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Show WEEKLY NEWS JOURNAL, REFLEX-DA- VIS NORTH DAVIS LEADER, MARCH 11, 1982:. 3 BUT THE biggest points of that game came with two seconds left when Mike Rhodes found Kyle AND OF course that sums up the way Clearfield played those three days. The Falcons were a sharp looking prep basketball team and because of three wins in four days of playing, it marked the best finish made since 1970 when Marcus Garrett and his crew finished fifth in state. Not any one player was the out the next night, tournaments K' V t - - (69-48- The lone loss came from a powerful Skyline team The Eagles eventually went on to play Bountiful for the state championship and lost out on the coveted crown by a single point. (58-52- H''Css?S Tfl i w A, T jWBf V. mr--- i - least four days, And ,:v' - '' &?iS I ? ? ? 4 vhs r-- u I said Hansen, ;A how Clearfield basketball teams falter when they enter the tournament. I think their accomplishment over the past ,.JU1 Clearfield's Jeff Schofield lofts shot over Hillcrest Huskie. The shot put the Falcons ahead for good and assured them their best finish since 1970 when Marcus Garrett led, ' his to a fifth place finish. 81-8- Sf-f'- I I III Hansen also has to be happy about the way this year's finish may have silenced the critics s4 who say his teams have had a tendency to peak too soon. I know all too well that we played some of our best basketball of the season in the state tournament. ) ',. i: I WAS especially pleased the way the kids came back from getting beat so bad by Skyline High. To me that is the mark of a solid group of kids. There was no peaking too soon this year, said Hansen. The Clearfield fans enjoyed a feast of a ballgame when the Falcons battled Cottonwood in the third game of the tourna- f ment. Reserve forward Kevin Bitton came off the bench to spark his teammates and in the process scored 14 points. Hansen said later that Clearfield probably wouldnt have won that game if it hadnt been for h. , 1Y, W1 VW' X ,v Y In I I Falcon Scores 2-- will never forget, said Hansen. I DONT know when I have worked with a group of kids that were as easy to work with as this group, said Hansen. Also I dont know of a group that seemed as united in the things we wanted to get done. When we asked them to get haircuts, they did what who would like to volunteer as a coach should contact Barbara at Clearfield Rec. Dept. Any youngster who 773-330- Swim Pool. The cost is $16 and includes a jersey , and only $8 if you have a jersey already. ths comfort of your horns Persond Kyle Moosmann, the most consistent player for Clearfield this past season, shoots over two Hillcrest players in Clearfields 2 win. 58-5- LOOKING BACK on the season, when we were 3 in league and things were looking bleak, there were some guys who rose to the occasion and helped make this season what it was. There were some great things to remember and some things that Im sure that you BARRY H. AVERY TAX SERVICE 1 - Business - Partnership ; v . : Jeff Schofield battles for rebound against Cottonwood player. Kyle Moosmann and Lane Riggs look on. For Appointment Call 544-261- 9 Service Get Ready for Spring Change Filters Oil Motor and Blower Check out and Adjust Loses Lawn Mower Service Reasonable Rates - Phone Bill Brimley CLEARFIELD Doug Kopecky became the first 544-819- wrestler in Clearfield High history to go two consecutive seasons without a defeat on the r wrestling mat. His record totaled 52-- Municipal Pool THIS PAST season he went with 1 8 pins. All of that led to a state championship at the 145 lbs. weig t. As a junior he was the state champion at 138. This past season, Doug recorded 34 takedowns while allowing opponents to take him down only four times. 25-- 0 DOUG WAS also the top point getter in Clearfields point system, with 173 points. Steve Ulibarri was second with 163, Mike Funk was third with 130, Lance Parker was fourth at 102 and Karl Wilson was fifth with 92. 6 ES. two-yea- 934 So. 1000 E w Clearfield Recreation Ext. 218 Cashier Ext. 220 Register Now for our Spring Swim Training Session ; J 'f. Starting the Week of March 22 Red X Water Adj. thru Swimmer ages r - Year Around Audit Service 14 Years Experience Evap. Cooler Kopecky Never , ;fUv U. ,5. I DONT know if they give trophies for finishing fifth, but I tell you what, if they dont then Ill buy one, said the Clearfield coach, which got a chuckle from his team. Greg Boren was a superb floor general in the Hillcrest game. Hd suffered through some injuries through most of the season but finished the season as strong as he started it. would like to play soccer should register at Clearfield officials. : game. AYSO sponsors coaching and referee clinics train both AYSO coaches and l Clearfield rebounded well, especially in the Hillcrest THERE ARE STILL openings for interested soccer players in all age groups. Anyone y. , THE FALCONS went with their solid man to man defense against Hillcrest in that final game. According to Hansen, that isWhat iced it. He thought ; : thepntyfiawin theseconcf half f was Clearfield's inability to hit the freethrows. All through the tournament, Clearfield recreation dept, is in need of six volunteer soccer coaches. The age groups in need of coaches are boys 6 years old, boys 8 years old and boys 2 years old. No coaching experience is neces-sar5-- HW t much among them. When people have asked me why, I tell them I don't know either. Its a credit to a great bunch of kids, said Hansen. Volunteer Coaches Needed In Clearfield 7-- t .x . j coaching stint at Clearfield High that a team of his placed in the state tournament. Each year he has guided his teams to 2 post season play but the group was the first to place among the top eight. 4(kr -- few days will live on in the minds of a lot of people for many years, And hopefully too, they; halve started some n thing very positive here, said; Hansen. FOR HANSEN himself, the fifth place finish was satisfying in many respects. It marks the first time in his four year had X, team could stay so close together with seven or so seniors and a junior playing so think these kids wanted that more than many people can imagine. Maybe they wanted it so much because they were tired of hearing the same ole story - JSHW&K , AFTER THE victory over Hillcrest, which netted them their fifth place finish, Hansen credited the team for the team ball they played all year long. There are many people out there who wondered how this OUR GOAL was to come to Salt Lake City and play at PaBlp. r(t if-- ). (63-42- ). tit '& and Hillcrest (71-69- ), THE CLEARFIELD coach said there were a few players on the team who were just coming into their own. He singled out seniors like Jeff Schofield and Lane Riggs who said Again in that game the Falcons were sparkling on the foul line where they hit on 21 of 29. At least in two games of the tournament, Clearfield was highly impressive from the foul ' line. Clearfield post victories over CottonWoods Cross ), wood The Clearfield coach said the fifth place finish would ring more in their ears as the year went on. The seniors on this ballclub do a lot for the school. They sometimes dont realize both have a good chance to go on and play junior college basketball. In conclusion. Hansen said hed never been prouder of a group of kids and said some of things they had accomplished would live on in Clearfield basketball for years to come. Hansen. superstar, yet enough Falcon players were consistent enough to help b, Ifs 1,0 fr f v. 1LJ&M !. I fe " until later in the year, Hansen said. THE CLEARFIELD coach was also proud of the Clearfield fans in that game. Youd think after we had lost like we did, that no one would come that a Clearfield team has w Moos-man- n with a perfect pass on a perfect play which ended the game in triumph for Clearfield. Its one in a hundred when the plays work, said Hansen, It doesnt always happen like that, but it did that time. It was a great basketball game and an excellent game in the tournament. they had to do. Everything we asked them to do, they did it. P Boy and 3-1- 8 !! i I N yrs. girl Scouts all skills - Diving Life Saving Exercise Mixed Adults Trimming 18 and up ladies only Parent and Trimming 18 and up Child Trimming 0-- 5 yrs. I Call Pool Mgr. for Details J Z ! |