Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Dribbling In ’n’ Out Of The Captain’s Poll The most important aspect of any team is unity. And we’ve got it! We have more unity than any year, says 6’ 2 forward Chuck Cutler. Good Coaching was another reason he gave for Alta’s winning. We’re building many new traditions,” added Darrin Long, a 6’ guard. Most players described being on Alta Basketball Player in one word-fun. Just knowing they were good enough to be a winning team was the biggest boost they could have. There are a few disadvan- tages in playing, however. Each night from 6th period on, the team practiced for three hours or more. Another disad- vantage was teachers were harder on them instead of sup- posedly giving them special benefits. It was certainly not a piece of cake! The Varsity was favored to win Region, and in an early Captains Poll, they were rated number six. They were strong and proved it by losing only once in their pre-season to Jor- dan. Starting the season off right, competing against eight teams, the Hawks captured the consellation trophy in the Provo Tournament. Alta suffered a crushing loss to Brighton early in the season. Then three encouraging wins, one against high-rated Hillcrest brought the Hawks back to life. Then a dissapointing loss to Bingham brought the team down again; but not for long. The Hawks came back and de- molished region number one ranked Brighton by 32 points, and regained their number six spot on the Captains Poll as well as a number two rank in region. This years coach was Myron Long and he was assisted by Coach Black. Coach Long used an unusual defense-offense pat- Passing to Pat McGinnis Travis Clark sets up a play to hopefully score a basket. Going up amidst Brighton players. Roger McDonald scores a basket. The Hawks defeated 1, Region-ranked Bengals by an incredible 32 points. 86 • Basketball

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With nerves of steel. Patrice Boshard. Class III Optionals. performs a back walkover on the beam. During this tri- meet. Alta defeated Brighton and Cot- tonwood. Coming out of a turn. Sherry Forbes maneuvers to regain her balance. Stratigically placing her hands. Sherry Forbes begins a front walk over. This optional move, appear ing extremely difficult, is merely routine for the accomplished gym nast. Keeping balance is difficult on a four inch wide beam. Patrice Ba shard, a veteran of this event, is well in control as she goes into her next move. Gymnastics • 85

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Running down the court. Chuck Cutler dribbles while looking for his team- mates. Chuck was often a top scorer for varsity and a valuable defensive player. Trying to avoid a turnover to oncom- ing Timpview players. Curtis Smith re- ceives a pass and attempts to maintain his balance while Mark Brower watch- es ready to guard. VARSITY BASKETBALL S(iwn Record: Won 14 Lost 7 Region: 2nd Alta K 55 Sky View Alta 68 72 Jordan Alta 59 57 Layton Alta 66 61 American Fork Alta 39 70 Provo Alta 65 51 Granger Alta 73 56 Taylorsville Alta 36 51 Brighton Alta 66 51 Kearns Alta 68 44 West Jordan Alta 65 50 Milkiest Alta 51 58 Bingham Alta 66 51 Taylorsville Alta 93 60 Brighton Alta 65 55 Kearns Alta 81 40 West Jordan Alta 51 58 Milk rest Alta 54 51 Bingham State Tournament Alta 57 56 Olympus Alta 51 55 Roy Alta 56 58 Milk rest Darrin Long looks for some help as a Brighton players puts on the heat. Basketball • 87