Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Two Region Champs Two region champs out of four 'ain’t' bad, was an excel- lent motto for this year's foot- ball teams. Junior varsity tied for region champs, the sopho- mores had a good season with six wins and three losses and just missed placing in region, and the finest freshman team Alta has ever had waltzed through the doors of Alta and represented the school by win- ning every game they played. The varsity squad had a 5 4 regular season record. The sea- son started out on the wrong foot with a loss to Jordan 14-3. Alta, in a strong region, lost to Granite, Brighton, and Hillcrest. But their five wins gave them third place in the region, only missing a tie for first by one game. This year’s team was an ex cellent football team, Coach Berry said about his Hawks; finishing third in the state meant that Alta was now a state power to be contended with. Many of the mistakes in games were caused by inexpe- rience, but during the season the team matured and finished the season as one of the finest in the state with many juniors already anticipating next year. Alta is hot and can’t be stopped, can be said for the Giving Hillcrest Huskies a helping hand. Sean Babcock and Mark Bana siak complete a defensive tackle. junior varsity team. Carrying on the varsity's example, the j.v. had one too. This year the j.v. team showed spectators ex- citing football and great skill. Four of their games were won by shut-outs and one in over- time by one point. Lee Fair- bourn commented about the Kearns game, This could have gone either way; we went into over time tied 12-12 and knew we had to win. Having only two losses for the season, the j.v. went on to be co-champs with Brighton for the season, when asked if the j.v. team would benefit the varsity team next year, head j.v. coach, Gary Garcia replied. Yes, many of the experiences asso- ciated with success were gained by these players. This is often difficult to teach and comes as a result of a success- ful season. Sophomore Dave Walker commented on the Alta-Jordan game, This may have been the most important game to us as a team, because a lot of us used to play with the guys on Jordan’s team. We played well for our first game. Our defense got better during the year and the offense learned to play as a team. With six wins and three losses, the sophomores played well as a team. Confidence was boosted as they creamed Gran- ite with a 27-7 victory. As the Demonstrating his bionic legs. Mark Brower, jumps high into the air. block ing a Hillcrest pass. Holding on to the ball as though it were a bomb. Todd Handley rushes down the field avoiding tacklers. Alta’s varsity team was victorious in the con- test. 76 • Football

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On a perfect crisp fall day for a football game. Alta met Roy for a Semi Pinal State game at Rice Stadium. Dean Langston and Dave Stoedter stop a Roy Royal with an important defensive tackle. The east side of Rice Stadium eminate with the colors of black, silver, and red. Enthusiastic fans display their pride inside with t-shirts, pompons, ribbons, and school colored attire. Protecting the quarterback. Todd Handley, Howard Baliff charges the Roy defense with an offensive block. Halftime at Semi-Final game was per formed by the marching band; an elaba rate show of music and flag girl rou- tines entertained both schools. A pre-game highlight. Roger Williams, and another professional paratrooper freefall to football field to promote new movie In Search of D.B. Cooper. The paratroopers performed aerial stunts to amaze crowds. State Football • 75

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Football • 77 Looking down Held at Rice Stadium. Todd Handley looks for receiver Chuck Cutler, who was one of the standouts in the exciting Roy State game. Arms raised in signal of a touchdown, a referee sends a thrill through the crowds as the Hawks score another six points. The Kearns Cougars were anni- hilated by our strong Varsity team. VARSITY FOOTBALL Season Record: Won 7 Lost 4 Region: Third State: Third Alta 3 4 Jordan Alta 17. 10 Granger Alta 14. 38 Granite Alta 38 6 Kearns Alta 23 6 Bingham Alta 47 6 West Jordan Alta 19 16 Taylorsville Alta 14 17 Hillcrest Playoffs Alta 17 7 Skyview State Quarter-Finals Alta 41 14 Davis State Semi Finals Alta 7 .12 Roy JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Season Record: Won 7 Lost 2 Region Co-Champs Alta 14 6 Jordan Alta 6 8 Granger Alta 7 6 Granite Alta 19 18 Kearns Alta 8.. 0 Bingham Alta 6 0 West Jordan Alta 47. . 0 Taylorsville Alta 64 0 Hillcrest Alta 6 14 Brighton