Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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UP AND IN. Senior Mike Arnold drives up and over a Berthoud defender for a lay-up. COMING THROUGH. Shon Dermody jumps through Berthoud defenders en route to a basket. KNEELING: Tom Nichol. Dan Downs. Steve Durnal. Jim Dykes. Roger Bcllcau. John Brandly. STANDING: Head Coach Dennis Snell. Shon Dermody. Mike Anderson. Jeff Arnold. Mike Arnold. Brian Willcoxen, Bill Prescott. Student Coach Gary Kenfield. Assistant Coach Bob Volzer. BOYS BASKETBALL 14 Wins. 6 Losses Estes Park Opponent 82 Lyons 48 59 Fort Lupton 52 67 Roosevelt 48 55 Highland 62 58 Platte Valley 68 60 Highland 68 68 University 48 59 Eaton 53 72 Berthoud 62 62 Windsor 60 99 Sheridan 78 52 University 48 80 Eaton 52 56 Berthoud 50 59 Windsor 60 71 Highland 73 96 Fort Lupton 68 50 Weld Central 42 52 Highland 77 77 Windsor 60 Boys’ basketball 25

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Cagcrs finish third in Welco The Estes Park Bobcats again had a record-setting season, finishing third in the Welco League with a 14-6 record, the best in 11 years. Bobcat hopes got off to a fast start, winning the first three games, but were quickly downed, losing three tough games, two to state runner-up Highland. Bobcat supremacy was demonstrated. however, when they ran off a string of eight victories, with wins over University, Eaton, and Berthoud twice. Windsor, and Sheridan. Bobcat spirits were again quickly dampened with two losses before the start of the sub-district tournament by a total three points. Windsor 60-59. and Highland 73-71. As a result of these two defeats. Estes wound up in a tie for second place in the North with Windsor. TAKE TWO. Sharp shooter Jim Sykes scores over a Highland opponent during a home game. Estes Park lost a coin flip to determine who received third place and would play Fort Lupton to advance to the regular tournament. The Bobcats made short work of Fort Lupton. trouncing them 96-68 to advance to the eight team regular tournament. In the first round Estes battled Weld Central, a well-disciplined squad, to a double overtime 50-42 victory. The following game was one everyone would just as soon forget, as Estes was soundly defeated by Highland 77-52, the same team that beat them by only two points one week earlier. The final round of the tourney found the ’Cats matched against Windsor for third place. Estes came out determined to bring home the third place trophy, and succeeded by drubbing Windsor 77-60. The winter sports banquet brought an end to a very successful season and the team coached by Mr. Dennis Snell. Assistant Coach Bob Volzer, and Freshman Coach Pat Boyle. At the sports banquet Tom Nichol was voted team captain and best defensive player, topping off the season with a berth on the all-Wclco team. Mike Arnold received the best individual player and was also voted to the all-North team. Best offensive player was received by Jim Dykes, who also was voted to the all-North team. Bill Prescott was voted most improved and Dan Downs the most spirited player. SQUEAKING BY Floor leader Tom Nichol sneaks past Fort Lupton defenders en route for two points. 24 Boys' basketball

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Girls finish sixth in Welco For the second year, the EPHS girl cagers showed their skill on the basketball floor, making a vast improvement with a 6-10 record over last year’s 3-10 record. Tryouts for the team consisted of individual basic skills. 40 girls tried out for the varsity team, and 12 made it. Even though the varsity team members changed considerably during the season, the starters remained relatively the same. First year Head Coach Joan Suidzinski used a strict set of training rules which seemed to be important to the success of the team. During the season, with the exception of a few suspensions, the team excelled and put forth a total effort. This effort paid off. especially in the game with the Eaton Reds. The Bobcats won in overtime by eight points. At the end of the season, the girls traveled to Greeley to compete in the Welco sub-district tournament. After two nights of play, the EP Bobcats came home with 6th place out of 12 teams. Individual awards were given to Kelly Spaur - most improved; Tracy Cudworth - best defensive; and Jan Johnson - most valuable. Lori Thorpe received honorable mention for Northern Welco. and Johnson was named to the AU-Welco team. The JV’s ended the season with a 5-11 record, which is also an improvement over last year. ON THE LINE The Bobcats take a breather as Lori Thorpe shoots a free throw. 26 Girls' basketball