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Show K U A- $ r- lsflP9e4B Lakeside Review DecembqfiJ 11980 - hf);? v',i ,v UjV-t- i - ' ' Practice Season Ends in Two Weeks 'W . '1' Viewmont Slips By Davis 56-5- 0 tomeville By Phil Kirkwood Sports Editor Even though its still pretty early KAYSVILLE in the season to start predicting (at least with a straight face) which teams will make the state tournament, many will concede that both Viewmont and Davis are strong bets to be there come March. And you really cant go by win-los- s records if you agree with the above statement because after Viewmont edged the Darts 0 last Friday night, the Vikings stood at 1 while Davis dropped to It was one of the quickest and most exciting high school games Ive ever seen, said Davis coach Mike Gardner after the loss. Both teams were in it all the way, but it was our inability to score down the wire that cost us the game. We had the shots we wanted we just missed them. And Gardner will be the first to tell you that his teams 3 record in no way states how good they are. After all, two of the Darts losses came at the hands of larger schools and the win was over last state champion Judge Memorial. years Has The Talent On the other hand, Ron Johansens Viewmont squad is just oozing with talent and the 1 record they boast is not padded. In fact, due to the Vikings making the final game in this years football tournament, Johansen had to wait for some of his players and is just now starting to practice with a full squad. So who knows how good they'll be at the start of Region play? We havent had a lot of time to practice with the whole team, said Johansen. These practice games have been a great help in getting the team- - together and Ive been quite impressed with how fast theyve come along. If Johansen has any worries it would be in his bench strength and injuries to key players. And both worries have been tested so far as Johansen was forced to use his bench when 7 junior forward Scott Maybe pulled a tendon in his foot during a practice drill and was sidelined for the rest of the Im mostly concerned with the players down the list that I might have to count on in a tight game in case our starters get in foul trouble or get hurt, said Johansen. This game tonight was a good pressure type game with intense emotion and I was pleased with the way some of the reserves played under those conditions. Leading Scorers Leading the way for the Vikings was center John White with 20 points while teammate Kyle Morrel effort. These guys will be chipped in with a the team leaders this year, said Johansen. Morrel is a real winner and he just wont let his team give up and lose. White plays strong at the center position and that really opens up the shooting lanes for our , AND BOB BULLOCK ' StaffWriters 1-- ' . 4-- A 53-5- 3-- 3-- 6-- pre-seaso- n. nt guards." Lance Hill was the leading scorer for the Darts as he hit for 20 points and pulled down a game high 15 but at 185 he can really rebounds. Hill is only muscle for the rebound, said Gardner. Hes had four years with our program and he plays smart basketball. He got eight offensive rebounds because he positions well and is aggressive. Gardner says hes not too disappointed with the loss, but he plans to run his team through some different drills to improve their offensive coordination and become more disciplined on shot selection. 6-- 2, Johansen says hell be working his squad pretty much the same, but probably a little harder now that Region Play is only a month away. Also, Johansen is looking forward to when Scott Maybe will be out of his walking cast and on the basketball court. , Roy High School took on the City of Ogden in basketball last week, in games with Ben Lomond, Ogden High and Bonneville, and came out victorious in every encounter. The Royals played Ben Lomond in a scheduled preseason game on Tuesday, then met Ogden and Bonneville in that order in the seventh annual Laker. Classic, Friday and Saturday. The Classic got off to a breathtaking, start as the Roy Royals edged the Ogden Tigers in the last second of play 2 to win by a narrow margin. It was a game you might like to watch but wouldnt like to sit on the bench for, stated Roy coach Ted Smith. However, based on the events of the third and fourth periods,. it was. apparent that there was not too much sitting involved for the Roy coach; as Roy battled to come from behind in the third period to make up a seemingly indominable seven point Ogden lead. It was not until late in the fourth period that the Royals were able to convert inspired defensive play and a sparkling offense to forge a tentative four point lead. Ogden was not going to let the Roy bid go unanswered however, as they came from behind and went ahead by one with two seconds to go. It was all or nothing for the Roy team. The capacity crowd was on their feet and the enthusiastic screams beat down from the stands above as Roy fought desperately to get off one last shot. It was Roys Steve Sholtec, on an inbound pass, that sent a 25 foot jump shot unerringly through the hoop, allowing the Royals a. hard fought one point victory. I dont think you could have had a more exciting finish than that one, said a relieved Smith. We did some pretty stupid things coming down the stretch and probably never should have gotten to that point. But I guess thats why you play practice games like this, so you can capitalize on mistakes you may otherwise make later in the year. What was the key to the win for the Royals? Coach Smith analyzed the events of the second half. We went to a full court press which caused a disruption in their timing. We executed