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

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TOP LEFT: Freshman Coach Neil Halou-sek gives his team instructions for an upcoming quarter. TOP RIGHT: Freshman most valuable player Ronnie Wilson shoots over two opponents. ABOVE: Pat Earl, sophomore, waits intently for a rebound off an opponent’s freethrow. RIGHT: Sophomore Brian Defender rubs his elbow after a brief injury as Coach Robin Gerke looks on. FAR RIGHT: Mike Fiala, sophomore, puts up a shot over opponents as teammates Mike Mollman (20) and Pat Earl (44) look on. 22

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VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL MHS OPP 56 Oakridge 55 43 Gold Beach 35 52 Grant Union 62 57 Stayton 72 40 Bend 66 68 Crook County 32 75 Heppner 50 71 Mac-Hi 49 70 Wahtonka 61 49 Burns 66 60 Grant Union 43 40 Vale 49 51 Nyssa 65 79 Crook County 58 60 Oakridge 63 85 Crook County 70 64 Wahtonka 50 51 Mac-Hi 49 54 Grant Union 67 54 Burns 50 53 Nyssa 48 69 Vale 60 Season Record 15-6 League Finish 3rd TOP LEFT: Pal Duponl, junior, keeps his eyes on the hoop as he fires his way pasi an opponent. TOP RIGHT: After a rough game Greg Cosgrove, senior, rests his weary feet. LEFT: As seniors are introduced at the final home game, Dan Ahern is greeted by Chuck Warren, Dan Williams and Craig Fleshman. 21

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J V s Alsililins Lead Tl earn T o 17-2 IReeord Under the guidance of Coach Robin Gerke the ]V boys basketball team compiled an impressive 17-2 record, the record being the most successful in this year’s program. Coach Gerke was very impressed by his team’s ability. He accredited some of the team's power to their height advantage. He mentioned two sophomore boys at6’3”, Brian DeFender and Mike Fiala. He also mentioned Glenn Dmytryk, a junior at 6’4”. “This group of four sophomores and four juniors will be very experienced and beneficial to the varsity squad next year,” commented Coach Gerke. Starting the season with 20 players and ending with 10 and only 5 who could play, first-year sophomore coach Small Fire Hawk had a hard season. Coach Hawk stated, “All the players received valuable playing time in the process of compiling a record.” Led by Ronnie Wilson and Coach Neil Halousek, the freshman squad compiled a 12-9 record. Donny Muskoph was selected the most improved freshman player. Many of the freshman players will be very beneficial to future squads. )V BASKETBALL MHS OPP 55 Bend 62 69 Crook County 52 73 Oakridge 61 48 Gold Beach 44 55 Bend 60 69 Crook County 52 86 Heppner 39 60 Mac Hi 54 43 Wahtonka 27 73 Burns 48 63 Grant Union 45 57 Vale 66 65 Nyssa 55 68 Crook County 54 68 Oakridge 53 57 Crook County 42 59 Wahtonka 40 59 Vale 48 Season Record 17-2 TOP: Sophomore Scott Fladwood awaits the call of an offensive play. LETT: Mike Fiala, sophomore, clenches to the ball as he pulls down a rebound. 23