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

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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

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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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While gliding past opposing defenses (F). nk Price became the Blue Hawks' leading 'ter. Late in the season. Mike McMahon eked the Hawks' starting lineup, contributing coring punch from either the outside or the de. and also helped our in rebounding 'ngth (G). Bob Allard (H) didn 't score a of points, but shored up the Hawks' small nr line with his strong defensive and re- mding skills, often relieving or playing in dem with Wes Wasem. a member of the all- i ference second ream, was often called upon t er the rough inside basket (I), using his scle well against taller defenders. Having lified for the conference tournament, the e Hawks were marched against the Minor e Beavers, whom the Hawks were 1-1 inst during the regular season. Mike McMa - 1 scored on one of the fastbreak opportuni- in the game (J), but in the end the Beavers the victory, ending the season for the Blue vks. In the first annual Blue Hawk tourney, » Wasem (K) and the Hawks took the npionship by defeating South Dakota Tech. ?rves played a big part in the offensive at- Troy Hefta was often called upon for his merer shooting (L), as was versatile Kerry e Colonel Duncan (m).