BIG FINISH
Bees top Mountain Crest with thrilling finish in barn-burner
Sean Hales
SPORTS EDITOR
Box Elder High School's Taylor Wilding is not known as an offensive threat.
Averaging just 3.4 points per game, Wilding earns his minutes for the havoc he wreaks on the defensive end of the floor, where, coming off the bench, he is third on the team in rebounds and steals. (Wilding had his best game of the year against Weber where he had 12 points and 10 rebounds, but was brought in for his "defensive mindset," according to coach Keith Mecham.)
But Wilding possibly earned the Bees' most important and thrilling two points of the year last Wednesday when he hit a buzzer-beating lay-up to defeat Mountain Crest, 53-51, and give Box Elder its first region win of the year.
With just three seconds left in the game and the score tied at 51, Trevor Cobbley found Isaac Malone at half-court with an inbounds pass. In one smooth motion, Malone found Wilding who never took his eyes off the backboard and softly kissed the game-winner off the glass.more......
Jr. high wrestling club claims 4A/5A state titles
The Box Elder junior high school wrestling team claimed the 4A/5A junior high school state championship by 50.5 points over Champions Wrestling Club.
The Box Elder club scored 259.5 team points and had 12 wrestlers place in the tournament by way of a tournament-leading 41 pins.
The most impressive performance for the Box Elder club came from 110 pound champion, Brock Hardy, who pinned each of his four opponents in a total time of just less than five minutes. Hardy faced fellow club member Justin Andreasen in the championship finals as Box Elder took first and second in the weight.
Jace Tilley was the state champion at 90 pounds, and was the clubs only other champion. Tilley won a 6-0 decision over Brandyn Van Tassell from Champions Wrestling club.
Jake Holbrook made it to the championship bout, but lost a high-scoring decision, 16-11, to Derek Fisher of Pleasant Grove.
Other placers for the team included: Porter Hodgson (80), fifth; Chance Hardy (85), fourth; Alfonso Dunbar (110), sixth; Briar Bunderson (120), fourth; Jackson Lancaster (135), fifth; Ethan Bunderson (150), sixth; Bryant Tingey (160), fifth; and Riley Taylor (190), fourth.
Sports Shorts
Swimmers to compete at state
Twelve Box Elder High School swimmers qualified to compete at the state meet this weekend with their performances at region.
The following swimmers will compete: Shannon Bennett, 200- and 500-free; Christopher Brown, 100-back; Ashley Burbank, 100-free; Sarah Butts, 50-free; David Collins, 200- and 500-free; Chauncy Harlow, 200- and 500-free; Alex Huntsman, 100-breast; Tiffany Jeppesen, 200-IM and 100-breast; Tyler Laws, 200-free and 100-fly; Thomas LeBaron, 100-back; Nizhoni Miles, 200- and 500-free; and Cassandra Perkins, 200- and 100-breast.
All of the Bees' relay teams also qualified for state. In addition to some of the swimmers above, Chloe Durrans, Heidi Eden, Kaylee Jeppesen Jessica Weight, and Tucker Lange will compete on the relay teams.
The state meet is Friday and Saturday at Brigham Young University.
BC Rec offers spring comp baseball league
Brigham City Recreation is offering a new competitive baseball league for starting March 12.
The league will have four age groups (9U, 10U, 11U and 12U). The 9U teams will play on Thursdays, 10U will play on Mondays, 11U will play on Wednesdays and 12U will play on Tuesdays.
The cost of the league is $450 per team, which includes a 10-game guarantee.
Space in the league is limited and the registration deadline is March 5. Visit www.brighamcity.utah.gov to reserve a spot.
For more information call Jason at 734-6609.
Hunter education classes scheduled
Registrations for a hunter education class sponsored by the Box Elder Wildlife Foundation are due by tomorrow, Thursday, February 2.
The class costs $10 per student and will be held in Mantua on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. beginning Monday, February 6. The class lasts two weeks and ends with the shooting test on February 18 at 10 a.m.
To register or for more information, call 723-5711.
Reserve city boweries, pool today
Brigham City Parks and Recreation will take reservations for their park boweries and swimming pool beginning today, Wednesday, February 1.
Reservation may be made online beginning at midnight, or at 7 a.m. at the Hervin Bunderson Center, 641 East 200 North. Reservations will be made on a first-come-first-served basis.
Park boweries are available from May 15 through September 30. Registration fees cost $30-$60 for residents and $60-$120 for non-residents. Fees are due at the time of the application to confirm and hold a reservation.
The pool is available for reservation June 4-August 31. Fees are $350 in the month of June and $400 in July and August. The fee includes up to 200 people. There is an additional $1 per person charge for every person over 200. Fees are due at the time of the application to confirm and hold a reservation.
The pool is available for reservation Monday-Saturday 8:30-10 p.m., and again on Saturday from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Online reservations may be made at www.brighamcity.utah.gov. For more information about availability or other policies or restrictions, call (435) 734-6610.
Jazz basketball tickets on sale
Brigham City Recreation has tickets available for purchase for the Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards basketball game on Friday, February 17, at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 each, which includes a hotdog and drink. Quantities are limited.
To purchase tickets, visit the recreation at 641 East 200 North. For more information call Donna Pett at 734-6610.
Where is it?
Call us at 723-3471 or come in and tell us what you think it is. Photo was taken in Box Elder County. Correct guesses will have a chance to win a family four-pack for bowling at FAMILY FUN CENTER. Entries must be received by Friday, Feb. 3, at 5 p.m.
