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Show 4NV The Salt Lake Tribune. llrililou 5, 1'lliH Wednesday Febiuary Kclrirwv. Tropin Bengals Axe Huskies in Wrestling From NV-through portions of the mutch, by posting an oxciting victory It felt good to win the mulch because the student body has been on my side all year, Blackburn said Although Hillcrest responded to the challenge, it was Brighton's night. Last year Brighton's head coach, David Chavis, planned on retiring at the end of the season. Those plans were halted when Hillcrest upset the highly talented Bengals. I was the first coach ever to lose the Axe. I couldn't retire without it. so we came back to get it, Chavis said state Brighton, ranked No. in wrestling, displayed strength in all weight divisions. Chavis believes it is a team not stocked with superstars. A perfect example is Hyan Norton Norton, last year's slate champion at 98 pounds and only a junior, is hard nosed, dedicated and often wrestles above his ability, Chavis said Continued 3 6 1 d The Bengals used their attack to win 11 of 12 matches Winning their matches were Mike Spencer, Arnold Tolino. Dave Cloward. Hyan Norton. Dave Knglish. Greg Godrey, Kobb Ericson, Jed Dave Carlson. Dave Tilhy and Justin Jones The student body was a helpful 13th man have gotten more support from the students this year than any other year," Tilhy said "We The Brighton student body and team seemed more emotionally involved in the match The somewhat rowdy group rolled in with pins, jackets and any other Brighton-booste- r paraphernalia They came to get the Axe for their coach. However, with the Axe reeaputiired Chavis will most likely retire after this year, postitle as a going-awasibly with a state present periods, only to be taken in the third. Hart of the Bengals' be attributed to their can strength workouts, the grueling twiee-a-dafirst beginning at 5 a m y "They came out tough, but seemed to die toward the end. I think our conditioning had a lot to do with that." said Godfrey, the No ranked wrestler in the state at 134 lbs 1 "Although I have never been in any other wrestling program. I would still say we work harder than any other team in the state. Asa result, we have a great chance at winning the slate title," Godfrey said. This year the Axe belongs to the Brighton Bengals. The chance for another turnover of the Axe may be improved next year, as the young Husky team matures under the direction of its optimistic coach. But for now the Axe is orange (again) and in the Brighton trophy case (again;, at least until next vear The Hillcrest wrestlers seemed to be holding their own for the first two T Brighton senior Greg Godfrey, dark uni- won his match in the Battle of the ibune Staff Photo Dv Rick E.gon Axe. Godfrey defeated Paul Baliff, division. crest High junior, in Hill-for- 134-poun- d Etherington Name Cuts Water in Brighton SwimmingT By Patti Auer Tribune Staff Writer Etherington. It's a name at Brighton High School But which Etherington are you talking about? There are three: senior Todd, sophomore Julie and freshman Clark. All three members of this family have become superior swimmers in their own right and all are an im- portant part of Brighton's swimming success. ' well-know- n - Todd represents past success; Julie and Clark show just how strong the Bengals will be in the future. One reason the Etheringtons are such talented swimmers is support at home, said Lauber. "Todd has headed the pack into swimming. There is always that sibling rivalry. They want to live up to the others' accomplishments. Good athletes run in the family." in three events, the fXhgi 'vy.v Tribune Staff Photo bv Poul Froughton The Etheringtons Todd, right; Julie, middle; and Clark are all members of the Brighton state champion individ- 200-yar- d breaststroke and along with teammates Derek Butters, Matt Dimmock and Albert Vicario in the medley relay. Through his accomplishments he has earned honors. This year it appears he is once again one of the elite swimmers in the state. Thus far he has clocked top times in several events. ual medley, the High swimming team. They all began in senior, triple state champion. Julie is a sophomore in her second year. Clark is a freshman. is a age- - group swimming in Cottonwood Heights. Todd, a 100-yar- d 200-yar- d The senior is first in the 100-yar- d breaststroke, with the time of 1:01.82: second in the individual medley, at 2:02.76, and fourth in the freestyle, at 5:05.32. Brigh- 200-yar- d 500-yar- d been swimming since we were little." The Etherington family, there are six children in all. began swimming Clark, in only his first year at Brighton stands among the top ten in d the individual medley and in the breaststroke. ton's medley relay team ot Ethenng-ton- . Butters, Dimmock and Vicarios-tand- s in first place with a time of 1 44.63. and the d freestyle relay team of Etherington, Butters. Bryan Larsen and Dimmock holds the top time at 3:23.77. "Our medley relay team would like to break Cyprus' record." said the eldest Etherington Cyrpus has been 200-yar- through the age group program at Cottonwood Heights. . At first one of our friends, Bryan Larsen, entered age group swimming. I decided to try it out. back when I was eight." explained Todd. "They Julie and Clark followed me into the program." Is sibling rivalry good ? "It affects it both ways, depends on who the person is. My going through may have put pressure on them. In looking at the prep swimming scene this season the question is not "Will Brighton win the state swimming title in both girls' and but boys' competition ?" "By 100-yar- d 400-yar- "Sometimes it tough." Clark said of competing. "I feel like I have to live up to him, Todd, Someday I hope to beat his records. Julie is ranked third in the butterfly with the time of 1:04.44. She is among the top ten competitors in cloc ked at 33. 98. Julie and Clark are considered to be among the 'tip and coming' at 100-yar- d individual medley and the among the top five in the d breaststroke. freestyle and The medley relay team of Etherington. Lisa Wood. Karen Haws and Keri Reiter holds the top time at 1:56.57. "I just kind of followed him into swimming," said Julie. "We've all 200-yar- d Brighton 100-yar- Basketball, Running, Skiing Top Area Recreational Activities List Here is a roundup of recreation news around Utah: Basketball Tournament The Murray Recreation Depart--men- t has set plans for the Murray Alumni Basketball Tournament. The tournament, which features alumni of Murray High School, is scheduled for Feb. 14 through March 1st. The deadline tor registration is Feb. 14 All graduates of Murray High are eligible to participate. Each class will form a team. Two teams from gach class will be allowed. Teams from as far back as 1949 have entered before. ! Entry fee is $50 per team For further information call Hhii Markham at Murray City Recreation, N .... Brighton has reigned as the premier power of prep swimming over the years. Coach Russ Lauber can ceraiainlv smile when questioned about his teams. The Bengals have won eight state titles in years past, four for the boys and four for the girls. And this year will be no different. Todd is defending I 264-261- Running News The next running events in the Salt Lake City Track Cluh's 50- - and series are scheduled for Feb. 8 For information contact Richard Barnum-Reec- e at Ski Races The Brighton Open Ski raee is scheduled for Feb H at the 539-896- Cross-tVuntr- Brighton Touring Center. For information call The Nate Wade Subaru Grand Prix Race in the Wasatch Telemark series is set for Feb. 9 at Deer Valley. For information call Snowbird offers its racing through Feh 7. The charge is $1 tor one run. $4 for five runs and $7 for 10 runs. It is located on lower Wilber ridge Snowbird offers NASTAR races on Feb 6 and Feb. 7 Registration is from 9 30 am. to 1130 am and the start is at noon Entry fee is $4 for tho fir--- t run and $2 for each additional run 539-896- 649-506- race For more information call 521- - 60 to team." Bengals win by?" We have a lot of said Todd. "The just making the "The girls team is pretty good, but we have some tough competitors." added Julie. 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