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Show -- 4- DIXIESUNLINK.COM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARYl?7g2 online to dixiesunlink.co for a basketball video of the mens gam( on Saturday. Go (c; h s r ( v V, , , k J f L of the tflonih Adams fulfills passion in all life aspects BY APRIL JACKSON Staff Writer Natural leadership abilities make womens basketball player Sheila Adams the Athlete of the Month. Head coach Angela Kristensen said she picked Adams for Athlete of the Month because of the example she sets for other team members. I feel like Shes a gamer and is prob- shes the leader of this team, Kristensen said. Shes not a vocal leader she leads by example. Kristensen also said Adams competitive Spirit makes her a key player. Shd wants the ball, she said. She was the first person to dive to the floor. ably the best shooter Ive coached. Fellow teammate Shanae Vaifanua, a senior communication major from Hurricane, agreed about Adams competitiveness and said Adams pushes herself to the max. She takes everything seriously and works re ally hard, Vaifanua said. Whether its a game or a project shes always wanting to win. Seeking a different experience, Adams transferred to Dixie from Idaho State University, which is a Divi- atmosphere, said assistant coach Kiva Herman. But this competitive persona masks a goofier side of Adams, who enjoys playing pingpong and making sarcastic cracks. She sees life as a fun game, Vaifanua said. She has a fun humor, which people dont realize. Vaifanua said Adams loves to bust out into song, and will be the first one to pull out the Glee karaoke. She hopes to be on Glee one day, Vaifanua said. She loves to sing Say a Little Prayer, and she loves to be the first one sion I school. Shes played at a high level, so she knows what it takes to play in that singing. Vaifanua said singing brings out another side of Adams. Her alter ego definitely wants to be a singer, Vaifanua said. Vaifanua also said Adams is a caring person who values family above everything. She has a heart for people, which is something sports doesnt show, she said. She always wants BY MICHAEL MUSKAL MCT Jerry Sandusky will get a local jury in his trial on child charges and will be allowed to visit with his grandchildren, a judge ruled Monday m giving the former Penn State football coach several victories. Centre County Judge John M. Cleland also resex-abu- se jected a prosecution request that Sandusky be confined inside his home while under house arrest. Neighbors have complained that Sandusky, while outside his home, was able to watch children at a nearby school. The generalized concerns of parents, while understandable, cannot justify additional bail restrictions in the absence of some evidence from the commonwealth that the defendants presence or behavior on his deck presents a danger to the community, 'Cleland wrote. Sandusky is accused of molesting at least 10 boys through a chanty he founded, The Second Mile. Some of the alleged assaults took place at Penh State, where Sandusky would bring children on field trips. The former coach has denied all charges. scanThe child dal rocked the university and the nation, eventually leading to the dismissal of the schools head football coach, the late Joe and school picsident Graham Spanier; both sex-abu- se Pa-tern- o, I 111 IT BY KERIC SEEGMILLER Staff Writer were criticized for failing to act more aggressively in having law enforcement officials investigate The Dixie State College mens basketball team continued its winning ways Saturday by Sandusky. earning an 5 victory The prosecution had over the Academy of Art wanted to draw people for University. the jury pool from outside Fresh off a 0 Centre County, where Sansweep in Hawaii, the dusky lives and where the 12-Red Storm (17-is located, arguuniversity prevailed for the tenth ing that it would be difficult consecutive game to to find a jury that hadnt produce their longest been tainted by the flurry winning streak since of publicity surrounding 2004 in the junior colthe case. The defense, howlege ranks. ever, disagreed. However, the Urban Cleland in his order said Knights didnt make it its not possible to know easy on the Red Storm if a potential juror can be and kept the game close fair until questioned during in the first half. 83-6- 4-- 4, selection. I am not persuaded the commonwealth has established the factual predicate to reach a conclusion that the the most