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

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VIKINGS SHOOT TO WIN Although the Vikings weren't re- warded with many victories, the 1985- 86 boys varsity team was a group of dedicated and hard workers. Mr. Fast. Mazama’s head coach, has been with the Vikings for 7 years and has been the only head basketball coach Mazama has ever had. There were good points as well as bad points for the 1985-86 boys. Coach Fast comments, The bad points were a few games when we played well until the last few minutes of the game and then the opponent increased the mar- gin. The good points were that we had good kids who worked hard and never quit despite the circumstances and it Finally paid off with the defeat of K.U. Coach Fast also commented that this year's team was the best overall team he's had at Mazama as far as the work ethic was concerned. Another factor that contributes to Mazama basketball is the support of the Viking fans. The February 24, 1986 edition of The Her- ald and News stated the following. Despite their respective win-loss re- cords, Mazama continues to have bet- ter, or at least more, fan support than Klamath Union. Viking players honored were Rob Seater, Most Valuable; Brett Jennings, Most Inspirational; and Tyrone Holmes. Most Improved. Sophomore Rob Seater and junior Gary Cooper were both named honorable mention in the All-Conference selections. The future looks good for the Vi- king boys. There are many young players who gained experience and Fine players coming up through the system. We improved a great deal with such a good young group of players who will all be back for 1986-87, — Dan Fast A MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Name: Rob Seater tirade: Sophomore Position: Forward Rob Seater has been playing basketball for seven years. He also enjoys football, baseball, and track. 'Wearing' K.U. made the sea- son worthw hile. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL FRONT: Rob Seater. Tyrone Holmes. Scott Neel. Doug Havlina. BACK: Assistant coach. Bill Palmer. Ken Patzky. Mike Hampson. Bruce Bcc n. Head coach. Dan Fast. Gary Cooper. Eric DeWitt. Brett Jennings, Assistant coach, Kevin McDaniel. Celebrating the big win against K.U. arc spirited fans and team members. The Viking fans were known for their great support all year long. 80-Varsity Boys Basketball Pfi° £Airs Bend ?arshfield View « « Hidden V j. Alford e AsH»nd l,r nrs pac. n - ass Kl’tn' rh i „ Oarer 1 Va A land r 1' Point ’r n Pass cdf rd Kl math ijn Oarer °,0n

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UNITED WAY REAPS BENEFITS Though the Powder Puff game is looked upon as a fun event, its pur- pose is to raise money for the United Way. This year the Powder Puff Game raised a sum of $1078. In addition Mazama sponsored a dance which raised another $300. This year the freshmen and sopho- mores combined with the juniors and seniors to make one team as did K.U. This was due to K.U. not having enough girls to form two teams. Three weeks before the game Ma- zama Powder Puffers began hourly practices every day Monday thru Fri- day to prepare for Klamath Union. Defense was coached by Ms. Houston and Mr. Bob Zumbo who has been involved in Powder Puff for several years now. Offense was coached by Mr. Morgan and Mrs. Lawrie. During practices the weather was fairly nice with the exception of a little rain pour. On October 21, Mazama met their cross town rival at Modoc Field in hopes for a close game. Things didn't quite turn out as planned. K.U. downed the Viks 22-0. Although the game turned out in the Pelican favor, the Viking girls had a lot of fun dur- ing the practices and during the game. Patty Me Andrews 91 (Freshmen) says, I thought it was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to next year.” Powder Puff is a tradition Mazama girls want to carry on because of the fact it's not just for fun — it’s for a good cause. Powder Puff was fun, but it would have been more fun if there would have been two teams so everyone could of played more. — Leah Boivin Front: Amy Bortz. Patty McAndrcws. Regina Dumont. Robin Thill. Karla Pool. Cindy Uglam. Carrie Hawk, and Angel Graham. Second: Liz Myers, I.isa Aldinger. Twyla Morris, Tammy Dentinger. Kelly Bramble. Michelle Dudek. Cindy Rider, and Finn Rogers. Third: Jackie Hcidcrcr. Leah Boivin. LeeAnn Cannon. Nancy Patrick. Susanne Stemple. Lisa Barnes. Melinda Bender. Kathy Rommerdahl, and Chris Huff. Back: Susan Lawrie. Bob Zumbo. and Daris Justice. Explaining the next play to team members. Cindy Uglum and Chris Huff, is coach Susan Lawrie Both students and faculty worked together for the benefit game. Powder Puff-79

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Fighting for a jump hall with Henley's defender is Brett Jennings. Brett. Ma ama's only senior, was named most inspirational player. Rebounding the hall against a Henley defender is Junior Erie DeWitt. Erie was an important part of the Viking defense. Greeting the Mazama supporters is Junior Guard Gary Cooper. Gary was also selected honorable mention and was an important part of the Klamath Union Pelicans. Shooting the ball in the key is Sophomore Forward Rob Seater. Rob was selected the teams most valuable player and was named honorable mention in the All-Conference. Varsity Boys Basketball-81