Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Jumping from the key. Sherri Ander- son puts in two as Julie Hanson, Jana Crawford, and Lisa Vawdrey looks on. Lisa Vawdrey goes up for the basket as Allyson Burt and Stacy Tyler get ready to assist. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBAU Season Record Won 14 Lost 4 Region 1st State 4th Alta 44 63 Orem Alta 64 60 South Alta 46 47 Judge Memorial Alta 67 36 Jordan Alta 64 . 41 Granger Alta 66 .. 40 Murray Alta 44 37 Taylorsville Alta 36 31 Brighton Alta 36 38 Kearns Alta 40 . 36 West Jordan Alta 44 47 Hilkrest Alta 6? 60 Bingham Alta 66 42 Taylorsville Alta 48 . 43 Brighton Alta 46 31 Kearns Alta 74 63 West Jordan Alta 4? 40 Hilkrest State Tournament Alta 63 .. 64 Granite Alta 66 62 Highland Alta ?6 46 Clearfield Alta 49 . . 62 Bingham Girls Basketball • 95

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JV Buries Opposition next year should be an even greater year. They know they can beat every school, so state should be a realistic goal. The j.v worked hard for their victo- ries, even though it appeared effortless. They are the Queens of j.v. basketball, and they brought the school an outstand ing record. On varsity, Jana Crawford was a superb all-around player; while Allyson Burt was a great rebounder. Stacy Tyler shot very well and Sherri Andersen could hustle all over. A winning combination made the winning team. The girls were as proud of their contribution to the sports victories of '81-’82 as the boys. They had a great season and used their heads to win. Al though the games weren’t as well attended as the boys were, the team played to their poten- tial, as if in front of a thousand spectators. There’s one thing I hope the girls learn , said Coach McCon- nell, and that is whatever you want you can get it if you have the desire and pay the price.” Gineal Davidson goes for two as a Jor dan defender wonders where the ball went. The team won the game and put themselves in a good position for Re gion play Shooting the foul. Lisa Vawdrey goes for it as teammates Connie Hill. Jill Schuman. and Gineal Davidson pre pare for points or rebound During a tense game. Coaches McCon- nell and Quimby instruct the girls and keep their spirits up. Many huddles were called to guide game strategies 94 • Girls Basketball

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Wrestlers Capture Third Hammer Trophy Perhaps one of the greatest sports rivalries of the season was the annual ‘Battle of the Hammer. Alta claimed it’s right to keep the hammer tro- phy for its third consecutive year by defeating Bingham. The victory was assured by pins made by J. J. Jimenez 155. Ken Barentson 132, Philip Soderborg 185, and Tucker Nipko 105. On February 4th and 5th at Brighton, the Region Two wres- tling tournament was held. Brighton placed first in the re- gion, Alta took second. At re- gion, wrestlers from Alta placed in their appropriate weight class: First—Gary Gor- don 98, Second—Tucker Nipko 105, Third- -Eric Single- ton 112, Second—Steve Baer 138, Second—Jason Marlor 145, Third—Lee Fairbourn 167, First—Phil Soderborg 185, and Third—Dave Stoedter heavy weight. At the state wrestling cham- pionship held at Weber State, five wrestlers placed: Gary Gor- don—second, Tucker Nipko- —fifth, Eric Singleton—fourth, Steve Baer—sixth, and Lee Fairbourn—fifth. According to Coach Hender shot, 'Wrestling is the toughest sport in the school. Members of the team must learn to sacri- fice and they must have a lot of will power. Wrestlers must have certain talents; They must be quick, have a lot of heart, have intelligence, and be Although the stands were not always filled, those fans who showed up saw an exciting match against Granite. Here Phil Soderborg 185 lbs., struggles for a take down against Granite. Crouching on the mat. the referee watches for Lee Fairbourn s upcoming pin in a match against Kearns. During the match between Alta and Granite which Alta won. an Alta wres tier works for a crossbody ride. 96 • Wrestling