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Show 5 March 8, 2001 The Magna TimesAVest Vahey News,Thursday, Sports Jordan Freestyle Wrestling Takes Five Wasatch Medals : West Valley wrester Cody of Salt Lake City, Schoolboy (ages team members took one freestyle gold. William Kilpack of Sandy, who wrestled Flyweight (ages 6 and under) 45 lbs., won his championship match by technical fall, This beating his opponent 14-increased Kilpacks streak of consecutive wins to 15, extending back to March 2000. Wharton brought home a gold and bronze medal after competing in the Wasatch Open Wrestling Tournament. Jordan Freestyle Wrestling, the club Wharton plays with, took nine wrestlers to compete at the Wasatch open freestyle and Greco-Roma- n tournament in Heber City March 2 and 3. Of the nine competitors from 13 and 14) 70 lbs. Some of our new kids really showed improvement from the last tournament, 3. Robby McKonkie of Sandy, Cadet (ages 15 and 16) heavyweight, took second place in Jordan Freestyle Wrestling, four freestyle, winning hjs silver-medd fall. match with a One of the Jordan Freestyle Wrestling coaching assistants, Greg Hubble, Senior (over 18) heavyweight, took a silver medal, winmatch with a ning his silver-meddecision in the closing seconds. Taking a bronze medal was Wharton, Novice 60 lbs., who deficit in came back from a his silver-medmatch to tie the score and go into overtime. In the al brought home medals in freestyle and one medal in Greco-RomaThe Wasatch tournament is as tough, if not tougher than the state tournament, said Jordan Freestyle Wrestling Coach Bill Kilpack. There is only one tournament that weekend for all Utah wrestlers to enter, plus wrestlers coming down from out of state, Kilpack said. We had more wrestlers come out to their first tournament this week, and did well, particularly considering the level of competition. Several of our wrestlers had 19 to 24 kids in their weights, which makes it tough, no matter how long youve been wrestling. first-roun- n. al 5-- al sudden-deat- overtime period, h Wharton was taken down to earn the bronze medal with a score of 12-1- 4. This was also the first tourna- ment where Jordan Freestyle Wrestling members wrestled Wharton took a Of the four freestyle medals earned, Jordan Freestyle Wrestling Greco-Roma- n. said Kilpack. Getting out in a live match helps the pieces come together. Some of our more experienced wrestlers lost some tough ones, drawing out the top placers early. The luck of the draw sometimes goes against you. On the other hand, they learned things they can use later, when they meet those kids again." . Jordan Freestyle Wrestling is open to kids ages four and older who live anywhere in the State of Utah. Practices are held three days a week from p.m. at Jordan School. High Membership cost is $25. Wrestlers wanting to compete in tournaments on the weekends are required to purchase a $25 USA Wrestling card. For more information, call 641-983- Gold medal winner Cody Wharton, left, works to turn his opponent during Wasatch open meet. gold medal at Novice 60 lbs., winning his championship match by technical fall with a score of 12-0. Also competing from Jordan Freestyle Wrestling in the Wasatch freestyle tournament were Dylan Carlson of Kearns, Midget 60 lbs.; Terrance Gibson of Sandy, Midget 65 lbs.; Chris Fitch of Sandy, Open 2, jordanfreestyleaol.com or visit (over 18) 213 lbs.; and Blair Merritt, Junior (ages 17 and 18) 143 lbs. WrestUng in both the freestyle and the Jordan Freestyle Wrestling on the at internet Greco-Roma- n tournaments was Carlin Kennelly in first round at state eliminated Granger soccer Cyprus boys to begin next week By S. DEAN LEDBETTER Boys Soccer Staff Writer March Cyprus boys varsity soccer opens the 2001 season next week by visiting defending 13 March 16 Utah state champion Bountiful on March 13. Cyprus played the Bountiful deci-- 1 Braves to a single-gosion in their 2000 clash. Expect March 20 al March 23 highly competitive play again March 27 from the soccer Pirates. We should be pretty good this season," said Cyprus coach Warren Child, Cyprus at Bountiful Highland at Cyprus Woods Cross at Cyprus West at Cyprus Cyprus at Olympus Staff Writer Pair. In a classic fight to the finish. Granger High Schools varsity boys basketball team bowed from the Utah state 5A tournament first 7 round with a close loss to Layton. The first round elimination game was held on Feb. 27 at Weber State University Dee Events Center in Ogden. The disappointing decision dashed Grangers 2001 state crown hopes after a remarkable conference championship performance. predictions of a sixth finish were buried league place said Lancers coach Steven when the Lancers achieved a 10-.- 4 Region 2 conference redord, league The Granger Lancers and the entered state Lancers Layton tourney first round clash quite evenly matched. From the openrng f, the game was a classic seesaw contest of momentum changes. Layton edged ahead in the first quarter with a slim 7 lead. In the second period, momentum swung to Granger as the locals held a 24-1- 9 half-tim- e advantage. tip-of- 9-- 17-1- 0, Layton trimmed the granger lead in the third quarter with a 12-1- close margins. The Pirates have high hopes to improve on the win column tally. all-sta- te i all-sta- te Serendipity Sports The Builders Heres what people think you are. Far above the crowd you strut Thinking big, but just a mutt ' -- Some The coach gets excited and d. " Trouble was the sophs were never good enough and the seniors were always mad; Along with, their parents. He practically destroyed Building '' Some coaches are always The copy) 18 Arrington 7, Eric Ball 3 and Nano Tonga 2. Christensen also hauled in 14 rebounds. Pivotal in Grangers state tour missed but look for more fireworks as the Lancers have mot of this years team intact for next seasons battles. the proverb better is the end of a thing than the beginning may best describe the Cyprus girls basketball season. We played our best basketball at the end of