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Show February 3, 1998 Page 7 The Dixie Sun Snowboarding dominates the slopes Jamie Bakes Shit Writer Sitting on top of the snowy his eyes from the glare shields he U of the white fresh powder. As he dicks his boots in and By of the better known founding fathers of the sport, Jake Burton and Craig Kelly, started out designing boards and accessories such as bindings and boots for an unknown, unpopular sport and has since built it into multi- - danger with their stunts. Because of the vast growth in the sports popularity it is almost impossible for a resort to stay afloat and not allow boarders on the premises. bdbre down he begins his descent the hilL A sense of exdtement fills By Jamie Cochran Sports Writer The 1998 Dixie College baseball team looks strong head- ing into the upcoming season. As an example to This year, the team will show you just how popular rely heavily on pitching and power the sport has become, to win ball games. is being snowboarding The pitching staff wall added to the lineup at the throw a lot of fastballs as every 1998 Winter Olympics. on Dixies roster he feels a up his spine just adjusts his goggles, shudder Pitching depth and power will be key to Rebel baseball success ball out his entire as he plunges down the slope spraying powder with eveiy turn he makes. It is an incredible feeling of weightiessness gliding upon the snow, said sponsored boarder Robert As the hill Danger Foy. ends and the ride is over, I being the notolerance attitude first taken against the sporty snowboarding is one of the largest contenders in the professional sport market The sales of gear alone is in the million dollar range, then you add the look up with the only sales of the ever popular thought of the run ending fashion trend, how-t- o much too fast Its time to videos, and stylized magachair lift the begin up again zines and you have trhe to start over. n makings of a This is one of the photo courtesy snowboarder magazine dollar cash crop. many descriptions you might Robert "Danger" Foy, a student at Southern Utah aren't the Corporations get from an avid boarder University, pulls off a switch rodeo. about what Time magazonly ones making money off the sport Professional fastest as the ine regards boarders are cashing in on the boards million dollar corporations. growing sport in the nation. and gear from sponsor companies A few years ago, Snowboarding began back were not accepted at many such as Burton. Pro boarders are m 1976, but didn't begin to gain also making between $25,000 resorts. They were accused of ruinrecognition until the late 1980s. Two in skiers the and the runs $50,000 per competition. putting ing Despite multi-millio- snow-boarde- rs -- starting pitcher throws between 84-8- 8 MPH. The team has 3 lefties, one is Mayson Fox, who has a great curve and change that will keep hitters off balance. Head Coach Mike Littlewood said, We have a lot of pitching depth and anyone can come in and give us the win. Despite the loss of pitcher Brandon Lyon, who injured himthe team self in the who has two sophomores Littlewood expects to step up. Eric Franke and Sean Noorda both tall n, throw the ball right-hande- rs hard. While the team lacks speed on the base paths, they look to make up for it with power. Littlewood said, Last year, we had more speed but less power, this year every one of our starters in the line up can hit the of the park Returning left fielder West and center fielder Chris Kyle Clayton will be expected to hit home runs and bring in RBIs. Freshman first baseman Dan Wright will also add power to the line up. Defensively, the team looks solid. Back in the infield from last year are shortstop Jake e Shortino who earned honors, catcher Shane Heugly, and third baseman Zach Smith. Back in the outfield are Kyle West, Chris Clayton, Ryan Lindberg. The team gets ready by lifting weights and practicing all year round. They also scrimmage twice a week that allows their pitchers to get some work and the hitters to get live pitching. We are expected to win the division and we have a good chance of wanning the Region Tbumament, after that we will see what happens. said Littlewood. The first game for the Rebels is a tournament in The first Glendale, Ariz., Feb. home game is against the College of Eastern Utah, March 6. All-Stat- 5-- 7. Softball season on its way P Another important player will be Wendy Haramoto, she Last year, the Lady is said to be one of the Not only is spring Rebs were due to a fastest center fielders in the O fever on its way, but the rough beginning season region. Joni Bardsley, pitchexcitement of Dixie College against some of the top er and third baseman, will be 7 womens softball is just as teams in the country. integral as well as catcher catch! The first appearance Shanna Goodwin. 7 easy to Head Coach Dave the softball team will make Students have free is gearing up his is slated for Feb. 20 against admittance to all home Johnston t7 7 games and for $20 a pass can Weber State infielders, catchers, pitchers, University, 7 and outfielders for the 1998 Brooks Field. be purchased to attend any 7 softball season. Johnston p.m. at Some for home softball or baseball key 7 said his team will have good the Rebels this players will be games. year 7 pitching this year as well as allYou can get your seareturning first team base-man son pass from the softball, strong defensive play. region pitcher and first 7 We Stacee Ainsworth. baseball or athletic office. play strong Johnston said. defense, By Loni Sports Johnston Our defense will be a main asset. 14-3- 5 P P P o P P 7th South & River Road (Across from Harmons) OFFER GOOD Feb. 9 to Feb. 14 (No substitutions Pleas) V 7 P PPPPPP PPPPPPPPPPP Evans HHanrstylmg (College !).m Eiisi Taliernacle Hair Home of (lie out our iart time proviutHt for and gram spring quarlws. Spare Come in and WE PAY CASH FOR YOUR CD'S East Ridge Mall. St. George T435J 652-105- 0 Iilllitd. Ls elirs-- Ck-- s k run Mon-F- ri 124X1 III 54M) mil) Total Exposure Tanning 2040i:i 15 Tans for SIMI with tills iimpon (umil |
