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Show WASATCH COUNTY A13) 4 COURIER ~ Soécer SoacOn Endy. With Untimely Loss| If you don't want to invest in a comb, at least wear a hat or remove that poor animal—-whatever it is— from the top of your head. would who is the greatest point guard of alltime? =—sy A: That really depends on your defenition of point guard. Most people seperate the subject into two categories, “true”. point guard and just regular point guard. : A “true” point guard would. be the shortest player on his team, would to be considered the ever win an NBA championship, © then the argument would get much Jason fom Provo Most people will agree that Johnson, while not a “true” point guard, was a better player than Stockton. Magic was much bigger than According to Wasatch head coach asks were the San Diego Chargers stupid for not selecting Michael Vick in the NFL draft? | A: At first glance, it looks as if the Chargers made a monumental mistake by trading their first overall pick and giving the right to draft | Vick to Atlanta. _. Vick's going to be a special player one day-he's a tremendous talent. However, what the Chargers really did was get two outstanding picks for Someone that's not would be | one. Instead of getting Vick, San _ Diego drafted running back Ladanlian Magic Johnson. Tomlinson from TCU and quarterThat's really what it comes down back Drew Brees from Purdue. to. Bob Cousy, Oscar Robertson, Isiah ' Tomlinson has been compared to Thomas, John Stockton, and many Emmitt Smith and was widely others fit into that “true” point guard known as the best running back in category. They're the best of the best. this year's draft. Brees, overlooked Most people around here would by many because of his questionable agree that Stockton is the greatest arm strength, has uncanny instincts point guard of all time, and really that time leader in assists and steals, the greatest floor general who ever lived, and could still score 20 points per game if he decided to be selfish. The only thing that's missing from his resume! is an NBA championship, which Magic Johnson has plenty of. — more interesting. always look to pass before he shoots, and be the ultimate floor general. would be hard to argue. He's the all “We just fcured it would be smooth sailing, and we didn't come to play until the second half,” Wasatch Wasp . Micah Wheatley said. Wasatch was trying to avenge an earlier loss to Bear River on March 13, but the Bears proved to be a bit much for’ the home Wasps. best of all time. But if Stockton could © Q: Midway asks have and great leadership skills. — If everything works out just right for the Chargers, they'll come out smelling like roses. They were in desperate need of both a running back and quarterback, and they got both. However, if Vick turns out to . be one of the greatest quarterbacks _of all time like some think he will, I wouldn't want to be the guy in the front office who pulled the trigger on that decision. “We did everything we could to come back, but we just didn't play well,” coach Wheatley said. Wasatch finishes the year at a stalwart 11-4, the most wins ever by a Wasp men's soccer team. And, ing fashion. © Dawain Wheatley, Bear River used a different offense than what they usually run to confuse the Wasp defense. | “We watched film and talked about some of their players, but they opened up differently and we just played dumb,” he said. “We weren't ready for their offense, and it took us awhile to adjust.” While Wasatch wass busy adjucsag. "I was ever pointing loss, Wasatch has much to look forward to. Thirteen lettermen return, including a whopping ene starters. “We spent an hour after the game talking about what we need to do next year,” Wheatley said. Wasatch will keep plenty — o> this — summer, playing in multiple leagues, - working out, and preparing ace for next year. After all, the only way to wash away ; the bitter taste of this season is to prepare for next year, right? — "We wanted to win it-we were close at Lehi, and we knew we could win," losses while trying to build win to look ahead to next season after a disap- ‘retiring after this year. their young program, the Wasatch tennis team picked up their first region Lehi. _ been ill much of the season and is UPDATE CONTINUED FROM A12 many although it's always tough ~ “- one of your teammates how to use it. It might be a little difficult at first, but with time you'll become a real pro. stunning upset victory. offs—and lost 2-1 in very disappoint- — yr that technology has brought to our lives. It's called a hair comb. I suggest that you pick one up and ask in the opening round of the state play- | one of those new-fangled inventions has made plenty of average players — look like all-stars in his illustrious career. | Magic's size allowed him to do many more things than John—but _Stockton's leadership skills are _every bit as good as Magic's. | It all comes down to one thingchampionships. Right now, Magic t lous hairdo. He's got more cowlicks than a dairy farm. Hey Steve, I have something that | will help you with your problem. It's — afraid of needles. He's got a pass first and score second attitude, and UVTI TTT TM A: Yes, it does seem as if Nash wakes up on the wrong side of the bed every morning with his ridicu- on April 30 against really aot Everyone played hard—it. was a real good evening,” Wasatch head coach eurey _he said. "We played as a tribute or : coach Nordfelt." _ The win helped Wasatch gain some — -momentum going into the region tour- nament, and two Wasps were able to advance to the second round. Kevin’ - Edwards advanced because of a first round bye, and Tyler Edwards won his first round match. | Now that the season is over ai Wasatch defeated Lehi: 3- 2, with he's retiring, Norfelt feels it's time to John Carpentar (6-1, 6-0), Lance Gardner (7-5, 6-1), and the doubles. | take the Wasatch tennis proE at to the nextlevel. team of Will Richardson and Ryan "We need better facilities. The Houch (4-6, 7-6, 7-5) all ‘getting victoschool has been very supportive, but ries. it's time to take that next SED, It will According to Ca Wasatch happen," he said. | was playing for Nordfelt-who has — " for many years. But was he a better © player than Stockton? While it's true Magic had a better offensive game, Stockton's passed up more shots than a person who's und Stockton, scored many more points, what's with Steve Nash's haircut? from Bear River was busy scoring canes two in the first 20 minutes of the opening half, to be exact. Jono Jensen and Wes Simmons scored for Bear River, r hey had the talent. They had | while Wasatch struggled to mount any kind of attack. the desire. They had momenWasatch did have plenty of opportum and chemistry—and now they — tunities in the second half, outshooting the Bears 18-8. However, the only have a first round state playoff loss. shot that found paydirt was Craig Smith's attempt three minutes into After defeating Park City and winperiod two. ning a share of the region title, everyBear River packed it's defense in thing seemed to be looking great for front of the goal for the remainder of the Wasatch soccer team. That was. the game, and came away with the -- until they faced Bear River last Friday won more championships, and was. the captain of the showtime Lakers Sharon from Heber asks Q: Alex RUSS RIGGS SPORTS EDITOR — ~ Nordfelt said. vey rr RUSS RIGGS SPORTS EDITOR _—_—_ ery MAY 9, 2001 Send your fan mail to our sports guy: sports@wasatchcountycourier.com — WASATCH COUNTY Y Eee ee ; eee Bring in your sports questions to Arby’s and receive a FREE sandwich item. i Sar SH RG FF Em 5 Arby’ 5 1245 a Main| Heber City, UL (435) 654-6444 i ee - 210 EAST MAIN STREET SUITE 202 — MIDWAY, UT 84049 : oe 654 2661 / (435) 654 2531 ¢F | ee ere Ek Wasatch County’s Source for News |