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

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OPPONENT Henley Klamath Union Lost River Klamath Union Lakcvicw Henley MHS 57 55 46 56 38 53 OPP MOST INSPIRATIONAL Name: Mark Losmski Grade: Freshman Position: Forward Mark has been playing bas- ketball for three years. He en- joys it because there's never a dull moment. I try to remember that if you keep trying and practic- ing. it will pay off.” Looking for his teammates. Mark Losmski heads for the basket. Mark received an award for Most Inspirational Player. Going for the rebound is Mike Overstreet. The freshman team went on to beat the Eagle Point Fagles by a wide margin. Shooting around the opposition, John Keller gives it his best. John Keller put out a great effort to help his team through a winning season. Freshman Boys Basketball-85

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FROSH HOOP IT UP MOST INSPIRATIONAL Name: Brett Dodson Grade: Freshman Position: Guard Brett has been playing bas- ketball for three years. He likes it because it's a team sport, not just one person. The most important thing to a team is that you play together, don’t fight for the halt, and don't try to he a super star. OPPONENT M.H.S. Henley 59 Bend 61 Lost River 69 Ashland 56 Eagle Point 63 Ashland 52 Lost River 85 Medford 56 Scenic 38 South Eugene 41 Ashland 34 Eagle Point 65 Henley 50 Scenic 58 Medford 48 Klamath Union 46 Ashland 67 Scenic 39 Eagle Point 60 Klamath Union 44 Ashland 64 Medford 51 84-Freshman Boys Basketball Freshmen A” Freshman basketball is a vital part of the Mazama basketball program. It allows players to gain valuable exper- ience which will be useful to them when they reach the varsity level. Each year numerous freshman boys turn out for basketball making it possible to have two frosh teams, the A team and the B team. This year's A team had an extremely successful season, compiling a record of 17 wins and 7 losses. Don Zupan, who was previously the varsity girls basketball coach, coached the A team; which included his son, Kelly. Coach Zupan cited speed, quickness, and of- fense as the team’s strengths but indi- cated that defense was a weakness. This is probably accounted for the many high-scoring games. According to Zupan, highlights of the season included, Working with a good group of young men and coach- ing my son. The freshman A team had much to be proud of in its 1985-86 season. The members of this team are sure to be an asset to future MHS basketball teams. The frosh B team gave players a chance to develop their basketball Freshmen B” skills. This team played only seven games before most of its members moved up to play on the A team. The B team, coached by Bruce Herbig, finished its shortened season with a record of 6-1. Coach Herbig cited the Lake-view game as the highlight of the season. In this game. Mazama defeated Lakeview in overtime by a score of 38-37. The B team allowed a large number of freshman boys to participate in the Mazama basketball program, giving them vital experience for the future. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL: FRONT: Lorenzo Holmes. Dirk Degroot. Mike Allison, Rob Dentinger, Randy Maxwell. Craig Aldingcr. BACK. Mike Overstreet, Will Tilton. John Keller. Travis Bowers. Coach Zupan. Bryan Mueller. Kelly Zupan, Mark Losinski. Brett Dodson

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Getting a nudge from the opposition, April Boyer still shoots right on target. April was selected most valuble player along with Sheila Ivins. Working her way down court is Lara Pound. Lara was a definite asset to this year's team. Shooting above the opponent, Melissa Stuck looks for the basket. Melissa transferred here from Elmira High School and added her talents to our sports program. (trade: )tininr Sheila has played basketball for seven years She also played volleyball and participated in trac k. I think it % important to haw a c7o.sc team, that is w hat separates the notui teams from the great. 86-Varsity Girls Basketball