Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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FGGTB Power And Purpose Potential. This word described the 1987 Rams football team. We had the best potential for a state team in a long time, said lineman Kenny Starbuck . The sports writers agreed the Rams were ranked 4th in the state in preseason play. With a strong preseason showing against Smoky Hill, the Rams were prepared to face the season. The Rams were handed defeats in the first two games, falling to Heritage and Alameda. With the record a dismal 0-2, they were ready to stage a comeback, The next game, a strong defense led to Rams to a victory over Columbine. Two victo- ries foiled Chat Field and Bear Creek. The rivalry between Lakewood and Green Mountain runs deep. In a game that was vital to both teams succeeding for the rest of the season, Lakewood defeated Green Mountain. We beat them on paper, but that isn't what counts, said lineman Scott Paquette. After a third quarter drive to Lakewood's one yard line, quarterback Van LL referees called it back. In the fourth quarter, a blocked Lakewood field goal seemed to ensure overtime play, but the ball was recovered for a touchdown by a Lake- wood player. The season died at Lakewood, said Coach McGatlin. The Rams finished the season by losing to Wheatridge and Arvada but handed the Golden Demons a 38-9 defeat. The up and down record of the season provided the Rams with an emo- tional rollercoaster. We were over prepared psy- chologically, said defensive end john Zimmer- man. Next season holds promise for the Rams. Re- turning starters Van Davis, Sean Steyer, jarred Tinnin, Dan Rudzek, Troy McGarlin, Eric Koles- tad, Brian Bowker, Kenny Starbuck and john Zimmerman hope to propell the team to the playoffs leaving behind a season best described by tight end,john Wade - It left us speechless. Davis attempted an apparent touchdown but the Hffifage 17 Rims 14 Lakwa-cd 22 Rams 14 Alameda 7 RUH5 0 Wheatrid ge 25 Rams O Columbine 0 Rams 10 Gqlden 9 Rgms 38 Chatfield 7 Rams 14 Afvadg 56 Rams 13 Bear Creek 24 Rams 38 Top: Coach McGatlin, Spencer Peterson, Scott Paquette, Vern Strobl, jayson Chapman, Troy McGarlin, john Wade, Brett Zachman, Coach Speagel. Second Row: Coach Wanser, Dan Rudzek, john Brozovich, john Huff Aaron Kyeg Eric Fuchs, Brian Bowker, Eric Kolestad, Kenny Starbuck, Coach Dickison. Third Row: Steve Karlick, Casey Mason, David Summitt, Bill Brown, jim Wolfinbarger, Van Davis, jim Pierce, Billy Gines, jeremy Hagan. Fourth Row: Andy Yoesting, Mike Seguro, john Zimmerman, Sean Steyer, Casey Brown, jeff Obechina, joe Archuleta, jarrod Tinnin, Todd Clarke, jim Dorsey. Fikh Row: Christy Springfield, Brad Clarke, Mike Parisi, Scott Stevenson, Eric Brown, judy Felderman, Meredith Hrndley. 11-1711 Mike Parisi, W20 is Ezced with two on coming 66 -4 Football tacklers.

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A Time To Learn Sophomore Football Injuries and grades. Those two things can make or break a football team. The sopho- more football team was greatly affected by this combination. Grades really hurt us, said Rex Leyman. Early in the season, many starters were lost due to ineligibility. This meant changes in the line up that were also greatly affected by the never ending series of injuries. We had a lot of injuries at the beginning of the season, said Brian Eggle- ston. The everchanging line up led to a 3 and 6 Freshman Football The first day of practice for a freshman football player is one of confusion. They are abruptly introduced to the organized high school football program. Equipment con- sists of leftovers from varsity and sopho- motes. Many freshman haven't played foot- ball before and are introduced to plays, terms and blocks that seem to be written in a foreign language. For these reasons you LL season. It was frustrating said Ken Brown. A few high points in the season existed. The sophomores annihilated Wheatridge 40-0. By the last three games the line up remained constant with the addition of a few freshman players. In those last games the defense averaged 4 turnovers per game, said Coach Wheeler. The season came to an end with players all looking forward to a shot at varsi- ty next year. Coach Fitzmorse concluded, If we had the same group the whole year things would have been different. compete in official and B games. The pur- pose ofthe B games is to allow everyone a chance to play and gain experience. The freshman were 3 and 3 in official play. Their last game of the season was against Beat Creek. The Rams lost a heartbreaker in overtime. All of the games were close. The results could have changed in three plays, said Coach Morgan. s :gtg .. .. sa?- bwfff 'S A 1 1 F Q3 fx' X 5 ,,Ea- ,. in f, '-.-,. - U - ,. s I 4 Top Row: john Gaylord, Steve Coy, Mark Schaller, Mart is.. at ., lisa -'J ' ,W 5 R 2 QMS K - 4l johnson, Ken Brown, Eric Fuchs,john Huflf Steve Butlerg X a H -L iii . ,E - g g- Corey Zuerker. Second Row: Coach Fitzmorse, Greg Hy- , . X, S I- ,Q ' Q: V I - Q 5 -'f '- man, Sam Spraggins, Todd Green, Brian Parameter, Casey i 1 5 , 53 bij leg, Brown, Ken Rydgren, Coach Wheeler. Third Row: Todd ii Q '- ' 5 ' Q 1 'D . ' 5. , 'B Score Whizzer Scott, Mike Brown, Brian Eggleston, Chris digg ...li . ' 1' - i Q Eva' Q Dunkin. Bill Weitham, Rex Leyman. . H' te- . ' t ' W ' - -is - ' --U Top Row: Coach Morgan, Coach johnson, Coach Hannak. K , Second Row: Eric Sevirk, Chris Gentz, William Seibert, V W Dean Rolles, Eric Rice. WG!! Brother-ton, Mark Orton, Bryce Fahlsing, Mike Brown, Craig Upson, Mark Biekeg JN, W k ,,,, ...C to U. . ., ,. - .- . w. .. - or--1 -ra rf .. fr T Lee Ttaxlen jerry Davis. Third Row: Brandon Lull, jon- ----- A' ,X K ,kyjjjf arhon Wghlin, Eric Mrgfs, pm White, Greg Hggrmon, ' S , k . ' ess H '-...- j . H 5 'A if ra Lance Whalen, Eriejohnson, Chris Zinke, Derek Girson, QA. ' ' ' ' 1 R. 84 Lf ' - A 'ff ' W Dave Reynolds, Ken Lovejoy, Greg All Fourth Row: ,Qi r Q' 1.5. .1221 Larry Sersante, Marr Acker, Craig Snyder, jerry jones, ' i f j jaoson Bartlett, David Hyman, Troy Brown, Corey , S229 .. . 4. i' Q.. angel B- ' 3.x V ew 5,44 enum, Zuerker, Marr Dozier, Steve Boyd, Aaron Davalos, jeff V' t ,,.. . 5 ,x '- ,af vi egg: j, it ,. 4 Kline. ' l , A1iv A. D A 1 i t Q L 'fa 3 L i' -T D W M 1 JVWVV 5 ,nn I .K A -1 . V 'F :, R. M- 5, . i 1 -, ,. f ,V it ,mvgffllhff Y. 1--S2 B -. .. 8 . 9 f ag 52 , 5 . .u-7. 1 The Heshmm mmp' 2 Mig 031 68 - Footbal or t . .