Vernonia High School - Memolog Yearbook (Vernonia, OR)

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1979 J.V. BASKETBALL RECORD J.V. Basketball Mr. Gordon Crowston coached the J.V. team for his second year which he said he enjoyed very much. Our strength was good defense and good, scrappy guys and several that could hit the hoop. Hey guys, thank you for a very enjoyable season of basketball. Coach Crowston and his team took on some really tough “AA schools throughout the season, and their record for “AA play was twelve wins and ten losses. The J.V. team gained a lot of experience in these games that gave them the initiative to improve on their skills and do better as a team. The experience in those games went toward helping the squad do great in League play. They enjoyed taking first with a record of seven wins and only three losses. The teamwork that was displayed really encouraged the audience to believe that those boys could easily take over for the Varsity team. The J.V. program has been quite successful with preparing players to keep up the reputation of VHS. US OPI’OVENT THEM 69 Neah-Kah-Nic 59 52 Rainier 42 57 Clatskanic 50 43 Yamhill 50 57 Dayton 67 53 Yamhill 63 45 Rainier 53 49 Dayton 48 59 Neah-Kah-Nie 41 54 Warrcnton 48 57 Knappa 48 69 Corbett 60 58 PC. 49 76 Lutheran 66 51 Knappa 74 57 Warrcnton 61 82 Lutheran 72 50 Corbett 40 I. Dean Johnston's fast handling of the ball enables him to make many easy shots before the other team knows what is going on. 2. Besides being a super outside shooter. Barry East becomes a very good floorswceper. 3. Coach Crowston gives his boys encouragement during timeouts, even though timeouts arc often a rare necessity. 3 Back Row; Barry East. Reuben Gonzales. Dean Johnston. Doug Curl. Mike l.ucorc. Steve Grady. Gary Ragncr. Steve Gonzales. Bill Westbrook. Kurt Dunaway. Eront Row: Manager Darin Mcl.ean. Coach Gordon Crowston. Manager Ernie Barela. 22 BOY'S J.V. BASKETBALL

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3 I. (opposite page) Curt Marxer. junior playmaker. looks for open teammate. 2. Seniors and parents are honored at the final home game. 3. Junior Tony Smith takes his shot this time. I. (this page) Up goes the ball and the excitement begins. 2. Chris Cota scores and shares rebounding honors with Brien Weigand. 3. Logger defense with Junior Tony Smith “quarterbacking. 2 BOY S VARSITY BASKETBALL

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1979 FROSH BASKETBALL REC ORD us OPPONENT THEM 36 Tillamook 46 53 Scappoosc 44 55 Banks 53 53 Rainier 56 45 Clatskanie 52 42 Clatskanie 52 65 Seaside 42 61 Warrcnton 32 63 Rainier 68 48 Seaside 33 67 Banks 48 67 Warrenton 58 Freshmen Show Their Stuff The coach of the freshman basketball team was Mr. Fred Klinger. This was Coach Klinger's first year teaching and coaching here at VHS, so in a way. Coach Klinger was a freshman too. Coach Klinger talked about his players, This was a most enjoyable time for me, and I really see a lot of potential in these players. There is a lot of talent that will mature these boys into fine basketball players.” Coach Klinger went on to say that they played many exciting and close games, and that he was pleased with their results. Even though, the freshman team didn't win too many of their games, (their record was seven wins and six losses) they gained one year’s experience. With this expcriccc under their bell these players will improve definitely in their future on the J.V. team and on to the Varsity team. But in the meantime, though, let's really support the freshman program because here is where great teams begin. 3 I. Rick Kricgcr specializes in jump shots. 2. John Ragner shows his ability which proves him to be an excellent outside shooter. 3. Steve Grady is the I rosh team’s high scorer and is valued for his height and aggressiveness. I RI.SHMI.N BASKI TBAl I Back Row: Tony Bartolomucci, Mickey Bruers. Joe Batty. Rick Kricgcr. Todd Shaw, Steve Grady, Joe Richardson. John Ragner. Pat Doller. Sam Mailer, f rom Tow: Coach Pred Klinger, Manager Mike Rieken.