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

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Robert Buell defends the goal from Brian Stephens during practice. Robert Buell, Yikes! Whats that, a soccer ball? Harry Porter (Pele) Thats using your head. Tom Davis attentively listening to coaches instruction. Kevin Beck displays tremendous offensive soccer talents.

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SOCCER TEAM SOCKS IT TO EM Varsity Soccer: L to R, Bottom Row- Damian Holloway, Kevin Beck, Brian Stevens, Aircn Isenagel, Russ Meads, Tom Davis, Robert Buell, Brian Proett, Top Row- Terry Lee, Coach Ben Temmens, Creg Vandergrift, Jack Kchoe, Carl Billhimer, John Luerding, Jeff Cusumano, Harry Porter, Clint Baker, Asa VanGelder, Coach Leon Hart, Manager Richard Milner. The fall sports atmosphere was different at 1. V. this year as a new sport was added along with the regular program. The sport was soccer! The team was very fortunate to have to play only one game in the rain. It seemed as if the clouds were holding the rain until the end of the season hut couldn t manage and had to let out the rain on the last game. The crisp, clean air and rustling leaves added to the excitement of this new sport. The new soccer team had a difficult time getting uniforms and transportation. Soccer was a new sport and it was at the same time as football, therefore, many football supporters weren't willing to budget soccer funds. The amazing thing is that a brand new football uniform cost as much as 15 soccer uniforms. The team was very fortunate to have a coach with a lifetime of soccer experience. The assistant coach was an excellent disciplinarian. The players had excellent practices which were characterized by diligence and hard work. The season was highlighted by a 1-0 upset over Medford. They also beat archrivals North Valley twice in two outings. Their low point was the last game, which they lost to Grants Pass 3- 2. In the second half of that game, they had numerous chances to score, however, they never capitalized on them. Overall the team did an outstanding job and earned a second place for their efforts. After the smoke had cleared and the rain started the coaches had chosen Harry Porter as the most valuable player, Jeff Cusumano and John Luerding were the most improved. The most inspirational award went to both the team captains, Asa VanGelder and Brian Stephens. The team looks on while a Grants Pass opponent heads the ball.

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GARNER LEADS CROSS COUNTRY TO Cross Country: L to R, Bottom Row- Jill Garner, Corinthia Camp, Coach Ron Pope, Elaine Payne, Mandy Hill, Top Row- Andy Spliethof, Andrew Avitable, Steve O'Donnell, Jeff Hodder, John Sloan, Chris Brown, John Scaffin. This years cross country team ran with many inexperienced runners, nevertheless, they had a good season. At the season's end every member of the squad had improved his or her best time by at least one minute. First year coach Ron Pope stated, We just don 't have enough girls to fill out the girl's program. In spite of this, the girls did well. The girl's team was led by Jill Garner who placed fourth at district and fifty-second at state. Jill ran well this year and placed in the top ten of every invitational she attended. Elaine Payne also did well this season, by improving her running style tremendously. Mandy Hill and Corinthia Camp completed the girls team. The boys team was led by Jeff Hodder and Jeremy Hart. Both Jeff and Jeremy improved greatly by the end of the season. Andy Spliethof, John Sloan, and Steve O'Donnell rounded out the boy's varsity team. The 1983 cross country team rounded out the season with Jill Garner and Jeremy Hart getting Most Valuable Runners, Jeff Hodder and Elaine Payne as Most Inspirational, and Andy Spliethof and Corinthia Camp as Most Improved. Runner Chris Brown displays talent in a Cross Country meet. Cross Country 30