Uintah High School - Uintahn Yearbook (Vernal, UT)

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Senior Darrel Hacking led team in tackles. Three years of hard work finally paid off for Darrel Hacking as he received 2nd team recognition from both the Deseret News and the Salt Lake Tribune. Darrel's play as linebacker inspired the defense to become one of Uintah's best in years. Other players receiving honors were; Finley Horrocks, 1st team All-Region running back, Deseret news, and Jeff Weeks, 2nd team All-Region, Deseret News. Defense swarms to stop state champion, Murray Leading rusher, Horrocks, runs an inside trap in Judge game. service is best at Main and First West Sports 19

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H COACHES INSPIRE SPIRIT IN FOOTBALL There was a new feeling, spirit and energy for football tnis year. The emotions paid off in results. Fired up Utes romped to impressive victories over Carbon, Morgan and Union. Even after loosing to powerful Timpview, fans could sence a determination and pride that had been missing at UHS. Guys went out for the team who had not played ball sence Jr.High. There was a feeling that they wanted to be part of this team. Squad leadership came from the strongest core of Seniors to suit up in many years. The key to success was the coaching staff. As one U Senior said I wanted to play because the coaches were such great guys. Another said They know how to make you work, yet there was a closeness you just don't have with other coaches. The coaching staff was headed by Gurg Belcher, who returned to UHS from Layton. John Greene came from Calif, to coach offence, while Tom Baltzer, of Parowan, handled the line play. Our season was best summed up by a parent who wrote in the newspaper, I n don't know if the team will win or loose this year, but my son was a winner by being part of the team. We had some super guys out for the team. I would love to have coached the seniors all 3 years. I have coached for 8 years and I can't think of men I would rather have for Ast. Coaches. I was a bit dissapointed. We set a goal for a 500 season and missed if by one. The fellows just don't have that desire to win yet. When it hurts to loose, they'll win. When you work with dedicated tough kids like Darrell, it makes it all worthwhile. Coach Gurg Belcher Defense swarms to stop state champion Murray. UINTAH REXALL DRUG prescription 18 Sports

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• •- Scoll and Morgan Woodhouse Seniors, King and Robb combine to destroy a Judge pass. Fans felt a new Spirit Daily interest earns more at DESERET FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN 20 Sports