Albany Union High School - Whirlwind Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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CLOCKWISE: Dave Heintzman breaks his opponent down at a Lebanon match. Bob Thompson watchs as he puts the finishing touch on one of his opponents. The entire team jumps from their seats after a very cru- cial match. Referee raises Randy Asia's hand after winning another exciting match. Work- ing desperately, Rex Boye tries to reverse his opponent. Neal Rash, giving an all out effort, tries to gain the advantage. A look of deter- mination on Coach Glenn's face tells the en- tire story as he watches a match.

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Experience gives wrestlers bright future With the upper weights not as ex- perienced as the lower weights. West's wrestlers had a tough season. However, the experience did the returning wrestlers a lot of good. In the lower weights, seniors Dave Heintzman and Neal Rash led this year's team. Heintzman lost only two out of 18 matches during the season and won the outstanding Wrestler award for the year. Neal Rash also had a good record and won the award for the most pins in one season. With a young team for two years in a row and with the experience they have now acquired. Coach Glenn sees a bright future ahead. 22 Wrestling

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FROM TOP: Heavy weight Roger Bagg confidently puts a pinning hold on his helpless opponent. Gary White gets his hand held high after defeating his tired opponent. Randy Asai easily wraps up his opponents arm while working for the pin. 24 Wrestling