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Show 4 REFLEX I JOURNAL J BULLETIN SECTION LEADER SEPTEMBER 30, 1982 Wasnt Pretty, But Barts Nail 13-- 3 Highland Keith Duncan Reflex Sports their glory years found it difficult to put two stupendous football games together and such is the story of a surprising Davis Dart team. AFTER THRASHING Viewmont 28-- 0 the week before, Davis rode the bus home from Highland content but not overly zealous about a tough and hard fought 1 3 victory that leaves them 0 in Region Four and 1 overall. Davis is now preparing for an interesting confrontation against East who surprisingly too is undefeated in league play after going winlcss in The Leopards and Darts will battle for individual rights to the regions lead this Friday night in Kaysville. WARD SAWLEY, who had never beaten Highland as a head coach before last Friday, knew exactly what kind of ballgame his team would encounter against the Rams but at the same time wasnt sure his players knew. Id seen them on film and in person. I knew they had the kind of personnel that were big and strong on defense, which would make it more difficult to move the ball. IM NOT SLRE our players were expecting that kind of game. They were really pumped for Viewmont but in my opinion it would have been difficult to have maintained that same kind of intensity against Highland too, Sawley stated the following morning after the game. Jeff Sampson, a junior defensive tackle, For some reason I wasn't as commented, mentally ready for Highland as 1 could have and should have been, but the reason I played as well as I did is because I wanted to win that of course referring game for Coach Sawley, to the fact Ward hadnt beaten the Rams as a head coach. GREG McNabb, who plays alongside Sampson on the defensive line and is another one of the six junior that start for Davis on defense, stated, I think we were prepared for Highland but we didnt hustle like we should have. MV. region championship." SAWLEY WAS again impressed with the define effort that continually kept the Darts in the game. Thus far they have allowed only 28 points in five games and arc abiding K fenses with Sawleys theory that "each game from this point onward becomes more important that last weeks." 3-- 2-- 4-- The only score Highland could muster in the first half was when Jeff Hammer fumbled on the first play after a long Highland punt that nailed Davis to their own 10 yard line. With the Ram recovery the Darts beefed it up on defense and prevented a score on three consecutive plays. Highland however sent in kicker Alex Kos who booted a 23 yard field goal and gave Highland a 0 lead at halftime. pre-seaso- n. . , v , DAVIS CAME out storming in the second half and though Sawley was content to run the ball with Ryan Smith, Brad Nielson, Brad King, Hammer and Mark Miller, Rick Secrist still was able to use the pass effectively when he had to. It was a 19 yard pass to Kent Lyman during Davis long touchdown drive early in the third quarter that kept things purring. Nearly 20 plays later after starting the drive, Secrist plowed in from one yard out to give Davis its first points of the afternoon. James Warden booted the extra point and gave Davis a lead they never lost again. The only other Dart score came in the final quarter with Sampson picking off a lightly thrown Highland pass and racing 40 yards for run failed. another score. The two-point ' t 3 DAVIS JUNIOR kicker, Warden, had his knee knocked hard after booting Davis first extra point and missed the rest of the game as a result of it. He underwent surgery the following morning for a possible detached ligament in the knee of his kicking leg. REGION FOUR STANDINGS REGION ONE STANDINGS Davis Brad King holds hall dear to him as lie crashes for ardagc against Highland. Keith Duncan Reflex Journal Barts Alive Again - KAYSVILLE The last time Davis Highs football program had a losing season was the year the goal post was invented. When was that? No one quite remembers. glory-fille- d THE WINNING tradition has carried right into 82 where Ward Sawleys group has surprised a lot of folks while sporting a sparkling 1 overall mark and an unblemished record of 0 in Region Four. The lone defeat came in the waning moments of their clash with Skyline but the circumstances in and around that loss may have made the difference in Davis impressive three-gam- e 4-- winning streak. field teams (no more than three out of city residents on roster) and $80 for other teams (more than three out of city residents on rosters). Volleyball : . Registrations are being ' Clearfield Recreation Department is now taking registration for their fall volleyball leagues. There will be a mens and a womens league who will play on Tuesday nights and a coed league that will play on Monday nights. ALL GAMES will be played at Clearfield High School old gym. The fee is $50 for Clear . 