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Show I WEEKLY REFLEX-OA- VIS CLEARFIELD i 1 NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, OCTOBER 29, 1981 The Layton Lancers used a lot of little things to post their first victory of 81, but whatever it took, it was sweet in the end as they bow out of this season with a 4 victory over their : close neighbors, the Falcons. 17-1- i THE GAME had been billed by many as the Toilet Bowl, with both teams searching for their first victory of Region One. Even after the win, Layton coach, Gary Hansen, wasnt too excited. He commented, Theres not too much to say when youre playing for toilet paper, but its good to know theres someone on the other in the third side in the same place as us. gap to PERHAPS THE difference a 32 yard field goal by junior Brad Merrill in the third quarter. That made the score 17-- 7 at that point. The Falcons scored later on FOR THE Falcons, it was a host of juniors that contributed in the game. Even when junior quarterback, Robert Sherwood was injured, he was re- - in this contest was quarter to close the but no more points were managed and Layton took home the victory. placed by another junior, Mark Wilson. Wilson, who also handled the punting duties, connected with David Kelly on a five yard scoring pass for his first touchdown pass as a varsity quarterback. 17-1- 4, THIS DEFEAT must have proved frustrating for Coach Brent Hancock who has now lost to Gary Hansen and Co., four straight years. Alan Gentry scored both of Hamblin Kee, Laytons touchdowns, one from six yards out and the other on a one yard run. Merrill connected on both of the PATS. 'ports Tradh DEAN FOULGER, junior, ran the pigskin in from 13 yards out for a Falcon touchdown. Kevin Bitton hit that PAT and one other for the evening. wise, his family has had a great deal of interest in what he has done. By KEITH DUNCAN CLEARFIELD Anyone who knows the Nellie Hamblin family of Clearfield might have expected in some degree the emergence of young Darren in Clearfield High athletics. IT HAS happened, and perhaps not as wonderous as some experience it, but none the less its history. Nellie, who is presently in a race for the mayorship of Clearfield, has supported athletics in Clearfield for years. Perhaps a big reason for his attention to sports was the active part his sons took. FIRST THERE was Rick, an offensive guard in Clearfield football. Next came Cary, a standout in baseball. Kirk followed as star in football and baseball. Clair played varsity baseball in 1976 as a pitcher. Doug, presently on an LDS mission, then came along as a Falcon football and baseball nut and a good one at that. Last but not least has emerged young Darren who may have literally come from no where to finally end up as one of the Region Ones top defensive backs. HIS FOUR interceptions and sticking tackles were two things that made him a first team selection on the first annual County team. Brent Hancock, Hamblins football coach for three years made the comment, Hes been a super young man for us for three years. Hes been a player with limited abilities but hasnt allowed that to be a drop back for him. is THERE IS no question in my mind that he has fought all the way for us because he knew that we needed him, said Hancock. Ken Hicks, who has lived close to the Hamblin family in Clearfield and has coached Darrens older brothers commented, "There has been a lot of family pride with Darren. He has tried to live up to the tradition his older brothers layed down. And like AS A FAMILY the Hamblins SPORT TIPS; have contributed much to Clearfield sports, said Hicks. Darren, somewhat surprised he has done as well as he has, had thoughts in the beginning hed end up being average. Its a great feeling to achieve, Im pretty happy, he said. If you've got a HE DOES admit, however, he could be happier if his team could have posted a few more wins. Since junior high and all through high school, Darren has learned his trade at right corner on defense. You could probably go back as far as eight years of age, ever since the days of Hot Sports Item Call DAVIS, WOODS Cross, Viewmont and Roy were the teams Darren picked off this season. Those passes were brought to ruin as part of his game plan, got to be awake and aware of everything. I think Darren may have liked to play some tailback too, but he played where we needed him most, said Hicks. I admit I would have liked to run the ball too, but I wanted to help Coach Hancock where he thought I could to the best, said Hamblin. Keith bull elk was bagged near Boulder, Wyo., by Dr. Clark B. Rampton of Kavsv ille on his First-evelk hunt. This BEGINNER'S LUCK Duncan 376-931- 2 six-poi- nt g impressive-lookin- er HAMBLIN ALSO plays baseball where Hicks will use him primarily in the outfield come spring. We plan on getting ready for baseball the minute football is over, said Hamblin of his baseball teammates. They appear to have a sincere desire to make 81 much better than last season. IF I WORK hard, I hope I get a chance to play college baseball, said Hamblin. "He could play college ball., said Hicks, First, because he knows the value of hard work. I just hope that his rewards will be in proportion to the amount of work that he puts out. Well count on him helping us this spring. B. Bacon Top Finisher For Darts In Region o i By DATE WIG HAM this week at the same course. SUGARHOUSE PARK -Alan Parker led his Viewmont team to the team title in Region Four cross country last week as the Vikes pulled away from second place Highland in relatively easy fashion. ON THE race then the Vikings took 1. 4. 3. 6. and 17 to take the top honors from the Rams who were 3. 