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Show THE WEST MOUNTAIN TIMES, DECEMBER 24, 1981. PAGE SEVEN two players were instrumental in getting good inside positions, feeding each other assists and pounding the offensive and defensive boards. In previous years, the Lancers have been regarded as the easy team, but Coach Scott Iverson has changed all that. The Lancers' only defeat so far this year came at the hands of Cottonwood in the Granite School District tournament. The Lancers are muscling in under the boards and coming up with quick steals for the fast break and an easy two poin- xa. o-beat ts. Lancers spear W. Jordan, Bingham By MIKE GYGI Tunes Correspondent CITY-T- he VALLEY WEST Granger Lancers moved their mark upward last week with victories over W'est Jordan, 80-5and Bingham, pre-seas- 67-5- Kelly Overby and Stan Winrow were standouts for the Lancers, averaging more than 20 points in both games. The Ted Snow, the Cyprus center, shoots a layup in Tuesdays game against Pleasant Grove. (Photo by Mike Gygi) Beetdiggers bury Pirates By MIKE GYGI Tunes Correspondent dan Beetdiggers, who defeated the Pirates, The Beetdiggers, rated one of the best teams in the state, shot 65 percent from the field and used their height advantage in knocking off Cyprus. Jordan remains undefeated in play. Despite Jordans height advantage, the Pirates managed to the 77-6- 7. pre-seas- Beetdiggers. The Pirates have also improved at the foul line, shooting 75 percent. Ted Snow and Jeff Sorenson were the Pirates high scorers, pulling down most of the rebounds. The Beetdiggers slowed down the In order for a team to do well in a tournament, both junior varsity and var- M1KEGTGI Tunes Correspondent SALT LAKE Valley residents had something to cheer about this week their prep wrestlers. The Granger Lancers finished second in the Granite School District tournament, held at Skyline, followed closely by Cyprus in fourth place. is in The Lancers strength distribution good wrestlers at every weight, and Coach Roger Ketchum has his eyes set on the slate tournament in CITY-W- est February. Grangers performance at Granite must have encouraged him about the teams depth the Lancers took second place with only one individual championship, Ted Martinez at 138 pounds. The Lancers scored most of their pins and conpoints on early-roun- d solation matches. The Lancers took four second place victories: Treavor Marsh at 112, Richard Walker, 126; Lance Prudent, 145; and Dave Tew, 185. sity wrestlers must win matches. Some wrestling teams do well in dual meets because the varsity is so strong, but show poor presentation in the tournaments because of a weak junior varsity team. Granger got excellent representation from both of its teams. In the consolation bracket, the Lancers had five wrestlers who placed. Pat Bradshaw, 98, finished thiid; Richard I itilewood, 105, took third; Dave Winter, 132, was fourth; Scott Bocck, 167, also finished fourth and Mark Boelter, heavyweight, took third. The Pirates also had a good week on the mats. They defeated Cottonwood, 44-2then went on to take a fourth at the Granite tournament last weekend. Cyprus placed three grapplers in the winners' circle: Dave Lucero, 105; Dave Vialpando, 112; and Mark English, 119, all took championships. Wayne King, 126, finished third; PI EASE IlKN 1(1 PACE 8 Cyprus game, and the Pirates got very few fast breaks. The Pirates had only 10 assists, a good deal less than their average of per game. 20-pl- The Pirates couldnt get inside as often as they have in the past, due to Jordan's height advantage. The Pirates, who met Pleasant Grove Dec. 22, wind up their hosting Ben Lomond Dec. 30. Coach Paul Dilley said if he could with two vicwind up his tories, the team would be in very good shape to meet Cottonwood for the league opener. The Pirates played Cottonwood earlier this season in the Granite School District tournament semifinals and lost by seven points. Dilley said, I think we should do real well against Pleasant Grove this time, mainly due to the fact that the one kid who was a real thorn in our side has graduated. We havent played that bad in any of our games this season so far, but we have played some really