Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Frosh Tops the season to American Fork, Granger and Brighton. The Sophomores had a diffi- cult season with three wins. The wins came against Lay- tom, Taylosville and Kearns. Even though the losses were difficult, they taught the team about competition. The freshmen were only de- feated by two teams—Brighton and Bingham. They were ranked third in District play and did a great job. They were bigger than other teams and stronger. Next year should be great for them. Sturggling to reach higher than his op ponents. Mike Jensen goes for the gold in the game.

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Rob Gibbons gets rid of the ball in order to make the play and score the basket J.V. Eleven Lose Only Three tern that made it difficult for other teams to figure out and play against. (Jnlike most teams in region, there wasn’t just one leading scorer, and this fact gives the well roundedness that a Varsity teams needed. The team’s strength was it’s balance. De- fense and Offense were equal so there were few weak spots for other teams to prey on. What’s unique about this Despite the outstretched arm of an op- ponent. Shanon Carter still aims accu rately to make another two points. years j.v. team? They’re all ju- niors! For the first year the j.v. team consists of all juniors, said Coach Black, and they are a select few. Out of 600 juniors, only 11 made the team. That’s quite a tribute to the guys on our team, comment- ed Coach Black. The main purpose of the j.v. team is to be a scrimmage team for the varsity. From 6th on they practice and the two teams better each other. From these dedicated wor- kants comes experience not just in basketball. They learn how to work together, how to have success in life, and to sac- rifice for better things. In all it’s a positive experience. The j.v. experienced success in their season. They lost three of their games, and the losses were spread out coming at the beginning, middle, and end of Sending up a shot at the top of the key. Roger McDonald helps raise Alta's score. The only junior who starts each game as a varsity player. Roger uses his height and outside shooting talent to make the best of his forward posi tion. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Seaton Record: Won 12 Loti 0 Alta 54 48 Sky View Alta 73 53 Jordan Alta 70 47 Layton Alta 62 64 American Fork Aha 54 42 Granger Alta 34 38 Provo Alta 65 64 Orem Aha 62 50 Taylortville Alta 50 47 Brighton Aha 51 47 Kearnt Alta 54 39 Wett Jordan Alta 56 50 Hillcrcat Alta 46 50 Bmgham Alta 58 44 Taylortville Aha 46 47 Brighton Alta 73 55 Kearnt Aha 46 44 Wett Jordan Alta 52 54 Bingham J.V. Basketball • 89

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Pounding down hard along the base line. Troy Long rolls up a shot off the backboard for the freshmen team against the Bingham Miners in a home game FRE.SHMAN BASKETBALL Season Record: Won 7 Lost 5 Alla 52 34 Jordan Alla 70 34 West Jordan Alla 68 70 Bingham Alla 63 64 Brighton Alla 61 48 Milk rest Alta 61 .. 49 Jordan Alta 76 34 West Jordan Alla 46 59 Brighton Alta 69 73 Milk rest Playoffs Alla 52 49 Jordan Alla 74 53 Bingham Alla 47 . 54 Brighton SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Season Record: Won 3 Lost 15 Alia 49 61 Sky View Alla 52 36 Layton Alla 46 65 American Fork Alta 56 . 70 Granger Alla 39 . 54 Provo Alla 45 74 Orem Alta 48 58 Taylorsville Alla 52 68 Brighton Alla 59 66 Kearns Alia 37 47 West Jordan Alla 44 60 Milk rest Alla 48 57 Bingham Alta 53 . . 43 Taylorsville Alia 57 . 68 Brighton Alia 58 42 Kearns Alia 36 . 43 West Jordan Alla 49 . 63 Milk rest Alla 42 . . 58 Bmqham As he pivots for position forward Pat McGinnis searches for an open man while Troy Long waves his arms to get his attention in a freshman home game against Bingham. Basketball • 91