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Show WEEKLY REFLEX By DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, KEITH DUNCAN For the Davis Daris some things just never change. YES, THE Darts will find themselves in a brand new region and have even moved ranks. And up to the there will be a lot of new faces (due to graduation) when they get set to battle in that new region. But dont look twice because Ward Sawley and Co. are just as exclusive as ever about good ole Dart tradition. And for the Davis gridiron faithful, don't worry about all these changes, the good ole double wing is still in operation. 4-- A IT APPEARS at this early time in the new football season, that Sawley once again is returning a solid squad that will have to compete in a solid region. Aside from death and taxes, there are a few other things in life that are certain. To wit: the team that emerges as the 1981 Region Four champion will suiely know they earned it. THE ODDSMAKER would be foolish to leave Davis out of the running for the championship. Despite the fact the team went 2 a year ago and lost a number of superb athletes, the team re9-- turns excellent prospects and a group of kids who have played and won together for NORTH DAVIS LEADER, SEPTEMBER 3, 1981 material. corner spot secured with seniors who will push for starting spots and could very well get them. A number of offensive personnel may have to play de- HILL WILL get the nod to start at one defensive end spot while Craig Wagstaff, who has emerged surprisingly after an injury to his knee last year, could get the call at the other side. Blood and Steed have the defensive tackle slots tied down. Davis two middle linebackers appear to be Meacham and Storey. Anderson and Wehrli seem like the best choices for the remainder of the defensive backfield positons. others develop into starting FRODSHAM HAS one a number of years. Thats why you can figure Davis in the running for a third straight trip to the state playoff s under the tenure of Sawley. And if Davis cant pass the Darts can always hand the ball off to Spencer DeGraw, perhaps one of the fastest backs in the state, if not the fastest. Robert Steed. The starting role last year really helped Steed and distinguishes him as one of the leaders of the interior group. DAVIS MIGHT have what you would call, a more balanced attack, at any other school. Most of the time known for its fine running game, the Darts are equipped this year with a couple of ALONGSIDE the wing-bacSpencer, will be Troy Meacham at fullback. He isnt quite as fast but has Watts and Steve Flauken strong-arme- d quarterbacks and more than capable receivers. Jim Hill and Brent Olsen are making it a battle for the tight end position. Both play defense and Sawley would eventually like to see one or the other emerge full-fledge- d. TROY ANDERSON and Mike Colemere are working hard for the split end position. Also, in the running, are Kyle Anderson and Steve Jones. To help develop the pass-ru- n balance this season will be senior quarterback, Ben Horne. Ben has been looking real good in both his passing and running and we like the way he can block, said Sawley. BUT ITS a real close race right now between our junior quarterback, Rick Secrist and Ben. Ben knows Rick is right on his heels and we like that situation, continued Sawley. k, proved himself over the others in the early part of the season. Doug Wehrli, the move-i- n from Bountiful, appears headed for the starting spot at slot back while Drew Olson and Trent Strayhorn can back up. WADE FLINT, Spencer have Sawleys vote as fense too, at least until Staples and Ferrin pushing him again, just as on offense. Mackey is also in the picture. Chris Johnson, Troy JOHNSON missed playing his sophomore year but emerged last season and may be the most steady of the three. HOW GOOD the offensive line willbe is still a question mark. But Sawley does have some solid football players to work with including left guard Kirk Storey who wont be hard to find at 64, 190 pounds. Kirk is quick and may be the finest trap blocker the team has. Chris Mackey at center is not as big, but is very cap- able. Bruce Frodsham should tie down the right s guard slot but has Mark Sta-ple- and Keith pushing him. Ferrin THE STRONG inside tackle is secure with Cary Blood, another solid football player. The only returning offensive lineman off last years 195 pound. club is The Darts are blessed with some solid receivers in '81 including Troy Anderson, Mike Colemere, Kyle Anderson and Steve Jones. 61, Your Local Five Points Merchants Ready To Serre You Back To School Sale Fun For All at Five Points Mall, Labor Day 1981 Trov Meih.un is scheduled to see picnic nl a lion in the Dads High backfield this season. 1600 SO. PlotM Bountiful. I'UH Ifcitro 4tii Kill It HOURS: 10 to 9 Mnn.-Fr- i. SjI. 10 to 6 |