Fazekas named to District first team

It's no surprise that All-American Nick Fazekas has been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches District 13 first team for the University of Nevada in men's basketball.

There were 150 players from across the country who were named to the first and second teams in 15 districts. Fazekas is now eligible to be named to the NABC All-American team at the end of the season.

Fazekas was averaging 20.9 points and 11.4 rebounds heading into Thursday's game at Utah State. Fazekas is also up for several Player of the Year honors.

He was joined on the District 13 first team by San Diego State's Brandon Heath, Colorado State's Jason Smith, Air Force's Dan Nwaelele and Brighan Young's Kenna Young. Boise State's Cobi Karl was named to the second team.

Gingell to offer lessons at Empire

Terry Gingell, a PGA Class A Professional and head pro at Empire Ranch Golf Course, will be offering junior annd adult group lessons at Empire Ranch.

Gingell offer a junior program one session per week from April through September. The first class will begin on April 4. Classes will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Cost is $195.

The extensive program covers all aspects of the game, including ball striking, short game, rules of the game and etiquette. The progam will allow students to progress at their own pace.

Adult group lessons will be available for beginning and intermediate golfers. Six one-hour lessons will be offered. One lesson per week at the same time and day each week will be offered for six weeks. Various times and days will be offered.

Some classes will be offered for women only. All aspects of the game will be covered. Cost is $75 per person. Lessons will begin the first week of April.

For more information, call Gingell, 885-2100 or stop by the Empire Ranch pro shop.