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Show I f WEEKLY REFLEX-DA- VIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, FEBRUARY 4, 1982 oph. Tit! By DAVE WIGHAM - WOODS CROSS High placed in Davis the top four in weight classes to claim first place in the Region Four sophomore wrestling tournament 1 1 held at Woods Cross last week. THE DAVIS TEAM, which was the only school to field a full squad of 12 men, finished the meet with 155 points to easily win over Vie wmont who had 140!). Third place went to Bountiful with 102: followed by Woods Cross 69, Highland 68 'j and East with 5414 points. The individual honors were well distributed with Davis and Viewmont both each. Bountiful each had two Cross and East claiming thee and Highland with Woods one each. PUGH OF Highland started things off with a bang for the Ram team with a championship in the 98 lbs. class. In the finis he nipped Jeff Olson of Bountiful Shawn Moore of 6-- 3. VIEWMONT THEN came on strong to claim the next three titles. First up, Rory Howard of the Vikes beat Paul Howard of Davis for the title at 126 lbs. then Jeremy Scott beat Darren Hammer of Bountiful at 132 lbs. and Shon Wilson pinned Monty Dickerson of Bountiful for the title at 138 lbs. In the 126 lbs. division Dave Bills of Bountiful beat Warren Bair of Woods Cross for third, at 132 Andy Coulter of Davis was third with a win over Anderson of Highland and finally at 138 Jay Perkins of Davis beat Taylor of East for third. Viewmont was third with a win over Derrek Green of Davis who was fourth. It might be mentioned that Shaun Robinson of Davis is the top seed in the varsity competion and is only a sophomore but he did not wrestle here at the sophomore meet. Amad of East kept the titles in Salt Lake City early with a convincing win over Mike Ger-rar- d of Davis. Hall of Highland came back to win third with a win over Brett Gee of Viewmont. JORGENSON of Highland then won the second title for the Rams with a win over Rodger Mann of Viewmont in the finals of the 1 14 lbs. class. Darren Hicks of Woods Cross was third with Begay of East in Fourth. Chad Harward of Bountiful gave the Braves their first title with a win over Greg Johnson of Davis at 119 lbs. Jeff of Viewmont took an overtime victory from Anderson of Highland to claim third place in their weight. KAYSVILLE After being in the Davis High wrestling program for four years, Robert Steed has a way of striping the fear of his coaches of what he is going to do on the mat. The only thing the coaches worry about, is how he is going to go about it. ROBERT IS a very emotional and intense about his wrestling. He doesnt like sitting around and watching our kids get beat. Sometimes I get afraid that when it comes his turn, he tries to go out on the mat and do everything all at once," said Jim Dickson, his . , . wrestling coach. . "If he has got anything from this program, its the will to win and hating the thoughts of losing. Perhaps he has got that from me," said Dickson. . ? winning right away. I LIKE living under an order of discipline. The discipline it takes to be an athlete is special and the challenges are great also, said the Day is High senior. Its almost like a religion, said Steed as he referred to his love for sports and lbs. Teeples of Bountiful was fourth at 167 lbs. In the unlimited division Joe Gillespie of Woods Cross gave the host Cats their only champion with a pin over Canderlia of East. Rody Meacham of Davis was third with a win over Tom Stone of Bountiful. GOING INTO the last two matches of the meet the Viewmont Vikings were ahead but they didn't have a wrestler in those two weights and the Darts finished strong to claim the team title. Keep an eye on this group of sophomores from Davis. In a year or so the Dart coaches. Jim Dickson and Bruce Bitner. have a lot of talent for the varsity level. third place. Darren Murphy then got the second championship for Bountiful with a win in the finals over Mike Erickson of Woods Cross. Gregg McNabb of Davis was third with a win t DAVID L. STEED is his father, who one day Robert says was a world class sports car driver. His mother comes from Oklahoma and though she hasnt been an athlete, she said Dickson. is fond of music. Thats probably where I got my interest in things like stage productions, which I get involved with at school. It sometimes provide that break in the action, which everyone needs, said Steed Duncan Call Keith at 544-931- 2 Davis Highs sophomore team captured the team title last Saturday at the Region Four sohomore tournament. The three first place winners for Davis included Jeff Hammer of the 145 pound bracket, Todd Anderson at 167 and Shaun Kilgrow at 185. Viewmont was second in the meet. To Give Sports Tips chances for success increased even more. I had gotten used to Cary Blood's brand of wrestling in practice and really needed some thing else to work out with for a change. When Brett and Kevin came over they wiped us out but it gave Cary and I a new look, something we really needed." , the swing of things," said Steed, "I though I had a great sophomore year (30-3- ) when I took third in state, but returned my junior year and lost four matches and didn't finish STEED SAYS much of the credit for success must go to his parents, but he also recognizes the sport