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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JULY 23, 1981 ' V . , 4 By KEITH DUNCAN Its no secret that Clearfield High tilts the scales in their favor when talking about the 1981 offensive backfield. THE FALCONS have a couple of seniors and a couple more juniors that will be fighting each other every step of the season for those two starting slots. That alone is an interesting subject. But Coach Brent Hancock, who enters his 27th consecutive season of either playing or coaching football, knows that even though he may be able to chose from some better than average backs, they may never be better than that if well together. THE THING we need to work on most in the coordination between the backs and the line, but we will get that down better later on, said Checketts. He felt the line could have excelled even better if Eddie Planterick hadnt moved to California. "Eddie was a good one and we all liked him," said the Clearfield senior. CHECKETTS three or four unheralded LETS FACE it, the four or most of the playing time up there are unheralded. But Ill tell you what. To see their progress from sophomores to seniors is what makes me so confident about this fall. THEYVE BEEN selling themselves on the idea of rising to the occasion all summer long. They aren't about to let anyone down, said Hancock. The Utah State Hershey's Track and Field Meet took place in Logan, Ut. on July TIME FOR FOOTBALL By KEITH DUNCAN Just as moms good ole apple pie lures the neighborhood kids to the kitchen so goes football with the same kind of luring sensation. Nine former Clearfield High football players have caught up with the aroma and are smelling their ways to another fall of football Sean Moore who is attempting to walk on at Weber State. Vasques at 5'6," 170 lbs. has attended no college since his 1977 graduation but last September received an honorable discharge after two years in the U.S. Air Force. He had been stationed at Mather AFB in California. . FIVE OF those former Falcons had committed themselves to college football several weeks ago and recently four more have added their names to the list. Among those announcing their recent decisions were John Vasques, a 1977 graduat-e- : Greg Naylor of 1979; Tim Gooch of 1980 and finally Eric Naylor who graduated in 1981. THOSE ALREADY planning to play football are Robbie Richeson at the U. of U. w here he enters his senior year there. Others include Bobbie Berrea at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. Greg Boarden at Dixie Jr. College. Freddie Cook at WSC and IT WAS last January that I first thought about playing football again, said Vasques, I chose the College of Eastern Utah because they gave me the best offer. CEU is allowing Vasques to walk on and if he makes the traveling squad he will be awarded a scholarship. The year 1977 proved to be the finest season ever for Clearfield football. Vasques played split end and defensive back for the Falcons w ho w ent in league play, bombed Bonneville in their first state playoff game then lost to Skyline in the semifinals. 0 plav football this fall on the college level. Bottom row, Vas-que- to to r., Greg Naylor, College of Eastern Utah and John Vasques, CLU. Top row, Tim Goodi, Dixie Junior college and Eric Navlor, CEU. CEU's first game is scheduled Sept. 12 at home against Scotsdale, Ariz. CEU is located in Price, Utah. JOHN IS the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vasques of 543 E. 100 N,, Kaysville. Greg Naylor played offensive tackle in 1979 for Clearfield and he to is headed for CEU to play the same position. The school has offered him a scholarship tuition and fees. including GETTING BACK to play football will be exciting," said Greg, 'Tve never played with my little brother Eric and this will be our first chance to do so. The football scholarship is also helping Greg go after a CPA degree. Greg and Eric are the sons of Richard Naylor of Clearfield and Linda Naylor of Mississippi. ERIC WAS one big reason that the Clearfield Falcons s WHILE AT Clearfield. earned two varsity letters in football and another in soccer. 1. made it to the state playoffs at the U. of U. last year, their first visit since 1977. Naylor played defensive tackle and was recruited by CEU to play that very position. He first decided to attend the campus in Price last February or March. HE TOO seems excited about the fact he will be playing alongside his brother. But the main reason I'm playing is that I just love the sport and couldn't stand it if I had to sit around and watch it, he said. Tim Gooch was the Falcons star running back in 1980 and at 5 0 , ' 185 he appears primed for another campaign of football. Dixie Jr. College in St. George has offered him the scholarship that will allow him to try for a running back slot or a defensive back position. AT CLEARFIELD Gooch was the school's 100 and 200 meter ace and a valuable link on the state champion 400 meter relay team. He placed second in state in both the 100 and 200. He earned a total of six varsity letters while at Clearfield. Tim is the son of Phil and Bev Gooch of 1209 W. 1290 S., Syracuse. THE OFFENSIVE tackle was pleased about the summer preconditioning program. Nobody