Linden High School - Linden Legend Yearbook (Linden, MI)

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AWARDS MVP — Tammy Evans MIP — Jaimi Smaka Coaches Award — Sandi Jordan 61

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JV ' S COMPETITIVE The 1988 J.V. Girl ' s Basketball team experienced a tough but encour- aging season. Their 5-15 record was not a true indication of what the season was really like. Although they suffered 15 losses, four were by under 10 points. They were that close to a winning sea- son. The season started with five return- ing letter winners, two additional soph- omores and five freshmen. The girls came together as a team quickly, help- ing each other on and off the floor. We attempted to stress defense and it paid off keeping us in many games. The girls worked hard all year, said Coach Jim Zonka. He was pleased with their attitude and effort. Individually, the Most Valuable Player and one of the co-captains was Tammy Evans. She was the team ' s leading scorer, scoring 293 points, an average of 14.6 points per game. She did an outstanding job running the team on the floor and led the team with her never say die attitude. Jaimi Smaka was voted the Most Improved Player, her best game came against Holly when she scored 10 points and had nine rebounds. This year ' s coaches award went to Sandi Jordan, her per- formance at the off-guard position and positive attitude kept the team up all year long. The last two starters were Jammie Thompson and Sara Warner. Jammie was the teams leading re- bounder, starting all games at center. Sara the other co-captain started to come on strong late in the season scor- ing a season high 10 points in the last game of the season. Chipping in with strong performances off the bench were; Julie Geyer, playing tough de- fense in critical situations. Tara Wil- loughby the sixth person and Erin Gay playing at the backline positions. With two more wins this year than last, the Girl ' s Basketball program is on a slight upswing With an improved attitude and renewed interest at the Middle School level, Mr. Jim Zonka is looking forward to an even better sea- son next year. front. Tammy Evans Kneeling (L-R) Anna Konya, Julie Geyer, Marlena Nelsey, Standing (L-Rj Coach Jim Zonka, Jammie Thompson, Tammy Dawson, Erin Gay, Jaimi Smaka, Sara Warner, Tara Willoughby, Sandi Jordan. 60

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VARSITY GOES TO STATE First Time Since 1968 Expectations were high in 88 with the return of the top six players who finished third in league last year. Expectations were lowered when Keith Haglund and Andy Orblych were lost for the season with injuries. Losing these key players pre- vented a set line up. A few close losses in dual matches late in the season and a weak showing in the Post-Season Conference tournament led to fifth place. The Eagles finished with a 5-3 record in league. If the team had thrown in the towel and called it a season nobody would have been sur- prised. Determined to redeem themselves at Oxford Hills, every team member shot a solid round of golf Tying for third out of twenty teams, this qualified them for state. AWARDS M.I.V. Dave Grant M.V.P. Pat Carpenter Doug Brody Again at Michigan State, where the state finals were held, the Eagles shot an excel- lent round of golf They finished twelfth place. The five players who finished strong in Post-Season play were returning lettermen Doug Brody. Pal Carpenter, Dave Grant and Malt Smith, along with the first year lettermen Greg Bogusky. Adding to the team effort were first year lettermen Ke- vin Mattson and Steve Hall. Winning J.V. letters were sophomore Joel Sordyl and freshman Jason Jacobs. They and return- ing 2-year lettermen Dave Grant will hopefully be joined by recovered Keith Haglund in a rebuilding year. 1 62