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Show age The Dixie Sun 10 KT3t February 10, 19 c, , In' Sports Editor: Barrett Johnsoi Intramural basketball earns an "A ft By Loni ts GREAT BEARS OF FIRE... F Johnston WJWIM1 V '( Editor Intramural basketball is hot at Dixie College! If you happen to go by the old gymnasium on a Tuesday or Thursday night, you will see many vehicles, hear the pound of a ball on a hard wood floor accompanied by yells and hollers of fierce competition. A group of friends get to together and form a team fv r - A. i that they think can beat every other basketball loving, college student. There are 10 mens teams in the program, consisting of eight to 12 members per team. The season contains eight games with a single elimination tournament at the end to determine the champions. Currently the top two teams in the league are the Untouchables and the Rockets. The tournament will be held the first week of March in the old gym. Coach Dave Johnston is the intramural director at Dixie College and said that he has always been a big advocate of intramural sports. I think it is impor- tant because kids are study- - r Jared NewboldTHE DIXIE SUN ing and this is a release for them, Johnston said. It is structured and its better than them off doing wild things. It is a fun thing for them and it is important to keeping them physically fit. short-staffe- d Johnston said they are and if the pro- gram can grow he would like to get 30 sports available to the students for men and women. He also said that he is eager to hear suggestions from students on what to offer Saturday. February 14. 1993 Melissa Baker and Dale Robinson Sunny McKell and Robert Jacobs for & Groom theEREE Bride GIFT yV When you register with the Boulevard Home Funuthmga, receive a special FREE $25.00 Gift Credit and if more advertising If we could get more involvement we can get more man power for more programs Johnston Brett Palmer plays intramural basketball for Big ATs Boys and said that he really enjoys being able to play. It is something to do and I love basketball, Palmer said. Heidi Harrison is also an important part of the intramural basketball program. She sets up for games, keeps the score books and clock, and Organizes officials. She feels that intramurals is also important to keep people busy. It gives people that are not involved in the school sports a chance to play, Harrison said. So watch for upcoming intramural activities and get involved. It is a great way to have fun, meet new people, get a physical work out, and enjoy the sports you love. your Wedding Registry account. (lust bring your wedding invitation with you when you register ) UNLV recruit and others to join Dixie baseball next season the program as By JAMIE COCHRAN said. towards EN is needed. and advertising, It is not everyday that you will see a Division I player transfer to a Junior College. That is exactly what Curt Anthony is going to do next year. Anthony is one of the leading members of 1998 Dixie baseball teams recruiting class after transferring from the Univesity of Nevada Las Vegas. Anthony is a shortstop who will play as a sophomore for the Rebels in the 1999 season. In 48 games with UNLV last season, the former Rebel batted .261 and scored 45 runs. Head Coach Mike Littlewood called Anthony a great defensive player and prototypical leadoff hitter. The reason Anthony moved from UNLV to Dixie is still questionable. But you can bet that Anthony will fit in to SERVICE 673-965- 7 Hf BOULEVARD 176 East Sti Geohoe Boulevard St. Qeoaqe, Utah 84770 WE PAY CASH FOR YOUR East Ride C435J CDS Mall. St. George 652-105- 0 good as any one. SPORTS WRUTER donate to any Bride A Groom's Registry - Simply call and charge any amount to your Boulevard Account. (435) SUN The Utah Jazz mascot "Bear" is known as one of the most entertaining mascots of the NBA. Saturday night he stole the show and entertained Dixie fans in the Bums Arena during the Ricks game Intramural basketball at Dixie college has been a big hit. The current top teams are the "Untouchables" and the "Rockets." Come watch tournament action the first week in March in the old gym. Congratulations to the Newest Brides and Grooms EASY PHONE a Jerry CurtisTHE DIXIE m To r ft y Dixie also landed some pitchers. Southpaw, Frank Pezly of Taylorsville and righty, Seth Johnson of Alta, who are two of the top three prep-pitchin- g prospects Utah. Dixie almost lost these pitchers to Division I school: as Johnson had offers from Miami, Utah, and Brigham Young while Pezley had visit: to Oregon State and Arizona State. Littlewood was also able to snag some quality catchers in John Buck and John Bowlingbroke. Buck is the No. 2 catcher in the state and is considered one of the best recruits of the recruiting class. Other top recruits who have committed to the Rebels are: Bingham outfielder Mike Basham, Bountiful outfielder Nate Weese and Taylorsville pitcherDH Brian Ball. Dixie will be lucky if he will get to keep all of these seen players. Littlewood has his star recruits leave before, after they get selected in baseballs amateur draft. Last year, Dixie lost pitchers Kevin Price and Jeremy Lambert to thejbigjeaguesi |