7, II, 12, and 13. V'-- , v, I HONESTLY thought it would be closer" noted Viking coach Lynn Dubois. "On paper Highland was close to us and we only beat them by one point in our dual meet. As it turned out the Vikings had 33 points compared to 46 for the second place Rams. GUcApeU EBf INDIMDUALLY this race was over after the first 100 yards as Parker simply left the field and ran on his own over the three mile course. He crossed the finish line w ith a time of 16:23 to easily down second place finisher Rich Sccgmillcr of East by thirteen seconds. Municlpd pod 934 So. 1000 E Clearfield Recreation Ext. 218 Cashier Ext 220 773-330- 1 773-330- 7 Before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. ANOTHER NEW PROGRAM Introductory Offer SI. 00 Admission Mark Wallace of Highland was third but then the next three places went to the strong Viking squad. Sophomore Reese Kidman finished fourth, another sophomore Mike Allen was fifth while junior Brian Fuller was sixth. TONY RABBIT ofHighland was seventh then came Brian Bacon of Davis followed by Larry Richardson of Woods Crossand Lex Brown of Bountiful. All of these ten runners will be in the state meet to be held Other local runners who should be congratulated on their efforts are Viewmont runners Lee Nelson (17). Mikael Olofson Mahi (23). ( 19) and Law-so- BOUNTIFUL had Chad Harward (16), Bruce Adams Dan Drumiller (31), Kerry Peart (33), and Kevin Arba-na- s (38). After Bacon the Davis side had Troy Johnson (14). Matt Kimball (13). Del Espinosa (21)- . Ken Hirschi (23). Gary Martinez(27)andJoe Hawkins (20)- . (33). I ROM THE Woods Cross team there were Frank Hendrickson (30). Mark Wager (36). Tracy Kirkham (37). Richard Paul (39). Mike Jordan (40). and Ned Pcnly (41). The Vikings closed out a great region by taking home a couple of trophies. Coach Lyn Dubois was awarded the dual meet championship trophy with the Vikes posting a 0 mark as well as the region meet trophy. 5-- WITH THE majority of their varsity runners returning next ear along w ith a strong junior varsity team the Vikes appear to be favorites for several more seasons. FUTURE ADULT EDITIONS: OPEN PLUNGE TUESDAYS Previews of County 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. (18 years and up) Regular admission $1.75 cotiring on the tnd of thotlic The it known at in tolet. n BASKETBALL AND WRESTLING f t ' K y ' f 2 im&ft k VlunamtfcufM K it , ft f - Sunset Junior I litfh, led by five district tlum pious, claimed the 1981 junior high w resiling i hitinpionships title. 1 lie coarhes include Roliert Ito and Bob Hillard. I he wrestlers who placed in the meet weie I cold Kopec ky. Maik Martinez, Scott Ferrin, Andy Ardiuletta, Ciaig Carter, Merrill Johnson, I)eno Poiter, John Iislier, I cun Salaar and Craig Brown. Backed By Five District Champs, Sunset Takes Title By KEITH DUNCAN SUNSET -C- oach Robert Ito. the head wrestling mentor at Sunset Junior High, had a goal to take at least second last year in the Davis County Div tnct wrestling championships. HIS TEAM did just that, en- ding up five points from the junior high crown. But in '81 and even in 82, Ito and hiv team have vet their sights a little higher. Distnct championship is the only thing on their minds. WITH THE goal set a little higher, Ito and his crew achieved their expectations and captured the title, just barely though. When it was finally over. Sunset had beaten Central by a mere two points. And w nh a good nucleus of kids coming back next year, we might do it again, he said. THE SUNSET squad, which found themselves down by 19 points going into the final round, gutted it up and drove on to victory. "We let everyone know how the standings stood. In order to wm the team title, it was going to take a victory by everyone left. THE MOST important thing is the fact they knew it wav a team thing we were striving for. said Ito. Ito explains that there isn't much time to prepare for a season. "Body conditioning comes first. W hen the matches roll around we primarily dpend on the kids that have wrestled before who have experience." said the Sunset coach. THE SUN Devils had two district champions returning in the likes of Todd Kopccky and Mark Martinez. Kopccky has never been beaten in junior high competition and is only an eighth grader. "No one hav even come close," said Ito. Martinez, atso an eighth grader, lost only one match all year and was the other returning champion. Both of these talented junior high athletes successfully defended their titles Octobers action. ITO BELIEAES that even with the presence of football in junior high, wrestling was just as strong as it is now. W ith no football, the sport has grow n in leaps and bounds. Cheerleaders have had to ad- just to the sport like the studenbody has. It seems they learn something from each school they play. ITO ALSO enjoys the fact no one gets cut in the sport. We have days where wrestle offs are staged. The best w rest-le- r among our kids always emerges and there is no one to blame but yourself if you don't make it, said Ito. Besides Kopecky and tinez's championships 1 12 and 101 Mar- in the pound categories. Sunset also crowned three other district championships. THESE INCLIDED Scott Femn. Andy Archulctta and Craig Carter. Archulctta. ninth grader, wrestled three years at Sunset and now advances into Coach Scott Tennis program at Clearfield High School. He won all of his matches by pins in the district meet, except the final one. MIRRILL Johnson, ninth grader, ended up second for Sunset. He was defeated in the end of his battle. Ito likes his "pure dedication" attribute. Finishing third in the district meet was Deno Porter, a ninth grader. Porter came out for wrestling midway through the year and ended up taking third place in the category. He is described as very muscular and with experience should get even better. d JOHN I IS HER, ninth grade, placed third in the 145 pound slot. It was hiv first in wrestling and because of that llo believes it wav a spectacu lar feat to place without prior experience. Craig Carter, who finished the 80 season with a dismal record made the biggest turnaround of anyone by finishing the season with a perfect 124) record. As an eighth grader hell be back (or one more season NINTH GRADER lorn Salaar, at 167. Was third. He started in the beginning and showed improvement week in and week out. Another succescful turnaround was Scott ferrin at X5. He didnt make the finals last year and bounced back this year to grab the dotrict championship. CRAIG BROWN wrestled tunc ever and took second to Roger Sellers of North Davis 1 his eighth gr r will be up around 220 or 230 before the season starts next year. Ito was P E. major at Weber State College where he graduated. His assistant is Bob Hillard. "I LIKE to coach wrestling, even with all the headaches. Ihe kids have everything pulling at them at this age. If us not football then its sccCf. But one thing I dont do it force kids to do one thing. T ou just can't at this early stage m life," said Ito. for the first aJ-e- |