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Show 1 he Sal t Luke Ti ibu;ii Wtdiusd.n, February 19, VV3 lluj Community Sports and Recreation wwil wow wwihim'ihiw mriiiii w wiatfiwr WTOriii trmmaemmmammmmrn Girls Gel Smaller Ball It has really improved the outside game. said Judge Coach Maureen Echroth "It is easier to shoot from outside now but harder inside. It might effect the girls who will play agaisnt boys, because boys" don't want to use the ..mailer balls. "The women's pro league I played in used it," continued Eckrolh. "It increased my range outside. I really liked it. It quickens the pace of the game. You can pass it further and can see it with more accuracy. I as a positive move " Results of the change will be more noticeable in years to come. "I think the younger kids will like the sport better, said Coach Orrison. Basketball is one sport where there not quick success. With the smaller oall they will learn the skills quicker and see results sooner. They will see the positive things and want to play." and The girl basketball stale tournaments are scheduled for The teams the week of March will play at Utah Technical College while the games will be held at Murray High School. Clearfield leads Region 1, Mountain View leads Region 2 while Skyline is on top of Region 3. Woods Cross has wrapped up first place of Region 4. while Judge remains atop Region 6 From S suited to our body sie It doesn't dimmish our ability to play the game " Getting accustomed to the smaller ball took a little doing, but it was well worth n Continued 1 T think it was a good move, said Olymus Coach Linda Mayne. But it took some tune to adjust their shot They were orbiting the ball when they first tried it." "Becky and Trimblej and Wendi (Warhurst, the two top players at Woods Cross High were not excited about it at first," said Woods Cross Coach Deb Peel, "But they love it now. It just seems that the kids have better control with the ball. You will defintely see more outside shooting." It is in individual players where the changes can be really seen. It has made this kid a lot better." Jones said of her point guard Annie Prokopis. "Her shooting is night and day from last year. I attribute it to the smaller ball. You will see more girls beginning to dunk. "The smaller ball has not taken anything away from the game." said Coach Orrison. "It has defintely made Sherrie Snow's range further out. It has improved the range of all my " players vi style skiing 3-- W? Tribune Staff Photos by Craig Honseil Matt Keane, a student at Cosgriff School, has a bit of trouble during aerial competition. Losing a ski makes landing tough. Matt Keane has been competing in freefor three years. moguls, ballet and aerials Fourteen-year-ol- d 3-- Freestyle Skiers Show Stuff at Mogul Championship By Craig Hansell Tribune Sports Writer - BRIGHTON About 73 of the Intermountain Division's best young freestyle skiers displayed their stuff in the air from a jump built between the Millicent and Evergreen lifts. Chad Larsen edged Chris Jensen for the senior-divisio- n mogul championship. But then Jensen reversed the roles and put Larsen in second place the next days aerial competition. skiing-skil- l level, displayed in the recent contest, was impressive but one young skier got more air time than he planned. Salt Lakes Matt Keane, 14, zoomed off the jump and began with a solid spread eagle. Just then his left ski released, and there he was hanging in the air with only one ski on. His landing was not what he had planned and air time was logged in the Lifeflight helicopter, which Brighton Ski Patrol Director Patrick Eibs called to whisk the youngster from the base of Millicent hill to the hospital. Keane, in his third season of freestyle competition, is an eighth-grade- r at Cosgriff School. He competes in all three freestyle disciplines, moguls and ballet as well as aerials. Keane began skiing when he was 3, and like his extra in The many Utahns who grow up in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains he has made skiing a part of his lifestyle. His landing at Brighton was clearly painful and the ski patrol quickly surrounded him with able hands. He was packed in a toboggan and gingerly carted off the hill to the waiting helicopter. He broke his femur in four stainlesplaces but some s-steel pins should have him back on the slopes soon. well-place- d Female high school athletes throughout Utah are using smaller basketball this season. The ball fits girls hands better. Area Recreation News the Deseret Gym. For entry information, contact the Deseret Gym. Volleyball Clinic The Salt Lake. County Recreation Division and the Central City Comd munity Center will be offering a Volleyball Player Clinic on Saturday March 1. The Clinic instructor will be Ann Cottle. Registrations will be accepted unlij Feb. 26. Those wishing additional information should call Basketball season is nearing the end while track, baseball and soccer are just around the corner. Here is a roundup of recreation news from around Utah and the Intermountain area. Running News The sixth annual Ed Murrell Invitational is scheduled Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. at Sugarhouse Park. Advanced regisor $2 withtration is $6 with a out a shirt. For information, call Ed or Judy Murrell at Nordic Ski Races The 11th annual Temple Peak Cross Country Ski Tour is scheduled Feb. 22 in Logan Canyon. Entry fee is $5, or $10 with Register at the Utah State University Outdoor Recreation Center in Logan. DWR Backyard Wildlife Workshop The Division of Wildlife Resources will present a Backyard Wildlife Workshop Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Utah State Extension Horticultural Farm in Farmington. The event is free to the public. On Wednesday, Chris Noble, a wilderness writer and photographer and editor of the Wasatch Sports Guide, will talk on "Recreation in the Wasatch: An Active Response to Our Environment Squash Tournament The Utah State Open Squash Tournament is scheduled Feb. 22 to 26 at Co-E- 572-554- Ski Patrol as well as a Lifeflight helicopter crew is on hand to help Matt Keane after his landing. The th I helicopter crew flew him to the hospital. The boys femur was broken, but Keane hopes to be back on the slopes soon. GfaiS37QlGg? bABEMKgS SAVE MONEY JUST ARRIVED! 7A 9T)0 to 4:45 PM Open Sat. 9 to 2 Feb. 19th to Feb. 2fth 538-202- Girls Basketball Tournamert The and girls basketball tournaments are scheduled for February 20, 21 and 22. The 2A tournament will be held at Grantsville High School while the will be held at North Summit. Valley will attempt to defend their state title while Richfield is the defending state champion. State Swimming Meet The state swimming meet is scheduled for Feb. 21 and 22 at the University of Utah. Brighton will try to defend both its girls and boys state titles. The Bengals are the favored team in this event. 2-- WINTER SPECIALS i LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP I I REG. 19.95 $ NOW 14 I 95 I I I so 5 FREE MOVIE RENTALS & JI Bring in your receipt on your new VCR and receive a I CAREERS 83? 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