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Show i WEEKLY REFLEX I r-- i DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, JUNE 24, 1982 Duncan Keith Duncan Keith Bulletin Sports Bulletin Sports CLEARFIELD The true symbol of greatness is consistency and every champion knows it including Mark Carter who has had more to do with the emergence of shot put stardom at Clearfield High than anyone. known as the greatest Utah Prep ever to throw a 12 lb. shot. When he left the Falcons, however, he didnt take everything. He deposited some enthusiasm with others; guys like J.C. VonCollin, Alan Holyoak, Tony Bayer and ' BUT TRUE champions cant live on past laurels forever.-Realizin- g that, and driven with a desire to make the shot put event 20 year career, Mark e scholaraccepted a ship from USU. He relaxed the summer after graduation which was simply the calm before the storm. The cold winter was heated as the full-rid- former Falcon began a power-liftin- g program that would net him 43 lbs. before another track season would come into view. THE EXTRA strength was a necessity, simply because the collegiate shot is four pounds heavier than that in high school. As the season started, I believe I got down on myself too much, said Mark, I wasnt throwing where I knew I could. The biggest thing I learned is you cant come out your first year and expect to be a superstar. Slowly though, I began to settle into the season. I worked out with guys like Brett Michelson our discus thrower and Dan John who holds the discus and hammer records at USU. It took some time but I smoothed out toward the end. WHEN IT was finally over, Carter had earned himself a third place finish in the PCAA track and field meet against some very stiff competition that California schools usually give in the spring sport. His furthest throw of 53-- 3 was the longest throw of any collegian in the state of Utah, but he admits that the state doesnt have much to compete against on the college level. TO GIVE some kind of IT WAS Mark Carter, the son of a dedicated coach (Ralph) who came to Clearfield High in 1978 and proceeded over the next three years to completely rewrite the record bood in Utah's prep shot put competition. But.. .its not over. Emerging rapidly is Marks talented brother, Craig. The younger brother will enter the ninth grade at Sunset Jr. High this fall and is already achieving heights which are sometimes MY GOAL is to become a world class competitor by the time I graduate from here. By next year my goal is to be a national contender in both the shot and the hammer. But its going to take a big effort, bigger than Ive ever given before. Strength will be the key for me and thats all up to me. The Aggie athlete gave up the discus to throw the hammer and though the shot will always be his favorite, he says the hammer event has a way of THE SHOT put and the discus too are not just a couple of feeble pasttimes to the Carter brothers. To them its very se- rious business and even though Craig has just as much fim as any normal junior high kid would, when it comes time WITHOUT THE scholarship, I could have never continued my career in the shot put. I would have been working in some construction job OFTEN MARK is quizzed why he doesnt play football, having had a pretty fair career at Clearfield playing nose guard. Ive really had no desire to play football. If I had of wanted to play it four years here or somewhere else, I could have done it. Carters best throw measured 59T1 which shattered all the existing records by far. At the same time Craig threw the discus 173 feet in the district meet which was 30 feet further than his best throw as a seventh BUT I look at track, and I can do that for the next 0 years on the world class level. In football, maybe my chances would have been I in 10,000 to have played professionally. Then too I would have risked the high chance of busting up a knee or something else, said Carter. 15-2- Shot putting has been my life for a while now and I love it. I love my dad for getting me involved and keeping me going in it. He is a coach and he knows what it takes to be a good athlete. I LOVE to see how Craig has Ive had something to do with his success. If I keep reaching my grader. Getting After What big brother has done may be done even better by little brother. Pictured above are Mark and Craig Carter, a brother combination, who before it s all over will have written plenty of new records in track and field shot put events. excelled. Maybe goals then perhaps hell It! achieve things that none of us thought possible. Craig is a natural at it, Mark contributed. Carters career ended sons. The most memorable tomorrow, he will have taught many of us some valuable les though, is that he hasnt lost the power to dream. If VANCE DOWNS, who coaches junior high track at Kaysville Jr. and who had many opportunities to see Craig throw, commented, Carter is one of the finest junior high athletes that Ive seen in a long time. He is dead serious when it comes time to compete. For me it will be interesting to watch his progress. Mark, the older brother, knows all too well that the re mer," said Craig, "Todd (Craigs age) really helped me and more than anything got me thinking positive. His older brother (Doug) taught me a lot of moves and made wrestling fun. Soccer Clinic Planned A soccer clinic has been scheduled in Kaysville June 28 through July 2 at the Kaysville Elementary School grounds 50 North 100 East for players and coaches. amount of respect for what his older brother has done for him. It probably wont be the funnest thing if he ever does best , !. shot 813!6. I think I might have a