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

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Hilling ii out of the ballpark is Bill Bridges. Bill began the season playing for the JV team but was moved to Varsity at the end of the season. Going for the double play is Senior Mike Novosad. Mike was a strong force at second base and was responsible for many double plays throughout the season. Being welcomed home after cracking a home run against Grants Pass is Ken Patzkc. The Vikings swept the Cavemen in a double-header. Making it safely to third base is Senior Troy Ferguson. Troy was a great asset to our team and school. Varsity Baseball-93

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SWINGING INTO ACTION The 1986 varsity baseball team started off the season winning most of their non-league games. The team played well together and worked hard to improve. Although overall the team had a league win — loss record of 7-9. they still made it to the district play- offs. For a while hopes of making it to the playoffs looked dim. But, with their sweep against Eagle Point, they were back in the running. Mazama swept a double against Grants Pass. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER NAME: Mike Novosad GRADE: Senior POSITION: Second Base Mike has been playing baseball since he was seven years old. He finished his high school career with an outstanding season and was selected for the All-Con- ference First Team. However, the Vikings then lost two important games against Medford. The team needed at least a split to be in sole position of fifth place in the SOC and a berth in the District 6AAA playoffs. Without the wins, Mazama was left to flip a coin with Hidden Valley, the other team in Fifth place. The Mustangs called for heads, and lucky for Mazama, the coin came up tails. Because of the call Mazama, de- spite being picked seventh. Finished Fifth and was to return to Medford for the First series in the playoffs. Unfor- tunately, Mazama's district play ended with Medford winning the game. Although the Vikings had a roller coaster season, the team pulled to- gether to try to lengthen their season. Assistant Coach Rick Anderson pre- dicted that the 1987 team should be able to be very competitive in the conference. He said there will be good players returning and young potential players coming up from the junior varsity team. VARSITY BASEBALL: FRONT ROW: Steve Shill, Greg Wunder, Tom Gardner, Mike Novosad, Craig Stuck, and Gary Cooper. BACK ROW: Head Coach Dennis Kostelecky. Mike Hampson, Ken Patzkc. Ron Pinner, Micky Lipe, Doug Havlina. Troy Ferguson, Don Shallcross, and Ass t Coach Rick Anderson. “The 1986 season was fun. challenging and productive. hope that Mr. A is more careful this July, so he’ll have a better baseball season next year. ” 92-Varsity Baseball

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IN THE BATTER '5 BOX Baseball — the great American pastime, a signal that spring has arrived, and a vital part of MHS athletics. The 1986 junior varsity baseball team, under the able di- rection of Coach Mike Morgan and Mr. John Mathis, compiled a winning record of 16-14. Morgan has coached the team since Ma- nama became a high school and likes coaching because, It is en- joyable to work with young peo- pie.' Overall, the J.V. team was quite talented. Bill Bridges was voted as the most inspirational player, and Eddie Valdez was voted as the most improved player. Pitchers Chris Howard and Brian Bryson were also recognized as was catch- er Gregg Wheat. In their last doubleheader of the season, the players faced Medford and managed to record two firsts” in Mazama J.V. baseball history. Not only did they sweep the Black Tornado, but they did so behind pitcher Chris Howard's no-hitter. In regard to next year’s team Coach Morgan predicted, A fine group of young people to work with which will put us on the win- ning side. Aiming for the clouds is Todd Schlumbum. Todd was an important part of this years team. OPPONENT M.H.S. OPP. Lost River 5 3 Tulelake 16 8 Butte Valley 19 9 Henley 0 5 Lost River 11 17 Sacred Heart 11 1 Mountain View 17 1 9 4 Redmond 13 3 13 6 Ashland 3 5 11 0 Hidden Valley 11 3 10 5 Klamath Union 27 3 9 8 Grants Pass 8 9 8 12 Redmond 6 11 14 10 Bend 8 9 5 6 Rose burg 2 4 3 7 Crater 6 15 8 11 Eagle Point 6 5 22 4 Medford 15 0 9 6 Trying for a strike, Todd Schlumbum throws one over the plate. The Junior Varsity team had a strong core of pitchers. Hitting it way out is Mike Hamilton. Mike, along with the team, had an excellent season Junior Varsity Baseball Front: Skeeter Musselman. Danny Storey. Eddie Valdez, Mike Allison, Bill Bridges, Craig Hoppe, Danny Lipe. Randy Pinner, Donald Spoon. Mike Benetr, Back: Head Coach Mr. Morgan. Shon O’Donnell. Brian Bryson, John Keller, Todd Schlumbom, Gregg Wheat, Mike Hamilton. Tim Nork, Chris Howard, Assistant Coach Mr. Mathis 94-Junior Varsity Baseball