Smoky Hill High School - Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Team effort wins Jr. LaRoche lab year Eric Kos goes for the Pueblo Invitational for the Buffs. ovel led Smoky Hill throughout the the win in the Smoky Hill Invitational. Cross Country 183

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Team Effort Smoky Hill cross country runners in the past have established a tradition of excellence. This year's team dedicated themselves to uphold the expected standards of high quality. The runners consisted mainly of underclassmen with little experience. The runners were very dedicated and deter- mined. Mr. Renes said, Smoky Hill's cross country runners are some of the most dedicated athletes at Smoky Hill, devoting many long hours and miles during the off season. The lack of experience and the age of the team did not discourage them. They managed to maintain a high level of consistency throughout the year. There were three goals set. The main two were to qualify for state and to place among the top ten. After months of preparation the team put forth all efforts, made state, and placed eleventh. This was achieved by accomplishing the third goal, which was to improve weekly. Each individual strove for perfection. Among the top performers were Jr. Laroche, Karl Wiegand, Kelly Gillespie, and Ron Searle. Scoreboard Smoky Hill Classic First ffield of fourl Aurora City Championships Second Ifield of sixl Ponderosa Invitational First Ifield of tenl Aurora Invitational Fourth ffield of 327 Pueblo Central Invitational First Ifield of 27l Smoky Hill Invitational Second Cfield of 23D Centennial Championship Third Cfield of 13l State Championship Eleventh tfield of 24D 182 Cross Country A'-'yt-v Top row Ken Ryan, John Reidy, Ken Smith, Kelly Billespie, Kevin Reidy, Karl Wiegand, Eric kos, Chris Ryan Jeff Bliven, Tyler Wilson, Dave Ruiz, Second row Eric Ames, Dave Hewitt, Bryce Hiigel, Ron Searle, Ed Mock Ray Anderson, Mike Furina, Ted Tendell, Travis Wright, Paul Stretesky, Third row Andy Kitlowski, Rodger Kitlowski Jim Rockwell, Jr. Laroche, Jason Clark, Don Kocuba, Jon Long, Pedro Gonzalez, Prukash Mehla, Danny Fernandez Fourth row Lori Wayne, Angi Rohzon, Courtney Stevenson, Coach Mike Renes, Don Hill, John Budd, Allyson Allen Lisa McFadden, JoAnne Seeberg, Kim Haas. Fifth row Karri Rolfson, Sheri KoCuba, Lori FitzGerald, Jill Soukup Michelle Baumar, Sarah Lienert, Tina Robinson, Lesley Chilcott, Corina Bandara, Ann Como, Carla Davis.

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The Buffs carried off one of their best season's ever. Their record wasn't outstanding because of a few star players, instead it was fantastic because they were an entire team that had the desire to succeed. As Coach Hiester said, The trademark of the Buffs this year was the dramatic improvement of the whole team. Improvement was a good word to describe the Buffs' football season. With every game, the Buffs became stronger and improved from the following game. They built confidence in themselves and this confidence resulted in the form of victories. The victory against Overland was probably the most exciting game the Buffs played in their regular season. Both teams were strong and both played well. But there was no denying the excellence of the Buffs and Smoky Hill triumphed. It was definitely a big win for them. Some of the exceptional players included Terry Jones who played defensive end, Jeff Knabenshue who played half back, and Brad Robinson who played the position of defensive tackle. These three players added strength to the team. But it was a team effort used in winning the games. The Buffs had a winning season not because of a few outstanding players, but because many young men set goals for themselves and reached them, Coach Hiester concluded. 184 Football Buffs Dominate Smoky Hill first down against Hinkley. Coach Hiester discusses his future plays with his assistant coach on the other end of the headset. Dave Decolati sits out a few plays after being shaken up during the Hinkley game. i J 1 i 2 Z u li Dave Baloun hands off to 920 Val Jefferson for a l 1 E l