of judo for what it did. While in Germany vith his family. Steed got involved in the sport of wrestling while only six years of age. any higher in state. HE CONTINUED to compete in judo when the Steed family moved to the U.S. in 1972. He became so involved that four times he was crowned as a Utah junior champion. All the time he was busy competing in tournaments around the U.S. with a club of judo members at Hill AFB. At the age of 14 he earned a purple belt in the sport. Judo helped me in many ways," said Steed, But specifically it helped me as a fast growing, and sometimes clumsy kid, to become more coordinated and obtain more balance. ' season- -ending boost into their next sport. Steed's motivation comes from the simple fact he wants revenge on what took place his junior season. STEED HAS been ranked No. I heading into the tourney last year but was ousted out of the championship run when he lost in the A JUDO ALSO helped me to move right into wrestling because in many ways the two sports are very similar. Judo became less competitive in Utah the older I got so junior high and high school athletics was the next step," he said. Steed also feels that his patience was tempered in the sport of judo particularly when he performed in all day tournaments. I also have to feel like I have had an edge in wrestling because it takes quite a bit to tire me out in a day long meet." he said. semifinals. Perhaps that loss can be blamed on a number of things including a knee injury he sustained the day before the tournament, but nonetheless his hopes for a state crown were hopeless. During the off season the torn cartliage was removed from his knee. He then went to work in building his strength back, both on his upper body and on the knee. That moved him right into the football season where as an offensive and defensive tackle he helped Davis tie Bountiful for the league title. ONE SOLID wrestling move that Dickson feels his star has mastered is the Japanese arm throw. I dont think he (Steed) got that from judo. He picked it up from a wrestling camp in California he and seven others attended with STEED WASNT all that bad at his positions and has a solid chance of playing some junior college football. About last fall The victory over Bountiful was without question the highlight of the year. It was electric. Most of the team had their best game against the Braves. As seniors we feel proud about our first year in ball because we had a lot of me, just prior to his junior year. "The ironic thing about the incamp was the fact Steed before the a himself day jured camp. He had paid a bunch of money to go and went despite 4-- A ambition entering the season." , Steed is, Darts, Brett Frodsham and Kevin Criddle came to a couple of wrestling practices, his come as a surprise, i It was time to get back into As wrestling got underway in November, Steed had to lbs which, was he lose Thats just the kind of kid STEED, WHO also throws the shot put in the spring, admits that when two former overall record hasn't 20-3- 0 185 Anderson beat Mike Zesiger of Viewmont for the crown w hile Kilgrow pinned Shawn Smith of Bountiful for his title. Alan win-los- 5-- THE 185 pounder decided to relax his senior season and try to erase from his mind the high level of intensity thatconstant-l- y said, Win, win, win. At first it was difficult butnowlm to the point that wrestling no longer has become an endurance test, but its something that I can actually wake up every morning and look forward to, he said. Unlike some of his gridiron teammates who used the loss to Alta as a described, a shock to his He overcame the body. shock, however, and began IN THE beginning Steed used primarily his strength and conditioning to beat people of which his coach said, He could win only so long with that. As each match was numbered, Steeds technique ims proved and so did his record. I'm getting into this said Steed, I thing now, look forward to each really match. My goals are set and 1 can see my competition in state now. I just hope everything goes smooth from her on , , out. STEED ENTERED the Region Four wrestling championships at Bountiful High this week as the number one seed. His perfect 0 mark in region dual competion and the glossy he says, Shawn Kilgrow at With State Championship 2 By KEITH DUNCAN 18-- 1 THE DARTS of Davis then claimed the next two titles with Todd Anderson at 167 lbs. and Woods Cross pinned Rich Wadsworth of Bountiful for Steed Wants To Bow Out Of View- mont. DAVIS GOT their first title at 145 lbs. where Jeff Hammer knocked off Kyle Foster of Viewmont. Duffy Williams of - 81-8- over Craig Davies of . the iqjury. While he was there he took down notes like he was studying for the test of his life.. To Career At ood-by- e for games if they are slow coming around and he is able to relate the players feelings to me. Thats very important for me as a coach. I need to know said how the team feels, Coach Jack Bishop. Wane Kittrell, 59 195 lbs. senior linebacker and captain of the Southern Utah State defensive team is a resident of Layton. His parents, Richard and Ida Mae Kittrell of 1366 Sherma Ave., Layton, say their son has been very successful this past year at SUSC. in HE DID as well as any captain weve had, continued Coach Bishop, I was disappointed, however, that