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Show ports r Covering;,;:( ers most NeC »BARBER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 • B1 ymnastics SMALL GYM, BIG GYMNASTICS IN SALEM Mike Norris STAFF WRITER When you talk about women's, there are a few names that Nadia Comaneci, Mary Strug and the Magnifies the Olympic Women's Tea in 1996 at the Atlanta Olymp* le will only remember gymnastics fd Courageous and emotional performances1 Tey see during the Olympics, but Rich Trimble gets to see the hard work and sweat that goes into becoming a highly competitive gymnast up close and personal every day. Trimble grew up in the Los Angeles area, and vvith a mother who was a gymnast and an acrobat, his path was set. Playing a variety of sports growing up, Trimble eventually focused on gymnastics, and that turned out to be the right decision. After high school Trimble went on to compete at Santa Monica College and at BYU. In his senior year at BYU Trimble reached the NCAA nationals in the steel rings. A school teacher by trade but a gymnastic coach by choice, Trimble owns and operates Nebo Gymnastics out of Salem. Nebo Gymnastics is a 7,000 square-foot facility that caters to all levels of gymnastics. With classes that range from pre-school to invitation-only competitive teams. A staff of eight to nine coaches helps to give all gymnasts at Nebo the personal attention that Trimble stresses. With class ratios never above 6:1, the participants are given the opportunity to grow and learn at the speed that is right for them. Offering classes for beginners up to Level 10 — for gymnasts that are nationally *•. • 4 1**1 Namon Bills / Spanish Fork News GREATEST OF EASE? White they make it look easy, these gymnasts know the countless hours behind a graceful routine. Pictured are AnnaBelle Beeles, top, and Chelsea Morley, above. See NEBO • B3 .'•-Mi?*. ':,;*N..f."\ Dons Baseball SFHS Track at Simplot John Jackson "--' STAFF WRITER It is time to put the snow lem will be where to put all shovel away and dust off the the players that are good lawn chairs ~ baseball sea- enough to start on most son has finally arrived. And teams. Currently, there are like many other years, this around 14-16 players that years Spanish Fork High are of quality to start, howSchool baseball team has a ever rules say that only nine legitimate shot at bringing can play at a time. This is home a state championship. why it is important for all According to Coach Shoe, of the players to accept their all it will take is some play- roles and be ready to play ers accepting their roles, as when called upon. well as playing as a team, The strength of this and the sky is the limit for year's team is definitely this year's group of players. on the mound. If the Dons Coach Shoe enters his are able to go deep into the 25th year as the varsity base- state tournament it will be ball coach at Spanish Fork because their pitching. The High School, and like many problem may just be getting other years he is excited enough innings for all of the about the team he will begin pitchers to get their work showcasing this week. The in. probCoach Shoe said, "I have never coached a more talented staff in my 24 years as a head coach." That is saying quite a bit when you consider the number of great pitchers that have played for Spanish Fork. This year's team has a number of dominate pitchers, as opposed to a few dominate See BASEBALL • B12 Courtesy photo ON TOP: Spanish Fork High School indoor track athletes recently returned from the largest high school indoor track meet in the nation. The Simplot games in Pocatello Idaho hosted over 3,000 athletes from around the country. Twenty four athletes from Spanish Fork competed and performed well against the best in the USA. Natalie Stewart beat all comers in the girls 400 running the second fastest time in the nation running a blazing 54.41. Teaming up with twin sister Nachelle, McKenna Money, and Leah Walters in the medley relay, this foursome, pictured above atop the winner's podium, also came home with the gold, posting a number two national time of 4:05. Others making the finals on Saturday were Kirstin Sly in the mile run at 5:17, Mallory Denning in the high jump, and Jason Anderson posting a fast 50.80 in the 400 meter. Spanish Fork athletes will now concentrate on the outdoor season with the first home meet taking place on March 11, 2008. |