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

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READY TO TACKLE THE WORLD MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Name: Chris Howard Grade: Freshman Position: Line-backer Chris not only excells in foot- ball, but he also participates in both basketball and baseball. '7 fell we had a pretty good season, we will he prepared for varsity ball.” Junior Varsity Although they didn't have a win- ning season, the junior varsity foot- ball team displayed dedication and pride. The coaching staff consisted of Mr. Bill Palmer, head coach; Mr. Matt Beddoe and Mr. Bruce Herbig, both assistant coaches. Coach Palm- er commented, I thought we im- proved, especially individuals like Bill Bridges, Max Ervin, and Larry Pridemore. Although we did not win any games, I think the kids prepared themselves to play varsity ball next year. They worked very hard and OPPONENTS M.H.S. Grants Pass 6 Henley 13 Hidden Valley 15 Ashland 0 Eagle Point 6 Medford 0 Klamath Union 19 played many opponents. We were very hard hitters and a very enjoyable group to work with. At the awards banquet Bill Bridges was named most valuable; Rex Ca- verly, most improved; Larry Pride- more, most inspirational; and Jon Jackson, Sticker of the Year. Freshman The freshmen football team had a great season overall and there is alot of talent to look forward to in the future. They started off with one slow game against Henley and di great through the rest of the season Their coaching staff consisted o two coaches from Brixner Jr. High head coach, Mr. Jeff Corkill and Mr Bart Bartholomew. Chris Howan was named Most Valuable. Freshman football was great. You had to work really hard to make first string. But when you work as a team it’s great. — Lorenzo Holmes FRONT: Craig Aldingcr, Brian Underwood. Jason McC.lung.Jcff Hayden. Troy Morin. Lorenzo Holmes, Erick Schlecht. Buck Jackson. SECOND. Mike Wright, Mike Brew- ster. Mike Smith, Mike Overstreet. Ken Hankins, Don Spoon. Dane Pfeiffer, Dan Matejsek. THIRD: Ass’t Coach-B.T. Bartholomew, Derek Nadvornick, Joey Carroll, Ken Hankins, Stacy Denham. Scott Castcl, Mike Allison, Jeff McLean. Head G ach-Jeff Corkill. FOURTH: Rob Dcntinger, Buddy Larman, Mark Losinski, Mike Hammer, Ron Whitlatch, Seth Miller. George Hayes. Hunter Jackson, LAST: Shane Evans. John Keller, Willie Tilton. Travis Bowers, Tim Nork, Greg Edge. Chris Howard Running for a touchdown is J.V. player. Brian Bryson. Brian played an important part of the offense. 66-JV, Freshmen Football Defending the line are J.V. football players. The team had a strong defense this year.

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HOPES OF VICTORY FRONT: Steve Cox. Todd Hamblin, Dale Baird. John McKinney. Gary Cooper. Paul Pestinger. Craig Hoppe. Richard Hawk. Scott Webber. Max Frvin, Eddie Valdez. Greg Lukens. Skeeter Mussel man. and Rex Caverly. SECOND: Jason Poe. Dave Hammons. Steve Shikl. Orville Morris. Bill Bridges. Jeff Wiford, Gary Welch, Byron Parnell, Brian Bryson. Rod Hammack. Chris Plumlee, Bryan Phillips. Glen Franke. Greg Wheat. Steve Burt, and Matt Preston THIRD: Rob Cox. Larry Pridcmore, Jon Jackson. James Merritt. Curtis Heidrich. Manuel Garcia. Mark Richardson. Bob Houck. Don Shallcross. Chris Steyskal. Doug Mauch. Troy Ferguson. Erik Marston. Mike Hamilton. Troy Johnson. Terry Evans, and Danny Story. BACK: Asst Coaches- John Mathis. Bill Palmer, and Tom Scourfield; Rod Thompson, Ron Pinner, Ty Ililliker, Lance Lindow. Ken Snyder. Rob Scater, Bren Engelstadter, Rick Bursell. Bryan Hankins. Matt Lucas. Shawn Leahy. Darrin Condley. Eric DeWitt. Head Coach- Steve Everitt. Asst Coaches- Matt Bcddoe and Bruce Hcrbig. Football has never been one of Ma- zama's better points, but this year the team started moving in the right di- rection. The year started off as usual with the Vikings falling to Henley, Crater, and Grants Pass. But, every- thing turned around when Mazama hosted the Klamath Union Pelicans at Modoc Field. In a dramatic game, the Vikings slaughtered the Pelicans twenty to seven. The crowd at the game went wild, for not only did the win break a long losing streak, but also was the First time in history that Mazama emerged as the victor of the Canal Bowl. Although Mr. Everitt’s team con- tinued to struggle through the season, it was getting stronger all the time. On Homecoming night, against the Eagle Point Eagles, Mazama was victorious for the second time during the season. This victory was the First Mazama has ever had on Homecoming night, and it made the festivities even merrier. Because of their hard work and de- termination, eight Mazama players were named to the Southern Oregon Conference Honorable Mention Team. Included in these eight were Five Seniors: Mark Richardson, Glen Franke, Don Shallcross, Orville Mor- ris, and Doug Mauch. The remaining three were Juniors Eric DeWitt, Gary Cooper, and Paul Pestinger. All in all, this football season was one of new beginnings. Most of the players seem to agree that this year built a good foundation for future seasons. CoMFOF THE»MAZAMA VIKINGS jj . Varsity, JV Football-65

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Intercepting a pass ts Mike Allison. Mike was a hard working, dedicated player. Stopping a player from getting by are George Hayes and Ron Whitlatch. These two individuals played a key part in the freshmen defense Getting the team pumped before the game are Willie Tilton. Mike Hammer, and John Keller. The Freshmen football team were spirited throughout the year. Taking time out for a drink is number 65. John Keller. John played an active part of the freshmen team. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Name: Bill Bridges Grade: Sophomore Position: Fullback Bill Bridges not only showed outstanding ability on the field, he also performed well in the classroom. By the time the class of '88 are seniors the football team should he contenders in the SOC.” JV. Freshmen Football-67