3-- 2-- Womens . 4 Were bound to have some emotional letdowns," said Sawley, But if the coaching staff can do their job to keep things pumped well continue to be in good posilion to win the KAYSVILLF.Even the Pittsburg Steelcrs in r.. taken now through Oct. 1 at the Clearfield Swimming pool. Games will start the week of Oct. 1 1 and run through Dec. Offers Classes For anyone that is interested in quilting, Clearfield Recrea WHY DO the Darts keep winning every year? Jeff Sampson, a junior defensive tackle and an important link on this years team commented, I cant pinpoint the reason exactly, but the great support that our fans give us and the fact the coaches get along so well and are great to work with must have something to do with it. Sampson as a sophomore remembers last years state playoff game against Alta where Davis fans outnumbered their opponents 4 to 1 . Our fans are the best in the state, he said. tion Department will be offering a quilting class. The dates and times are as follows: p.m. Wednesday, 7:30-9:3- 0 starting Oct. 6 and ending Nov. 17f and Thursday, 9 p.m. starting October 7 and ending Nov. 18. GREG McNabb, another vital link to the 7-- Darts success and another junior, stated, The communication on this team is excellent. We can see that the coaches communicate and before long its just bred into the players. Its really difficult to explain, but there is a closeness on this team that helps us win. Sawley, who now finds himself in position to be a winning head coach four years in a row, REGISTRATIONS are being taken now through Oct. 1 at the Clearfield Swim Ppol. The fee for the class is $5. This fee does not include materials needed. For further information tact Barbara Johnson at . brought to surface a few of the things that promote victories among the Darts. con773-330- 7. OUR SENIORS begin a countdown at the beginning of each year, a countdown that will system with that of other schools, but 1 can tell you that the minute we started deviating from it our losses will start piling up because of our lack of size. THERE WAS talk inside and outside Davis at the beginning of the year that Davis might not fare we well in 82. The coaches had a fair concern because there wasnt much experience and a general lack of size. People outside the school felt Viewmont. Highland and other schools were just better teams. But two games into region play the story is much different than predicted. Sampson is finding that kids in his own school still are having trouble believing what has happened. A couple days before we played Highland, a girl bet me that Highland would beat us, he said. In the end, all this putting down has proved as foundation for motivation. But 1 think the majority believe in us, we wouldn't be filling up the stands if they didn't, said Sampson. AS FOR next year, which is still a lightyear away, Sampson and McNabb both believe that Davis has a good a chance as anyone to win it eventually see most of them conclude careers in tackle football. For many of them it will be their final football days altogether. Each week its emphasized how they make the coming game better than the one before, because its always one less in the countdown. I believe our countdown gives seniors a chance to get the maximum from the season. The juniors follow suit and pattern the same idea, Sawley stated. WITH FIVE or six juniors sometimes starting on defense and at times that many on offense, Sawley admits that the junior class has been a vital part of the Darts success. Weve really needed help in some positions and the juniors have done a great job stepping in, he said. AT THIS present time I feel that everyone on this team is a contributor to the program, whether they are playing or not. If somebodys role is to contribute big in practice sessions, his job is just as critical as those who play on Friday, said Sawley. With that kind of harmony on this team, its not hard to see how the Darts have overcome size problems and share a piece of the regions lead. Both Sampson and McNabb agree that Davis grading system helps produce results. With the help of game films, coaches evaluate players on a weekly basis while players evaluate themselves. I WOULDNT be half the player I am now if we didnt evaluate each week. We do more than just watch films, said McNabb who has known his buddy Sampson since sixth grade. Sampson commented, I cant compare our all. The reasons I feel that way are many, said Sampson. The coaches first of all wont let anything disrupt us, theyll end a bad thing quick. Weve also got a great sophomore class (undefeated to this point). McNABB STATED, I think well have as good a chance as anyone. As long as we take each week one at a time and never start thinking we are unconquerable, we might do it. Next year is