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Show Davis County Clipper Friday, November 17, SportShorts Players of the 1995 page 11 Spirited goalie sets record for saves Mark Watson Sports Editor Week KIMBALL KJAR Bountiful Football Kimball Kjar had a strong outing against Fremont Friday. Kjar hauled in several passes for big yards and also had an interception which led to a touchdown. The senior played both and receiver for the Braves this year. cor-nerba- DUSTIN MCQUIVEY Bountiful Football Bountiful rolled up huge numbers offensively this season and each play began with a snap from Dustin McQuivey. The senior started at offensive center and played a vital role on the defensive line. He also was the deep snapper on punts and PATs. SALT LAKE CITY Westminster goalie Chad Sackett has created a lot of disappointment for opponents during his career as a soccer player. Not only has he batted away several potential goals; but he is also a leader who helps push his teammates to new heights. The former Davis High player just concluded his first year as a collegiate goalie. The players are more aggressive and physical and you get taken out more. In college they dont protect the keeper like in high school - the keeper is fair Sackett said. game. Although the play was rough, Sackett was rough on would-b- e goal scorers. He started all 21 games for the Parsons and recorded six shutouts. On Nov. 8 the Westminster record goalie broke a for most goals saved in an NAIA tournament game with 37. The old record was 29. The freshman accomplished the feat in a double overtime tie to Hawaii Pacific University in the first round of the NAIA Far West Independent -1 Clipper PhotoBrett Taylor FLYING GOALIE: Chad Sackett soars through the air during a game last year for the Davis High Darts. Regional Conference Playoffs. We had a 13-- 8 record, but game, every game was a one-goSackett said. The Davis star said he enjoyed his first year on the collegiate scene. We took a trip to South Dakota, Idaho and three or four trips to California, he said. Sackett has played soccer since he was 6 years old and has been in the net since about 10 years old. He says his best soccer teacher was Andy Johnston, a former Club Team coach who used to coach at Layton High back in the 1980s. He indicated that the soccer teams in Davis County continue to get better because many of the coaches now Hoop Shoot on Saturday Local competition for the 24th Annual Elks Hoop Shoot, the national free throw shooting contest for youngsters age 8 through 13, will be held at Viewmont High School on Saturday, Novi 18 at noon. ;i Over three million youngsters from throughout the country entered last year's competition to qualify for the national finals in ' Springfield, Mass. ; Local winners will compete against other contestants in the district event in January. Names of fhe national winners will be inscribed on the Elks National "Hoop Shoot" plaque, on perma- nent display in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. At For more information call Matt Parkin, 295-592- 5. Rick WEST JORDAN Bojak, the winningest football coach in West Jordan High history, is apparently among those candidates being Considered to fill die vacancy left bv the step- ping down of Southern Utah University head football coach Jack Bishop. According to Neil Gardner, Sports Information Director at SUU, when Coach Bishop left his coaching post, SUU officials said they hoped to name a new coach within two weeks. West Jordan High principal Dennis Johnson reported that, during a recent telephone co nversat ion w i th Bojak, the coach said die matter was in die talking stages." Coach Bojak was a former assistant at SUU.'ff Whatever happens happens, Sackett said. He explains that an important part of his position is talking to the other players in order to create a sense of confidence. Ive been taught how to talk. Because of my size, it makes me look larger and more in control. When I play with this confidence I play better. Teammate Todd Miller adds, Chad does a good job of talking and really helps the team communi- cate. He really holds everyone together. It gives everyone confidence knowing we have a goalie that can come up with the big save. Sackett was named to the Far West Region Independents first team. Rivals ready to rumble at Cougar Stadium beat Utah and then Fresno State to win the crown outright. Utahs final scheduled game is against the Y Utah must win for any chance of a bowl bid. If BYU loses and then defeats Fresno, the Cougars still have a strong possibility of going bowling. Lynn Averett Sports Writer Brigham Young University seized