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Show 1 f WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 24, 1981 won IgtFu By KEITH DUNCAN Perhaps Layton Highs Kenny Nelson and Scott Allen and Clearfield's Mike Kettell and Bruce Reid will never walk a fairway with Jack Nicklaus. Maybe they wont even play on a college team. BUT. ..THERE is much more to this story than that. Nelson, Allen, Kettel and Reid are all prep golfers this season and along with a dozen others represent both the Clearfield and Layton golf mostly be a building year and not to expect too much. Three more that compete in the top eight include Bob REED HUS coached golf at Clearfield since 1963, some 18 years m total. He has seen atop the league as a region champion and has finished on the bottom too. But the veteran mentor feels the same about the sport as Raymond Pollard. .Allen family mov ed to Utah as part of their father's position in the U.S. Air Force. Ths father is a full colonel in the air force e, George Alex and and moved his family here from Florida. "IT WILL take time to get a solid program of golf estab- PAMCHS father is also a full colonel with the air force and is stationed at HAFB. The state tournament for prep golfers in Utah will occur on Oct. 21 at the Davis County Park Golf Course. lished," said Nielsen, "But we hav e ev ery intention of getting it done." Nielsen appeared excited about the addition of the Allen brothers to the program. The Nielsen of Layton reflects. "Winning matches and championships are nice trimmings, but the meat of the game comes through the little things that occur from the game," he said. positive experience that perhaps enhance their participation in this lifetime sport. w ill DAVE Nielsen, Layton's first year head golf instructor, says, In just three weeks Ive found how worthwhile a high school golf program can be. Its valuable to the players of course, we dont have many fans. Everything about it is positive. The inner action between players and schools has been terrific. The real meaning of sportsmanship is brought out here. THE KIDS will congratulate each other on a good drive or a good putt. Its been extremely enjoyable to me to see the good feelings develop between two different schools in nine hole round of a two-hogolf, said Nielsen. And I'm sure these experiences are having a positive affect on these kids careers in one of sports most enjoyable and lifetime games," Nielsen said. '' LAST THURSDAY afternoon at Valley View, Clearfield and Layton teamed up in each Mike Kettel of Clearfield lines up putt in last weeks Falcon-Lance- r match. The sophomore golfing ace has been in contention for the No. 1 spot all season. others third region match of the season. The Falcons went the round with fewer shots, beating the Lancers 153 to 180. Veteran Clearfield coach, Frank Reed, was happy with his teams performance but said the year of '81 would bined in 1977 to lead the Falcons to their finest season in Faithful Clearfield football fans relived a memorable Robbie Richeson Era of 1976 and 1977 last Saturday night in Salt Lake City as Richeson ran for 96 yards and two touchdowns in helping the University of Utah to a 46-crushing of Portland State. the history of Clearfield foot- ball. With Jack Hannum at the helm, the Falcons posted an record including a perfect mark in league play. With Richeson mounting big yardage from his tailback position, the Falcons went all the s in the way to the state playoffs. 3 RICHESONS career at the University of Utah has been hampered with injuries and the fact he has had to fight some with some pretty fair running backs for a starting position. When you go up against the a. Utah scored Trying to repeat an act like Mike Jones did at Davis High is going to be a tough one tor anybody. But perhaps t he Darts have found their nun in 1) Richard Panzer, Mike Carlson and Devin Kidman. THE FRUITS of the Clearfield golf program have left their marks in college golf. Former Falcon Bill Schumer now performs with the West Point Academy squad. In addition to Schumer, Von Gardiner, Jeff Hoye and Craig L F I) n u m e i ous coaches and OWNS n Suekawa are attempting to qualify for the Weber State golf team, one of the top programs in the country. DOWNS SAAS of his top runner, "What Jell doesn't KIM DAHL is a member of the Utah State team in addition to that. Glen Preston, a 1966 Clearfield graduate, performed