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

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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

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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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ITS A RACKET Winning was not in the cards for the 1986 tennis season, but many indi- viduals succeeded in matches and per- fected their own games. Mazama came out on top of only two oppo- nents Ashland and Grants Pass, but the spirit and effort of the entire team never failed. Possibly the most exciting match of the season was against Medford in Medford. Cheryl Byrum and Leah Worrell both won in singles, and the teams of Byrum, Annette Fleming and Twyla Morris. Laurie Kifer dominated their opponents in the doubles play. The score was 4-4 with one match left, however, Medford flourished and took the match 5-4. Taking in awards for their efforts this year were, Kathy Rommerdahl, Most valuable; Cheryl Byrum, most inspirational; and sharing the most improved award was Peggy Noble and Laurie Kifer. Although the team wasn't victori- ous this season, twelve to fourteen players are expected to return for ac- tion next year. Byrum and teammate Tammy Olson will see their fourth year while Fleming, Rommerdahl, Stemple, and Morris will each play for the third year. With this many return- ing members, including seven who will be on their second year, the squad should be quite strong for the 1987 season. Our team is very young and next year we will be really good - Cheryl Byrum. MOST VALUABLE Name; Kathy Rommer- dahl Grade: Junior Kathy has played tennis for two years. She is also involved with rally. My goal next year is to go to state, and if our team works hard some of us should get the chance.” Girls Tennis: FRONT: Leah Worrell, Wanda Webber. Amy Bortz, Kathy Rommerdal. Annette Fleming, Lisa Griggs. Peggy Noble. BACK: Debbie Stemple. Pam Aldinger. Twyla Morris. Coach, Ed Miller. Laurie Kifer, Cheryl Byrum. Suzic Stemple. 98-Tennis