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Show | VARSITY BASEBALL New Coach Stresses Basics The Utes baseball team had the double challenge of a new region and the absentee coach. The new region found them facing powerful opposition from Orem and Provo, with all of the other squads playing good solid ball. The games were scheduled with double headers solving the travel pressures. The coach Craig Monson former Uintah star, had to run the program from the Junior High where he taught. It was challenging for him to get to know the boys and run the program. The Ute offense was led by Senior Rick Morton who was batting 540 mid-way through the season. Mike Reynolds and Jim Abbeg- Reynolds who had much of the duty, he was assisted by Galen Turner and Kurt Robb. The coaches found valuable pitching assistance when they discovered the skills of Mike Robbins. Seniors Jeff Good and Chad Stringham gave the team leadership and experience in the infield. glen were also consistant powers at the piate. Pitching responsibilities fell heavely on the shoulders of Mike 4 i ae Mey a A Mike Reynolds and Chad Stringham a re team leaders. Practice includes reviewing fundamentals as Scott Gardiner works on slides and Chad Stringham tries to stop him. 104 Varsity Baseball For all your cement & concrete needs see INTERMOUNTAIN CONCRETE. |
