Page 8 June 1978 Comment Tennis—The Weber State tennis team had its best year ever, winning four crowning pions. tournaments two and conference Although they cham- defeated every team in the Big Sky at some ’78 GOLF TEAM — back row, left to right, John Graham, Mike Gove, Jeff Gwin, Mike Borich, Vance Christiansen. Front row, left to right, Rich Friend, Rob Despain, Matt Cole, Joe L Higham, Scott Christensen. point in the season, the Wildcats fell victims to some advance pairings and weather conditions of the tournament and had to settle for a close third-place finish. Two members of the team graduated, but an excellent recruiting season has already begun. Track and Field—Coach Hislop’s Wildcats were the surprise of the Banner year for athletics The recently concluded school year was a banner one for Wildcat athletes. Two of the four women’s sports advanced through tough league play into championship competition on the regional level, and the seven men’s sports combined to win three Big Sky Conference championships and return the coveted All-Sports Trophy to Weber State for the first time since 1970. ‘“‘We’re all very proud of the overall excellence of our sports programs this year,”’ said Wildcat Athletic Director Gary Crompton. “From top to bottom and over the entire range of athletic competition, we‘ve proven that we have not only the best program but probably the best balanced on our level of competition. It is a tribute to the dedicated coaches and athletes as well as to the excellent support of the administration.” The three school provided at least and probably more All Americans this year in a variety of sports. But perhaps even more optimistic than future. mere A the past handful is the of the athletes competing this year were seniors, and excellent recruiting seasons in all sports indicate that the Wildcats are working on a dynasty which could last for several years. Cross Country—The Wildcats set conference records for the best score and the biggest winning margin as they began the competition year with the Big Sky Conference cross country championship. Wildcat Jorge Ruiz was the conference champion, while runnerup honors were taken by teammate Javier Chavez. In all, the Wildcats had four runners in the top ten. Coach Chick Hislop, Football—New Riehlman conference leader and rated high in the national stats. Basketball—The Wildcat netters brought the Big Sky Conference trophy to Ogden for the first time since 1973. Although finishing third in the regular season play, the ’Cats surged in the tournament and won the crown dramatic overtime the league season with victory winners. a over The competing with just 16 athletes, the Wildeats scored more points and forged their highest finish ever in the Big Sky meet. The Wildcats placed three individual champions with Lynn Strong winning the steeplechase, positic Chairr and m: Norberto Segura the 10,000 meters, and Jorge Ruiz the 5,000 meters. All but two Wildcat athletes in the ine finals scored points for the team. Two Wildcats will see further major competition this year at national championships with senior Lynn Strong competing in steeplechase and freshmen Swanger in the decathalon. John He the a Jeff NORBERTO SEGURA won his second straight Big Sky Conference 10,000 place Meter run, and set anew record develo in the event. A maj ¢ olleg« : “To? THE @me@suc ALUMN new school and league attendance records as they moved from tiny Wildcat Gym into the beautiful new Dee Events Center. premier lightweight Rob Wurm set school records and was selected to participate with Isom in the national championships. Golf—for the ninth straight year the Wildcat linksters emerged as the best Big Sky program. The Wildcats also set new records for themselves as they turned in their best performances ever at several important tournaments the mz nstitu Over t Also V er able fimac) LODGE Plan to visit Southern California this summer! Now the Alumnt Association of Weber State College makes H possible. You'll stay in The Alumni Lodge and have Southern Calitornia ut your fingertips We are again offering low rates this year for guests staying ut the Alumni Lodge $7.95 per person per day. if you stay a week. you will only be charged tor six days By using the facility you're within thirty-five minutes of Disneyland. 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A trained professional staff will cuter to your every need of Weber State College alumni and frends. to wre your summer travel needs Tor addittensl information, contact the Alumnr Office at 399-5941, extension 346 ranked nationally for the first time in the history of the school. Coach Year als three | Pres a Peterson accuracy during the year as well as Wrestling—The Wildcats hosted the Big Sky wrestling tournament and finished a strong third in the event. The two individual champions came from the Wildcat ranks in Brad Isom and Craig Simpson, and although he did not win a Conference championship, Weber’s B and | headqi the team set new records for shooting in on hand this year who should be able to fill their shoes in the seasons ahead. tur- nationally in that category. Quarterback Bledsoe was also the number were Pete 4-6 overall but with a couple of breaks could just as easily have won seven games. The Wildcats led the conference in passing offense and were third naments, runners coach nabout at the school. The team was who earned Coach-of-the-Year honors in the sport, loses two seniors to graduation; but a of younger head began a dramatic Big Sky Conference as_ they finished a very strong third in the Conference meet. Despite being picked to be fifth or sixth. Although howr &