he didn't go higher in the al- QUOTING FROM an article the Cedar City Spectrum, Sports Editor Shaun Stahle says of Kittrell, Linebackers love to hit. They get stars on their helmets by making the other guy see stars .Their glory is measured in crunching tackles. They lurk across the offen- sive line, breathing breathes of , peering at the quarterback, waiting for the moment when they can munch the runner. Linebackers make excellent specimen for beer and safety lock commercials." "I enjoy being physical," Kittrell said, whose 85 tackles-seco- nd best on the team bear him out. Since high school at Layton Ive always like to hit. I can tell when its a good hit. I enjoy making the good play." dragon-fire- AFTER LISTENING to defensive coach Don Conrad, its little wonder Wane was picked to captain the defense. He's agressive, a leader and the most inspirational player on the team, he said, without hesitating or consulting a dictionary. Conrad should know, he was a linebacker himself for SUSC. Wane was the solid force in the defense this year. He was the definite leader. He has the ability to relate to the other players. He gets them ready lconference selections. . Although second team isnt bad, I think Wane deserves better than that. Wane is also the kind of guy you like representing the team. He's neat, well mannered and hes also very mature in his thoughts,. Bishop continued. It was that maturity, that ability to properly read his keys and pick up on a team's tendencies, that showed Kittrell where to be to pick off an Adams State pass and run it back 28 yards for his only touchdown as backer. a line- college Adams State lined up in the shotgun and made a successful pass to the split receiver on an in pass. After a penalty put them deep in their territory, I knew they would try that play again because it worked well forthem before. When the play began, I stepped into the spot and there the pass was. It's a queer feeling seeing the ball coming right at you. I was surprised. The dot on the end of the ball hypnotizes you as it spins around. Im use to seeing the ball coming off from the side. Wane didnt panic, however, he reached up and snatched the ball and ran employing the running skills learned as a running back in high school-- 28 yards for a touchdown with only seconds remaining in the first half. WANES intelligence and I I I Its McCracken was lecturing on how to run a fastbreak. ITT II That Time of Year I I fast-brea- COMING OUT of high school, Wane didnt have a host of scouts beating his door down trying to sign up for his services. General feeling at the time was that even though Wane could blast a hole in the wall, it would be a small hole. Wane went out selling himself. I was lucky to get out of reviewed Kithigh school, trell. Coach Bunnell at Dixie was the only one who let me play. Following junior college, mature thinking sometimes works to get him into some hairy situations as well. After sitting through a basketball class where Coach Tom SEVERAL PLAYS earlier in the game, Wane recalled, McCracken jokingly accused Wane of not paying attention during the lecutre. I didnt need to, said Wane, "You said at the begink ning of the lecture that teams dont win championships. But I want my teams to win. So why listen to something Im not going to use. ITI II I I I iFfejM I found the right combination of friends and quality of ball at SUSC." WANE, NOT given to wasting any smiles, has been rapped with names like Banana Body, Killer Kitch and others because of his squatty-bodIts his short legs that make getting around a little slower for him. I have a long body, when I sit down Im as tall as anybody, he measured. Despite the flack, it might be those short legs that give him that famed snap, crackle and pop tackles. Said quaterback Bob (Tex) August, who has heard Wanes footsteps enough times, Getting hit by Kittrell is like running into a closed door at 30 mph. y. AT FIRST glance, Kittrell is can. Given his sedate de- meanor, however, he is more prone toward body deodorants and laxative commercials. But put Wane in his pads and he'll rearrange opposing running backs in all sorts of pretzel positions. Wane was named the most valuable player on the defense. He also was named the most inspirational player. CURTIS PAGE received most valuable player honors for offensive squad and Sam Gallegos was the most valuable player for special teams. All three players are former Layton High School stars. Let us add Fiberglass or Rockwool insulation to your home. Storm Let a professional help you control your heating and cooling costs. We'll install the right amount of insulation in all the right places. And we Ml do it right. Join the fight Windows against rising fuel costs. 25 Call us, now. For a quick Free Estimate Off on e9 Storm Windows replace your Broken Windshield i i i i i i i i i mmuFowm (Guaranteed tnot to Leak) i i Schedule Fri., Feb. 5 i i i i ,ns,HLaion 00 off Sjt. W.X. at Davis tkftfQft with coupon View at East at a mortician. But like any linebacker, Kittrell could be featured ripping the top off a beer Eismc? SueS eesSs. lllllllltill Quality Craftsmen will also Bntfl Well-groome- neatly dressed and politely mannered, he looks proper for bmh egsrtsi 0 Basketball deceiving. 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