary Bow ring entertained the Kaysville Bridge Club at her home Friday afternoon for the Christmas luncheon. Mrs. Shanna Page hosted the Christmas party for members of the Orchid Club at her home Tuesday evening. Dinner was served followed by the program and exchange of gifts to their secret pals. ith the DAVE BARNEY, Dave Big Rich Ipaktchian. another 6'3" senior, gives Coach Moon some depth at the center spot. This muscleman likes the contact under the boards and is a good rebounder. ALL IN ALL the Lancers have ten seniors in the club. They are young as far as their experience goes but have been playing together for some time. Like Layton teams in the past they w ill have to play well to w in in their league, but then again those Moon-coache- d teams have seemed to accomplish that. up men and Dee W'eese. J. Clegg and Steve Smith the directors. Plan to attend the races with your family. It is an afternoon of excellent entertainment, np Christmas Party Held By Rotarians public. OFFICERS ARE Dave Woolley, president; Earl Jonas, vice president; Neil Christensen, vice president and Barbara Tracy, secretary. Results of the Dec. 20 races were Futurity League. Carl Lindsay over Gary and Jacob Killebrew; Randall and Brown over Earl Goaslind; Jay Tracy over D.A. Smith; MCMullin Quarter Horse over Karl Seifert: Ken and Di Williams over Jeff and Eli Mitchell Cook and Rhodes over Carlson and Marlin: Gene Green a bye: Vickery and Dean over Dahles Stables. better. selected and was voted the Most Valuable Player in the NCAA Regional Tournament. ALTHOUGH HE played collegiate football only his senior year at USU, Darnel was drafted in the 13th round by the Oakland Raiders and 19th round by St. Louis. He contract signed a three-yea- r with the Raiders. Darnel was a defensive tackle for the Aggies' 2 season in 1962 but played defensive end for the Raiders. He stood 8 and weighed about 265 pounds. THINGS COULD look bleak year. Indeed the Lancers wont enjoy a height advantage and complained of racial problems on campus and wanted to know what could be done about them. I TOLD her to come and see me and we would sit down and talk things over. She was delighted with the idea but was shocked when she walked into my office and I raised my 8 inch black frame from behind my desk and introduced myself. But you know, we had a real good talk (after she got over the shock) and things were a lot better as a result of our meeting. DARNEL SAID his dream is to reach out and in some way help any student who comes to him... I love our youth, they give me optimism in the future, and I know that with Gods help lives of some of these students regardless of ethnic will be made background Championships. Games were played in the old Weber High School gymnasium and the final clash was between Phoenix and Weber State. The latter had won the title the previous year and were top contenders. DARNEL PLAYED on a high school team that was nationally ranked and he received and honorable in basmention ketball. His team recorded 34 straight wins over two seasons and his football team lost only one game during the same period. Playing on the same basketball team was Allen Holmes who played at an University of Utah. All five starters averaged in double figures and four were named to team. the DARNEL HAS helped HE WAS bom and reared in the ghettos of Phoenix where he was raised by his mother after his father was killed (murdered) when Darnel was only seven years old. 1 was so poor that 1 had to share my underwear with my brothers. he said. We lived in poverty that is hard to comprehend in this day and age. It was literally a challenge to sur- Junior College Basketball Moon noted that Brian, makes up for the lack of height with his know ledge of positioning for rebounds. Senior guard Tom Watson is the aggressive type of player who will create problems for opposing teams. He is all over the floor harrassing people and AS THE old joke goes, if you think Layton was short last year wait till you see them this Efamel Haney, associate dean of students at Weber State College, is the first black appointed to an position at the school. He was reared in the $ietto of Phoenix but became one of Utah State Lhiversitys outstanding athletes. STUDENT COUNSELOR at 63". To give some indication of their problems, in the opening round of the Davis County Tournament the Lancers drew Woods Cross and the Wildcats started four players who were over 6'3". The same was true last year though. How about experience? Well, the Lancers are a little short in this area also. There is only one player returning with any experience with the big boys. Mrs. Kathryn Welling entertained the Weinel Mill Camp of DUP at her home for their annual Christmas luncheon Monday afternoon. