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

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BRINGING IT HOME Although softball is a relatively new addition to Southern Oregon Conference athletics, Mazama's softball program has built a solid foundation. The junior varsity softball team is an important part of this foundation. In his first year of coaching at MHS. Mr. Bill Palmer led the 1986 J.V. team to an overall record of 11-9 and a league mark of 8-7. Coach Palmer cited defense and hitting as the team's strengths. The team boasted a great deal of talent, and three girls stood out particu- larly in Coach Palmer’s mind. Kris Jakeway was chosen as the team s most valuable player. Palmer de- scribed her as a good hitter, good defensive player, very smart and a lot of hustle on the bases — good leader. Amy Bender and Cris Pen- ninger were also mentioned by Coach Palmer as good all-around players. For next year Coach Palmer pre- dicted The team could clean up the league. And, in regard to the 1986 team? I think those kids were winners. Many times we were down 3 or 4 runs, and the kids battled back to take the lead and win the game. I will remember those kids as winners. Making contact with the ball, Candie Arana goes for distance. Candie played shortstop and third base for the junior varsity team. Watching it fly Michelle Galloway gets a good hit. This year's team worked well together and gave each other a lot of support. Junior Varsity Softball: Front: Cindy Asmakis. Kristy Jakeway, Wendy Bursell, Chris Huff. Cindy Rider. Cindy Falkner. Michelle Galloway. Tammy McNeal, Jana Hammers. Marie Messing, Back Head Coach Mr. Palmer. Kelly John. Candie Arana. Angela Shallcross, Daris Justice OPPONENT M.H.S. OPP Plcascnt Hill 28 13 7 12 Henley 26 24 23 10 Modoc 9 7 3 18 Roseburg 20 16 7 13 Crater 11 10 5 24 Hidden Valley 13 17 16 3 Eagle Point 16 7 10 20 Grants Pass 20 9 15 14 Medford 0 12 0 11 Klamath Union 5 21 Henley 14 20 Junior Varsity Softball-95

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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

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Making another point Nancy Patrick crosses home plate. Nancy was named to the first team all—conference for her outstanding hitting abil- ity. Sliding face first April Boyer safely reaches third base. April. Ma aina’s third baseman, is credited for putting out % opposing players at third base. Tagging out a pelican Lara Pound gets backup from Nicole Arana. Teamwork like this helped the Lady Viks claim fourth place in the soc Preparing to throw to third base Pam Mc- Clure warms up for the district playoff game against Crater. Pam played first base for the Vikings. 96-Varsity Softball