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Show May 12, 1991 DIXIE SUN page 3 Baseball Team Wins Region 18 Crown - Fall to Trinidad in Playoff up and down, much like the Matthew A. Staff Writer Turvey whole season. The Dixie College baseball team almost pulled another miracle ninth off night. After scoring six runs inning Monday bottom of the ninth inning against UVCC Friday to capture the Region 18 crown, it looked as if the Rebels would again rally to victory in the ninth but they came up one run short in their the jn against Trinidad State. The Rebels were playing a best two out of three game would determine which team advance to the JUCO World Series. would Trinidad took the first game in a blow-o- ut Dixie hung tough of the but game going into the top ninth down by only one After getting two runners on base the rally was shut down Rebel as the batter grounded out and season was brought the Rebel to a I sa road and then we ended up winning the title." The Rebels came out lead in hitting, building a the second inning after Chip dramatic close. In Friday's game against UVCC ft WI Ehlers, Travis Parker and Greg Wilson all homered to rock the UVCC pitching staff. That lead was quickly cut as a four run fourth inning Wolverines up Dixie came right back with two rims in the bottom of the fifth to put them back up 9-- the Rebels were 10-- the sixth. The Rebels eventually went into the bottom of the ninth down by five runs. In a wild and crazy ninth, the Rebels scored six runs, four with two outs, to capture the victory. Wilson singled to start the inning and after Nic DeLuca flied out Parker hit a Dixie Rebel pitcher Travis Parker hurls a pitch to a waiting opponent in a game earlier this year. The Rebels ended their season on Monday during a double-headplayoff loss to Trinidad State, 15-- and near fatal double play ball make the play. "Nic's been our best that was misplayed and then The next batter was offensive player all year," said 3 overthrown to first. Shawn Andreasen was then walked to load the bases and Mark Pak was also walked to allow a run to score. Brad Houtz then tapped a slow ball into the infield that was bungled when the Wolverine's third baseman and shortstop ran into each other and fell down trying to Top Basketball Recruits Signed for '91 '92 Season western half of the United Jones Thomas Staff Writer Next year's Dixie College team will be "quicker and bigger," says second-yea- r coach, Dave Rose. basketball Rose said that this year's shot a lot of jump shots, and he hat will plans to sign players give him a few more lioopsters. He begins recruiting players prior to their senior year in high school by scouting them at games and summer camps. Cheyenne, Wyo. Wyoming Gatorade Player of the Year, Most League Valuable Player, Signed with players, including two layers from the Houston area. Roy Hammonds, and Ethan When players start showing interest in Dixie College, Rose will then continue the recruiting process by sending letters, meeting with their parents and eventually inviting them to the O'Bryant. college. offensive This options. spring. Rose has signed seven h Other signees include Drew from Oemetrius Cheyenne, from Wyo., Jimmy Moore Fresno, Calif., and returned mormon missionary, Michael Curtis from West Utah. also received transfer, Brian Vandehey, from the University of Utah and transfer, Darren Clausen, from Yavapai College Jordan, Rose red-shi- rt Arizona. Coach Rose says he recruits st of his from the players Players may sign with colleges and universities throughout the summer, and Rose said that he plans to sign about four or five more players before next fall. The new players will join returning players. Rich Thornton, Clark Adams and Horatio Byrd on next year's squad. This year the team finished the regular season with a 4 win-lorecord. 14-1- ss League Tlayer of the Year. Demetrius Drew 6' 6" New Mexico. Roy Hammonds 6' 6" Spring, Texas 2nd Team All Greater Houston, 1st Team All Conference. Darren Clausen bat and smacked in the winning run with a hit that went to the fence. 6' 7" Tucson, Ariz. Transfer from Yavapai College Ethan O'Bryant 5 H" Huntsville, Texas-- 1 st Team All Greater Houston, League Most Valuable Tlayer. Red-shi- rt "He broke school records for average and hits Jolley. so.." After such a wild game, the rally in the Trinidad game seemed like deja vous but was not to be. "It's been a great year. I'm real happy with the team," said Jolley. Continuing Education Still Serves Thousands quarterly Community EducationRecrealion has changed the brochure which is mailed to all Residents. department's name to Washington County been has Growth Education. Continuing According to Stan Plewe, Dean particularly strong in the of Continuing Education, the name change was made to clarify for the public the comprehensive nature of the department, "Lifelong learning has been interpreted by many people to mean programs exclusively for retirees; we serve all ages." Programs offered under Continuing Education include the new University Center, evening college, summer adult school, education (high school completion), conferences and Elderhostel, Institute for Continued Learning (ICL), Sun Desert Golf Academy, Southwest Dixie Dance Theatre, workshops, Brian Vandehey Augusta, Wis. University of Utah. 6-- College This year's recruits: Jimmy Moore 6' 8" Lemoore, Calif. All State, ar Garth then walked and Wilson was hit hy a pitch to send in the tying run. DeLuca, then came to called Lifelong Learning, Dixie States, because Dixie College has a good reputation here in the West, and because a limited budget prevents him from after East Coast going All-st- struck out and Ehlers then singled home two more runs on a ripper to center. Eric After twelve years of being -- Irani : 25 6-- 2 but UVCC again with three runs in retaliated in the 15-- 3 run final u and a grand slam by Shane against Trinidad that Marshall in the fifth put the series second "It was a real up and down season," said Dixie head coach, Gordon Jolley. "We started off real successful but then had some trouble on the 6' 3" from Michael Curtis 6' 4" West Jordan, Utah. Performing Arts Festival, and Community Education Recreation (jointly sponsored by Dixie College, the City of the St. George, and Washington County School District). All of the program offerings are included in the jointly sponsored Community EducationRecreation in the local school buildings. 743 residents were enrolled for Winter Quarter classes. Only in its fourth year of operation, Dixie Colleges Elderhostel will host over 1,500 visitors from all over the country this year. The ICL (Institute for Continued Learning) continues to be a popular choice for the area's retirees. ICL sponsors a wide variety of informative classes on the campus for its more than 400 members for the nominal fee of $15 a year. Evening College and Summer School have also experienced rapid growth during the past few years. fall This the University Center concept will make its debut in Dixie. The Center will University coordinate the existing St. George degree programs from SUU, Weber and USU. |