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Lillian Ringer. Mrs. Fern Heath and Mrs. Viola Packer. The Belle Lettres Club held their annual Christmas dinner for members and partners in Salt Lake Cits at the Diamond "Lil's Restaurant. Mrs. Ramona Gailey was hostess to the Sunflower Camp of DUP's annual Christmas dinner party and meeting on We need more faith in our younger generation. We made it as a youth and so will they, but for the present there is too much of a defeatest attitude. DARNjEL PRAISED his wife, Marie, and his motherfor the support and encouragement they have given him. I couldn't have done it without them, he said. The former athletic great then summed up his feelings with this comment: WINNERS NEVER quit; and quitters never win. Its no wonder that Darnel Haney has been a winner in life. WINNERS OF the B League were Nelson and Wooley over McMullin Quarter Horse; Smitty with a bye; Marler Tire over Ray Barkdull; Cook and Rhodes over Glen and Don; Dan and Sue Lewis over S&L Quarter Horse. Winners of A League were McGugin Quarter Horse over Flanary No. 2; Fred and Kip over Dave Erickson: Randall Kaysville Mr. and Mrs. Tom Allen and their children arrived Saturday to be with both parents for the holidays. They will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Allen, Kaysville, and Mr. and Hospital suffering from a heart attack last week. He is the husband of Betty Fisher. The Layton and Kaysville Rotary clubs met Dec. 7 at Oakridge Country Club to 1 celebrate their combined Mr. Helen Johnson returned Christmas party. About 140 members and Rotary Anns from Sacramento. Calif, Mrs. Kenneth Brailsford. w Layton. Mrs. Allen is the former Kris Brailsford. Mrs. Lee Holman is recovering from surgery performed and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Pace. She went to attend her granddaughters wedding held at Lodi, Calif. Center. Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Preece attended the wedding reception in Logan Friday evening of Maria Keeler and Kirk Hoth w'ho were married in the Logan LDS Temple. Miss Keeler is a sister of Paul and Shanette Keeler. Etsil Fisher, Farmington, is seriously ill in the Lakeview Frank Thompson is now at at the University Medical here she visited with her son attended. THE LAYTON High School Music Dept, under the direction of Mr. Everton. presented home after undergoing eye surgery Friday at the Hospital. McKay-De- e Mrs. Mary Bowman is ill suffering with pneumonia. Mrs. Jeri Christensen is ill at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful where she is undergoing treatment. the Christmas songs and carols. The Davis High School Music section under the baton of Mr. Brianhought. played band and orchestral arrangements related to Christmas themes. Pres. Udell Green of the Kaysville Rotary presided, and Eldon Frost was in charge of the program, np and Brown over Howard Koser: Karl Seifert over Smith and Anderson over S&L. Quarter Horse; Earl Jonas over Flan- Irvine To Address Chamber Womens Basketball Jan. 7th ary No. 1; Sommers over Atkins Quarter Horse: Jerry Clegg over Barker and Dahles: Strayhorn and Green over To Register The Kaysville Chamber of Commerce invites all merchants and friends to hear David Irvine, chairman of the Utah Public Services Commission, when he speaks at the Chamber meeting Jan. 7, 198 . The meeting will be held at Barnes Bank Company conference room at 8:30 a.m. The Davis County basket- ball league for women, 1 recreation program has announced. THE FEE for registration and the roster will be $8. Play will begin at on Wednesday evenings at the Layton High School. The second round of the Davis County womens volleyball will also register by Jan. 3. Fees for this league will be $5.50 for the B and C Leagues and for the A League it will be $6. INFORMATION on Presidents Day will be given at this meeting. The Chamber wishes to thank all who participated in and supported the Holly Days picture with Santa project. Tom Packer with his costume, glasses, accent and general m was superb. He charmed many tearful and apprehensive children who will know forever that Santa does indeed exist. THE CHAMBER also wishes to thank the community and the merchants for their support of activities this past year, and hopes to continue in' bigger and better commerce in 1981. Past projects include: mina-tur- e American Flags on July 4 parade; Presidents Day in Feb.; Krazy Daze in August; Turkey Days in Nov. and Holly Days Pix with Santa in Dec. np 16 years and over, will register by Jan. 3, 1981, Glenda Rigby, director of the Davis County . THE PLAYING will be at Davis High School and the Layton High School. All those interested in playing in either of these leagues should regisn ter with Glenda Rigby in F or Marie Mower in Layton. In the recent volleyball playoffs, Farmington A League took first place with Janet Pinto, coach. arm-ingto- THE B League winner was the ITDF team, Intermountain Freeze Dried Foods of North Davis area, kj PLAYED FOR RAIDERS Darnel was drafted by Oakland and St. Louis of the National Football Association although he played only one year of for Utah State arsity football University. Picture was taken when he tiaved three years with the Raiders. |