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Show WOLLEYBALL The Ute Volleyball squad posted several impressive wins to finish in third place, in the always difficult region five. The Utes played well in many games and often looked like they would be in contention at the state tournament. When the season started the team was literally out in the cold. The new gym was not finished. Every morning they drove to Naples to practice in a crowded church gym. Later they were able to share the Jr. High with their team. When they were finally able to get on to the gym, they had to share with a P.E. class and the drill team. be: a tg inte 80 le i a i 2D ge ss -tia te, There were too many seasoned volleyball players on the team to let that stop them. Led by team captains, Kaylyn Hacking, Doris Merrell and Donnel Richens the team conditioned themselves for league play. They downed Union in a preseason and dropped a match to Rangely. More fans than ever turned out to watch the girls play. They won an exciting game with Murray, tromped rival Union, and destroyed Judge here. The Utes first loss came at Cyprus. When they went out, the gym was filled with fans and _ school cheerleaders. With a chance to win the region, the team was looking for- ward to state and lost their final game to upset minded Tooele. In the state tournament the team drew powerful Provo, who knocked them into consolation. Their spirits were lifted when they came back to trounce Springville. Then they had to play region rival Murray. Murray revenged the earlier loss in Vernal by knocking the Utes out of the tournament. Coach Wilson evaluated the losses at state, “The other teams in the State have really improved over the years. We needed to work harder and be more consistant.”’ wae vs. Oe: BE DOS dain See, Bor. en. i Varsity Volleyball Region Murray Carbon 15-10 18-16 Union 15-11 Jordan Cyprus Judge Tooele i> 1-15 2-15 15-2 8-15 im 15-10 15- 4 18-16 STATE Provo Springville Murray 15-11 15-12 ¥ Senior, KayLyn for perfection. Hacking inspires team Practice builds confidence. ee spor, FOF dietary supplements & health foods see HALLMARK CHALFT |
