Mapleton High School - Maple Log Yearbook (Mapleton, OR)

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to JN,-U,?S LMLDQ5 9 p.lLDps 32 W4 U55 n.o ,All.E1is N 424 Record Best in Years Winning five of the last eight games of the season the Sailors were able to stay ahead of lVIonroe and Harrisburg to retain sixth place in the league standings. However the finishing place couldn 't begin to dictate the success of the team. The Blue and White, on three occasions, failed to win by an average of only two points, all to teams who eventually qualified for the state tournament. We did win some close ones though. During the season we were involved with three over-time games and won all three which indicates a real team effort was made when the going got rough, stated head basketball coach Larry Klein. The highlight of the season, according to the team, was a victory over Waldport on February 19th. With only 1:30 remaining in the game the Sailors, leading by one, had the crowd on its feet when they went into a four corner--slow down offense, which eventually spelled the doom of the Irish. However out of the deafening roar and hysteria a lone Irish managed to intercept a Sailor pass and with 30 seconds remaining called a time out. The teams finally returned to the floor, after what the crowd had felt was an eternity with the Irish controlling the ball and going for the last shot. After 21 seconds of excellent ball handling by the Irish, fate finally cast its spell--the Irish were called for walking! After bringing the ball back up the floor Blake Pennel was fouled in an Irishman's last ditch attempt to steal the ball. In front of a full house of wild, screaming Sailor fans and many quiet and dismayed Irish backers, Blake ripped the cords on his second of two free throws with only 3 seconds showing on the clock to put the Sailors ahead by two -- 47-45. This gave Mapleton a victory they had awaited for many years. All of the games were not as exciting and successful as their Waldport victory, but the Sailors 8-14 season RECORD was the BEST IN YEARS. f-1-, TOP: 'I'he varsity basketball team L. TO R.: Manager Alex Rentovich, Robin Rickman, Steve Huisenga, Herb Harry, Lyle Hollenbeck, Blake Pennel, Steve Allen, Dennis Erickson, Melvin Reeves Brian Vessey, and Coach Klein. I

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The JV rally was stuck working the toughest job of all - fighting for the JV teams, both football and basketball. Our JV's proved that THEY HAD SAI LOR SPIRIT by helping out the varsity cheerleaders as well as clo- ing their own jobs. Lack of wrestlers was the problem encompassing wrestling this year, As a result they only had two cheer- leaders doing the job normally done by four, They helped build the morale of Nlapleton wrestlers, in spite of a disappointing season. Q 0' si or ' if E 1 av W: 1, . My TOP LEFT: Teresa Kneaper releases a quiet sigh after a successful play by the J.V. foot- ball team. TOP RIGHT: Eyes on the action the J.V. cheerleaders finish a routine after a play in the first football game. BOTTOM: Engrossed in Sli f the movements of the sailor team, the J.V , cheerleaders are L, To R, Marilyn Jones, Terri Swai m, Teresa K neaper, 1, Penny Kohler, Janet Haury, and Linda Long.

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H .,,-, V . mir-if PAGE 64, BOTTONI: Blake Pennel cuts in hard left to shoot a lay-in with no one blocking his path. LEFT: Melvin Reeves strives hard to keep his balance while retrieving a loosely thrown ball. BELOW: Preparing him- self for a lay-in, Brad Kneaper is observed by a closely following Steve Allen. 'USU FAR LEFT: Coach Klein gives a quick pep talk during a time out. LEFT: With an excellent follow-through, Steve Huisenga watches a bas- ketball go in for a svvish.