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Show C M C M Y K Y K A10 Sanpete Messenger-Sanpete Messenger/Gunnison Valley Edition Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Wasatch snowboarders qualify for nationals Former professional boarder and potential Olympian helping build Wasatch program by his qualification, though he says he “wanted it.” Lopez was introduced to the sport by his friends and family. Though he grew up in New Mexico, which is more famous for its sun than its snow, he has been skiing since he was three. And though this was his first competition, he says he and his cousins “have raced each other in all sorts of terrain.” This year professional boarder Sean Busby joined the faculty as the snowboarding coach. Busby has snowboarded all over the world, despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2004, at the age of 19. Though he is insulin-dependent, he has not let the disease prevent him from doing what he loves. He is currently training for the 2014 Olympics. He has also dedicated himself to helping children diagnosed with diabetes. On his web site, seanbusby.net, he calls his disease “his friend” and says that until there is a cure he will not let “this friend…determine how I will live. I will follow my goals and dreams.” Busby also set up Riding On Insulin snowboarding camps where children with type 1 diabetes can learn how to control the disease and lead an active life. His expedi- By Sarah Probasco Staff writer MT. PLEASANT—Wasatch Academy’s Abby Wynne-Wilson and Daniel Lopez have both qualified for the U.S.A. Snowboard Association (USASA) national competition. Due to some technical difficulties with his snowboard at the preliminaries on Jan. 10 and 11 at Wolf Mountain Resort, Lopez qualified for the skier cross-race, while Wynne-Wilson qualified in her age group for the boarder-cross race. Matt Steinman placed third and may have the opportunity to compete in the wildcard position. “Boarder-cross combines all mountain challenges into one run, so it tests the boarder’s control and skill,” says senior Wynne-Wilson, who was originally from Montana and has been snowboarding for nine years. She was introduced to the sport by her brother and has claimed it as her own. Snowboarding has allowed her to meet new people, she says, and “there’s always a goal to reach.” Both Lopez and Wilson returned early from winter break for the competition, their first. Lopez, a junior who has only been snowboarding for two years, was surprised photo courtesy wasatch academy The Wasatch snowboard team. (L to R) Front row: Danny Lopez, Sean Busby (instructor), Millie Wallace (instructor). Middle row: Zach Muradian, Abby Wynne-Wilson, Andy Meehan, Dylan Rayner. Back row: Matt Wasburne, Matt Steinman. tions are part of his educational efforts. While snowboarding in Antarctica last November, he arranged to have live educational feeds beamed to students around the world, including those at Wasatch Academy. Wasatch added snowboarding to its list of athletic offerings in 1992. No other Student joins professional all-state team By John Hales Managing Editor SALT LAKE CITY—A North Sanpete High School golfer has been named to the Utah Professional Golf Association’s all-state team. Hawk Trevyn Tucker, son of Kenny and Kammy Tucker of Fairview, was listed on the PGA’s and Utah High School Activity Association’s 3A High School All-State First Team. The team was announced earlier this month, and reflects rankings of high-school golfers based on their performance in region and state golf tournaments. Tucker placed first at the region tournament this year and, said North Sanpete golf coach Tod Hansen, had a real chance at winning the state tournament as well, though he ended up 11th after the back-nine “just ate him alive” on the last day, Hansen said. “He’s an awesome golfer,” Hansen said, “but as good as he is, he’s not arrogant. He’s about one of the nicest, down-to-earth kids you’ll ever meet.” Golf is in Tucker’s blood. “I’ve been golfing since I was 4,” he said. His grandfather, Mike Holden, built the local golf course in Fairview, Skyline Golf Course. His uncle, Paul Holden, is a golf-pro in St. George. Tucker says he’s going to try his hand at going pro, too, after graduating this spring. “Yeah, I really want to,” he said. “I think that what I’m going to do this summer is go on a mini-tour, and see where it goes from there.” Humorist and writer Mark Twain once defined golf as “a good walk—spoiled.” Tucker doesn’t think that way at all. “I think it relaxes me. It’s just really fun to play and beat your own score, and just try and get better and better,” he said. “Sometimes you get a little mad, but overall I think it relaxes you, unless you play really bad the whole round.” 