Klein High School - Bearkat Yearbook (Klein, TX)

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Kats bat Short-s top A me Lindblom prepares to throw the ball to home plate, comple tinga double play. Photo by Lee Armstrong. for State Watching the ball sail through the air, the batter beginsto sprinttowardfirst base.With no signs of danger in sight, he easily circles around the remaining bases. The player scores, proud of yet another run for the Bearkats! The varsity baseball team had its share of victories in the 1983-84 season. Having advanced to the State Semi-finals last year, the athletes began this season with much determination, The team's main strength proved to be a willingness to wing this was a definite advantage in District competition. The Bearkat team consisted of an experienced group of athletes who strived to improve their skills in every practice. With players such as Pitcher Kyle Atkinson, Short-stop Arne Lindblom and First Baseman Peter Nies, the team received a notable reputation. After competing in tournaments at Aldine and Brenham high school, the boys felt very secure about their playing abilities. Herb Allen, the team's dedicated coach, set high standards for his players. The athletes not only met but surpassed Coach Allen's expectations in the 1983-84 season. 240 Boys Varsity Baseball ...W ta. Returning lettermen Arnie Lindblom, Kyle Atkinson, and Peter Nies are proud to be seen in Klein baseball uniforms. Photo by Lee Armstrong.

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l.V. sets goals in '84 J.V. baseball proved to be a popular sport at Klein in 1984. An overwhelming 125 boys tried out for positions on the J.V. team, yet only twenty of these athletes were chosen. During practice these dedicated players strived to improve their playing skills, mainly concentrating on the infield positions. J.V.'s main strengths, hitting and pitching, were an' asset in every game played. Early in the season, Coach Scott Yates summed up the expectations he had for his team. l'm looking forward to this year's season. Our goal this year is to win District and contribute in any way towards getting the players ready for Varsity pIay. L TF? if Q, f --'F t 'Q .1f'?!2 ,2Pl '4l .,.,,s ... QP :yt 'I g l . 5 Y f .gi 1: -f. ,A .L its We W , i .X ma, E-5 .t t 242 junior Varsity Baseball eff , A . - fi' :Z?a'esf v f I O I ' Qhwwuy' my A l,ls A 1 5 f Troy Davidson warms up in the dugout. Photo by Robert Sidmon prepares to relay to first base. Lee Armstrong. Photo by Lee Armstrong. Kenny Samoff sets up to catch a pop fly. Photo You're out! Photo by Lee Armstrong. by Lee Armstrong.