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Show Davis County Clipper raves edge Vikes Lynn Averett Sports Writer BOUNTIFUL Playing for the next to last time as region rivals, Viewmont hosted Bountiful in Region 2 basketball action Friday night (Bountiful drops to 4A next season and will play in a different region). And what started as a blowout for Bountiful turned into a battle as the Braves edged Viewmont This was a big win for us, said 58-5- Bountiful head 21 1997 page B1 Tuesday, January coach Mike Maxwell. Were happy to come in here and get a win. This is a difficult place to earn a victory and Viewmont is playing extremely well right now. Bountiful came out and was all over the Vikings as the Braves jumped out to a 18-- 8 lead after the first period. The Braves remained in control in the second period as Bountiful built a 6 halftime advantage. Our pressing defense gave them (Viewmont) a lot of problems in the first half, but in the second, we allowed them to do anything they wanted, said Maxwell. Viewmont turned the ball over 25 times compared to 14 for Bountiful Most of the Vikes turnovers came in the first half. We didn't take care of the ball in the first half and let their pressure 37-2- Prep Schedule Boj s Basketball Friday, Jan. 24 in thriller 58-5- 6 defense affect us, said Viewmont head coach Brad Christensen . Viewmont used the third period to cut Bountifuls lead to four at Bountiful, Viewmont stage another classic 42-3- With 4:46 left in the contest, Viewmont took a lead. From then on, both teams traded baskets until Bountiful got on top Bountifuls Brandt Peterson was fouled and went to the line for two. o He converted for the final score. However, Viewmont had two chances with just seconds remaining to tie the game but they fell short. Don King should get out of promoting HBO Boxing and Mike Tyson, and gel into promoting 52-5- 1 57-5- Viewmont games. game-hig- h Basketball battles between these two local high schools usually turn into classics. There are triple over- times, foul shots, rabid fans parents), unruly students. King could organize a press conference before games with students, fans, players and coaches from both schools. They could boast and say things like "Well take em out in the first quarter." In reality, the teams and coaches have a lot of respect for each other. But King could organize the pregame show and have scripts for players. On Friday, the two teams staged another one of their classics in a long series. Its a bit sad that the two teams will only play one more region game for the next few' years. Next year Bountiful drops to 4 A (andor led Bountiful with a 25 while Wilbur scored 17. Woods Cross at Cyprus 7: 15 p.m. Davis at Skyline 7 p.m. Viewmont at Cottonwood 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 28 West at Woods Cross 7: 15 Thomas led Viewmont with 20 points and 13 rebounds while Oman contributed 14. Bountiful hosts Highland (0-Friday night in a Region 2 contest. The Rams are winless in region play and is coming in after a loss to Skyline Viewmont plays at Cottonwood (0-Friday night in Region 2 action. Cottonwood is coming in off a loss to Davis. 5-- 72-5- Girls Basketball classification. RIVALRY ground as top scorer 25 points. Viewmont's Jeremy Thomas stands his Bountiful's Brandt Peterson heads for two. Thomas was the for the Vikes with 20 points and Peterson led all scorers with Photo by Cathy Linford AT ITS BEST: 6-- Thursday, Jan. 23 Viewmont at Cottonwood 6:30 Skyline at Bountiful 6:30 p.m. Davis at Highland 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 Woods Cross at Cyprus 5 p.m. Wrestling Thursday, Jan. 23 Cottonwood at Viewmont 7 p.m. East at Woods Cross 7 p.m. Highland at Davis 7 p.m. 46-3- 2 18 19 5 16 58 Bountiful (3-) 8 18 12 18 - 56 Viewmont (2-Peterson 25, Wilbur 17, Bountiful Rinehart 6, Hewlett 4, Jacobs 3, Kilgore 3. 