Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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TOP LEFT: Rod Cross, senior, pacifies himself with a sucker as he sits on the sidelines with a sprained ankle. TOP: Quarterback Jim Souers calls the play to the team as they stand in a huddle. ABOVE: Seniors John Porter and Francis Kalama look on from the sidelines with intense looks on their faces. VARSITY FOOTBALL MHS OPP 28 Redmond 3 20 Gladstone 13 16 Mac-Hi 22 0 Vale 24 27 Wahtonka 14 14 Nyssa 20 19 Burns 13 0 Grant Union 26 20 Crook County 40 Season Record 4-5 League Record 2-5 13

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V arsify Football Rates I op T fn Early In Season Getting off to a fast start by beating both Redmond and Gladstone, the Madras varsity football team found themselves among the state’s top ten football teams. But a last minute touchdown drive against Mac Hi and a loss to Vale put the Buffaloes at 0-2 in league. The team won two of their next three games defeating Wahton-ka 27-14 and Burns 19-13. Losing their last two games eliminated the hopes of a winning season. They finished 4-5. Mr. Rod Chester commented on his first year as the Buffaloes coach, “It was a very enjoyable experience. We began playing great football at the end of the season.” Senior all-conference running back Craig Fleshman became the first 1000-yard Buffalo rusher compiling 1050 yards in 189 carries for the season. Craig was named the most outstanding player and back, and was also nominated to the second team all-conference defense. Eric Nichols, a senior, was selected as the league’s first team center. Francis Kalama and John Porter were selected on the second team all defense. John was the recipient of the most inspirational and the outstanding defensive back awards. “We will be losing an excellent group of seniors, but with experienced sophomores and fine juniors we should have an extremely successful team next year,” commented Coach Chester. TOP: Chuck Warren, senior, leads the team in a word of prayer before the game. ABOVE: Senior Craig Fleshman takes a stagger step as Eric Nichols blocks out an opponent, as sophomore quarterback Jim Souers looks on. CENTER: The crowd stands in an uproar as they cheer at a home game. 12

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in proves; JV Football I Frosik E am w limmg Season The junior varsity football team got off to a slow start, losing their first three games. A 22-20 win over Bend got the team untracked as they won two of their last four contests, including a 34-8 stomping of Burns. Coaching the JV team through a new offensive system were Lowell Gilliland, Don Hopps and Jeff Sullivan. Under the guidance of Ron Phillips, Small Fire Hawk and Paul Phillips and freshman football players turned a winning 4-3 season. Wins over Crook County, Grant Union, Cascade and Burns propelled the team to its winning season. The team was led by Ralph Vigil who was awarded as the most outstanding freshman football player. Ralph was also voted most inspirational and honorary captain. Kim Montee received best defensive back honors along with being named hardest worker, most consistent, and best offensive back honors went to Randall Leach. Thirty-four players started the season but only 21 finished. Coach Ron Phillips commented, The reason I enjoy the freshman football program so much is being able to watch the players learn and grow in knowledge and skill during the season.’’ “As the weeks passed the most pleasing thing that happened was that some of the players who started slowly improved. We had many new faces playing at the end of the season.” JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL MHS OPP 6 Crook County 26 8 Grant Union 22 6 22 Redmond Bend It 20 12 Crook County 20 12 Redmond 13 34 Burns 8 Season Record 2-5 TOP: Freshman Ralph Vigil drags an opponent along as he gains yardage. ABOVE: Tracey Runge, freshman, follows through with his arm as he lobs the ball to a teammate. RIGHT: Sophomore Pat Earl (85) blocks through the line as sophomore Brandon Lofting (40) attempts to gain some yardage. 14