the season, said Erin Tanner Cyprus head coach. Indeed they did; the record bears witness. The Lady Pirates won 6 out of the 8 games at the season home stretch. Included are four wins in the final five conference contests and two victories out of three state tourney clashes, earning statewide respect in cage circles. At Utah Valley State College gym on Feb. 20, Cyprus girls in the state defeated Provo 68-5- 8 toumey first round. Provo had finished no. 3 in their region. Penny Jones netted 19 points, Kristy and Monica Miller 13. Stowells points were all from 5 Stowell 15 three-pointer- s. Moving to the quarterfinals in Salt Lake Community College gym on Feb. 22, the Lady Pirates shocked Fremont High 64-5- 5 as the Cinderella story continued. Fremont was the regional champion. Carli Osborn, Penny Jones and Monica Miller each tallied Facing No. 1 statewide-ranke- d Lone Peak High in the semifinals on Feb. 23, Cyprus battled valiantly but was overcome in the end 6 40. Penny Jones led Cyprus with 17 points. 1 -- your household appliances. By working together, we've been able to reduce our energy use and keep the power flowing. But we still need to be thoughtful about how we use electricity. Especially during the peak times of 4 p.m. to 8 p m.( Monday to Friday. 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Put compact fluorescent bulbs in light fixtures that are used more than three hours a day. These bulbs . the energy and last use 10 times longer than regularbulbs. one-quart- e- Simons Says: The Jazz have slowly been building polinice into a great free throw shooter. He made two in a row against Portland. They stopped the game and gave him the game ball. Lets all do our part. Wait til late to use electricity. and ask for Call us at I 800222-4335, a copy of our Bright Ideas booklet for more energy-savin- g tips. Don't block heating registers, baseboards, radiators or cold air returns. Air has to circulate for your heating system to work efficiently. -- Simons Says: No matter how cynical you get as a coach, it is impossible to keep up with the players actions. 16 points in the upset victory. Wait until after 8 p.m. to run The Approach. Building Character, as they say. It has been my experience that they way to build character is to win. Winning is like repentance-I- t hides a multitude of sins. University of Utah has taken lot of individuals and made them into a team. They have now won seven in a row. Early in the season they were losing to teams they should have beaten (Southern Utah). All the pieces were there when the season started: Quick guards, several six foot nine inch forwards, four seven footers at center. They just had to be built Now they are fine tuned and rolling. There is a sad side to some building projects. Sometimes a school will get a lot of good play Old Refrain starts them on the varsity ahead of the seniors, two year from now well have a great team," he tells himself and others. This approach is bad coaching. Heres why. The players get the varsity spot too easy. They think they got it made and dont work. They do not improve. They start to skip practice, because they think of themselves as more than they are. have no loyalty to team, school, or community. What has been built? A selfish player who thinks only of himself. He becomes a couda, shouda, wouda, instead of a real athlete. The fans all sit in the bleachers and say this was our best team in cap-ston- him self with his Three seniors leave from the Granger starting lineup due to graduation: Brandon Hansen, Clinton Arrington and Austin Christensen. The trio will be points, Brian Erickson followed with 9 points, Brandon Hansen 8, Clinton Layton with 16 points. ers at the sophomore level. coaches are great at teams. Some are building, but never e on. Some dont put the rebuild they only I know one coach who moved his sophomores up every year and cut his seniors. He was always high bn the sophs and down on the seniors. He spent his whole coaching career betting on the come. Fitzgerald led Layton with Night shift. fy'Dalt Simons Twinkle, twinkle, super star. - 51-4- Cyprus girls earn respect statewide 7-- 3-- 9 15- 15-- 6 regular season By S. DEAN LEDBETTER records . jStaff Writer Imagine the crow eaten by some embarrassed sportswriters as One of the best Utah 4A high Granger earned honors as one of school basketball teams during the Utahs best 5A high school teams season past achieved neither a winwhere it counts most: on the court. ning conference record nor a winHelping lead Grangers charge ning overall record. to a 15-- 7 overall season record was The Cyprus High School varsity 6--5 center Austin Christensen. He girls had a 7 Region 5 conference averaged 15 points and 11 record and a 2 overall season rebounds and hit 46 percent of field record. However, upon closer secgoals attempted. An examination, half of the losses ond team selected last year, the were by 10 points or less but that is Lancer senior has signed a letter of only part of the story. intent to play for Salt Lake The Lady Pirates proved themCommunity College. Christensen is selves to have winning character by a likely candidate for 2001 never giving up and eventually first team honors. reaching the 2001 state tournament. Austin Christensen had a great last year and have 13 returnees, said Child. Thats a lot of turnover. record last Despite a year, 10 of 11 losses were by x 1 at Layton overtook Granger in the final period with a 17-1- 0 7 comeadvantage to post the back win and advance in the state title hunt. Austin Christensen had team and game scoring honors against 37-3- 4. title and A ney loss to Layton was a dismal 4 out of 8 free throw performance. Layton meanwhile sank 10 out of 18 free throws, more than enough w in margin. Scott for the four-poi- 13 edge to draw within three points Pre-seas- faces on the team. We lost 19 players from ' year, 51-4- Team try outs finished on .Mar 2 with 32 players making rtie final cut. Coach Child revealed he has many new ' By S. DEAN LEDBETTER O UTAH POWER |