next year which seems so far away. How about this year? If Sawley and his staff can continue to find ways to motivate, the results in 82 could be mighty sweet too. Golf Swings Mo 2nd Half Of Season Keith Duncan Journal Sports his 15th and Nielsen is entering his second season. The golf squads at Clearfield, Davis and mid-poiin their seaLayton are nearing the sons and already theyve each got something nt significant to brag about. THE FALCONS, with young Mike Kettell in their midst, may have one of the finest junior to ever golfers in the state and maybe the finest 1 of last as were Darts attend Clearfield. The dethe from loss coming week with their only David Johnson East. state champion, fending a team appears much more serious about being the in had Davis has past. At leader than what 4-- which Layton, the Lancers beat Bonneville became their first team victory in two years. Coach David Nielsen also reports that twice as many Lancer golfers are out this year . Between Clearfields Frank Reed, Davis John Dawson and Laytons Nielsen, there are nearly 36 years of coaching young prep players. Reed has lasted at Clearfield 18 years and enters his 19th this season, Dawson is now in TAKING A look at Clearfield first finds a squad inexperienced but working hard to keep pace with the talent that both Weber and Sky View display. However the bright twist this year with Clearfield is the emergence of junior Mike Kettell. Kettell has a 35.4 average for nine holes after the Sky View match last week. I KNOW OF no one who is significantly better than Mike among junior golfers in the state, said Reed, He may end up being one of the best golfers to ever compete here (Clearfield High). Kettell, who consistently shoots sub-pgolf, has been working at his game for quite some time. As a freshman at North Davis Junior he was good enough to compete with most high school teams. As a sophomore he got better and as Reed claims now, Mike has simply arrived. ar THE CLEARFIELD ace has his entire game together, his putting is nearly flawless. Reed compares what he is doing for the rest of the team as what Jim Blair did for his prep teammates at Logan and Ogden high schools. His influence makes everyone better, said Reed. Sophomores Tim Larson and Kevin Boren are also key members of the team, both carry pretty low averages. Curtis Cook is right in the thick of the teams best too. Others on the Clearfield team include Tim Contos, Dennis Smith, Steve Hartman, Mike Stanton, Duane Thomas, Rodney Keyes, Ryan Muir, Chuck Edson and Mike Lefller. ASSISTING Reed for the past 19 years has been fellow faculty member, Jim Rutherford. At Davis it has been David Johnson leading the way for Dawson and his '82 bunch. Johnson likes the feeling that exists around this years team, claiming its more competitive and serious than a year ago. I THINK WE went out last year to just have a good time, but this season since the team looks to me for some leadership Ive tried to psyche kids up and bring some competitive spirit around. We have a lot more depth this year and a lot of young players (only three seniors in the regbut then again we are close too, ular line-up- ), said Johnson. THE DAVIS senior, who is also a pitcher for Kent Draayer in the spring, appears level headed and avoids letting anything upset his rhythm during a golf match. Johnsons best mark for nine holes has been a 33 with his best score for 18 holes being 1 under. Ive done well but I can still improve quite a bit, said the three-yea- r letterman. The team that has combined to defeat Woods Cross, Bountiful, Viewmont and Highland so far has been made up of Johnson, Brett Wilkerson (jr), Brandon Jones(sr.), John (sr), Jerome Thompson (sr), Wylee Carlson Or). Ryan Huntington Or), Eugene Kwon (soph), Darren Jensen Or), Alan Ward (soph), Steve Lindsey (soph), Cliff Oram Or). Fer-ran- te LAYTON HAD only eight golfers out a year ago but since then Nielsen has gone to work to promote the sport. As a result there are 17 to 18 kids battling for positions now. If we can keep it going, well have something here yet, said the second year head coach. NIELSEN has promoted competition within his own team by creating a lot of excitement to see who gets the six spots each week for varsity matches. The intersquad competition has produced some very tense filled sudden death playoffs but more importantly has produced some excitement which may have been lacking in the past. Scott Allen (jr) and his older brother Craig have been the hot spots for Layton so far. Both consistantly shoot low scores and usually are among the top four in varsity matches. Others that have been tested in qualifying rounds and vyed for varsity are Kyle Day (soph), Sam Million (soph), Raymond Pollard (sr), Chris Morey (soph), Erik Johnson (sr), Scott Pope (sr), Richard Purcell (soph) and Phil Metzter. ; |