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

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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

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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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Shooting for the basket, Bruce Beeson, soars above an oppo- nent. Bruce ended the season with a total of 47 assists. Overcoming his opponent. Scott Neel shoots for two points Scott was the high scorer for the season with 473 points. MOST IMPROVED Name: Byron Parnell Grade: Sophomore Position: Forward Byron Parnell has played bas- ketball for eight years. He also participated in football. '7 like the challenge that it takes to play the game, and the hustle you ha ve to do on the floor. JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKKTBALL: FRONT: Don Spoon. Br«an Bryson. Greg Wheat, Bruce Beeson. BACK: Byron Parnell, Jason Rowland, Tyron Holmes, Coach Bill Palmer, Scott Neel, Bart Worrell, Ty Hilliker 9 — OPPONENT Henley Y reka Hidden Valley Medford Ashland Eagle Point Grants Pass Roseburg Klamath Union Crater Hidden Valley Ashland Eagle Point Grants Pass Roseburg Medford Klamath Union Crater M.H.S. 54 60 56 51 49 70 41 25 47 41 61 48 43 63 59 48 48 58