3 58. Totals 21 Viewmont - Thomas 20, Oman 14, Jackson 7, Crockett 6, W'intle 6, Perkins 2, Case 1. Totals 18 0 56. Bountiful Goals (Wilbur); Viewmont 1 (Oman). Three-Poin- t 2 s. Bountiful basketball even with the Braves scoring 19 and Viewmont 18. Bountiful had a 15 point lead with a minute to go until intermission. The Vikes scored the final four points of the 6 quarter and Bountiful took a lead to the lockeroom. The Braves held an II point advantage with four minutes left in the third and then things got fun. The Vikings scored seven unanswered points to close the quarter. Rob Wintel scored a layup. Jeremy Thomas followed with an inside bucket; and Matt Oman swiped a pass and scored to make it after three quarters. The Vikings student body, players, fans and coaches were starting to warm up to this game. Early in the fourth Matt Oman drilled a trey and it was Bountiful. Then the fans went bonkers when Viewmont tied the game at 45. The game hadnt been in the first. tied since The Braves were forced to play a game throughout the second half with Peterson and Danny Hewlett in foul trouble. But tied at 49 they started to pressure full court again with four minutes remaining. Viewmont went ahead for the 0 first time since when Matt Oman stole the ball and was fouled. He hit twice to make it for the Vikes. The Braves soon went ahead for good. Bountiful grabbed a steal and then Peterson found Phil Rinehart underneath for an easy hoop. A determined Peterson then drove strong to the hoop for a bucket and it was 3 Bountiful. On the play, however, Peterson injured his knee and had to leave the game. He soon returned, but he was hurting. With 1:14 to go Brad Crockett 6 nailed a and it was with a minute to go. Down the wire Jeremy Thomas played superb defense inside for the Vikings. Later, a hobbled Peterson hit one foul shot and the Braves were with 20 seconds to go. up the On next trip down Viewmont got the ball inside for an open shot but missed. A jump ball gave the ball back to Bountiful underneath the Viewmont basket with 1.4 seconds to go. The Braves hurled a long pass down court which was intercepted by sophomore Scott Perkins. Perkins was fouled and went to the line with a world of pressure. He missed the first and intentionally missed the second in hopes for a possible offensive rebound score. But the game was over and the Braves had escaped with a victory. It was a classic Viewmont vs. Bountiful encounter. If you like suspense, excitement and intrigue the Braves and Vikes face off again on Feb. 14 at Bountiful. 37-2- "If they (Viewmont) hadnt missed a layup and free throws late in the game, they win, said coach Maxwell. Our kids showed a lot of composure out there tonight. I cant say enough about Brandt. Brett (Hewlett) did a lot of nice things and Danny (Wilbur) had a solid game. "Our kids battled tonight but things just didn't fall our way," said coach Christensen. Jeremy (Thomas) had a huge night for us and Matt (Oman) played well. We learned as we went along and this game will help us later in the season. But you have to give credit to Bountiful. Theyre an excellent team." Bountiful shot 42 percent from the field while Viewmont hit for 51 percent. Peterson , This was a big win for us. Were happy to come in here and get a win. This is a difficult place to earn a victory ... Going into the contest and after one quarter of play, it looked like the Braves might control this game for a change. Afterall, they came in with a record compared to The Braves return Viewmont's four starters and now are ranked as the third best team in the slate. The Vikes also lost a top player before the season even started when Jake Shoff transferred to American Fork. The Braves jumped on the Vikes quickly in the first quarter with a superbly executed press. It looked easy for the Braves during the first quarter. Twice in the 9-- 3 5-- full-cou- rt first quarter Viewmont couldn't make it across midcourt in the Bountiful Coach Mike Maxwell Boys Prep Basketball Standings mandatory 10 seconds. The Braves were at the top of their game in the first stanza. Bountiful was consistently swiping passes and causing havoc for the Vikes; Brandt Peterson was driving inside for easy buckets; Danny Wilbur was land. honing in from three-poiLife was grand for the Braves. Come to find out Viewmont was just warming up. Eliminate the first quarter and the Vikes have an eight-poivictory. After the Vikings figured out how to beat the press and Bountiful was slowed a bit because of foul trouble, this game turned into a classic. The second quarter was about 42-3- 8 43-4- 1 2-- 2 half-cou- rt 2-- 52-5- 1 57-5- 57-5- 58-5- 6 Davis Ski school registration for second session is Feb. 1 Registration for Davis County Ski Schools second session will from 10 be held Saturday, Feb. a.m. to 6 p.m. at Davis County Smiths Food Stores in Bountiful. Farmington, Layton and Sunset. The school is held at Snowbasin and Nordic Valley. The