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Show The Salt Lake Tribune, Wednesday, February 5, 1986 WV5 Viewmont Girls Team Boasts an Angel on the Court 4 Patti Auer Tribune Staff Writer CENTERVILLE Scrappy. That is Viewmont Highs Angel told me to make of it what I want. I'm not really a jock people dont believe I dont own a pair of levis." This season Skedros averages 14 points a game. Statistics takers quit keeping track of her arsists. As Hillman says: "We quit counting her assists. We set a goal that we would get 10 assists as a team every game. Well Angel accomplishes that for us. She is a great passer and has good perception in seeing the open player. - Skedros. On the basketball court the e and guard can outsmart almost any opponent. When it comes to ball handling, Skedros has all kinds of tricks up her sleeve. "She is one of the best ball handlers in the state, said Viewmont coach Vi Hillman of her senior point guard. "As far as one on one. if she ever gets an opponent in that situation I encourage her to take them on. And with good reason. Skedros. says Hillman, runs the game the way the Vikings like to play FAST. Her three brothers had a hand in teaching her the trade, as well as a family friend, George Souvall. Her brothers also played basketball at Viewmont. "My brothers would play with me a lot. I would try and defend them and they would do great moves. I thought I'm going to do that someday, explained Skedros. "I also attended George Souvalls camps. That man is incredible, he wont let you put yourself down." Skedros has quite a busy schedule. The Viking senior was also a member of the girls tennis team. This was her first year in the sport. She is also an avid soccer player. Last year her soccer team took second in state. And when she finds the time, Skedros also takes dance lessons at the University of Utah. out-scor- According to Hillman, Skedros is one player who will stand out at Viewmont in years to come. "Shes one of the best to come here," Hillman said. "She is the best as far as ball handling. I've never seen a girl control the ball so well. She can beat almost anyone one on one. Cottonwood High knows who Ske- dros is. Last year at the state tournament Skedros hit the winning basket in the last seconds to send Viewmont to the finals of the consolation game. "Back then I was really shaky with my shot, I couldnt belive I made it." said Skedros. But collegiate competition is not on the mind of the Viewmont senior. There are just too many other things to do, Skedros explained. "I would rather have a career. I want to be a very successful businesswoman and perhaps someday take over my father's restaurant." "Basketball has taught me leadership, said Skedros. "Coach Hillman expects that from me as point guard." Mr. Skedros is the owner of the Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful. THe younger Skedros works their on You would think that Skedros ate, drank and slept basketball when she was little. But that really wasnt the case. weekends. Viewmont has found great success thus far in the season. The Vikings went through the preseason undefeated, winning the Clearfield Invitational Tournament. Viewmonts lone loss came from Woods Cross in Region 4 play. "My father was always trying to get me to shoot in our driveway, but I had other things to do, said Skedros. I always thought it was a boys sport and it wasnt very feminine. It has changed through the years. My father Tribune Stott Photo by Lynn R. Johnwn Viewmont High senior Angel Skedros is among the top ball handlers in girls high school basketball this season. The Virgina Hugoe is the player who Skedros often looks to inside. Together they make an unbeatable combination. Coach Hillman has high hopes for her squad this year. "The team is probably one of the best as far as playing together, Hillman said. "It is one of the strongest weve had. We are pretty balanced with Virgina inside and Angel outside. "We have to take first things first. We have a good chance to take region, said Skedros. "State is something else. It is in our reach but if we want it, we will have to work for it. Region 4 looks to be very competitive this season. Woods Cross and Bountiful will give Viewmont a fight for the region title. are that the Murray at High girls swimming team will once again win the Region 6 title. Thus far in the season they have built up a pretty good case in their defense. The Spartan meldey relay team of Stephanie Love, Angie Barton, Stacey Carter and Karen Barclay stands on top among Region 6 teams and third overall in the state. They have been clocked at the time of 205.05. South and Judge are also among the top ten teams in state. Souths team consists of Kelli Bacon, Charlotte Fife, Ransy Golightly and Jennifer Kendall. Swimming for Judge are Lisa Peterson, Diane Con-da200-yar- d d free102.71; fifth in the d freestyle; second in the d style, at 533.07; and first in the breaststroke, at 110.40. 100-yar- 500-yar- 100-yar- Other Spartans that are amorg the top swimmers are Karen Barclay, d who stnads seventh in the infreestyle and ninth in the 200-yar- 200-yar- d dividual medley. s, Jenny Frazier and Kathy Stumph. In the freestyle Tooele stands one step ahead of Murray, ranked third in the state while the Spartans stand at fourth. The Buffalo team, consisting of Cathy Gordon, Nancy Cragun, Kris Holt and Roslyn Tychsen, turned in the time of 413.12 while Murray's team of Braton, Carter, Julie Robinson and Barclay were clocked at 414.05. Murray's Angie Barton dominates several events. She is ranked second in the freestyle, at 201.02; d individual medfirst in the freeley, at 218.25; fifth in the d in the third butterfly, style; Stacey Carter is seventh in the individual medely. 200-yar- d Tansy Golightly will be a strong contender for the South Cubs by state tournament time. Golightly is among d d the ; op in the freestyle, d individual medley and the butterfly. 200-yar- 200-yar- 100-yar- i IHarare we can Maybe call help N CAPITAL ASSETS Financial Services The Loan Specialists CAREERS Looking for a change in 85? WORD PROCESSING MEDICAL ASSISTANT Judge will look to Lisa Peterson d freewho looks strong in the d d style, butterfly and the freestyle. In the diving competition Judges Cheryl Bylski stands in second place in the state thus far in the season. She has hit the score of 209.30. Bylski is the defensding state chamion. In first place is Jill Jorgensen of Sky View with the top score of 213.45. 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