Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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Making another point Nancy Patrick crosses home plate. Nancy was named to the first team all—conference for her outstanding hitting abil- ity. Sliding face first April Boyer safely reaches third base. April. Ma aina’s third baseman, is credited for putting out % opposing players at third base. Tagging out a pelican Lara Pound gets backup from Nicole Arana. Teamwork like this helped the Lady Viks claim fourth place in the soc Preparing to throw to third base Pam Mc- Clure warms up for the district playoff game against Crater. Pam played first base for the Vikings. 96-Varsity Softball

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BRINGING IT HOME Although softball is a relatively new addition to Southern Oregon Conference athletics, Mazama's softball program has built a solid foundation. The junior varsity softball team is an important part of this foundation. In his first year of coaching at MHS. Mr. Bill Palmer led the 1986 J.V. team to an overall record of 11-9 and a league mark of 8-7. Coach Palmer cited defense and hitting as the team's strengths. The team boasted a great deal of talent, and three girls stood out particu- larly in Coach Palmer’s mind. Kris Jakeway was chosen as the team s most valuable player. Palmer de- scribed her as a good hitter, good defensive player, very smart and a lot of hustle on the bases — good leader. Amy Bender and Cris Pen- ninger were also mentioned by Coach Palmer as good all-around players. For next year Coach Palmer pre- dicted The team could clean up the league. And, in regard to the 1986 team? I think those kids were winners. Many times we were down 3 or 4 runs, and the kids battled back to take the lead and win the game. I will remember those kids as winners. Making contact with the ball, Candie Arana goes for distance. Candie played shortstop and third base for the junior varsity team. Watching it fly Michelle Galloway gets a good hit. This year's team worked well together and gave each other a lot of support. Junior Varsity Softball: Front: Cindy Asmakis. Kristy Jakeway, Wendy Bursell, Chris Huff. Cindy Rider. Cindy Falkner. Michelle Galloway. Tammy McNeal, Jana Hammers. Marie Messing, Back Head Coach Mr. Palmer. Kelly John. Candie Arana. Angela Shallcross, Daris Justice OPPONENT M.H.S. OPP Plcascnt Hill 28 13 7 12 Henley 26 24 23 10 Modoc 9 7 3 18 Roseburg 20 16 7 13 Crater 11 10 5 24 Hidden Valley 13 17 16 3 Eagle Point 16 7 10 20 Grants Pass 20 9 15 14 Medford 0 12 0 11 Klamath Union 5 21 Henley 14 20 Junior Varsity Softball-95

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HITTING THE BIG TIME It was a fantastic year for the varsity girl s softball team. Not only did the team have six members making all - conference but it also made it to the SOC district playoffs. Making it to the playoffs in fourth place was a spectac- ular achievement for a team that was picked to eighth in the league. Perhaps the most remarkable achievement of the season was the four to three victo- ry over (then tied for first place) Medford. This key win allowed Ma- nama to go to the district playoffs and knocked Medford out of first place. This was the only time in the 5-year history of SOC softball that Medford didn't claim first place. One of the reasons the team was able to capture fourth place was the talented individuals that were part of the team. Players like April Boyer and Nancy Patrick who made first team all-conference, and Chris Burhig, Becky Hall, Nicole Arana, and Pam McClure who made second team all - conference and honorable mention. All contributed to the success of the team. Another reason the team was so successful is the way the team worked together. Everybody from the starters to the bench warmers gave a 100% for the team. Even when the team was behind players like Nancy Patrick who received the most inspirational award were cheering the team on. Then there Sticking together April Boyer and Lara Pound show how important teamwork is. These two always worked together on the field and off. were players like Chris Burhig who received most valuable player award and Becky Hall, an outstanding center fielder, who received most improved award. Nicole Arana who pitched the spectacular game against Medford re- ceived the coaches' award. It was an exciting year for Mazama Vikings softball. The playoff game against Crater was the anti-climax of a tremendous season. Mazama lost to Crater two to seven, but ended the season with 15 wins and only eight losses. After the win over first place Medford Mazama showed the whole SOC what true winners the team was. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Name: Christi Burhig Grade: Junior Position: catcher Christi Burhig has played soft- ball for eight years. She has played on the varsity softball team since she was a freshman. Christi also participates in vol- leyball and basketball. I think the most important thing on a team is to ha%e a winning attitude and learn how to become a better ath- lete