Douglas County High School - Huskie Highlights Yearbook (Castle Rock, CO)

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T ll Golf Expectations Over Par- We were disappointed. Disappointing is definitely the way to describe our season, ju- nior Bart Holt explained. The golf team finished first in the Skyline League Tournament, quali- fied four team members for the State Tourna- ment, and finished fifth at state. Yet, they still felt let-down with the season. The players attributed their disappointment to the team's finish at state. After last year's season, lthe team took a first place finish at the League Tournament and a fourth place finish at the State Tournamentl, we were confident, too confident. We thought it was going to be easy, junior Hank Hough commented. We put too much pressure on ourselves and shot poorly, Bart Holt observed. Despite the high scores, one team member did place in the top ten. defending state champion Scott Ahlers placed sixth. Although the team was disappointed with their season, Hank felt that the season did have some high points. The League Tournament was probably our best team showing, Hank explained. The team finished 24 strokes below their closest competition, Ponderosa. Scott and Hank posted scores of 74, which tied them for top league honors Bart scored a 79, tying him for a third place finish and teammate junior Mike Henritze finished with an 82 and tied with five other players for fourth place league finish. Hank and Bart agreed that this season's frus- tration will also help them. It was disappoint- ing, but it was a good experience for us. We were just too successful and this will prepare us for the next year, Bart explained. Coach Gary McKinster expressed his feelings about the season, We really had a good sea- son, but the tendency is to remember the last match. It was not quite what we expected, but as a whole we had a good year. Although the team did not achieve their goals, Coach McKinster felt that it would be a good experience in the long run. In this season we've grown up some and we realized everyth- ing does not come that easy. We matured as players and as a team. Now what we must do is allow our downfalls to become assets, Coach McKinster explained. The JV team members finished their season impressively they won all four meets in which they competed. They also played in two other tournaments where they placed 23 out of 27 teams and 12 out of 20. JV team members included junior Brian Schesser, sophomores Troy Parson, Kevin Holm, and Jeff Riek. Ju- niors Todd Weiand and Daryl Dinkel played both JV and varsity matches. Todd played three varsity tournaments where he posted scores of 88 at Perry Park, 84 at Applewood, and a 90 at the Pinery. Daryl also played three varsity matches where he compiled scores of 96 at Riverdale, 95 at Lake Valley, and a 112 at Perry Park. JV and varsity team member Todd Weiand chips on to tl green at the Perry Park Tournament. Todd scored an 8. the team 's fourth lowest score. if Second year competitor, Mike Henritze, keeps his head down and steady as he follows through on a put. Mike scored an 84 which contributed to a second place team finish. 26 FRONT ROW' Hank Hough, Mike Henritze, Scott Bart Holt. BACK ROW: Brian Schesser, Jeff Riek, Parson, Coach Gary McKinster, Todd Weiand, Daryl kel, Jeff Holm.

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I I ri ff PZQOIBALL ' - BELOW'S h M'k M I d t ft' ' the pocket Zr1fdT:1fZ:'edltoescrZhfbelgfrglllllhzuonilatlgrlii gl After suffering back to back losses at the season's start our Husky team looked as though they were on their way to another losing season. But something happened, something changed. The team had turned its luck around and began to win. What happened to alter their prospects? Teamanship, fans, talent, coaching, or maybe the conditioning? According to the players and their head coach, it was a combina- tion of all of these. Coach John Burke stressed the importance of strong team leadership. The seniors had a positive team attitude and that good team attitude rubs off on everyone else. Basically Coach Burke emphasized the improvement made by the team was due, in part, to the strong leadership. The brigade of senior talent was led by captains Kevin Colling and Mark Berzins. In addition to leadership the team formed a bond of friendship and trust that was needed for success. Junior Kevin Assmussen expressed his feelings, The best part of our season was winning and the good team spirit. All of the team members pulled together and we were like a family. The team members described comraderie as the best part of their 5-5 sason. Although Coach Burke acknowledged the improvement he felt that the season was marginal. The season is reflected in the record, it wasn't good and it wasn't bad. He did, however, note that the team did play some excellent games. The games against Ponderosa and Adams City were the best two, according to Coach Burke. Kevin and senior Ty Peterson agreed with Coach Burke but they also felt their 69-6 blowout against Highland was another highpoint. The 69 accumulated points was a new school re- cord. The JV ended their season with equal if not greater success than the varsity squad, offering hope for seasons to come. The JV team fin- ished nearly every game with high scores and kicker Tim Williams set a new record with a 47 yard field goal. The team, according to Coach Pat McGraw, made its best showing against Centaurus. DC won 34-12. Like the varsity coach Mr. McGraw felt the team's closeness was one of their greatest assets. But he also added that the teams opportunity to practice with the varsity was an asset toward achieving their 6-2 record. Getting those few extra inches may be tough, but it can lead to a first down and continue a team 's offensive attack. This tenaciousness is demonstrated by the Huskies as they 28 tramp through the accumulation of snow that fell through- out the Homecoming game. DC edged the Jefferson Saints 7-0. Ponderosa defenders. JV Huskies were unable to tame the Mustangs 22-10. Football DCHS OPP 6 Greeley West 14 6 Centaraus 27 14 Ponderosa 7 42 Brighton 7 7 Jefferson 0 7 Englewood 14 69 I-Hghland 6 2 Rangeview 6 21 Adams City 7 7 Broomheld 28 Season: 5-5