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Show DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE 12 2 PLAYERS LEAVE said SOCCER TEAM continued from Page 1 midfielder Katy Rcinckc of Letro's departure. "We just got an announcement from (head coach) Rich (Manning) that (Letro) never showed up to practice." It was during the soccer team's initial winter practice on Jan. 7 that Letro was con- Fitzgerald Farms at 11000 West Hwy 40, 11000 South, HC-64 Box 165, Duchesne, Utah 84021, is requesting temporary workers to plant and harvest hay, com and and alfalfa. Tasks: Help with irrigation crops. Using hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes. Cleaning bam and scraping corrals. Assist with the fencing such as setting of posts, wiring and re-wiring. The time period we are requesting is from 03/15/2008 to 01/15/2009. Rate is $8.64 hr, 3/4 guaranteed. Tools, supplies & equipment provided no cost to worker. Transport to job sile and housing will be provided without cost to workers who cannot reasonably return to their residence. Apply for this job at the nearest Utah Department of Workforce Services office using Job Listing Number 8600178. spicuously absent. "She wasn't there the first couple of days," Reineke said. "I think people were talking. She just didn't ever show up to practice again. It happened out of the blue. I don't think anyone expected it, and I don't know her reasoning, either." On day two of practice, Manning informed his players that Letro had left the team, Rcinekc said. According to Manning, Thursday, January 31, 2008 Letro contacted him during Winter Break and "expressed the desire to look at changes," but Manning says he does not know why she ultimately chose to leave the team. "It's a little bit of a mystery at this point," Manning said. "All I can say is that I'm really-hopeful that she finishes school because she would've graduated in December." Letro, a Davis, Calif., native, has been a vocal critic 1-Hour Therapeutic Massage Session 4th South 655 East 400 Somh, Suite R 801-433-5333 of Utah's cold winters, which might be one of the reasons why she chose to transfer to the University of Hawaii at Hilo, a Division-II school. Even though Letro was such a key part of the U's offensive scheme, Manning believes the team is already moving forward. "Anytime someone leaves that you have forecast as a long-term player, you kind of feel like it's a letdown to the program," Manning said. "But at the same time, if someone doesn't want to be there, I think it's healthier for the group for them not to be there." Following the 2007 season, Letro received severalhonors, included a spot on Be there Friday night when the Red Rocks flip the Gophers! #3 Utah vs. Minnesota Friday, February 1, 7 p.m.. Huntsman Center The Minnesota Golden Gophers tumble their way into the Huntsman Center for a showdown with the Red Rocks this Friday night. Make it a date; students get in FREE with your UCard! Plus, register to win a $100 Visa Gift Card at the meet. We'll see you tomorrow night at 7! HE U N I V E R S I T Y OF UTAH"" L'L Y p U N E E D IS the NSCAA/Adidas All-West; Region second team, and a shout-out from Soccer BuzZy which also named Letro to its All-West Region second team. Both Letro's and Lee's decisions to leave the Utes were theirs alone, Manning said. ) "Zero percent of it was usj trying to get them to leave or not wanting them to be a part of our team," Manning said. Just like Letro's departure^ Lee's decision to leave the team has left her teammatesscratching their heads. "I have no idea why she left, cither," Rcinckc said. According to Manning, Lee simply wanted "to get a fresh start somewhere." n.dicou@chronicle.utah.edu UTES LOSE TO COWBOYS contm.no from Page 9 the three-point play. Jones was immediately fouled and hit the following two free throws to cap off his ii-for-n performance from the charity stripe, setting up the Utes' last chance at finally drawing even with Wyoming. Kepkay's jack-knifed 3-point attempt missed with four seconds remaining, forcing the Utes to foul with less than a sccon,d to play. Ryan Dermondy's consecutive free throws scaled the win for the Cowboys. "We just did a great job maintaining a lead," Ewing said. "We knew they were going to make a run, but we did some great things at the end." Aftertwoconsecutive2O-pluspoint performances, Johnnie Bryant went cold from the field and finished with seven points. The only other Ute to score in doublefigureswas Kepkay, who finished with 11 points. "We're not going to win many games when Johnnie Bryant goes 2-for-i5," Boylen said. "The fact is, we're not going to win many games in that situation." t.pizza@ chronicle.utah.edu L O V E. . -TONIGHT THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 UNION SALTAIR ROOM ' L ' ' #•' * * ST -.7:00 PIV |
