LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL


SPORTS & RECREATION


THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2007


After three more defeats Indians


finally end season with upset


1/25
P.K. Yonge 68
Chiefland 24
Record 3-19 (overall), 0-9 (district)
Facing the state's number one ranked team in class 3A, the
Indians were outmatched in every aspect of the game from
the start. The Blue Wave took care of business as soon
as the game starter, connecting on their first 10 field goal
attempts and opening up a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
They finished the quarter with a 21-6 lead and extended it to
26 points when halftime came. The Blue Wave was able to
convert their field goal attempts so easily, because they were
easy lay-ups, which came from their ability to run and take
advantage of Indian turnovers. The Indians had a total of 22
for the game and only went to the free throw line four times.

Boxscore
Chiefland 06-11-02-05---24
PK Yonge 21-22-15-10---68

Statistics:
Points: L. Jackson-5, Sheffield-4, Wimberly-4, Davis-4,
Sprawling-4, Henry-3.

1/26
Ft. White 74
Chiefland 46
Record: 3-20 (overall), 0-10 (district)
Playing on consecutive nights, the Indians' performance
was basically a repeat of the night before. Although not as
outmatched physically or in skill level as they were against
the Blue Wave, the Indians still had their work cut out for
them against Ft. White. However, whatever opportunity
they had of victory went by the wayside with a poor start as
they were not prepared mentally or physically for the game.
Ft. White bolted to a 26-6 lead at the end of the first quarter
and never looked back. Ft. White's field goal percentage
in the first quarter was above 60 per cent and held an 11 to
two advantage in shots taken. The Indians finished the game
with only nine field goal attempts. In the words of head
coach Dennis Webber, in both games, the team buried itself
att the sart of the game. Once again, the Indians exasperated
their condition with turnovers. This time they turned the ball
over 25 times as they completed their district season without
a victory.

Chiefland 06-14-12-14---46
Ft. White 26-13-16-19.--74

Statistics:
Points: Wimberly-22, L. Jackson-12, Galpin-3, Henry-3,
Sheffield-2, M. Jackson-2, Davis-2.


1/29
Taylor County 65
Chiefland 52
Record: 3-21 (district), 0-10 (district)
After two consecutive blowouts, which were exasperated
by all of their fundamental inadequacies, the Indians found
themselves making a run at a victory early in the fourth
quarter. Trailing 43-40 early in the fourth stanza, the
Indians gave up the ball on several successive possessions
and Taylor County secured victory. The Indians committed
22 turnovers on this particular night with the majority of
them coming in the fourth quarter when the game was
decided. The Indians were also hurt by inadequate free
throw shooting as they went 8-of-15 from the stripe. Taylor
County rambled to 25-7 lead at the end of the first period.
The Indians rallied in the third quarter, by holding Taylor
County to a mere two baskets. Using a lot of energy to
get to within three points at the start of the fourth quarter,
the Indians ran out of gas after the turnovers began Taylor
County's run.

Taylor County 25-16-02-22---65
Chiefland 07-12-17-16---52

Statistics:
Points: Wemberly-15, L. Jackson-11, Sheffield-9, Davis-6,
M. Jackson-5, Sprawling-4, Henry-2.

 Sports is the toy department of human life.
 -Howard Cosell


1/30
Chiefland 46
Union County 41
Record: 4-21 (overall), 0-10 (district)
The Indians ended a long and tryingly dismal season with
an upset in the finale. Aided by Union County's lack of
players, the Indians rallied in the fourth period to tie the
game. Over the last three minutes the teams traded basket
before Jarious Wimberly's mid-range jumper sent the contest
into overtime. From there, the Indians outscored Union
County 8-3 to win the game. Wimberly's game-tying shot
came after he had missed his first attempt and grabbed the
rebound. Union County went a futile 0-6 from the free
throw line in overtime, while Chiefland was 4-of-5 from the
stripe. The difference at the charity stripe was the difference
in the game. Union County had only eight players in
uniform while Chiefland had nine. It was the only time this
season the Indians had more players in uniform then their
opponents. The victory showed what Chiefland is capable of
doing when they play hard and stick to the game plan from
the beginning of a game.

Union County 09-07-14-08-03---41
Chiefland 04-11-06-17-08---46

Statistics:
Points: WEmberly-16, L. Jackson-11, Davis-8, Sprawling-5,
Sheffield-4, Henry-2.


Journal photo by Neal Fisher


It was dismal season for the Indians basketball
squad. In most of their games they just could not
find a way to get in front of their opponents on the
court or on the scoreboard, including Williston.


