Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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Upstart The varsity team may have been preparing for next year, but the junior varsity squad was only concerned with win- ning. and they wound up on top most of the time. “There are a lot of very good players on the squad, we have the po- tential to be a major contender for the region championship next year, said John Day. It wasn’t easy coming up with a good record, and most of the losses were very close, includ- ing defeats handed to them by Bingham, Brighton, and Tay- lorsville. “If someone makes a VARSITY BASKETBALL Season Record 5 Wins 14 Losses Preseason Alta 69-37 Skyview 58-67 Viewmont 62-79 Jordan 36-44 Provo 57-54 Ml. Crest 80-65 Cottonwood 86-64 Timpview Season Alta 48-49 West Jordan 59-73 Brighton 43-66 Hillcrest 57-77 Bingham 57-59 Taylorsville 75-74 Kearns 51-77 Brighton 56-68 Hillcrest 64-80 Bingham 73-84 Taylorsville 61-60 Kearns 55-57 West Jordan 206 ■ Basketball Shooting the ball, Derrik Brian led scoring throughout the season. J.V.’s. mistake we overlook it and al- ways find something positive to dwell on. even if it costs us the game.” said Steve Hardy. Most team members agree the best part of playing on the team was their closeness to the other members and the friendships that ensued, not only between players, but be- tween the players and the coach as well. “Coach Peter- son is one of the easiest guys I’ve ever worked with, and I think every teammate will agree, said Joel Kempner. SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL Season Record: 5 Wins 13 Losses Preseason Alta 48-59 Viewmont 64-56 Jordan 41-45 Provo 45-39 Mt. Crest 41-48 Cottonwood 42-78 Timpview Season Alta 52-49 West Jordan 54-64 Brighton 68-72 Hillcrest 44-60 Bingham 64-69 Taylorsville 45-35 Kearns 57-78 Brighton 47-57 Hillcrest 51-66 Bingham 57-65 Taylorsville 61-46 Kearns 49-50 West Jordan JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Season Record: 5 Wins 5 Losses Season Alta 77-63 Hillcrest 56-58 Bingham 48-45 Taylorsville 56-39 Kearns 59-70 Brighton 53-52 Hillcrest 61-72 Bingham 54-55 Taylorsville 58-42 Kearns 50-56 West Jordan

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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

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In the middle ol the crowd. Doug Bou droux rises over the Bengals “Unity makes us Winners. ” Sam Mismash J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM Row 1: Phil Peterson-Coach Row 2: Todd Larson. John Day. Brad Harr. Joel Kempner. Chuck Osieja. Todd Rehder. Sam Mis- mash. Steve Hardy.