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Show DIXIE SUN March 11, 1983, 7 Lady Rebels Look Forward to Season 12 players on the roster, and all the girls will see plenty of action. He wants most fo them to fdl a position, with only one or two substitutes. Led by the pitching of sophomore, Ann Parsons, the Rebels won their last five games to finish second in the Intermountain Colegiate Athletic Conference last year. All will returen this season as a shortstop and pitcher. She will be joined on the starting pitching rotation by After some tryouts, Dixies womens softball team is ready to star the new season. Coach Bob Horlacher said that five returning starters will lead the Rebels into their season openers on March 25 and 26 in the Dixie Invitational. Among the teams competing in that tournament are Snow College and who Utah Technical College-Provo- , Dixie will face in conference play rain-delaye- d starting April 1. Horlacher said he will keep only three freshmen. They are Janet Rentmaster, Laurie Neebling, who & I also plays third base, and Meridee Syme, a starter on the Rebel basketball team. Coach Horlacher noted that the other four sophomores can play either outfield or infield. They are Pam Roberts at first base, Chris Austin at third, Lana Davis, a catcher, and shortstop Teresa Hone. kaye Prokopis, Karen Avery, Natalie Hunt, Brigette Stubbs, Amy Matthews, and speedsters Lisa Mead and Brenda Ellison will also compete for the three outfield positions. Avery doubles as a catcher, while Ellison and Stubbs play second and third base, respectively. Basketball star Michelle Grotting is another player that should find a spot in the line up. Horlacher explained that the only thing that kept Dixie from winning the championship last season was a slow start. With a more experienced team this year, the Rebels should be able to put things together early enough to be in contention for the ICAC title. I I TI f i i - Lana Davis i Pam Roberts Ann Lady Rebels Complete Year The Lady Rebels put a cap on their season by winning the last two season games to CNCC and CEU, making their overall record 4 wins and 6 losses. The team had a slow start but thanks to Coach Rose Labrum, who started her first season on the Rebel staff this year. The season for the Lady Rebels ended with some definite improvement. The team came back impressively, beating teams who earlier had ousted them. The whole team Parsons Teresa Hone Christie Austin Rodney Rebel Adds to Dixie Spirit contributed in making the last part of the season a susccess. Michelle Grotting made the All Conference team this year, and also contributed to the team effort by achieving high scorer for the team for most of the year. Carri Green, Pam Roberts, and Pat Petersen pulled down the rebounds and dropped buckets to balance out the scoring. The rest of the team executed well placed plays to make this years team an exciting floor show. Rodney Rebel, does the name ring a bell? The first thing that comes to mind is a fat cheerful fellow who runs around entertaining children and flirting with all the girls. 1 W. St. George Blvd. We Deliver - Call 628-123- 4 COUPON Free liter of beverage with any medium or large pizza. Ancestor Square 1 W. St. George Blvd. 628-123- 4 Rodney Rebel has been a part of the Dixie Spirit for many years. His main job, whether it be on the football field or the basketball floor, is to keep the fans excited about the game. He must also try to do something to help the team win. basketball team last March. The people of Kansas learned to love him as much as we do here in St. George. He was featured in a Kansas newspaper, he was the crowds favorite personality, signing over 100 autographs. What could be done to improve Rodney Rebel? According to Rosander, there should be held each spring, then there would try-out- John Rosey Rosander, one of the two who spends some of his spare time portraying Rodney Rebel, says he must make himself believe hes Rodney, not himself. Rodney is a guy who loves kids, likes to get fresh with the girls, and simply likes to Of course, we arent entertain. taking anything away from Rosey. Rodney mainly has a deep feeling for the spirit of Dixie. always be a good Rodney. Whats Rodneys greatest Spirit. What makes him so special to Dixie? Because Rodney loves the Dixie Spirit, says Rosander, he contributes tremendously to that spirit. I love it when the games going bad and I can get out and let the fans know theres hope. Rodney ience? exper- Going to Kansas with the s smiling! Rebel adds to the Dixie think, hes always Just |