LEVY COUNTY SPORTS CALENDAR

 Williston High School
 Men's Varsity/J. V Basketball
 Tuesday-2/6, Friday 2/9, Saturday 2/10
 District Tournament
 @ P.K. Yonge
 Varsity/J. V. Baseball
 Friday-2/9 1st Pitch Classic (Varsity only)
 Saturday-2/10 1st Pitch Classic (Varsity only)
 Tuesday-2/13 @Vanguard (Varsity only)
 Thursday 2/15 @ Chiefland (J.V. only)
 Friday-2/16 Mayo
 Thursday-2/22 @ Trinity Catholic
 Wednesday-2/28 @ P.K. Yonge (J.V. only)
 Tuesday 2/26-Friday 3/2
 N. Marion Tournament @ N. Marion (Varsity only)
 Varsity/J. V Softball
 Thursday-2/8 @ Ft. White
 Friday-2/9 Santa Fe
 Tuesday-2/13 @ Keystone Heights
 Thursday-2/15 Dixie County
 Friday-2/16 P.K. Yonge (Varsity only)
 Tuesday-2/20 Newberry
 Thursday-2/22 N. Marion (Varsity only)
 Friday-2/23 @ Chiefland
 Tuesday-2/27 @ Trenton
 Men's Tennis
 Monday-2/12 Ceder Key
 Tuesday-2/14 @ Santa Fe
 Wednesday-2/15 @ Crystal River
 Wednesday-2/22 @ Dunnellon
 Women's Tennis
 Tuesday-2/13 @ Santa Fe
 Thursday-2/15 @ Crystal River
 Tuesday-2/20 Citrus
 Friday-2/23 Lecanto
 Tuesday-2/27 N. Marion

 Bronson High School
 Men's Varsity Basketball
 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
 2/6, 2/9, 2/10 District Tournament
 @ Bronson
 Varsity Baseball
 Thursday-2/15 Chiefland
 Friday-2/16 St. John's
 Monday-2/19 Trenton
 Tuesday-2/20 Branford
 Friday-2/23 @ St. John's
 Thursday-3/1 Oak Hall

 Chiefland High School
 Boys Varsity/J. V. Basketball
 Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
 2/6, 2/9, 2/10 District Tournament
 @ P.K. Yonge
 Varsity/ J. V Baseball
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 Friday-2/9 Trenton
 Monday-2/12 Newberry (J.V. only)
 Thursday-2/15 Williston (J.V. only)
 Thursday-2/15 Bronson (Varsity only)
 Monday-2/19 Ft. White
 Tuesday-2/20 Trenton
 Friday-2/23 @ Newberry
 Tuesday-2/27 Oak Hall
 Thursday-3/1 @ Ft. White
 Varsity/J. V. Softball
 Tuesday-2/8 @ Newberry
 Friday-2/9 @ Trenton
 Tuesday-2/13 @ Taylor County
 Tuesday-2/20 @ Hamilton County
 Thursday-2/22 @ Bronson
 Friday-2/23 Williston
 Tuesday-2/27 Bell


Ulmer


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The Indians will use a spread package to compliment the
wing-t and they will use a lot of play action and rollouts to
give quarterback Daniel Galpin room to throw.
"We have some athletes on this team," Ulmer said. "We have
some depth at the skilled positions and we have a good young
group of offensive lineman. From what I have seen so far, I
believe we have the kind of players that allows us to run the
same play eight times out of 10 different variations.
"The kids are athletic and we need to do something with it.
We will not be a straight- forward power offense, but we can
use the athleticism to run the ball outside the tackles.
The kids can switch positions and we need to use that to our
advantage.
"The seniors also are important in the decision to use the
wing-t and spread packages. They have the experience to be
able to change formations and their athleticism."
The coaching staff will rely on the returning players and
seniors to translate Ulmer's idea into on-the- field realities

and to give the team a foundation for the seasons beyond this
fall.
Besides Galpin, who is a senior, Michael Durr and Tommy
Sheffield will line-up in the backfield. Amp Henry will see
time both in the backfield and in the slot as a wingback.


Zac Tyson will use his athleticism from the wide receiver
spot. Taylor Crane plays center and as a returning player will
anchor the young offensive line.
The defense will use multiple fronts within its base formation.
This will allow for the Indians to slide into a 4-4 line-up or
even a Chicago Bears' style 50 defense.
Ulmer thinks the hub of the action will center on the area the
linebackers cover and for that reason he indicated he thinks
they will be a strong group. Stephen Davis and Cory Hilliard
will be the leaders of that group of players.
Defensive Lineman Delmar Dial is expected to have a huge
impact. Travis Donald and Marquis Jackson will be counted
on in the secondary. Tyson and Jackson are also strong
candidates to see action on both sides of the ball.
The Indians will get their first taste of just how far Ulmer's
touch has taken them in terms of what they can do on the grid-
iron when they line-up in May for spring practice. They play
their first game under Ulmer's guidance on May 19 against
Mayo in the spring game.
They will need all of Ulmer's and his staff's organization,
communication and ability to get the most out of their
players as they face a schedule in 2007 that includes the state
champions in their class and x playoff teams.


If you know of a sporting event that needs to


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