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Show Sports SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11. 1996 Kanab Youth Basketball The Kanab youth basketball ers scoring as they had nice balseason got under way this week ance led by Sam Noels five and and it looks like it will be a four by James Narramore. promising year Of the nine Sonics 31, Knicks 26 games played in the first week The Sonics hoped to go 0 on of action, the average margin of the short year and they did with victory was a mere 2.7 points. a five point win over the Knicks. The Sonics took advantage of a 7th and 8th grade 0 second quarter to become Lakers 28, Pistons 24 victorious. The Sonics saw Lance Tuesdays inaugural game of Brown rain in 19 points to go the year proved to be a good one with David Halls six. Felix Tosie as the Lakers held on for the was the offense for the close win. After leading 16-1- 0 at Knickerbockers supplying 16 half, the Pistons fought back but while Jessie Cash added six. the Lakers came out on top. Cody Magic 34, Pistons 31 Lak10 The lead was back and forth Buttons points led the ers with Danny Clark and Kyle all game until the Magic decided Brunner each snagging eight. to pull it out in the final minute. Jodi Blasdell was the man for James Narramore proved to be the Pistons, scoring 13. the Gift of the Magi as he scorched the Pistons for 19 and Sonics 19, Magic 17 The Sonics held a slim lead all Sammy Noel added a healthy game but got the job done as nine points. The Pistons were they came up winners by a close led by Josh Blasdell, who margain over the Magic. Dane matched Narramores perforGlazier led the path for the mance, popping in 19 and Adam Sonics with nine while Lance Greenland with a half dozen. 2-- 7-- "N" OFF of all inventory from now until December 31 on cash sales Located on Hwy 11 (89A) between Kanab and Fredonia Open Monday thru Saturday 11 to 6 six. The Lakers were balanced by Kyle Brunners five and T.J. Petersons four. 5th and 6th Hornets 30, Jazz 27 The first game of the year for both teams was an exciting one that saw the Hornets edging the Jazz. The Hornets win came off of big first and third quarters that had them outscoring the Jazz 26-1- 3rd and 4th Bulls 16, Grizzlies 14 The first game of the year for the little guys was another tight game. The Bulls had a huge lead after one quarter, but failed to score the next two quarters and remembered how in the last quarter to grab a narrow win. Danny Hatch was all over for the Bulls scoring 10 points. Brandon Brown led his Grizzlies as he dropped in 10 points. Rockets KHS 16, Raptors 14 Now yog can call Santa direct from anywhere! Activation & up to 5 hours free! tmh- - CELLULAR::! network or 611 on your cellular v Kent & Jeannie Hunt Sound Room 6 235 SI 00 E 644-590- V r wrestlers 4th at Panguitch Gm4 through December 31, 1996 644-242- 4 By Jeremy Brunner For those of you following my article closely, you know that the past few weeks have been done by a ghostwriter. Although my replacement had a respectable percent, he lacked in entertainment value, so I have returned. 4. Once again the game came Idown to the final quarter and the Rockets got one more than the Raptors and beat them by two. The Rockets saw Jordan Blasdell score six, with Kade Glazier and David Mason each netting four. Tyrel Crofts had six for the Raptors and Andy Alldredge added four. Terry Tucker BJottes Wannabees Year EndChristmasEnd of HolidayJust Because 25 tried to stay unbeaten but were rejected by the Suns. It went down to the final minute of the game and both teams had many chances to score but the Suns took it with some interesting play. The Suns had Mat Keone and Bruce Bislon each scoring Philadelphia(8-6- ) at Danny Crosby NY Jets(l-13- ) knocked in 13 and Steven week Last the Eagles lost a Gilberg 11 as they had the majority of the Hornets points. very important game against the Trevor Glover mailed home 13 Colts, and they could be knocked for the Jazz and J.R Quamberg out of the playoffs if they lose to the powerhouse Jets. Eagles 27, netted eight. 