64 East 100 North • Gunnison (435) 528-7246 Richard Anderson, MD General Surgery Wade Anderson, PA-C Family Practice Provider Clinics Richard Anderson, MD .................................................. (435) 250-6134 Wade Anderson, PA-C ................................................... (435) 528-7202 Stanton Bailey, MD ....................................................... (435) 250-6134 Kimberly Beck, MD ....................................................... (435) 528-7935 Jan Christensen, MD ..................................................... (435) 528-2130 Dwight Inouye, MD ....................................................... (435) 528-7202 Christine Jackson, MD .................................................. 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Lady Bulldogs win 2, lose 1 GUNNISON--The Gunnison Lady Bulldogs had a good week, winning two of their three games and losing the third by only three points. On Tuesday the Bulldogs defeated Manti 53-43. Bailie Reynolds led all scorers with 23 points for the Bulldogs. Sara Brown, Gentry Jensen and Cheyenne Thatcher each scored eight, Kayli Frandsen had five and Amberlyn Stratton hit a free throw. For the Templars Katie Rosenlund scored 11 points, Sarah Wallingford had nine, Kelsie Peterson and McKemzie Blauer had six each, Shauri Lyon had four, Tauni McFarlane had three, while Chelsea Cox and Karri Campbell each scored two. On Thursday Manti only managed 16 second-half points compared to 30 by South Sevier. The Rams defeated Manti 5131. Rosenlund had nine for the Templars, Lyon scored eight, Wallingford had six, Mcfarlane had four and Miranda Stevens and Jennifer Johnson had two each. Friday night saw San Juan at Gunnison. San Juan owned the first and third quarters, while Gunnison controlled the second and fourth quarters. In the final eight minutes the Bulldogs scored 18 points compared to eight by the Broncos to earn a ten-point victory at 52-42. Reynolds nearly matched the Bronco team in scoring with 35 points. Brown scored seven, Thatcher had six and Jensen had four. Saturday night the Grand Red Devils were in town, and, going into the final period of play, the score was deadlocked at 32. Grand finally edged the Bulldogs by three, winning the game 5148. Reynolds had four threepointers on her way to 20 points, Jensen had eight, Thatcher had seven, Cami Carlisle scored five, Frandsen had four, Brown had three and Nichole Meacham hit a free throw. This week the Bulldogs will only have one game. On Tuesday night the Richfield Wildcats will host Gunnison. The Templars will host North Sevier on Tuesday and then travel to Richfield on Thursday. 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(435) 528-2125 Von Pratt, MD Emergency Medicine Two MHS drill team members named to Academic All-State Team By Alec Barton Richard Nay, MD Family Practice/OB Home Health & Hospice We serve Sanpete, Sevier & Wayne counties Services include: • Nursing • IV Therapy • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Specialists • Referral Aid for Other Services • Personal Care/Homemaking If you have questions, please call. 528-3955 or 1-800-324-1801 Kim Beck, MD Family Practice Jan Christensen, MD Family Practice Christine Jackson, MD Family Practice/OB John Jackson, MD Family Practice Elizabeth Larsen, MSN, FNP-BC Family Practice Jan Jonson, PA-C Family Practice Cary Judy, DO Family Practice/OB Staff writer Two senior members of Manti High School’s Drill Team have been named to the Academic All-State Team. Rachel Dettinger is the daughter of Greg and Shelley Dettinger of Manti. She is active as the drill team vice president and a member of Manti City Youth Council. McKenzie Hatch is the daughter of Brian and Michelle Hatch of Manti. She serves as the drill mistress and is a pitcher on the Manti High School softball team. Both girls will compete in the Region 12 Drill Team competition today in Richfield. Hawk wrestler brings home silver OREM—North Sanpete grappler Reggie Clawson came away with a silver medal at the Resilite Rocky Mountain Rumble last weekend at the McKay Events Center at Utah Valley University. Clawson, wrestling for second-place in the 171-pound weight class, led the Hawks to a 24th-place finish in the 64-team competition on Saturday, Jan. 17. Clawson’s loss came from an out-of-state wrestler from Washington. Other North Sanpete wrestlers who earned places in final results included Keaton Cheney, 8th place at 145 pounds, and Brayden Edwards, 7th place at 160 pounds. C M C M Y K Y K |