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

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I. Junior quarterback Jim Souers releases a pass down field over a Cowboy defense. 2. A pile up on the goal line gives Madras points on the scoreboard. 3. Several Madras football players represent the teams during the home coming parade. 4. Quarterback Jim Souers junior calls a play of strategy for extra Madras yardage. 5. Seniors Mike Leno and Richard Colman represent the football team at the bonfire. 6. The Madras defensive squad stops the Cowboys from gaining a first down. 7. Coaches Small Fire Hawk. Rodney Chester. Lowell Gilliland talk over game strategy, on the way to the football stadium.

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r Players Start Slow End Season With League Standing Beginning the season with high hopes second year Coach Rod Chester commented. because of survival of the intangable, we struggled through the first four games. Scoring seemed to be the problem early in the season, with the first touchdown not coming until the fourth game at Vale. There were many frustrating moments because of inexperienced, missed assignments and the lack of self-confidence.” Coach Chester added. The goal of the season set by the coaching staff was to be competative in league play and gain the state playoffs. As the season progressed the squad developed confidence and general playing ability and because the team which we optimistically had hoped would have been present earlier.” stated Chester. Members selected for all district were, Clarence Brooks, defensive line backer. Richard Colman defensive end. Pat Gallagher offensive back. Mike Leno guard, and Brandon Lofting at tackle. Chester commented we will be losing ten seniors. However we will have a conti-gent returning in the backfield. Next year’s outcome will depend on the development of the younger players,” Chester also said, whether the kids learn to believe in themselves and want to learn and work in the off season.” Richard Colman a senior received most outstanding varsity football player. Richard also received most inspirational. Junior Tony Carson gained the honor of the most improved player. Richard Colman and Bill Ramsey both seniors received the most consistent award. Pat Gallagher and Richard Colman tied for Honorary Captain an award voted by the team members. Best offensive lineman went to Mike Leno. senior. Best offensive back went to juniors Tony Carson and Brandon Lofting. Best defensive lineman went to Richard Colman and Brandon Lofting. Best defensive back went to Pat Gallagher. IS V

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Freshman Lose Twice J. V. Players Learn To Pay The Price To Win The Freshman football team found success quite often. Losing only twice to the Crook County freshman squad. Coaching the freshman squad Ron Phillips and Jerry Byrne achieved several goals to stand by. Ron Phillips stated. We wanted to teach basic football skill of running, passing, kicking, blocking, tackling, catching, and hitting. Wc wanted the freshman boys to become acquainted with varsity offense, and teach the rules of the game.” Coach Phillips went on to say, We wanted to help students realize the importance of self discipline and unselfishness to the success of a team sport. We also stressed, appreciation of others on the team and how important each job is to the overall success of the team. Freshman Dan Cross and Kelly Miller received. most inspirational. David Heap received, most improved during the season. Frank Easterling received, hardest worker and best defensive back, Alan Alderman was voted, best team player. Best offensive lineman award went to Ken Hatfield. with, best defensive lineman went to Roy Vardenega. Steve Rogers seemed to capture the best offensive back and was also voted, most outstanding freshman football player. Small Fire Hawk, junior varsity coach ended the season with a 40 record. Hawk stated, Every game was a difficult challenge.” The junior varsity players had the initial goal to establish team unity and a willingness to pay the price to win,” commented Hawk. Kim Montee and Russell Charlie gathered the most valuable lineman awards. Sophomores Tracy Runge and Ralph Vigil received most valuable back award. Vigil also received the most inspirational award. Most improved player went to sophomore, Kelly Stinnett. 20