excellent teams such as Highland and Jordan. The Pirates will start off the new year in the region opener at Cottonwood Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. pre-seas- r i L A Viking player grabs rebound as the Pirates' Ted Snow wall hex during Tuesday's run lev! with Pleasant Grove. (Photo by Mike Gygi) Serendipily Sports time of year when people are wishing good things for their friends and I thought it wouldnt be out of place for me to wish my friends some special Christmas presents. With happy thoughts in mind and with some special needs remembered, I wish the following heartfelt gifts: 1. To Bill Hunter, the Cyprus football coach: I wish a trip to the state finals. 2. To Richard Lohmeyer, that great umpire: I wish a new pair of glasses. 3. To Robbie Bezzant, the Pirate linebacker: I wish a football scholarship. 4. To Bruce Takeno, the Kearns football coach: 1 wish some linebackers as tough as he used to be. 5. To Howard Condie and Bill Haslam, those noted officials: I wish a new set of basketball rule books. By pre-seas- MAGNA The Cyprus Pirates had their best shooting percentage of the year from the foul line and the field, but it wasnt good enough to beat the Jor- Its that The Lancers get excellent support from their bench. Iverson has fresh men on the court 60 percent of the lime. Both starters and substitutes alike are getting good playing time, as well as a good breather. In the Bingham game Dec. 18, the victory came at the foul line. The Miners got into foul trouble early and that plagued them throughout the game. The Lancers went to the foul line 35 times and came away with 23 points, for a shooting percentage of 65. The Lancers also shot well from the field, hitting 49 percent. Iverson said, The Bingham game was pretty rough and very physical. 1 was just glad to get out of it. The Lancers travel to Alta Dec. 30. The Hawks combine power with height. This should be a closer game for the Lancers. The key to Grangers success in this game will no doubt come from the effectiveness of Grangers bench. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Lancers open region play against Granite at home Friday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. Granger grapplers finish second, Cyprus fourth in Granite tourney Christmas Wishes 6. To Mike Fraser, the Granger football coach: I wish a straight-edgrazor, a new guitar, and lots of football victories. 7. To Paul Dilley, the Cyprus basketball coach: I wish no double dribbles, no bad passes, amd a hoop full of wins. 8. To Brent Huish, the automotive coach, who got hit in the head: I wish a pitcher with better control. 9. To Bob Whitehead, a great football official: I wish a seeing-ey- e dog. offers up" 10. To Lloyd Beck, who before every Cyprus football game: I wish a new prayer book. 11. To Dick Palmer, the Granger golf coach and athletic director: I wish like golfers who are sweet swingers, he is. 12. To Laron Unk, the Cyprus V e . i Best Homemade Mexican Food By Dale Simons in the Valley! FRESH DAILY baseball coach: I wish bad hops for the other team and a pitcher as good as he was. 13. To Granger High School: I wish restrooms. 14. To big bad Johnny Sudbury, the coach and poor driver: I wish a driver education handbook, a date, a championship football team and a Jazz victory. 15. To Scott Wilder, the great little Granger guard: 1 wish a foot of growth. 16. To Johnny Gust, a local en bomb-fre- e trepreneur and athletic booster: I wish a son who can't beat him at golf, and a Wild Wave pool that makes a profit. 17. To Kenyon Clark, the Kearns basketball coach: I wish tall forwards, quick guards and a transfer center from watusi tribe of Central Africa. the ot Midway Lounge & Cafe Cafe separate from lounge Children welcome Luncheon specials Take-ou- t food 6 pool tables In lounge Family atmosphere SIMONS SAYS a team free from divisions and internal strife, and players who are all wrapped up in each other. I wish all the coaches Midway Lounge & Cafe 4319 West 3500 South Phone ETH0U" (cafe) 966-093- 1 IS : LORD BUSINESS SLOW? Share Your Message to Your Community through Display Advertising Professionally Designed. . 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