imperative . fa 1) Vaifanua said Adams nieces and nephews are her pride and joy, and that she spoils them accordingly. Theyre AAU not studies major from Norwalk, Calif. I was just trying to get to the basket and get people open. The lanes were open today. The Red Storm led by only five points at halftime, but surged out of the locker room to push the lead to 15 points. Sophomore forward Dalton Groskreutz erupted in the second half for 11 of his 13 total points including a going to go to the tournament, head coach Jon Judkins said. Every game they play from now on is kind of like their tournament game. Theyre going to give you everything theyve got. They stayed with it and kept it close. Needing a spark, the Red Storm turned to senior guard Maurice Cole to lead the way. Cole finished with a 22 points, game-hig- h 18 of which were in the first half. I just wanted to do something to get the team going because we looked a little sluggish, said Cole, an integrated fan-favori- Sanduskys son, objected to her children having contact with the defendant. Sanduskys trial is tentatively scheduled to start in May. (c) 2012, the Los Angeles Times. Courtesy of Tribune Services. Mc-Clatc- te late in the half. With the game in hand Groskreutz drilled the sixth Red Storm trey of the night, which meant fans could claim a voucher for a free hamburger at Me- - xa grounds support granting its motion, especially since the defendant objects, Cleland wrote. The presumption should be in favor of at least making an effort to select a fair and impartial jury in the county where the defendant has been charged. The judge gave Sandusky permission to have visits with eight of his 11 grandchildren. One mother, who is divorced from just a teammate, Vaif said. Adams coaches said, humility sets her apart, well. If I were a player, It love playing with her because shes unselfish, Herman said. Adams attitude hasa garnered her respect, only from her own teat mates, but the opposing teams as well. n; Ive nothing but coaching her, Kristens, said. Shes very respec ful and is respected by henteammates and othr n Mont teams. Its the way she; ries herself. Adams presence ont! team is credited withm of the success theyve k Golf is ' Kristensen said Adams 'xie con leadership and past exp ences are her key attribur'n inkings ranker f V y I 1 jo pou-kd- e trie'-t- the1 the Red Storm take Chaminade Universi1 N Rocky, the Denver be81 gets mascot will Burns Arena as pad1 celebration for Big first birthday. The Red Storm tb Tuesday night, but finish1, game was not in time for press rek3 For a recap of the game go to dixie- . sunlink.com. 0 v- f Oregioi Senior center Solorit will be Jensen scored 11 poiiuperR while senior forward Phoenix Griffon Jones added If the 10 to make a total of op five four Red Storm playe then it w who finished in doub play i hampio figures. The bench players went. T1 stepped up for the Re made rej Storm in the victory jour yea na combined for 32 time havejhat to (Its) great deep bench, Judkins Our said. I think that wa pet to na big key of tonights "jr expe We had to go way. work hai deep in our bench wi'Me, h foul trouble. We bad McArth; to go to our bench W to be cause of tiredness, at we h give our players a loftjsjy credit for that. On top of the actiot on the court, fans wei treated to a night of entertainment frond! Utah Jazz Bear. The Bear dropped himself through the basket, jumped rope1 stilts, and rode a carl feet. Fans can catch a E glimpse of another mascot on Feb. 25 ; - n : i : I: I, X ? Senior forward Solomon Jensen, a biology major from Centerville, defends a player from Academy of Art University. The men are now 17-- 4 overall and look forward to their game Feb. 25 where the mascot Rocky will be present. 1 fall s hoi am Donalds. get the fans on j estern wiif dioxide-powere- d w mo emestei rale, Kristensen said.1? rea(ty 8C keeps us intact and cat back She knows when to tab w' over, and were success'" t0 n fon her. because of continues 10th " tin youre doing as a perse; She brings team of. p coach on trial buying gifts for her nieces and nephews, Vaifanua. Theyre our biggest Adams caring attitut also extends to fellow teammates. She cares about ho? 11 to make sure the people around her are taken care Sheila Adams, a senior integrated studies major from Layton, was chosen for February Athlete of the Month. Adams not only leads the team on the court, but she also leads by example. Shes always ,. |
