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

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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

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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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Girls record When completion of the season came, the Bobcat girls found that they had accumulated more wins in one year than all previous years combined. Also rather than finishing in last place, they had risen to claim the consolation championship at the sub-district tournament. The team, coached by Miss Joan Siudzinski and assisted by Mr. Jim Williamson, compiled a 14-5 won-lost record in just their third year of play. Most of the season was filled with the “thrill of victory,” which GIRLS’ BASKETBALL 14 wins. 5 losses Estes Park Opponent 36 Thompson Valley 47 49 Erie 42 41 Fort Lupton 36 44 Platte Valley 23 25 Roosevelt 34 31 Highland 24 40 University 36 61 Berthoud 27 47 Windsor 43 30 University 28 38 Eaton 40 43 Lyons 28 61 Berthoud 38 31 Windsor 54 36 Highland 27 41 Eaton 37 40 Roosevelt 45 48 Highland 24 33 Eaton 23 (Team picture is on page 81) included a five game win streak over Highland. University (twice), Berth-oud and state-ranked Windsor. “The victory over Windsor and the fifth place finish in the league best season were the high points of the season,” said sophomore backcourter Karen Dermody. Along with the Windsor win were two impressive victories over Berth-oud. They tallied their highest ever number of points (61) in both games against the Spartans. Girls’ basketball changed drastically from the previous years. Hard work and team cooperation paid off. As one fan noted, “It was fun to watch this year, as the games truly became exciting.” QUICK SHOT. Karen Dermody (above) gets the shot off before defenders can block it. SHOOT AND REBOUND. All-Welco players Sharon Dermody (33) and Jan Johnson (31) (right) team up to score at the sub-district tourney. 18 Girls' basketball In addition to the fine season, two individuals distinguished themselves with their performances on the court. Both Sharon Dermody and Jan Johnson were named to the coaches all-Welco team. Johnson also received a berth on the all-North team and was honorable mention all-state. New highs were also set in the scoring and rebounding departments. Johnson led the team with 252 total points, while Sharon Dermody grabbed 258 rebounds to lead the team. At the annual awards ceremony, senior Sandy Gugler was voted most improved player, while Johnson topped off the season by being voted MVP and best defensive player. Coach Siudzinski best summed up the season when she remarked, “I feel it was a great year.”