Smoky Hill High School - Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Troy Houg playing outside linebacker is ready to hold Jnderclassmen Action onen Ihen the Freshmen football players started ractice on August 13, they had a goal and lat was to play varsity football. he coaches trained the freshmen for :mpetitive play and built them for the varsity iture. The freshmen played eight games in ie season. During this time they learned the fferent positions and the various responsibili- as. uring their sophomore year they played ten imes, as many games as the varsity plays. he plays the coaches call are almost the tact same plays varsity uses, only not as zlvanced. When their sophomore year ends iey are ready to play varsity football! Chris Doyal, Paul Yarbro. Bob Hutton. BOTTOM ROW: Keri Zemple, Laura Osborn Scott Woodard, Brian Waldelgh, Chad Atkins Russel Hill Pat Kalahan, Angie Wiggins FIRST ROW Coach Brookhart, Marco Dispascalluci, Jon Mun lan Lindsey Chad Atkins, Marty Jackson, J. D. Klien Joe Martinez Coach Champion SECOND ROW: Mark Waldrop Ted Karris, John Fetters, Scott Dustin, Jeff Juhl Mark Peters, Kevin Turnock, Todd Krajewski THIRD ROW John Kllen, Ray Decker, Kevin Lowe, Jason Baynes Pat Flores, Pat Gallegos, Tim Jolly, Chris Bottoms David Hubbard FOURTH ROW: Brad Mangum Dwane Moock, Steve Bender, Tobey Vogt Mike Smith Scott Colborn, Ken Anderson, Louis Estrada FIFTH ROW: Chris Gill, Fon Allen, Matt McNeil Bobby Johnson, Kevin Roberts, Buzzi Fritzus, Dylan Gotesky SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL, Bottom Row Ladson Selby, Todd Butler, Bill Schmidt, Larry Garlutzo Jeff Pratt, Trevor Paulson, Dave Forlenza, Justin Plummer Dave Voss, Second Row: Tim Weich, Andy McKinley Dennis Aldridge, Chad Dunston, Coach Cozza Coach Jackel, Jim Langan, David Kurelo, Russ Burch Casey Stongle, Third Row: Manager Shawna Green John Omstead, Jody Kuczek, Keley Sands, David Bogan John Wisniewski, Daron Yates, Brad Smith Jason Yates, Sandy Boyd, Clinton Pettigen, Scott Tjarks Manager Stacey Andrews, Fourth Row Gary Wood Paul Tache, Tony Wenzel, Brant DeBlick Andy Ritze John Jenks, Greg Funero, Chris Lelsge, Top Row Brad Staats, Ron Goetz, Marty Wescott, Bob Possehl David Thomas, Mike Minkiewicz, Flynn Ayers Brian Gosha

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Smoky Hill's strong front line defends the Buffs territory against the Hinkley Thunder- birds. Corey Vogt carries the ball through the Arapahoe Warriors defensive line with the help of the blocking by Val Jefferson and Mike Hill. BOTTOM ROW: John Rheinheimer, Dirk Muncy, Sean Terrell, Pam Jones, Liz Finnerty, Shawna Green, Robby Hamilton, Megan Mclendon, Kim Seymour, Laura Hansen, Sean Lambert, Dave Mun, Ken Ottenberg SECOND ROW: Tim Schaefer, Dave Decolati, Dan Genovese, Coach Cooper, Coach Luhring, Kerrie Wright, Coach Hiester, Stacy Andrews, Coach Ratcliff, Coach Carmann, Dave Baloun, Val Jefferson, Jeff Knabenshue THIRD ROW: Scott Cain, John McManus, Tom Fenton, Troy Houg, Brian James, Todd Bauman, Chip Marks, Scott Hudson, Greg Holt, Woo Chung, Greg Johnson FOURTH ROW: Tom Niedergerke, Chris Raso, William Tarnosky, Mike Roop, Dave Doty, Edison John, Corey Vogt, Colin Gibbs, Doug Wirth, Mark Krajewskl, Scott Cook, Lance Hale FIFTH ROW: Chad Jones, Jim Cain, Robby Sheldon, Brad Robinson, Pat Hollinger, Mike Smith, Robert Chirico, Terry Jones, Tim Oliver, Tony Jackson, Michael Hill SIXTH ROW: Dave Markwell, Scott Faulkenburg, Brent Barnett, Mike Houlne, Tim King, Phil Spesshardt, Bryan Clay, Scott Reed, Frank Smith, Jeff Stanley, Jeff Banning, Tony Kirby NOT PICTURED: Michele Roth, Robert Medor 186 Football

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Buffs Win Two At State Gotta love thoses Buffaloes! The Buffaloes captured their second playoff birth in two years with another year of dynamic regular season play. The success of the team didn't hinge so much on size and strength, but on the team's ability to play as a unit, using talent and speed to out finesse their opponents. ln the Buff's opening playoff game against Denver's Lincoln High school, Smoky Hill exploded off the line. Jeff Knabenshue's first play from scrimmage carried the Buffalos 51 yards down the field to the end zone. Later in the game Jeff took the ball on a 65 yard touchdown. A total of 256 offensive yards resulted in the Buff's victory over the Lancers 31-21. After defeating Denver Lincoln, the Buffalos faced the Coulumbine Rebels on November 10, in the quarterfinals. Again, the Smoky Hill offense rolled, jumping out to an impressive 28-7 halftime lead. Jeff Knabenshue had another day of running toward the endzone. He had a 77 yard punt return and a 71 yard punt return, which ended as a touchdown. David Baloun also had an outstanding day with a 51 yard pass to Val Jefferson and a 27 yard pass to Knaubenshue, both passes resulted in touchdowns. The Rebels came back in the second half, but the Buffls defense, which consisted of such men as Terry Jones, Brad Robertson, Lance Hale, Val Jefferson and Scott Cook, held. The Buffs won 44-29 becoming the first Smoky Hill Football team to make it past the quarterfinals. ln the Buffs semi-final game, they faced the Northglenn Norsemen, an opponent they had defeated earlier in the season. During the Buffalos first drive of the game, the lost starting halfback Jeff Knabenshue and starting fullback Cory Vogt. Cory scored their first touchdown, but it soon became their last. Smoky Hill lost to Northglenn 21-7. The season ended all too fast for the Buffs, but over all it was an excellent one. The Buffs had started a tradition at Smoky Hill, one which will never be forgotten. Star running back Jeff Knabenshue ltopl agonizes over his ankle sprain suffered on the first play of the Northglenn game Buffs lost 21 7 Dave Baloun scrambles for a touchdown against Columbine at Jeffco Stadium Lance Hale discusses defensive strategy with head coach Bob Hiester 1 88 Football