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

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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

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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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22 ---------------------------------------- Coach Dave Randle Enthusiastic About First Year Coaching Participating in the state meet was the goal for first year Coach Dave Randle. I wanted the team to get a taste of state competition.” To get that chance to participate at state, the boys cross country team had to place at district. Coach Randle stated. Well Burns had a good day and I feel we did also, but they had a better. The team placed third out of seven teams participating. Although the team was somewhat hampered by injuries. Coach Randle felt enthusiastic about his first year coaching. We had an excellent season. We had young men and we had strength on the team to replace those injured. Everyone on the team improved their time and got stronger as the season went on. noted Coach Randle. Freshman Greg Kemper started out as the number four man and moved up to the number one spot. Lauren Flenderson was the most consistent pace setter and always was in the top two for the team at district. Coach Randle commented, I think Lauren is going to be one of the top runners in the state. Lauren and Greg received the most outstanding harrier award. Senior Alan Watts was their distance trainer. He was a hard worker and will be missed next year,” stated coach Randle. This years junior high team won all their meets. Mr. Randle noted they are very good prospects for the future, and I think the junior high program is going to help tremendously. Next year we will be trying for the district championship with Burns. With the young talent we got coming back, there is no reason not to shoot for the goal,” said Randle.