chance, said Craig. ADJUSTING from the 8 pounder to the heavier high school ball may present a few challenges for Craig, such as picking up his speed across the ring, but the confident athlete feels it wont be long before hes got it down pat. Like most good athletes, think Coach Tennis SO WHETHER it be the shot put, or sticking it to someone on the wrestling mat, young Craig Carter is one ninth grader looking forward to the sports calendar in his final year in junior high. From there the horizon appears unlimited. day, Craig has a certain Marks state record. But Craig has his eye set on even greater things. He keeps a steady eye on the record books and one such record he' wouldnt mind dealing with is a mind boggling one established by Michael Carter of Texas who threw a 12 lb. high school I wrestling camp also had a lot to do with my success. MY GOAL is to beat when I go to Clearfield and I tell him that all the time, said young Craig. But though the desire is strong to be the best in Utah some- course it came from some solid direction from the father of the family, but none the less its built and used daily. AT THE present time Craig throws a lighter shot than does his older brother, in fact its twice as light. The junior high competitors toss an 8 lb. shot. As a seventh grader Craigs goal was to get beyond the 50 foot mark and he did it. Then in last springs competiton, with a goal to get past 60 feet, young match, Craig came back last season as an entirely different wrestler. He won every match including a district championship title. "The difference was working with the Kopeckys all sum- Marks record to heave that heavy ball around, its no fun and games. In fact, its so important that they do their best, that Mark found some time to build a shot put ring in their backyard. Of somewhere and dreaming about what I could have done, rather than really doing it. People sometimes ask if I had any regrets about going to USU. All I can say is that Im completely happy about my, decision to go there. Its a' great place to do the things Ive got planned, he said. grader, winning only one THE OLDER brother commented further. Craig is a natural at the sport. He has all the potential and strength to do great things. When I was in the ninth grade, I was short and fat but as my interest grew I had a special instinct about it and picked it up quick. I didn't really take off until my senior year in high school. Craig has already begun to excell quickly. He has proven that by improving ten yards in one year in the shot and 30 feet in one year in the discus. I believe that Craig could someday be the best prep in the nation, said Mark. hard to believe. relaxing him. WE CANT forget his moves on the wrestling mats. Though he started slow as a seventh cords he left behind at Clearfield are in jeopardy. After all the hard work and effort he put out, does he mind that Craig might come along and wipe them out? No, of course not. Craig will break the state record as a sophomore. I hate to see my record go so fast but if anyone is going to break it Id like to see Craig do it, so it stays in the Carter name. The event and the Carter name, youve only been introduced. Carter. I remember back in high school, that people said I couldn't do well because of my disadvantage in size. Now theyre starting to say it here in college. But to me, it's just a matter of what you want to do. AS A SENIOR in Falcon - name Carter goes with the shot put event like ice cream goes with banana splits, and if folks around this area think theyve heard enough about this field the record stands," said track gear, Mark became others. All it did was to help the Falcons defend their supremacy in the shot put and help give them another state champion. Maybe I did have something to do with last years success but the guys that did it, especially J.C., did 99 percent of it by themselves, said Mark. CLEARFIELD idea where a good collegian stands, a throw of 57 to 58 feet is a good average toss. Sixty-tw- o feet would put you in the top ten in the nation and somewhere around 70 feet is where A $35 fee will be charged for players which will include and $15 for coaches. . . Featured lecturer will be Billy McNickle, a prominent figure of the Major Indoor Soccer League Pittsburg Spirit. . ; THERE WILL be three sessions each day of the clinic. Players 12 to 18 years of age will be attending the first session, held from 8 a.m. to noon. The second session will consist of players from ages 7 to 1 1 years old. This session will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. The third session is for coaches only. It will begin at 7 p.m. for a two hour instruction. Craig is talented at other sports too. His exceptional speed down the track will make him a prime prospect for football a year from now. He likes the fullback position and with little question will probably make a good one. In last springs district meet, Craig captured some first places in the 100 meters with several impressive times under 12 seconds. ALMOST COACHES who complete will be qualified for Class C coaching certificate. If there is enough interest, the clinic will sponsor a game the clinic on Saturday for the pants of the clinic. partici- FOR ADDITIONAL information, phone Charles Bacon np 544-178- I Doctor Referrals Prescriptions filled Repairs Tints Fittings Frames Mens Women's Children's Fashion Lenses Duplicated Artificial eyes Sports Protection Sun Glasses All Hearing Aid Services Service! 2179 No. 1700 West Layton - 825-162- 4 479-969- TOUnHAFIEHT PMTICIPATiTS Amateur Youth Soccer Organization Gold Cup tourney. 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