Foss High School - Calypso Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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Junior Varsity - Not to be Taken Lightly xxx, ...fit ffv . d . FROM LEFT: ll. Slifer, B. Sutherland, K. 'I'urnlmull, 'Ii Hess, S. vlohnson. Coach Ken Hotsko, IW. Funk, Smith, Jones, IN. Baker, D. Cey. 31 , i Nlatt Funk, Most Valuable Player. FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS FOSS. . . FOSS. . . FOSS. , . FOSS. . . Readying the players for varsity com- petition was the main purpose behind junior varsity basketball. Developing a winning-team attitude was also strongly stressed. The team was composed of fifteen players, four of whom alternated between the and varsity teams. Because of their varsity experience, Robert Ramsey, joe Holes, Les lVIcCulley, and Reggie Grant helped the team improve their skills throughout the season. Consistancy is important to team machine, and Matt Funk proved the point well. Along with Steve Johnson, most improved player and leading rebounder, and Reggie Grant, leading scorer. Foss, team placed second in the city. VVith a league record of 10-4 and overall record of 14-5, the Falcons proved that they were not to be taken lightly. With a strong team as a back- up, future years looked promising for Foss basketball, ...LINDBFRG ......... 57 ...ROGERS .......... .41 ...W. BRE1VIFRTON...57 ...BFLLFRMINE ...... '47 .. .WASHINGTON ..... S0 ...WILSON ........... S9 ...MT. TAI-IOMA .... .31 ...LINCOLN ......... .28 ...STADIUM .......... 31 ...BELLFRMINE ..... .47 ...LINCOLN ......... .47 ...BELLFRMINF ....,. 34 ...W. BRFMFRTON . . . 55 ...WILSON .........,.. 5 5 ...LINCOLN ......... .67 . . .M'I'. TAHOMA ..,., 52 ...WILSON ........... 45 ...MT. IAHOM,-X .... .45 ...SIADIUM .......... 39

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.:.a.vs,v- R u,,k .. . I V5 I felt it was a very successful year considering the fact that we did not have ., anyone participating with varsity experience, commented basketball coach Wayne Dalesky. However I feel next year will be an excellent year for Foss basketball because we will have eight returning lettermenf' The final won-loss record was 7-13, the most ever won by a new school in Tacoma. Although the team lost thirteen games, seven games were lost by four points or less, and five games by two points or less. Finishing fourth in the city league, the Falcons knew that a firm foundation had been laid, and hopes were high for next year's team. Individual awards were achieved by Keith Brown, Most Improved, Zach Hill, Mr. Hustle, Danny Olague, Leader in Assists, Charles Ramsey, Coaches Award, and Larry Smith, Best Defensive Player. It was an outstanding year for junior Bob Rife, as he received the awards of Most 47 'F,',f Valuable Player, Leading Rebounder, Leading Scorer, and Most Inspirational. 445244 ., MCONS ROW ONE: Assistant Coach Ken Hotsko, Nlanager IVI. Owens, Head Coach VVayne Dalesky. TOVV TWO: D. Olague, L, Smith, C. Ramsey, H. Washington, K. johnson, R. Ramsey, R. johnson, Boles, Ii. Rife, Z. Hill, L. McCuIley, K. Brown, R. Grant. Off to a Great Start h Kvifll RTOWII Zach Hill Danny Ulague Charles Ramsey Bob Rife BELOW: Take five! Larry Smith Harry Wasliirigtiiri FOSS ..., 50 .... BELLERIVIINF ..,.... 52 FOSS .... 40, . . .WASHINGTON . . . . .42 FOSS .... 42 .... WILSON ............ FOSS .... 50 .... MT. TAHOIVIA ...... FOSS 65 .... LINCOLN ........... Foss .... 56 .... STADIUM .....,..... 50 Foss .... 62 .... BELLFRMINE ....... 73 ross .... 53 ..., sT.4D1Uiv1 ........... 44 Foss .... 61 .... LiNcoLN ........... ee Foss .... 72 .... BELLERMINE ....... 77 ross ..., 37 ..,. W. BRiiMER'roN .... 44 Foss .... 42 .... wicsoxi ............ 63 ross ,... '67 .... L1Ncoi.N ........... so Foss .... 74 .... MT. 'i'AHoM.4 ...... 62 Foss .... 50 .... Wicsox ............ 71 Foss .... 53 .... M'i1'i'AHoiviA ,..... 55 Foss .... ee .... s'r.4DiuM ...... . . .68 xg-xx Q4- :mw Poi F x F' 5

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Two sophomore basketball teams were formed. Besides competing in their league, they also had oppor- tunities to scrimmage with each other. Near the end of the season, the sophomore Gold beat in succession the two first place teams in the league. HWe were finally playing up to our potential, commented Coach Hank Jarvitz. The Gold team achieved a final record of 12 6. jack Sonntag felt he had coached an excellent team. With a final record of 15-3, the sophomore Green won their last seven games to tie with the two Lincoln teams for first place in the league. All players looked good as prospects for junior varsity and varsity teams, and the future seemed bright for upcoming Falcon basketball seasons. IiROM LEFT C Randalf M Cirttn D Brawley W Huddlsston D Henreid G Colt S Dans M Da Hondt B Stago Morrison Ci. Bryant, R. Kawb R Bowtrs Loath ack Sonntag VIISSINII j Dallas