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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 3, 1981 IFafcdDims possibly one of the premier backs in the state, returns with fullback Bill Kelly as the starters. Kelly started in every game last year and could help to make an average offensive line look very By KEITH DUNCAN No one knows who said it. but 1981 could be the best year of football Clearfield High has known since Brent Hancock arrived five years ago. good. THE OPTIMISTIC atti- tude has spread itself through the town and into the rest of the region. Though the Royals from Roy and the Lakers from Bonneville appear to be the teams to beat, dont tell anyone at Clearfield that, they simply wouldnt believe you. More Clearfield kids came out for football this fall than to be exever before, act. Perhaps Clearfields trip into the state playoffs last fall sparked something, but regardless of what spurred it, the interest is at an 70-pl- 4-- A all-ti- high. RUN AND run and run. The Falcons will be doing a lot of it v. ith a host of solid running backs. Karl Wilson, Backing up Wilson and Kelly will be Tony Bayer, Doug Thurell, Bubba Conley, Darren Hamblin, Dean Fulger, Todd Blair, Darren Playle, Dean Garrett and Ken Corwin. WHEN CLEARFIELDS quarterback gets tired of handing off to all these then it will be time to do some passing, something a few of them are capable of doing. Early in the season there is a heated battle for the number one spot with James Prothero, a baseball pitcher probably having the edge because of his senior status and However, experience. Kevin Bitton and Robert Sherwood are close behind. (CdDimiKB MARK WILSON could be the best of all, especially in the skills area, even though he is the smallest. Tad Florence who happened to be the third string sophomore QB last year has improved 200 percent and could also get a shot at the top spot. THE FALCONS have some better than average receivers too. I couldnt ask for a better bunch of high school receivers. Theyre all good people who run disciplined routes and can exploit things, said Hancock. Three kids are battling for the split end positon and they include Gene Durrant, a from 1st year; Dave Kelly, a move-i- n from Ohio and Kent Nye who is a junior. Three more who could surprise are Charlie Smith, Dave Suekawa and Darin Peterson. MIKE FAHNERT, a part-tim- the region. Hancock likes his blocking abilities and is highly confident about the regularity of his Chad Mower, Roger Hill and t couid also see action at this spot too. Also on the list are Emerigo Florez, Tom Butler, Mark Lacher and Tim Taylor. The 1981 offensive line has a lot to be thankful for, especially all those quality backs returning. The line may be capable of really getting the job done but only time will tell. There isnt a lot of depth but the first string people are solid football players. pass-catchin- g. Larry-Garret- TACKLES ARE Robbie Browning, Clay Checketts, Alan Holyoak, J.C. Voncol-liScott Little, Gene Dun-forEarl Taylor, Shawn Williams, Alan Kendricks and Dirk Barlow. n, d, JDx&wm the anchor end positon for Clearfield. Backing him up will be Fahnert, Tom Butler, Roger Hill, Gene Dunford, Lacher and Paskett. 245 Browning at pounds, is the only returning letterman in the bunch but is a good one to start with. 66, AT GUARD, both John Hoover and Dave Thorson have the way cleared so far. Jeff Done, Jence Jensen and Bill Weaver could, also see plenty of action. Also, on the list, are Kent Hepworth, Cory Walker, John Powers, Roland Bahe, Rocky Valdez and Doug Paskett. Tyler Hatch and Kelly Wanner are vying for the center spot with Ron Swallow, Jeff Evans and Barry Bateman backing them up. THE FALCON flankers in- - e starter last year could be one of the better players in THE BEST IN MOVIES. SPORTS, CONCERTS AND dude Kelly Ryan, Victor Tsushima, Dan Cook; Glen Durrant, Scott Phillips and Scott Tremea. The number one kicker at this point appears to be Kevin Bitton who is a returning letterman. He is capable of 40 and 45 yard field goals. BILL WEAVER has put on 25 pounds and will play Fahnert will get the nod at rover end with Dean Garrett, Florez and Mower backing him up. J.C. VONCOLLIN at 205, is the number one 62, choice at defensive tackle with Rob Browning, Wan- ner, Barlow. Checketts, Kendricks and Little also vying for positions. Replacing a Mark Carter at nose guard will be easier said than done. Right now it appears as if Holyoak and Hoover have it down with Hoover having a small edge. Walker and Evans will also be in there. AT THE SAMBACKER spot, Clearfield will look to Karl Wilson and Tony Bayer and even Jence Jensen. MORE... ON RECORDS! The will backer may go to Dave Thorson. Jeff Done. Tyler Hatch or Barry Bateman. THE FIGHT for corner positions is a heated one with Mike Blair, Dan Cook, Darren Hamblin, Kelly Ryan, Kymber Houslcy. Mark Wilson and a host of others fighting for it all. 1 he strong side safety will most likely see Bill Kelly there. To give him some relief so he can concentrate on offense will be Jimmy Phillips, Todd Blair, Doug Thurell and Darren Playle. wi ici i yuu walls m on your own TV JUST ARRIVED! right RCA't VictooDitc Syslem thu record player that brings you not ust sound but pictures too This remarkable unit connects to your TV set so you can watch your favorite movies as well as a wide variety of other programs Complete and uninterrupted At your own convenience Superb picture QueJHy. The RCA Video Dt sc ptays directly into your TV So there are no ghosts And no weak pictures because of a weak signal Caster to operate than a record ptayer. Just toad the disc. Hip a switch and enjoy the snow Convenient operating features. 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