second second session will begin Feb. 8 and run on consecutive Saturdays until March 15. Buses leave at 7:30 a.m. from the following pick-u- p points: South Davis Jr. High, Bountiful Bountiful Jr. High, High. Centerville Jr. High. School 1 Girls Prep Basketball District Offices, Farmington, Kaysville Jr. High, Layton High and Clearfield High. All Nordic Valley students from the Bountiful area will depart from Bountiful Jr. High only. Viewmont's Jeremy Thomas grabs a rebound in a battle with Bountiful's Paul Christensen. Viewmont's Rob Wintle flies into the scene. Photo by Cathy Linford MAD SCRAMBLE: Lady Darts 3-- 0 in region action Davis outscored Skyline during the second and third quar8 in ters and held on to win girls basketball action Thursday. Jane Watts paced the Lady Darts 13 points and Amy with Fonnesbeck tossed in 9. The victory gives Davis a 0 overall. record in region and 1 Next game for Davis is Thursday, Jan. 23 at Highland. In other action. Bountiful lost a close game to Cottonwood Jenny Pierce led Bountiful with 13 points. The Lady Braves host Skyline on Thursday, Jan. 23. 19-- 6 34-2- 3-- 39-3- I return Buses 4:30 p.m. approximately All levels of ski and snowboard lessons are available. Rental equipment is available. For more information call Davis County Ski School, Price for six lesson and transportation to Nordic Valley is $75. Six lesson package only is $35. y Discounted pass is $12 with your Davis Country Ski School Ticket. Price for six lessons and transportation to Snowbasin is $90; six lessons package only is $45; and six transportation only is $70. Snow'basin lift pass prices are discounted for Davis Country Ski School students. Day pass all lifts $23; $17; and Little Cat Day Pass is $15. 451-521- All-Da- -- Davis gets defensive in win over Colts Doug Lang Sports Writer KAYSVILLE Whenever the Cottonwood Colts come to town the nets are usually smoking, but Davis doused the Colts in a 46-3- 2 win. For the first 3:08 in the game it looked like no one would score as the lids seemed to be on the baskets. Neither team could score until Travis Bowen nailed a trey to end the defensive battle, and all the Colts could muster in the quarter were two free throws by Scott Weidaur. Davis decided to put Cottonwood down for the count in the first with 1:06 in the quarter. Brad Barton threaded the needle between three Colt defenders to Trav Bowen as the Darts extended their lead 10-The second quarter saw a Dart team that was determined to make a statement in a defensive stance the Colts. when they Pacing the Darts in rebounds was the emerging Dan Howard when he let the Colts know that you dont bring that stuff in here, as he swatted ball after ball away to keep the Colts wondering they had to do to score. As Howard kept the Colts corralled, Cottonwood responded with some very physical contact, pushing Howard around the key. Howard responded by stating, Its not very hard to push 7 feet, 215 pounds around. We had to be very smart with the ball tonight. Coach Welk told us that we had to concentrate on our defense against Cottonwood because if they get loose they can light it up, Howard said" The first half shooting told the story as the Colts hit 3-- for 13 per- cent while the Darts connected 4 for 42 percent. From that point 10-2- on the Darts built the score up to let the reserves play and in the fourth quarter Cottonwood outscored the Darts 16-Still not enough to make a dent in the game. This was a good win for us," said Davis head coach Jay Welk. "We played well defensively. We were active in the zone in the first quarter and that was the key. All five starters were active in the win. and we had good bench scoring and that helped. That was not the Cottonwood that we have played before. They can and will have better shooting nights. We have to be careful when we play them at their house. 4. We got a lot of confidence with this win. We had some hard practices this week and we just have to keep working hard and good things will happen, Ted Holhst said. The Darts' next game will be the always tough Skyline Eagles at their home nest. 12 6 15 15 Davis 7 2 7 Cottonwood 2 Davis - Howard 12, T. Jensen 11, Hollist 9, Bowen 6, May 4, Thacker 2, D. Jensen 2. Totals 19 3-- 8 46 Three point shots (T. Jensen 3, Bowen 2) Cottonnwood - Bernstein 12, Dennery 10, W eidaur 6, Sorensen 2, W atts 2. Totals 11 9 32. Three point shots (Berenstein 2, Dennery) |
