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

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Covering for the tag - Amy Bench- er waits for the ball from Karen HoGMvray who fieJded it .After catching a fty ball - Kristina W under prepares to throw the ball to the cut-off.

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Starting Strong Keeping Their Heads Up Starting the season off without a rank in the confer- ence, the lady Viks came out with the drive to prove to the conference that they were still the strong, aggressive, talented team that has al- ways come from Mazama. They had a lot of hard work ahead of them with Pleasant Hill, Henley, Ashland, K.U., and Grants Pass ten of the greatest games. A unique quality about this team was they always held their heads up high walking on and off the field. Coach Bill Hamblin felt that, This is not just a sport, it teaches you about life. Ho matter if you win, lose, succeed, or fail you should always go on and come off with your head held up high. This will prove to the world you are a winner in life. Other assistants to Mr. Hamblin were Dale Himel- right, who has been with Hamblin for six years of coaching; Ed Valdez, and scorekeeper statistician. Sue Kiser. Sue Kiser has been helping for five years, not only in softball, but in volleyball and basketball. FINAL SCORE VIKS OPPOHEHT 5 Pleasant Hill 4 8 Pleasant Hill 10 4 Henley 3 1 Henley 5 4 Ashland 0 8 Ashland 6 1 Q. Pass 0 18 G. Pass 12 20 K.U. 4 13 K.U. 2 0 H. Medford 2 1 H. Medford 3 2 S. Medford 12 0 S. Medford 7 18 B. Falls 4 9 B. Falls 0 1 Roseburg 8 1 Roseburg 13 3 Crater 7 2 Crater 3 9 Sheldon 8 5 Sheldon 4 1 E. Point 7 0 E. Point 4 5 H. Valley 3 2 H. Valley 3 Waiting for the perfect pitch - Kim Sorensen strides toward the pitcher ready to hit the ball. Back row - Ass t coach- Dale hi- melwright, Erin Baker, Vicki Kiser, Cris Penninger, Amy Bender, Tif- fany Penninger, Rachel Taylor, and Head coach- Bill Hamblin Front row - Kim Sorensen, Brandi Maxwell, Becky hall, Michelle Gal- loway, Kristina Wunder, Shelly Hampson, and Karen McGillivray St ike three I - Vicki Kiser pitches a perfect strike to make three on the batter. 52-Varsity Softball

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Excitement At Its Best The junior varsity softball was destined to be tough, as the new coach became Lee Schroder. Although softball is much more different than football, you still have to be strong and aggressive to be competitive. From day one, the girls were ready to work, work they did, and fun they had. Their first victory reigned over Pleasant Mill in a dou- ble-header with the scores of 11-2 and 14-2. This gave them the confidence and spirit they needed to work as a team. The sportsmanship on this team was very good, whether they were up or down by several runs they kept their heads high and supported each other. The assistant coaches were Chuck Jakeway and Don Rid- er who assisted not only in coaching, but also in the ex- periences and fun of the game. The entire team agreed that coaches Schroder, Jakeway, and Rider were the best a team could have. They held them together and taught them the thrill of the game. Awards for outstanding players were Most Improved - Holly Keffer, Most Inspira- tional - Cindy Rider, Most Valuable - Penne Gibbs, and Coaches award - Paula Wunder. The entire team worked hard for their overall record of 18-7. Going for the double play - Completing one more strike out - Valerie Hanna scoops the ball Cindy Rider throws a dropball to to second base for two outs. her unexpecting opponent. Taking the force at first - Sheryl Dezellem tags the bag as Hollie Keffer backs her up. 54-J.V. Softball