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

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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

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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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Controlling the hall. Fete Jordan maneuvers away from a K.l player. The Vikings dropped a heartbreaking 2-0 decision to the Pelicians. Attempting to steal the ball. Brad Bradish moves in on an Ashland player. Bradish was the leading scorer for the Vikings. MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS Name: Nathan Kruse Grade: Freshman Position: Fullback Nathan Kruse has played soccer for seven years, lie is following in tin- footsteps of his older brother Fric who is also a soccer player. Good sportsmanship and learning to plnv well togeth- er as a team were the high lights of the WS season.” Name: Dennis Koger Ctrade: Freshman Position: Fullhack Ilalfhack Dennis Koger has played soccer for seven years. He be- gan playing because it is good exercise and a lot of fun. All in all. I think we were a pretty good team, thanks to the coaches' help. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS SOCCER FRONT: Jeff Englestadter. Nathan Kruse. Travis l ust.ee, Tyrone Holmes. Paul Williams. Chris Aper, Greg Stucky. BACK Coach Manuel Garcia, Ray Noble. Brian Engel. Kelly Zupan. Ted Rhoads. Dennis Koger. Chris Willis. Shawn Atkinson. 68-Varsity. JV Soccer