Comment Tennis—The Weber State tennis team had its best year ever, winning four tournaments’ and crowning pions. two conference Although they cham- defeated every team in the Big Sky at some point in the season, the Wildcats fell victims to some advance pairings and weather conditions of the tournament and had to settle °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. 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 Big Sky Conference as_ they finished a very strong third in the Conference meet. Despite being Banner year for athletics Football—New head coach Pete Riehlman began a dramatic turnabout at the school. The team was 4-6 overall but with a couple of breaks could just as easily have 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 won seven games. The Wildcats led the conference and return the coveted All-Sports Trophy to Weber State for the first time since 1970. ‘‘We’re overall all very proud of excellence of our sports brought the Big Sky Conference trophy to Ogden for the first time the since 1973. Although finishing third in the regular season play, the ’Cats surged in the tournament and won the crown with a dramatic overtime victory over the league season winners. The programs this year,’’ said Wildcat Athletic Director Gary Crompton. ‘From top to bottom and over the entire range of athletic com- petition, we‘ve proven that we have not only the best program but probably the best balanced on our athletes competing of Wildcats the this year were dynasty are which working could on last a the biggest winning margin as they began the competition year with the Big Sky Conference cross country cham- pionship. 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, who earned Coach-of-the-Year honors in the sport, loses two seniors to school records and was selected to in the Golf—for the ninth straight year Cross Country—The Wildcats set conference records for the best and 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 premier lightweight Rob Wurm set participate with Isom national championships. for several years. score graduation; -but a number of younger runners were on hand this year who should be able to fill their seasons ahead. shoes in placed champions three with the 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 and were ranked nationally for the first time in the history of the school. Coach Mac Madsen earned Coach-of-the Year honors, while All-American in- Lynn Strong winning the steeplechase, Norberto Segura the 10,000 meters, and Jorge Ruiz the 5,000 meters. All but two Wildcat athletes in the finals scored points for the team. Two Wildcats will see further competition this year at the national championships with senior Lynn Strong competing in the steeplechase and freshmen Jeff Swanger in the decathalon. John Peterson NORBERTO SEGURA won his second — straight Big Sky Conference 10,000 Meter run, and set a new record in the event. e e iAe ALUMN records as they moved from tiny Wildcat Gym into the beautiful new Dee Events Center. seniors, and excellent recruiting seasons in all sports indicate that the Wildcats new school and league attendance The school provided at least three and probably more All Americans this year in a variety of sports. But perhaps even more optimistic than the past is the handful The dividual team set new records for shooting _ athletes as well as to the excellent support of the administration.” A mere competing with just 16 athletes, the Wildcats scored more points and forged their highest finish ever in the Big Sky meet. accuracy during the year as well as level of competition. It is a tribute to the dedicated coaches and future. in passing offense and were third nationally in that category. Quarterback Bledsoe was also the conference leader and rated high in the national stats. Basketball—The Wildcat netters picked to be fifth or sixth. Although LODGE Plan to visit Southern California this summer! Now the Alumni Association of Weber State College makes it possible. You'll stay in The Alumni Lodge and have Southern California at your fingertips. Si ae ‘ 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 for six days. By using the facility you're within’ thirty-five minutes of Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Lion Country Safari. Los Angeles, mountains, beaches und the desert ure within forty-five minutes. You'll stay in) new accommodations featuring private suites, swimming, sauna, volleyball, tennis Ca aoe sf ; and laundry facilities. 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