Florence High School - Husky La Bran Yearbook (Florence, CO)

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Randy Toler puts up a jump shot in the Championship game as Durk Himes and Jim Adamson move In to rebound. 21

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PPL Champs District Champs 2nd at State The Florence Huskies took to the basketball courts with a vengeance this year, overpowering their League opponents convincingly on the way to a Pike’s Peak League Championship. Led by the shooting and rebounding of Durk Himes, the defense and hustle of Jim Adamson, the Huskies put a team on the floor remarkable for its height and depth. Those qualities took the team all the way to the State Championship game, where poor shooting and rebounding led to an upset of the Huskies by the tournament’s Cinderella team, Glenwood Springs. The year began with the Huskies ranked first in the state polls, a ranking they quickly defended with lop-sided victories over their opponents. With the quickness of Robby Villagrana and Bobby Toler at guard, the height and muscle of Tony Stapleton and Jim Adamson underneath, and Durk Himes cleaning the boards, the Huskies left no doubt of their right to the number one spot. During these games the depth of the Huskies began to show, as guards Jon Dickey, Mike Whaley and Randy Toler and forwards Don Bost, Harvey Carey and Don Whaley came off the bench to keep up the Husky attack. The Huskies suffered only one defeat in league play at the hands of the Trojans from Fountain Ft. Carson, but they claimed the league crown by defeating the Trojans on the home court. During the league tournament, the Huskies were upset in the final game by the Trojans, but took a home court advantage into the sub-districts of the state tournament because of their league crown. At home the Huskies put away the defending state champion Denver Christian team, then continued into the final game by defeating both Delta and Holy Family. In the final game the Huskies led the Mustangs from Glenwood Springs most of the game, but the final minutes saw a furious Glenwood comeback upset the Huskies and sent them home with the second place trophy. Their season ended with a 22-3 mark, the second best in school history. Outrunning three Lewis-Palmer Rangers. Mike Whaley drives for an easy basket In the semi-final game of the Pikes Peak League tournament. In position and above everyone. Tony Stapleton goes up for a rebound against Glenwood Springs.

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“Revenge Is sweet - The Huskies celebrate their home court victory over the then top-ranked Fountain - Ft. Carson Trojans. After this win the Huskies returned to the top of the state polls. The ’84 State Second Place Florence Huskies - Back row: Head Coach John Merriam. Bobby Toler. Don Bost. Tony Stapleton. Don Whaley. Durk Himes. Harvey Carey. Jim Adamson. Robbie Villagrana. Assistant Coach John Villagrana. Front row: Manager Sam Jacques. Jon Dickey. Randy Toler. Mike Whaley. Lawrence Martinez. Kevin Smith. Clyde Campbell. Manager David Howell.