with have in talent he makes up lor in hard work." Downs requires all his i miners to have woikouls both fimorning and evening and gures before the end of 'he season that the girls will average 30 to 45 miles of running per week. I he boys may get as high as 60 miles per week according to Downs. the University of Florida squad in 1967 and is today an officer in the Marine Corps. LAYTON looks to Jeff Han- cock and Todd Pavish, besides Nelson and Allen for its top scores each week. Nelson has shot 43, 39, 47 in three rounds of nine holes. Allen, a sophomore, has had rounds of 42, 47, 45 in match play. heSophomore Scott Allen does a little piactice putting lm e his Layton teammates and he take on the Cleat held Falcons. Layton coach, Dave Nielsen, says Allen is a good one and if he improves the wav he has ovet the past lew outings, there are some better things to come. Allen has been in strong contention for the No. spot at Layton lot several weeks. HANCOCK, a senior, has 51 and 44 while Pavich, a junior, has recorded scores of 49. 46 and 45. Craig Allen is the older brother of Scott and is among the top eight golfers at Layton. shot 42, 1 likes of Sam Baldwin, Mike Mosley, Tony Lindsey, Del Rogers and a Louis Walker, better count on a bitter battle. And thats just what it has been in the four years he has played under Howard. IT MAKES for one busy day, especially if you are in- volved in band and other things But it will probably be the best shape that these kids will ever be in." said Downs. I he rest of the boys squad is made up of, several younger runners. Brian Bacon has a hit more talent than the rest and will finish among the leaders He is only a junior as are I rov Johnson and Del Espinosa. ALSO MAKING the top eight are Brett Johnson. Matt Open House Slated BESIDES the Portland State game last Saturday, there have been other memorable even- For Davis Alumni ings too. Try his sophomore season for example. It was then that Robbie scored the winning touchdow n against the Utah State Aggies and was named the Player of the Game. Gerald Purdy and his wife Faye are hosting their annual open house for all the former Davis High School football players at their home on Friday evening, Sept. 25 after the Davis High homecoming IN THAT contest the Utes got the ball back with five m- game, with Highland. MR. PURDY is a former Davis High football coach and of is currently the Davis High School. inutes remaining and used Richeson to carry the pigskin eight more times to run out the clock and secure the victory. YOU DONT know how it feels to have a good game after going so long without one, said Robbie, "I have to thank Coach (Wayne) Howard for allowing me the opportunity to prove myself. 1,1 iheV II sI , ' ,1 siunlh and 'Csond to Box I slat, 111 Lit in ic i gion i l ONE 11)1 N 1 IP, kids sail do well against tin schools look loi Bonn in this icgion utul md lew moil! to e loucb and not knowine ihikIi .fivut the Salt ake t itv m hoots it s lie said a wait and so, thing tie veal b,loie in o'o D iv is imislied loin III in the mn loi the state title 1 1111 (,IKI S also have onlv one s,nioi amone them but she is a good one Dow ns w ill look to Allison lloiskv along with Me, ham as th, s.iplain to lead til, Dait ladies " he gills spoils piomams have been on the move up and ,ross eountiv is no ex, option. said Downs In a nut shell we have I' to 20 gills out this fall and thev might have what It takes to make a solid showing in iliis icgion IIOKSI.I is also a vol levball plavei and that is hole the niaioi itv ot liei time is dedicated I asl season she finish, d seventh in the state ia,e bill eonpeted in onlv loin meets betoic that Downs likes the fact she is a semoi and can some ol file le.utei ship A vv pio-vul- Mecham has speni some serious tune in the weight tiam ing ptogtam which Downs leels it has eliminated main among ladv ninneis I HE seldom mn uiulei miles m an actual lace said Downs. ' and all that li n mug can leave vou open to a lot he weight ti anting ol iifiiines has helped the women mine than thev tenlie 2 A S Besides Allison and Shauna. the Dulls will have a pan ol sophomoiex in VAendv lluntei and Diana Petcison and two lieshmen Cindy Soiensen and Jennifer Davis to back up the mine expenenced runnels I HOt (dl OGDEN took the legion title last tall. Dow ns led the women s team to a better finish m state than the igers. a filth place slot to be exact I Davis will now compete in the same region as Bounliliil and Viewmont. two schools that will figuie in the final running ol a region champion I he Biases are led hv Becky Ifiorn who captuied numerous tiack titles in prep long disunite laces last spnng This is Richesons final year at the Western Athletic Con- quarter and led 4 0 after three periods. 