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Show ;;rUary 10, 1998 Page 9 The Dixie Sun Sports Editor: Barrett Johnson Rebels whip NIC, heartbreaker to Ricks Brewer continues on road to success Lady ose lY COURTNEY WRITER TfRT Hard core defensive was le Lady and lalio bas-jly- 69-6- 2 ll the key Friday night as Rebels attacked North came away with an 81- - With Ricks, being one of the best shooting ball clubs Defending their home ,urt against NIC was very impor-- , The last time jit io the Rebels, two teams met, the Cardinals But revenge itated Dixie as sweet, as the Rebs came out out the "jiting and shut animals offensive game. Tammy Goyne, one of the anng leaders in the Scenic West onference was held to just 12 e 90-6- as freshman lints, lenderson played tight defense on Barb man-to-a- coach Dave LaVetter has ever seen, the Rebels knew they would need to play good defense and outrebound the Vikings if they were to have a chance to win, but lady luck didnt carry over from Friday and the Rebels dropped behind going into the second half. With just 24 seconds to go. Booth hit a key shot underneath, to boost the Rebels within three. Then a Henderson steal gave the Rebels a chance to tie, but votary. ) By LONI JOHNSTON SPORTS From Las Vegas to California and now to Dixie, The Vikings Adrienne Georgette Brewer has dazzled Sigford pnlled in the rebound, but fans and carried teams with her jumper bounced off the her gift to play basketball. rim and was rebounded by teamBrewer is from Las mate Kaly Gillette, who was fouled Nev., and is the daughVegas, and sent to the line. She hit them ter of George and Lenorthen the was sealed for fall. ih. Going on a 26-- 6 run in the jst half, the lady Rebs were on 're. and at the buzzer Necia annell hit a sweet shot, sending ie girls into the locker room at e with a 42-2- 2 advantage. 10-fo- both, and Ricks. into the second ' alf, the Cardinals became aggres-,v;and went on a 13-- 5 run, cut-JiDixie's lead to 12. But the ady Rebels kept up their intensi- -' end finished on top. I thought that coming Jt hard on defense was the key to te game, Rebel Captain, Brittany buth said. Booth had nine points J the night, all of which came twi the foul line. Janelle Romney id a game high 15, and Bunnell Joed 11 for the Rebels. Coming victory Brewer. This was a well played game, the girls didnt quit, even though at times it would have been easy, commented LaVetter after the loss. in The Rebels are now conference action and currently stand in sixth place in the Scenic Dixie plays Salt Lake West. Community College and Utah Valley State College on the road this weekend. e, 6-- 7 r ' ' nP I for She played Cimmarron Memorial High School where she was named all four years of her high school basketball career. Brewers other accomplishments include Las Vegas Most Valuable Player, one of LISA Todays top scorers in the state of Nevada, and Honorable Mention, named to Whos Who in Sports. Upon graduating from high school, Brewer attended a junior college in Victorville, Calif., for a year. Brewer said All-Stat- e, o o it2 V 7 stay. Georgette Brewers three-poiattempt on the other end didnt n her most of the I she didnt really like the program or learn much at Victorville and decided to look elsewhere. Her high school coach had told her about coach Dave La Vetter and the Dixie program. After visiting the school and seeing the Burns Arena, there was no going back.. .Brewer was at Dixie to Wanting to be repeat offenders, the Rebels knew they were in for a battle as they dropped a heartbreaker to rival Ricks College Saturday night. gressman a LARGE Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon With ' Heart-Shape- d Pizza for only $5.99! PHONE ORDERS WELCOME S52-350- 0 & River Road (Across from Harmons) 7th South OFFER GOOD Feb. 9 to Feb. 14 (No substitutions Please) f? X? t? V XJ X? X? o? y vo x x? Ive never played on a team where everyone liked each other, Brewer said. All the girls are so neat. Where do great athletes like Georgette Brewer get their talent and inspiration? this athlete Well, attributes her success to the person who has blessed her with the ability to play the I liked the arena the game. Every game I always best, Brewer laughed. The sophomore star put the Lord first and medileads the Lady Rebels with an tate, Brewer said. I know average of 14.4 points per that by putting the Lord first, game. She is also among the that He has gotten me where I top 15 in the Scenic West am so far. Brewer has received a Athletic Conference in scoring, and steals. scholarship to play Weve played well, and basketball for New Mexico I am confident that our team is University. She said that Brewer good, she knows the commented about I "Every game put the season thus players will be the Lord first and much bigger far. Brewer said meditate... he has and that the the team needs to New Mexico gotten me where I play a full 40 minis am so far." program utes, and that defense as well as fast paced, rebounding will be just the way Brewer, Georgette the key to getting she likes it. point guard into the regional Brewer would like to tournament. I have take this confidence in my team and in opportunity to thank the Dixie myself that we will play better cheerleaders and dance team these last nine games of the for their support of Lady Rebel basketball. season, Brewer said. Brewer said she was a Ive never seen a more little nervous about coming to supportive cheer and dance St. George, and not knowing team than I have here and I anyone, but her teammates want to thank them, Brewer have made all the difference. said. three-pointer- full-rid- e s, State -- SPRING REGISTRATION Registration Dates : FEBRUARY 13TH: LAST DAY TO ADD DROP OR AUDIT!!! February 18th Sophomore (46 credits) February 24th Continuing (under 46crcdits ) March 30lh Classes begin Phone Registration 652-777- 7 Enter: Action code 7982 SS number PIN (birthdate) Add 2 call number Drop 3 Call number Save schedule 9 Online registration On Access hnp;ww.dixic,c3u Schedules are available at the bookstore |