sole possession of the Western Athletic Conferences number one spot by defeating New Mexico, Utah State University blew out UNLV and Weber State University upset Northern Arizona in Big Sky football action. BYU (5-stopped New in 4 Mexico (2-took an Mexico New Albuquerque. early 0 lead but BYU answered with 17 second quarter points to pull away from the Lobos. New Mexico rushed for 183 and passed for 156 for 339 total yards. BYU totaled 489 yards, 186 on the ground and 303 passing. Tefua Bloomfield led BYU in rushing with 62 yards on 12 attempts while Hema Heimuli added 61 yards on ten carries. Steve Sarkisian was for 303 yards and two However, BYUs Sarkisian said, Were going to beat them (Utah), thats what I think. BYU seems to be over confident but if they talk the talk they had better be ready to walk the walk. Anything can happen in a BYU-Uta- h matchup. BYU coach Lavell Edwards agreed in principle to a multi-yecontract extension. This is a major story as the Y does not normally offer extensions. Mandatory retirement at BYU is 65. Terms were not readily available. 6-- 3) 1, Bojac candidate for job at SUU have been around the game for several years. Sackett plans to play Club ball this spring and then go on a mission for LDS Church in June. When he returns he said he may try to find a spot on a Division 1 team. I had a good scholarship at Westminister and the school was close. It was good for my first year, he said. So how does a young athlete become so proficient as a goalie? Confidence and relaxation. You need to relax and play the game and not worry about what happens. 5, 4-- 6) 31-1- 3-- ar In other WAC action, Air Force (5-- TDs. Mike Johnston led the Cougars in receptions with seven for 129 yards and one TD. BYU hosts Utah (5-Saturday at 1:30. The 77th game between the two schools will be televised on Channel 4. If Utah beats BYU, the Utes will, at least, have a share of the WAC crown. That would be Utahs first WAC championship (shared or outright). BYU must 2, 6-- 4) its tenth Trophy claimed 7-- 3) 2, Commander-In-Chief- s with a 0 win over Army shut-oColorado State (5-38-2- . (3-5- 7-- 3) 2, Hawaii (2-State (2-4, 4, 4-- 5) ), ut 22-Fresno stomped the 0, 5-- 5) University of Texas at El Paso (0-- 6, 47-1- 4 and Wyoming (2-upset 25th ranked San Diego 34-3State University (4-4, 9) 2) at Air Force, Fresno State at Wyoming and SDSU at Hawaii. Utah State University (3-42-- 0 in destroyed UNLV (1-Las Vegas. USU was in command from the start. UNLV only managed 90 yards rushing and passed for 234 for 324 total yards. USU exploded for 548 total yards, 316 rushing and 232 passing. Abu Wilson led USU in rushing with a career high 25 1 yards on 29 carries and three TDs. USU quarterback for Patrick Mullins was 208 yards and one TD. Mullins also ran for one touchdown. Kevin Alexander had seven receptions for 107 yards for the Aggies. For 2, 3-- 7) 2-- 4, his performance, Wilson was named Big West Conference offensive player of the week. Unfortunately for USU, their improved performance came too clinched late as Nevada (5-the Big West bid to the Las Vegas Bowl with their 45-2- 9 victory over Pacific. USU will have to use the late season surge to build on for next year. is at USU Pacific (2-for the Aggies last game Saturday of the season. 0, 3, 8-- 3-- 7) 4-- 5) 2, 7-- 3) 1. Other WAC games this week include number 8 Notre Dame (8- - Weber State University upset number 17 (4-- 2, 6--4) Northern 20-1- 4 Arizona University (4-in Ogden. NAU put up 14 first 3, 7-- 4) quarter points and held WSU to zero. However, the Wildcats defense stiffened and WSU came back for the big victory. NAU rushed for 252 yards and passed for 3 for 365 total yards. Archie Amerson led the Lumberjacks in rushing with 156 yards on 28 carries and one TD. WSU totalled 386 yards, 170 rushing and 216 pass1 1 ing. Clemente Sainten led the Wildcat ground attack with 154 yards on 21 rushes and one TD. WSU quarterback Roger Cook was for 216 yards and one TD. WSU is at Idaho State (2-- 4, 5-- 5) Saturday. BYU opened their basketball- -' season by defeating Marathon (0-100-8- 1 in Provo. Marathon is a of former group college players and the game doesnt count in the standings. Bryon Ruffner led the Cougars with 25 points followed by Kenneth Roberts with 18 points and 14 rebounds, Jeff Campbell added 17 points and seven boards and Randy Reid contributed 12. Utah and Utah State University have been picked by the confer-enc- e coaches to win the basketbaif championship in their respective conferences. Utah is ranked tenth in the AP poll and the Utes will 3) play number two Kansas in Lawrence November 25 to open the season. |