a lot of patience when we were behind. But most importantly, he continued, we got the good shots, which got us 56-5- 3-- By BLISS FULLMER back in the game. Looking towards the formal part of the conference season, which begins in January, Coach Smith views performances like these with optimism. If we can get inside and go to the basket a bit more, we should have a pretty good year, he stated. Judging from his comments even the teams improvement from game to game is apparent. Although youre never satisfied with the way you play, Smith continued, I feel a lot better about tonights game than about, the games weve been playing. to continued the coach However, Roy allude to much room for improvement. We have a long way to go to become the team were capable of being, he said. He went on to say however, that not enough practice and a heavy early season schedule could be seen as partly ! responsible. As for the tournament, Smith holds We wanted to make the optimism. finals. Thats why were here. Ogden was a good teaiii and if we can beat them, we have a good chance of winning. However, he concluded by dismissing the role that luck might play, either Staff Photo By The Language of Ski Performance ; What Your Skis Should And Shouldn't Do The language of ski performance is similar in effect to the fronts being or whether it is the fronts that As a hooky neither exact nor result, communication between skiers wash out, which is understeer. is often less than precise. However, Chatter This word is often confused with here are some of the most often used words with their most often intended clatter. Clatter is simply the noise made when your skis bang together, meanings. ; Neutral especially during a turn. Chatter also A ski performs best when it is occurs during a turn, but it is more neutral. It behaves exactly as expected serious. Chatter occurs when the skis when handled by a good skier. It neither alternate very quickly (several times .oversteers nor understeers. per second) between carving and Oversteer skidding. Its sort of unwanted, inA ski is said to oversteer when it termittent, rapid biting and releasing of continues turning of its own accord, the edges, which is both tiring and especially as you guide it off the fall inefficient. It occurs while turning on line. Such skis are sometimes said to be hard snow when you are going too fast for the skis to hold your desired curve. hooky. The skis might chatter because they Understeer A ski is said to understeer if when it is are too short for the speed at which you turned from its original direction it travel, or too stiff. tends to continue moving in that Quick direction even though it is no longer A ski is usually considered quick if it pointed that way. An automobile, for ' example, understeers when the front can carve its way around a turn not refer to the does word in loose The a quickly. end breaks continuing of or the from slickness curve ski, except line the speed you straight when it is in a turning mode. Some steered it in. Washout skiers use the word to describe a ski ? Less discriminating skiers say a ski that is quick to get into the turn washes out when they cant make it (because it has a low swing weight or is bold a carving trace. More short in length). Others use the word to discriminating skiers will specify imply that the ski carves or bites well as it comes off the fall line. whether it is the tails that wash out Dn Miller r Roy 54 - Bonneville 42 The Lakers were" playing without their leading scorer, Cory Sylvester, who had the flu, but beat Ben Lomond on Friday for the right to meet Roy on Saturday. Both teams made 16 field goals for the evening, but Roy hit a fantastic 22 of 24 from the foul line to just 10 of 19 for Bonneville. Rob Thomas was the . leading scorer of the game with 15 and Brad McCaulley had 12. None of the Lakers shot in double figures. : We won by exercising patience on offense, and by preventing them from going inside on us, said a jubilant Coach Ted Smith. : Roys Steve Scholtec was named Most Valuable Player of the tourney. The team consisted of Rob Thomas of Roy, Norm Haney and Robb Hunt of Bonneville, Greg Dockery of Ogden and Steve Jacobsen of Ben Lomond. ?' well-define- 9 r XDVISER START WITH A STEM ON UNFAMILIAR TERRAIN r When youre unfamiliar with the terrain and snow conditions, and partic- -' ularly on a narrow trail, the first turn can be critical. It usually determines the outcome of your entire run. If you start your first turn from a traverse and are anything less than totally committed, it's difficult to make the turn. To make your first turn, stem the uphill ski into the fall line, This places one ski into a partially turned position and makes turning easy. This also puts your body in motion arid lets you adjust to the steepness of the slope or consistency of the snow, without having to make a parallel turn. The stem sets you up for a complete controlled turn so that you can enter the second turn and every turn thereafter more relaxed. Remember: whenever you're uneasy, start with a stem. ' ROYAL CENTER ROB THOMAS catches a little more than the ball against this Ogden player. Thomas was called for a foul on this play, but the Royals went on to win the game anyway. je. V v through the tournament or the remainder of the season.' Referring to the last second win against Ogden, Coach Smith stated emphatically, that was probably our only lucky game of the season. Weve got to play better if we are to have a good year. ""mmr ' VIEWMONTS DAVID PETERSEN battles for a tough rebound against Dart forwards Lance Hill (14) and Brad Caldwell 04) in a game played last Friday. ' S 4 v |