23. Jets Celtics 13, Pacers 12 San Diego(7-7- ) at The Celts had an early lead Suns 16, Lakers 14 Chicago(6-8- ) In the nightcap the Lakers and hung on by a small one point The Chargers need to win their margin to claim the victory. Josh two last games to make the playRamsay and Steven Young each but they will fail without put in four apiece to lead the offs, Celtics. The Pacers were paced their trusty quarterback, Stan Shaye Jackson with four and Im Batman Humphries. Bears Season by four other players grabbing two. 21, Chargers 17. Brown hurled in eight. The Magic saw seven different play Antiques ) The Kanab Cowboy wrestling team placed fourth in an 18 team tournament at Panguitch that featured schools anywhere from 1A to 4A. The Cowboys placed seven wrestlers. Peter Kloepfer and Yates Wright took first place Giants 20, Saints 11. St. Louis(4-10- ) at Atlanta(3-ll- ) The Rams are on another losing streak, while the Falcons are starting to pick it up. This game probably wont be on TV, and thank the Lord we dont live in Missouri, because it would suck to have to watch it. Falcons 16, Rams 13 O.T. San Fransisco(10-4- ) Pittsburgh! at 10-- 4) The Steelers will frustrate the Niners with their Carolina-lik- e defense. Pittsburghs Charles Johnson will pick on Niner corner Tyrone Drakeford, just as Carolinas big receivers did. Steelers 10, Niners 6. Tampa at Bay(5-9- ) Minnesota(8-6- ) Minnesota has been tough at home, and that should be all it Baltimore(4-10- ) at takes, even against the Bucs and Carolina(10-4- ) everybodys new favorite player, Last week, the Ravens got beat Trent Dilfer. Vikings 31, Bucs in a close game with the Bengals, 25. while the Panthers smoked he Indianapolis(8-6- ) at ball Kansas City(9-5- ) deep Ninersby throwing the to Willie Green. Panthers 12, The Colts are starting to play Ravens 10. like the lovable underdogs we had come to love once again. But Cincinnati(6-8- ) at Houston(7-7- ) dont be deceived, Indianapolis The Bengals squeaked one out can only do so much without last week, scoring with just 3:09 their noble leader, Jim left to go ahead of the Ravens. Harbaugh. The Chiefs also owe The Oilers must win to keep the Colts from last years playoff their slim playoff hopes alive. upset. Chiefs 38, Colts 27. Oilers 28, Bengals 10. Oakland(7-7- ) at Denver(12-2- ) Green Bay(ll-3- ) at The Broncos will defeat the Detroit(5-9- ) The Packers are back in town, and have played superbly since the return of Antonio Freeman, the best receiver in the NFL But they wont forget to split their annual series with Detroit, as is tradition. Lions 30, Pack 25. New England(HM) Raiders with or without John Elway. They will show that theyre not that bad, and that Oakland is not really a playoff team. Broncos 21, Raiders 17. Washington(8-6- ) Arizona(6-8- ) at The Skins need this revenge game against the Cards to stay in the playoff hunt. Luckily, at Dallas(9-5- ) is on the Everybody hopping Washington has been better on Patriot bandwagon, because of the road than at home so far this their easy and opportunistic year. Skins 13, Cards 10. Seattle(6-8- ) at schedule, which has allowed them to score the most points in Jacksonville(7-7- ) the NFL But the Cowboys have Last week the Seahawks beat allowed the third least points in the Bills, and the Jags edged the league and should run all Houston. But this week, Jackover the defensively poor Pats. sonville will stay alive in the Cowboys 35, Pats 30. playoff hunt with a win at home. New Orleans(2-12-) at Jags 31, Hawks 23. medals. Tim Clarkson placed NY Giants(6-8- ) third, while Mike Downward, Dan Milton and Scott Johnson Last week the Saints lost to came in fourth. the dominant Facons, and the The Cowboys wrestle on Giants shut down Miami. So Wednesday, December 11 in expect similar things this week, meet. Go as New Orleans continues on Page in a multi-dua- l their quest for Peyton Manning. Cowboys! , . Buffalo(9-5- ) at Miami(6-8- ) Jimmy Johnson will salvage a split in the season series. He will have the Dolphins ready, because he is the best e big-gam- coach in football today. Dolphins 35, Bills 34. |