Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Over their heads, Sam Little goes up from the outside. Surrounded by defenders, Mike Maires looks for a teammate to pass to 204 ■ Basketball A last second prayer for Mike Day proves successful. “We laid the foundation for bigger and better things to come, though we already had the talent and skill to produce a winning season. ” Andrew Mismash Going in for the shot, Mike Maires con- centrates on his form SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM: Row 1: Tony Elggren. Mark Landrumm. Mike Day. Steve Neeleman. Sam Little. Mike Maires. Danny Smith. Craig Haslip — coach. Row 2: Lowell Richards. Ray LeVitre. Ben Dellapiana. Chad Cook. Troy Chicos. FRESHMEN BASKETBALL Record: 7-wins 5-losses 61-21 Jordan 61-43 W Jordan 66-55 Bingham 60-69 Brighton 63-61 Hillcrest 59-31 Jordan 68-48 W Jordan 64-74 Bingham 51-60 Brighton 62-50 Hillcrest 71-61 Bingham 54-68 Brighton

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A long jumper is thrown from the out- side by Troy Long. In desperation. Steve Hardy (Smurf) lunges to block the shot VARSITY BASKETBALL: Jon Roderick. Travis Clark. John Day. Troy Long. Joel Kempner. Jeff Davis. Doug Boudroux. Chuck Osieja. Derrik Brian. Todd Rehder. Steve Hardy. Scott Dehyle Disgruntled team members fiscuss the next play during a time out. Boys Basketball ■ 203

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A Jump FROSH BASKETBALL TEAM: Row 1 Coach Ken Black. Row 2 Dave Stott. Trent Ogden, Troy Hymas. Mike Sumner. Kirk Brian. Andrew Mismash. Paul Larson. Chris Connelly. Chris Hallsey. Chris Saunders. Dave Burton. Brett Alvey. Jason Pedik. Brad Jen- sen. Todd Templeton. Russ Childs. Kelly Jensen. Bill Blodgett Forward Though their season record was not impressive only winning a few games, the sophomore basketball team was much im- proved and the squad continued to progress through hard work. What we lack in talent, we try to make up for by working on our skill and the execution of the plays. says Ray LeVitre. About 50 boys tried out for the team, and after numerous cuts the twelve best emerged and com- menced practice everyday after school. The natural talent of Ben Dellapiana, Steve Neeleman and Shaun Landrum combined with the effort and determination of the others made for a balance which carried them through the In the air, Shaun Landrum pumps one up with the aid of Steve Neeleman rough times and gave them hope for the future. In contrast to the Sophs, the Freshmen had a surprisingly suc- cessful season. Winning nearly all of their games the frosh relied on the skill of it’s sixteen players to undermine the opponents. Open- ing the season against Jordan they decisively defeated the Dig- gers by building up 40 points, leading scoreers were Trent Og- den. Chris Saunders, and Troy Hymas. The following week they suffered a depressing loss at Bin- ham but bounced back to win the - all but one of their remaining mat- chups. Outmanuevering the opposing team members. Mike Day goes for a side shot Basketball ■ 205