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Show mmhh 2B Sun Advocate Price. Utah TLesdayJune 18. 2002 As one door closes, another one opens for By KAREN BASSO Sports reporter After wrestling for nearly all his life. Shea Timothy now finds himself being awarded for his dedication to the sport. From the mats of junior high school to high school, Timothy has captured 14 prestigious wrestling titles, and now looks forward to breaking, records at the University of Central Oklahoma. Timothy began wrestling at the age of four. After breaking his leg at age five, he sat out of the sport for a brief time only to return strong to the wrestling mat. Growing up in a family of wrestling enthusiasts, Timothy Ls the youngest of three brothers who has competed in the sport. 1 Ic is also the third brother to be accepted at a top college wrestling program through an athletic scholarship. It is not a surprise to find out that Timothy was accepted to the number one ranked division two wrestling program in the country. Just by watching Timothy on the mat, one could witness the talent that this young athlete pos- - gest school to suit his wrestling needs. After capturing seven freestyle and four greco state titles, a junior high and high school state title, and being natned to the champions and each athlete, Timothy has competed against and successfully defeated. As part of being named to the team, overall an records and overall pins were reviewed. Only the top athletes in the country were selected to the team based on these figures. Timothy found himself on this list and feels that the award aided him in receiving his scholarship. After reviewing my stats, awards, and video tapes, Okla Aftcr sending videos and ca- reer biographies to the an team, Timothy feels that opportunity is knocking loudly at his door. To answer, Timothy will travel to Oklahoma to compete and earn a college degree. I'm not quite sure what I'll study yet Im still undecided. I do look forward to competing for the team. They are one of the best in the country and that will allow me to compete against the best wrestlers in the nation, ex- -. plained Timothy. Being a part of an elite group of American wrestlers is familiar territory for Timothy. As part of the Team award, Timothy was one of only three wrestlers in the state of Utah to be named to on the list The other two wrestlers are former state, Okla- homa school, Timothy found himself on top of the schools scholarship list. Despite being offered scholarships at several other schools, Timothy felt that Oklahoma would be the stron- - homa decided to have me come and compete for them. I was excited to near the news and look forward to working with assistant coach TVcnt Manlox. I have met him before and he has worked with my brother in the past It will be a unique experience traveling so far away from my home and family to go. to school and compete in wrestling, but I look forward to it," explained Timothy. Although wrestling is the sport of choice for Timothy, he docs not see himself competing for much longer. I think Ill just compete for college. After that, I doni know, but I think Ill be done with the sport The only other option is to compete at the Olympics, and Ill see when the time comes whether I will try for the team or not, Timothy explained. In his spare time, Timothy enjoys participating in sports such as baseball and football. He also enjoys hunting and fishing and being outdoors. As the summer months pass by, Timothy plans to enjoy the time he has m the Caibon County area. After the summer, it will be time to move on and travel to Oklahoma where Timothy will compete against the best athletes in the countiy. The experience will be valuable to Timothy who plans to become the best wrestler not only at the University of Central Oklahoma, but in the United States. Local athletes prove that skateboarding is a sport By GARRETT ATWOOD Contributing writer Walking the halls of virtually every high school or junior high in America, there is a misunderstood breed of teenager known as the skater. Branded outcast by their peers and shunned by the adults of their community, these young men and women seek acceptance among fellow skaters and avoid the social spotlight. As a result of their reclusive nature, skaters often as talented individuals with potential for greatness. While the average teenager is primping after school for the ed evenings social activity, the skater can be found in a super market parking lot or perhaps on the steps of he community library. These young people are not grocery shopping nor are they searching fin a good book. They are defying foe laws of gravity and putting their bodies on the line for the satisfaction of mastering a new trick. While their fellow class- mates are in the comfort of their home studying or perhaps watching afternoon itooms,the skater u picking himself up from the pavement, sweat drip-- Greenwood finishes baseball season with all-st- C I I A T I O ping from his nOse and chin, and a small trickle of blood running from his elbow. Asigh of frustration leaves his lips as he grabs his board and trudges back up a set of stairs for another attempt At a difficult trick. Although the heroic efforts of a skater receive little praise from their community, the skater receives agreat deal of pleasure and pride in his daily labors. The road rash Ifrom an aerial maneuver gone wrong is worn proudly the next day to school where fellow skaters praise the afflicted for his war wound. The skater does not seek the praise of those not of his breed. He is happy to be unnoticed. A good day in the life of a skateboarder consists of landing a few good tricks without breaking aity bones or equipment and then making it home without being harassed or arrested by the local law enforcement My younger brother, Kamron Atwood is a skater who is as hardcore as they come, tiuough him, it has been easy to see through the unaccepted image of skate- - Beneath the baggy pants, chains, freaky hairdos, and other stereotypes that seem to accom pany the skater, there lies a talented athlete who should be respected. The skater skates not for money or worldly praise, tie skates for the love of his game. Perhaps instead of ostracizing the skater, society should learn a lesson from a group of individuals who have learned how to focus and motivate themselves without the promise of reward. Although most skaters seldom ever receive recognition for their incredible athletic abilities, the rare chance to compete did occur for Atwood and Chance Misner. The two local skaters recently competed in the Utah Summer Games in Cedar City. Both skaters competed in the open division with Misner performing quite well and Atvrood taking home the gold medal. 'Despite the stereotypes that skaters; are not athletes, these two proved all die critics wrong with their strong performance at the summer games. The desire to skate comes from within. The criticism leaves these dedicated athletes un- harmed, for they participate in their ultimate escape, skating. award te stats roster for his successful season with ttw Caitxm High Dittos. Greenwood was named to the team for his accomplishments this season as pitcher and center Mler. Utah Press h jgjClipping ASSO. I Bureau j i all-sta- sity of Central Oklahoma. The university has the number one ranked division two wrestling team in the nation, Timothy feels that the experience will be valuable and is a milestone in his long wrestling career. freshing has become a part of life for Shea Timothy, This season was the last ona for Timothy in a Dino uni- form, but his career could just be beginning. Timothy has been accepted to attend and compete at the Univer-- oun-notic- Josh Greenwood was amonsst several Utah high school athletes named to an team this season. Green- wood was named to the Deseret News second team a- - Dino wrestler all-st- ar Ni 3 ill Here Is whet we can do for you.Our specially trained mad-an find and tag any press reference to your subjects. The 1 articles are then mated, foxed or you can utilize our new CD ROM aervico. CaN Utah Press Association for more informs- " or upaQutahprassxom (ton. VWt 3 us at www.utahprau.com deadline is Tuesday at 5p.m:i "!' r,v : n vr. Kamran Atwood and Chance Misner an much more than skaters. 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