Dickinson State University - Prairie Smoke Yearbook (Dickinson, ND)

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- Sophomore Russ Pumam, working a ’’stack ” m his unfortunate opponent (G), was one of he more successful young wrestlers for the 31 ue Hawks, finishing the season with a 17-12 ecord. Endurance is very important in wres- ting. Freshman Lynn Sundby hung on tightly to tiring opponent (H), and went on to win the natch, as the Blue Hawks added to their un- beaten streak on the home mats. The Blue lawks continued the streak, and finished the eason 5-0 at home on their new blue and grey nats. Russ Putnam gave it everything he had nd more, straining to pin his opponent (I), nd finally succeeded. Putnam helped the Blue lawks to a third place finish at the conference oumament by finishing third himself, and also ained points for the team when they finished burth in the district tournament. Kelly Van 7atten searched desperately for a way out of his opponent’s grasp (J), and Steve Stadick studied is opponent closely, prepared for the attack K), in more Blue Hawk home dual action, ’'he season turned out to be a respectable one or the Blue Hawks even though the team was oung, reflecting the hard work of the wrestlers nd also the good coaching of Terry Burgess nd his assistant, Kurt Lesser. 31

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The 1985-1984 Blue Hawk wrestling team was a young one, consisting of only one senior, two juniors, and rest sophomores and freshman Despite their lack of experience the youngei wrestlers turned in solid performances, and with the success of the upper classmen, the team finished the season with an 8-6 dual record. Steve Stadick. working for a takedown (A), was one of three Blue Hawk wrestlers to reach the final round of the district 12 tournament at Scott Gvm. Grueling workouts and weight training (B) helped strengthen the wrestlers foi their marches, and undoubtedly paid off foi Randy Burwick. Burwick (C), the 1985 118 lb. national champion, took both the conference and district titles again, earning another trip back to the nationals, finishing in fourth place this time. Kelly Van Patten, struggling to escapx from his opponent in a home dual match (D), gained valuable freshman experience as the Blue Hawks' 158plunder. Steve Stadick. working or. top of his opponent in another home dua, match (E), was another young mat man whe wrestled vet)' competitively, in the 142 lb. class. 30

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Blue Hawks: hunt Row Troy Hefta. Tim Daniels. Ted I'ecker, Hank Price, Lynn Gress. Rick Wycinski, Kurt Barker Back Row Ass. Coach Schroeder, Kerri Duncan, U o Wasscm. Dan Ruhland. Mike Ate Mann, Kevin Sullnan. But Thorpe Bob Allard, Steve Hall, Head Coach Sam Milooovkh. Before (he basketball season began, (he Blw Hawks were picked to finish only fifth in (hi conference standings. By season s end. the Bhu Hawks had proven themselves to be much bet ter than that. After a slow start, the Blue Hawk surprised the rest of the conference by comity on strong and chasing the conference-lcadity Valley City State College Vikings right down c the final week, finally settling for a three way ti for second place. Senior Bob Thorpe was a bij part of the Hawks' inside game A) in rhei close, but disappointing loss at home to th Vikings. Tim Daniel, flanked by Troy Hefta am Wes U7asem, was all smiles after one the Blu Hawks' more frequent home victories (B). running game seemed to suit the Blue Hawk just fine, and Hank Price did his share, oftei hafBeing defenders and dazzling fans with hi fasrbreak antics. (C). When it was rime to slo things down. Kevin Sullivan was one of th people to get the ball to inside (D). while Tin Daniel, the team s second leading scorer, coul be counted on to supply much of the outsid firepower (E). Daniel was also one of two Blu Hawks to be named to the all-conference sec ond team. BASKETBALL PROSPERS