Undefeated Season by Brad Larsen Sports Information Director After losing the season opener to Utah State in Logan, 91-84 in overtime, the Weber State Wildcats have put the offense into higher gear, reeling off nine straight victories heading into the Las Vegas Holiday Classic, Dec. 28-29 in Las Vegas. The Wildcat’s first round opponent is Michigan State, last year’s NCAA National champions. In that game, Head Coach Neil McCarthy is looking for his 100th win at Weber State. He has an overall 4% year record of 99-46 (.682). During the nine-game winning streak, the ‘Cats have defeated Utah (91-79), Utah State (79-73) at home, while taking road victories at New Mexico (80-70) and Seattle (80-71). Bruce “Hi-C” Collins (6-5, Senior, Rock Spring, WY) became the school’s all-time leading scorer with a 19 point effort against Puget Sound on Dec. 8. It gave him 1,565 points, breaking Willie Sojourner’s mark of 1,563. Collins is also one of the Bruce collins leading scorer nations top free throw shooters, hitting 32-35 from the line for .914 percent. Bruce is averaging 18.4 points and 4,7 rebounds a game and with a 17 point average throughout the rest of the season, he could become the all-time leading scorer in the Big Sky Conference. David Johnson (6-8, Senior, Loomis, CA) and Richard Smith (7-1, Senior, Green River, WY) were, along with Collins, First-Team Big Sky picks last season and are carrying a heavy load again this season. Johnson had his career high game (24) against New Mexico. David is averaging 16.7 a game. Smith has a 14.7 scoring and 7.3 rebound average and is one of the top shooters in the country hitting 50-82 shots (.610). Mark Mattos (6-0, Senior, Santa Barbara CA) is the other senior letterman. Mattos is having his best season since he was a freshman with a 7.8 scoring mark and is averaging over seven assists a game. The fifth starter is junior ‘Gerald Mattinson (6-6, Rock Springs, WY) who is second to Smith in rebounding with a 7.1 average and is scoring over 10 points a game. Todd Harper (6-4, Sophomore, San Diego, CA) and Steve Condie (6-8, Junior, Salt Lake City, UT) are both playing important roles coming off the bench. Harper is a versatile swing-man playing both guard and forward. Condie is Smith’s replacement at center, but can also go in as a forward when needed. David Penilton (6-4, Senior, Sacramento, CA) returns for his final season. David was injured in an auto accident last year and did not play. He is one of the hardest workers on the team and is probably one of the best all-around athletes. Two juniors college transfers have helped ease the depth a guard. Eric Watson (6-0, Sophomore, Detroit, MI) and Tim Doolan (5-9, Junior, Peoria, IL) have been pushing Mattos for a starting berth, creating some good competition in practice. Doolan injured his leg in the second Utah State encounter, but is expected to return sometime in mid-January. Three freshman to watch for over the next four years have made a good transition from their high school experiences. Royal Edwards (6-6, Sacramento, CA) was the Most Valuable Player in northern California last year had has appeared in eight varsity games this season. Brian Devincenzi (6-8, Sevier, . UT) was Utah’s Class 2A Player of the Year last season. His raw talent hasn’t gone unnoticed in practice and with some time he should develop into an excellent player inside. Travis Salem (6-6, El Paso, TX) is an excellent shooter from the 15 to 17 foot range, but his greatest asset may be his outstanding passing ability. After going 25-9 last season, it may be hard to duplicate such an effort. There is a big incentive, however, for the team to reach the NCAA playoffs, a feat they have accomplished each of the last two years. For the first time ever, Weber State is hosting the FIRST and SECOND rounds of the NCAA 1979-80 Basketball Tournament, Thursday and Saturday, March6 and 8 in the Dee Events Center. A total of six teams are scheduled to appear in Ogden with two winners advancing to the Western Regional in Tuscon, AZ. Those persons wishing to purchase tickets for this event may contact the Weber State College Ticket Office at (801) 626-6550. | of yo | They week Class Notes JUDITH G. YOUNG has been promoted to the rank of captain in the U.S. Army. She has served in the Army since graduating from WSC in ’74. She has been stationed at Fort Hauchuka, Arizona until recently when she was tranferred to Korea to serve with the 2nd Infantry Division, military intelligence. DR. JEFFREY E. BOOTH, class of ’69, recently set up a rheumatology practice in Ogden. He will treat many types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. He earned his B.S. degree in- Zoology and his medica! doctor degree in 1974 at the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed a 3-year internship at Bernes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. DICK WILLDEN, ’67, has been admitted to the accounting firm of Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Phoenix, Arizona, as a partner. He will be responsible for services to small and growing businesses in Arizona. In 1977 he was transferred to the firm’s Phoenix office from the executive office in New York City. He joined the firm in 1968 in Salt Lake City, following graduation with a masters degree from the University of Utah. He received his B.S. degree from WSC. He and his wife, Pamela, and their four children live in Paradise Valley, Arizona. THOMAS T. DOXEY has receive i a doctor of chiropractic degree and has enter 4? ~actice with his father in offices at 870 ? .rd. He earned his bachelor degree and ¢ cto: of chiropractic degree at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. He received as associate degree at WSC, and is married to the former Renae Saunders of Brigham City. MARLIN W. DAHL has received his degree of doctor of chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, lowa. He attended WSC and plans to set up practice in Layton. SECOND LT. JONCLARE BATHKE currently serving with the U.S. Army Reserve, 6-83 Field Artillery Batallion of Ogden, was named number one honor graduate recently in his class at Fort Sill, Okla. As a student at WSC he was a member of the Army ROTC corps of cadets and received a reserve commission as second lieutenant. DOUGLAS D. CHILD has won a degree in painf medicine from the University of Utah. He graduated from WSC with a degree in Zoology. He is married to the former Brenda Dawson and they have two children. Dr. excel ‘condi >. : e Tin Child’s plans include residency in diagnostic confe: has been accepted to degree Western J. DENNIS RITCHIE has been acceptedto Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. He received his B.A: from WSC His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ritchie, D. RICHARDS State University College of Law, Sam has received a Denver. He earned a B.A. degree at WSC and a master of arts from Utah State University. He has been assistant professor of English at the U.S. Airford Academy in Colorado since 1976. He is married to the former Janice Patterson. They have four daughters and reside in Logan. ; a L LAUREL WARD, class of ’75, has beguna program leading to a Juris Doctor degree at Diego, Calif. in the field of high education were Confe major in accounting, Ogden. administration from the University of Sophx only) recel\ FRANCIS M. WINKSTRON has received appointinent to the Utah federal prosecutor's office. He graduated from WSC and went to Yale Law School where he received his law MICHAEL C CHARLES KUNKLE, class of ’78, witha OCS, Lackland, AFB. He will be training for missile operations at Lompoc, Calif. doctorate land KIM HOLMES, graduate of Weber State College School of Cosmetology, was Oneida County Rodeo Queen for 1979. JOEL ALLEN HARDY has graduated from Idaho State University in Pocatello with a master’s degree in microbiology. He received his B.S. from WSC. He is married to the former Vicki Nichens, Ogden and they have one son. in 1974. San J radiology at the University of Arizona, Tucson. DANIEL E. MEMMOTT, class of ’78, has been awarded an assistantship, a fellowship and full tuition waiver to Indiana University” It was effective beginning fall quarter. He will be a teaching assistant in the Indiana University accounting department. He will — also be working on a master of business administration degree at the Bloomington campus. j