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

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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

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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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BOUNCING BACK Although the girls varsity basketball team did not enjoy a winning season, it was a young team and should be strong next year. Standout juniors Sheila Ivins, April Boyer, and Kami Kiser will all be returning as will sophomore Leah McGuire. These four girls, along with sen- ior Michelle Jackson, supplied most of the scoring and rebounding for the Viks. Ivins was selected as Second Team All League, and Kiser received All League Honorable Mention. In addition, Boyer and Ivins shared the honor of being chosen the team's Most Valuable Players. In his first year of coaching at Mazama, Paul Poctsch led the Viks to a league record of 5-11 and an overall mark of 7- 14. Mazama provided some though com- petition for many SOC teams, and many of the team's losses were by margins of ten points or less. We were competitive in each ballgame. and that will definitely help us be successful next season,” Coach Poctsch commented. Coach Poctsch previously coached bas- ketball for one year at the college level and three years at the high school level. Poctsch asserted. I enjoy coaching be- cause one has the opportunity to get to know the players on a personal level. He plans to coach girls basketball at MHS again next year. When asked to cite what was outstand - ing about the team. Coach Poctsch replied, The players played together as a team, being enthusiastic and positive towards each other all season. Poctsch also pre- dicted, I feel we will be a very competi- tive team next year. We have all our top players back along with a J.V. team that was outstanding. GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL: FRONT Lara Pound. Sheila Ivins. April Boyer. Melissa Stuck. Kris Beyer. BACK: Coach Pam Whisler, Christi Buhrig, Kami Kiser. Tammy Stephens, head coach Paul Poctsch. Michelle Schlum- bohm. Michelle Jackson. Gia Clinton, Vicki Kiser. MOST VALUABLE Name: April Boyer Grade: Junior April has played basketball for six years. She also participated in volleyball and softball. 7 enjoy basketball because it is a sport that is very com- petitive. “ Varsity Girls Basketball-87