Illinois Valley High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Cave Junction, OR)

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Varsity Con’t easy scores by Shane Hancock and Dave Brinkley. In the last home game of the season, I.V. vs Phoenix, Shane Hancock scored 32 points and palled down 16 rebounds to help sink the Pirates ship, 72-68. Sophomore guard, Steve Parmerlee, started every game, handling the ball well under pressure and consistantly scoring 13-16 points per outing. Senior, Dan O'Brien, high- lighted games with his fine defensive play. Junior Varsity Team David Brinkely gained All- Conference honors and was voted to receive the Most Valuable Player Award. Brice Fosmore was voted Most Improved Player on the team. Front row from L to R, Charlie Bell, Mike Modrich, Keith Armstead, John Nichols, and Denton Scott, Back row from L to R, Rick Lyons, Todd Lewis, Kevin Proett, Les Buell, Darrel Miller, and Coach Don Goodman. Freshmen Basketball Team Front row from L to R, Larry Mason, Cory Pollerino, Larry Gobel, Mark Hughes, Brad Sauers. Back row from L to R, Darren Scott, Jamie Strebig, Jim Yarbrough, and Coach Jay Monier. Missing players are Don Thornhill, Rhett Nelson, Randy Shane, 24 Basketball

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Team Gets Commended By Referees handed North Valley a 54- 48 loss to win the champion- ship trophy. Skyline Conference play saw the Cougars compile a 3-11 record. Again the record doesn’t show the team's true ability. The Cougars lost to Skyline Champs North Valley by a total of four points for both games with scores of 50-51, and 36-39 respec- tively. Both of the games were close and exhibited the fine sportsmanship shown through the year by Coach La then and his players. The referees in- volved in the last I. V. vs North Valley game wrote letters to both coaches commending their sports- manlike conduct and the attitudes of the players. In other games, I. V. upset the highly touted Eagle Point Eagles who were at one time rated seventh in the state. Dave Brinkley led the scoring with 24 points and out- played All-Conference selection, Don Summers. At I. V. 's home gym, full of supportive fans and lots of spirit, the Cougars de- feated arch-rivals Rogue River, 62-49. Brice Fosmore's numerous assists lead to Basketball 23

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J.V.’s Play Disciplined Basketball Beginning the season with a goal of learning to play disciplined basketball, the Junior Varsity Basketball team can be called a success. As the season pro- gressed, so did the team's skills at controlling the ball game in their favor. They worked as a team, and after much hard work, finished the season with a rec- ord of 5 wins and 9 losses. The amount of teamwork was so much in evidence throughout the season that the whole team re- ceived the Most Valuable Player Award. The Most Inspirational Team Member was Gary Ellis, and a Mr. Hustle Award was given to Rick Lyons. Frosh Gain 7-7 Record Despite a season that started slowly, the Freshman Basketball team developed a rhythm that supported them through a 7-7 season. There were problems for them at the start; they lacked some coordination and drive, but as the season progressed, the team acted together and brought off several fine victories. The hard work, dedication and nag- ging of Coach Monier paid off as the Freshmen became a team with potential. There were many long practices and lectures, but the learning experience that was involved was invaluable to a team that looks promising. Darren Scott was awarded The Most Valuable Player on the team. Basketball 25