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

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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

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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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I. Freshman center number 50 hikes the ball to quarterback Tony Ahern as they run a counter right. 2. Sophomore. Tracy Runge calls out count as Shawn Smith. Russell Charley and Os-well Tias are in the stance position. 3. Freshman Frank Fastening hangs on to a Cowboy player to bring him down behind the line of scrimmage. 4. Freshman football players line the side lines as the kick off team is on the field. 5. Sophomore Ralph Vigil, a back, carries the ball for a couple extra yards. 6. Freshman quarterback Tony Ahern rares back to throw down field as Steve Rogers holds off a defensive player. 21