1 ference school. He has been there a total of five years, including the year of RICHESON AND his ole Clearfield teammates Hunkm-- , teaehesat Kay sville Junior bin assists the Dart staff with the cross country squads. With Jeff Cook on the bov s side and Shauna Mecham leading the girls. Downs will once again begin his job of building a region contender Jell has been on a program through the sumniei months and has been impressmeets. As the ive in team captain among the boys. Jeff leads the way by an example of hard woik. Dirk Shupe, Kurt Bodily, 4-- points that 17 .nd loe Hawkin' i' eifiv a treshman .aid w.i' a , D" mn nei at k.iV'ville Junior Iasi vear hc'C lunnerv an. " h.u Downs will a'tempt to h no a I he D iv n n u,. lens aiound so.tsli thinks it is highiv possible that the D at' s ou t'ctici show mg w h, n Iasi season ken Htn'm kimb.ill NC AN I 1 semi-final- THE FORMER Clearfield great ran the pigskin only 10 times and ended the game with a 9.6 yard per carry average. He scored on runs of 26 und 34 yards. The first run of 26 yards was the Utes first score of the game. Robbies other TD came early in the third quarter as KHJH Dl Davis cross country and track teams to region and state titles before accepting the head coaching job at the I mveiMtv ot Utah. Though Dow ns huMi tound the handle of a state champion ship yet. his teams have consistently finished among the top 10 in state. 1 he fall of lM either boy s or girls, looks to be no diflerent. 0 0 By JONES THE RETIRNING letter-me- n for Clearfield include not only Reid but four others in Chad Jones, Tracy Pitkin, Terry Tremea and David Sueka-wKettel usually battles Reid for the No. position and is only a sophomore. Steve Kos-mi- k and Curtis Cook are also sophomores that appear to be making impressive waves on this year's squad. The rest of Clearfield's crew includes Dennis Smith, Billy Weiss, Mike Lefler, Jeff Titus, With By KEITH DUNCAN Cross Country the likes of Vance Downs teams. THESE PLACERS dont go out and blitz Laytons Valley View in sub-prounds every afternoon but they are having an experience now that will last many of them a lifetime. And even though Roy and Bonneville might waltz to another Region One championship, the Falcon and Lancer team members are having a Downs Attempts To Bolster Dart com- - 1980. Gleaoield Municipal Pool 934 So. 1000 E.. . Clearfield Recreation Department will be offering a combined bowling league for men and women at Lakeside Lanes. Cleorfield Ext. 218 Rec. Office Ext. 217 Dept. Supt. THIS BOW LING league will emphasize self improvement in your bowling game. Instructions will be given for the first hour and then the remainder of the time will be spent on league play; the playing of three games. It is not necessary to form a team to compete in this league Ext. 220 Exp. 219 Pool Mgr. Cashier one-ha- irn . Individual registrations for men and women are encour- PROGRAMS Adult Lap Swimming Fri. 9:30-1- 2 aged. Noon Adult Open Plunge Tues. 8:00-10:0- Adult Early Morning Swim. 5 a.m.-- 7 t a.m. , ? & 4ft 4 Senior Citizens Tues. and Thurs. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Pool Rental Mon.-Wed.-F- ri. Every weekday - 12 p.m. after Reg. hours noon-- 2 THE COST is $4.25 per night, which includes $1 for each game $1 for instruction and 25 cents shoe rental. Two leagues will be formed; one will be Monday night from p.m. starting Monday, Oct. 5 and the other league will be Thursdays, starting Thursday, Oct. 8 from p.m. Both leagues will run for approximately 8 to 10 weeks. 8.40-10:3- 0 p.m. 0 lf ' 4rSe',fy&4St4r Former Clearfield High ace, Robbie Richeson, ran for 96 yards and two touchdow ns in helping Utah beat Portland State last Saturday night. REGISTRATION is being taken now through Oct. 2 at the Clearfield Swim Pool. For further information, contact Barbara Yard, program supert. 218. 1 visor at 773-330- Vance Downs is working with some prettv lair talent as he wmks with the I'M Davis Dart cross countrv team I wool the distance runners me hide Shauna Me, ham and Jeff Cook. top |