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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, 1990 PORTS Game meetings set Older fans are important part of Valley basketball ByANNESPUN Valley Public Relations Basketball has always had a special place in the hearts of the people of Long Valley. It gives something for the players, the parents, tne grandparents, and of course the true basketball C S, f , v.' ) f -- lovers. This past season, Valley has seen a lot ofthose faithful grandparents and older people following the teams from game to game, just as a hound follows the scent of a raccoon up a tree. To many of the players, it has become a common thing to see I W I S' these fans on the street and just chatting about the previous game. The older fans are always there after a game or just anytime to give you friendly advice about the games, said Linsey Cox, a member of the girls bas- ketball team. well done in basketball action in Ordervllle. Cody McDonald, a J.V. starter, said, It makes me feel good to games and exclaim over the think that I am making the moves that the players do with community and my grandpar- such ease. In a way, they create the enthusiastic atmosphere. ents proud when I play well. team, we didnt jump at center to begin the game, said Allen Cox, VHS basketball faithful. ways; the grandparents make the players proud when they support them, and the athlete but I still tell them what I think It seems that it works both his grandparent s face when hes on brings to smile a the floor. In fact, the older fans get into the games just as much as the VHS cheerleaders, but in a more tactful way. They usually all sit together at home There are even the fans that can compare teams from way back to the teams that play now, and that comparison alwavs adds an extra incentive to the team members to be the best Valley team ever. Wes Troy, a freshman varsity player, said, "My grandpa is always saying that well be better than the team that took state in 1980, and that I will be as good as Wayne Jones (one of Valleys premiere basketball players). I only hope hes right. These special fans carry a presence that was felt dramatically at the games this season, and if nothing else, they helped the VHS players out with that e action and words that be cant altered from generation old-tim- Harvey Crofts, one of Valley's faithful fans, claps his approval on a play Everetta Crofts, a spirited grandma, stated, When I watch games I get nervous. I want to go out and help the players, but I manage to stay seated. Most of these fans have seen a lot of basketball through the years but still enjoy the modern version, even if it does mean being updated on the rules. ever-changi- ng When I played on the town DeMille hastily admitted, Half the time I dont know what the referee is calling, Smokey to generation. Teresa Durfey said, I really appreciate the support ofall and the hugs from Grandma when the game is over. Earl Sorensen even helps his favorite Buffalo player in the off season, when he goes out to the basketball standard and shoots with Kori. Possibly it is the wise words that the older people speak from experience that will help the athletes in the future, when the playing days are over, or in other words, as Vilate Esplin would say, Someone has to lose and someone has to win, but we always want our team to be the about the call. The Paynes, basketball lovers, expressed how the girls game has changed from a halfcourt recreation to a full fledged game that is one that wins. great. run-and-g- un DOOOOOOOOO'flBOOOOOOTOMOOflOW v; TTm? t Southern Utah Publishing Co. 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