Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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NOW DELAYS SOCCER SEASON occer is a sport that does not receive the attention that it deserves. Let's face it. even freshman football draws a larger crowd. Yet to the devoted fans, parents, and players, soccer provides a good way to let loose the frustrations of the day. Most people do this by scream- ing at the refs, or by pounding th ball into the back of the net. The soccer game's also an opportunity to get a sun tan burn, huddle in the cold, and or get totally drenched. Weather was a big problem during the beginning of the season. Tryouts for the team had to be held indoors because of the snow. In fact, the first chance the team had to practice out- side was the pre season game with Jor- dan. four days before the regular sea- son was to start. The first regular sea son game was postponed because of snow. However, two days later. Alta introduced the Bingham Miners to the game of soccer. (The varsity won. 9-0, and the JV won. 8-0. In soccer this is called a blowout.) The 1985 Alta soccer team is by far one of the best teams that the school has ever had. Dustin Erickson said. I think we've got the best team this year.” Coach Mitchell thinks that the team should take region and finish in the top four teams in the state.

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hart ever. Jennifer Johnson makes her EAM UNITY DUE TO INDIVIDUALITY he most important ingre- dient for a successful team is for each member to give up a part of her individuality throughout the season. But. underneath her ability to become a piece of each player, she remains as different from them as night is from day. Four members of the girl's J.V. bas- ketball team. Laurie Keenan, Carrie Kelsey, Lora Abraham and Jodi Daughtery, were asked two questions. Here's how they responded as indivi- duals. What do you find most challenging about being a member of the team? Laurie — Getting along with the coach.” Carrie — Getting up at 5 a.m. to be to practice. Lora — The zig zag drill. It's very fast and we have to do 10 in a row. If one person misses then the team has to run a suicide. Because everyone wants to do it right, it's easy to mess-up. Jodi — Keeping up with my home- work. What makes being a member of the team most worth while? Laurie — It's fun! Carrie — The experience and the feel- ing I get while I'm playing. Lora — The team unity. When it gets tough you remember you're a team and that everyone is going through the same trials.” Jodi — The feeling of self-improve ment. knowing you're giving your all and getting something for it. Shooting quickly and skillfully, Wendy Horlacher is able to beat a Hillcrest onslaught. On top of the action. Jennifer Johnson shoots for two. 185 i

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Avoiding the opponent. Eddy Lang manuevers the ball as Pat McGinnis and Mike Childs moved upheld. Taking a goal kick. Brandon Naylor launches the ball upheld. v-i. » » v » - . v V a- m SOCCER: Row I: Mark Smith. Rhett Marshall. Eric Smolenski. Sean Cox. Mike Alguire. Tony Cox. Jim Marshall. Chris Kedra. Dustin Erekson. Cary Judy. Chris Southwick. Bryan Bridge. Maricio Sosa. Row 2: Coach Peterson. Coach Hedges. Chris Petrick. Matt Anderson. Alan Ridlehoover. Eddy Lang. Mike Childs, Scott Gillett. Dave Rake, Brandon Naylor. Bret Bar nard. Jeff Farmer. Pat McGinnis. James Bender. Ran dy Hubrich. Shawn Mclllece. Nathan Jewkes. Coach Mitchell. Sliding for the ball. Randy Hubrich tries to block the shot. Dribbling along. Gary Lang moves the ball downfield. Soccer O 187