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

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PERFECT FORM. Senior sharpshooter Kevin Schumaker goes up for two in a home game. ON THE REBOUND Starting center Steve Durnal. sprained wrist and all. splits two Fort Lupton defenders on his way up to corral one of his many offensive rebounds. BOYS' BASKETBALL 6 Wins. 13 Losses Estes Park Opponent 90 Lyons 55 51 Eric 66 56 Fort Lupton 79 49 Platte Valley 78 52 Roosevelt 56 65 Valley 63 57 Highland (OT) 62 57 Eaton (30T) 59 63 University (OT) 64 76 Berthoud (20T) 74 45 Windsor 51 63 University 71 79 Eaton 62 58 Berthoud (OT) 60 61 Windsor 46 54 Highland 57 58 Roosevelt 49 45 Weld Central 70 64 Valley 78 (Team picture is on page 80) ROUGH RIDER. Junior guard John Brandly powers his way to the basket en route for two. 16 Boys' Basketball

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STICKY SITUATION. Carolyn Backstrum gives a blueberry smile after completing the pie-eating contest. HEAVE-HO. Members of the Freshman Class (above) tug strenuously on the rope while Mr. Charlie Clark gallantly cheers them on in a losing effort. THE GOLDEN AGE OF LEATHER. Greaser Dennis Schlarbaum (left) takes a break from his daily attire to dress for Fifties Day. Homecoming 15

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Boys basketball operates in overtime Overtime excitement was the phrase that best described an up and down season for the rebuilding boys’ cagers. Four consecutive overtime games — a state record — and five total overtime contests proved the Bobcats capable of playing with most teams. The young club, with one returning starter and four seniors, went through seven extra periods before coming away with their first overtime victory against Berthoud 76-74. Estes fans were treated to three of the season’s top games during the string of overtime games. The first, a triple overtime loss to Eaton, was one of chaos and confusion as the lead switched back and forth several times before the final buzzer sounded. University provided the excitement the following night. Estes took one of the state’s top teams the distance before falling by a single point, 64-63. A double overtime thriller broke the overtime jinx for the ’Cats as they defeated Berthoud in the final seconds. Estes advanced through the playoff round and into the sub-district tournament by defeating Roosevelt 58-49. Conclusion of their 6-13 season came at the tournament following losses to Weld Central and Valley. 1 felt we accomplished more than our record indicated. said team captain Shon Dermody. He added. We played as a team and had good unity which can be attributed to good coaching.” In addition to team accomplishments, two players received special awards from the league. John Brandly and Dermody were voted to the all-North team. Dermody was also voted to the all-Welco team, honorable mention all-state and nominated to play in the all-state game. At the winter sports banquet team awards were presented by Varsity Coach Dennis Snell, JV Coach Jerry McMurry and Freshman Coach Karl Ebel. Recipients included Jim Dickinson, free-throw award; Rod Rudel, most improved; Brandly. best team player; Bob Rutherford, most spirited and best defensive; Dermody. team captain, best offensive and best individual. UP AND IN Top scorer Shon Dermody (above) goes high to net two points against Eaton. TEAM STRATEGY. Head Coach Dennis Snell (left) plans defensive tactics at a home game Boys' basketball 17