but those who have played football know how important it is to be in shape when the season begins. Youve got to be in shape just to pack 30 to 50 pounds of pads around," said Holyoak. ALAN IS the son of Curtis and Helen Holyoak. Clay Checketts will probably play another offensive tackle position and he too was confident the line could work in the 400 meter dash. Ryan Hawthorn, Jason Blair, Jay Bouhis and Jay Grant took IN THE boys age group, Eric Hildebrandt took fifth in the 400 meter dash and seventh in the 800 meter run. Tim Lafitte placed seventh in the softball throw. In the 4 boys age group, Brian Mendoza took third in the 100 meter dash, Terry Kialamakia took second in the 200 meter dash, and second place in the 400 relay consisted of winners Ross Labato, Brian Mendoza, Lee Blair and Terry Kialamakia. Lee Blair took with 14 ribbons. In the 0 boys category winners were Jason Blair, 7th Clearfield Adult Flag Football The Clearfield Recreation Dept, is now formulating its adult mens flag football program for 1981. The program will be conducted Wednesday evenings commencing August 12. TEAM applications and league rules may be obtained at the Clearfield Swim Pool, 934 S. 1000 E., Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting July 6 and ending July 23. Only 12 teams will be allowed to participate so first come first served. Team registration fees for Clearfield teams (no more than 2 sixth place in the softball throw. IN THE GIRLS 4 JOHN HOOVER at 5' 11 and 85 pounds is a solid candidate for the strong side guard spot. This is Hoover's fourth season of high school football. Before his two previous years of Clearfield pigskin play he played his ninth grade year at Brighton High in Salt Lake City. 1 HOOVER IS trying with some all out effort to gain back 15 pounds which he lost earlier this summer due to an illness. "Weve got the tools to THE CLEARFIELD Recreation Dept, came home Clay Checketts and John Hoover. These three, along with Bill Weaver who will HOLYOAK HAS played two seasons of Clearfield football and now appears ready for his final campaign, a time where everything begins to really count. We are going to work said Holyoak of the well, offensive line. The name of the game is execution to us. But to the fan it's simply opening up some gapping holes so those running backs can run for daylight. 1 1 Checketts. Clay is the son of Dennis and Avon Checketts. make it happen, said Hoover. "When so many people are counting on you, you just go out and do it. John is the son of Paul and Bernita Hoover. fourth in the 400 meter relay. Jay Grant took seventh place in the softball throw. lineman will most likely be three seniors, Alan Holyoak, handle a defensive end position, have been the standout leaders so far in the Falcons summer football camp. I JUST hope the spirit among the studentbody continues to pick up this season. It is really important that that kind of stuff is around us while a game is going on," said with participants throughout the state of Utah traveling to Logan to compete. Three of those offensive Four former Clearfield High athletes have made plans con- game is either won or lost there. Clay may even have his little brother Guy talked into playing the line instead of going out for a running back slot. Guy begins recreation football this fall with Clearfield city. Hershey Track And Field Results athletes dont jell together on the line. five guys that will be seeing isnt cerned that the line doesn't get all the attention running backs get because as he said, There is just something special about playing in the trenches. The age group, Stephanie Clements took first in the 400 meter dash and first in the 200 meter dash. Jodi Hildebrandt took fifth in the standing long jump and sixth place in the 100 meter dash. ONE OF the anchors on the Clearfield defense will be Bill Weaver who skipped his sophomore year of football but came back to play as a junior. At Sunset Jr. High, Weaver was part of the undefeated football team. It would be nice to do that again," he said. THIS DEFENSIVE tackle enjoys doing a bunch of tackling and hard hitting which became very evident in a junior varsity contest last season against Weber. The instance that took place which proves his point was on a kick off play. Weaver exploded up the field and drilled his helmet into an opponent that sent the latter sprawling. A few moments later a teammate of Weaver noticed he had split his helmet nearly in two pieces because of the fierce hit. W EAVER FEELS the Clearfield secondary and the linebackers will be a strong point of their defense. He is the son of Alan and Sharon Weaver. five out of city residents allowed on roster) will be $ 30, also given first priority; other teams (having six or more residents on a roster will be $160 and given second priority). THERE WILL be a mandatory league organization meeting July 29 at 7 p.m. at the Clearfield Municipal Bldg, 140 East Center St. All coaches, managers or a team representative must be in attendance. Call Roger Thomas, or , for more ur business phone 1 out-of-ci- ty 825-047- 6 1 From Your New Service Dealer In Layton With a complete stock of parts and Supplies MOR staae PERDOLIZAR! 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