Minnetonka High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Excelsior, MN)

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B-SQl'AD WRESTLING, BOTTOM ROW: S. SchUctoer. D Undcnber . M. Dunn. R Wibon. B Leonard. C Brook SECOND ROW. M McKenzie. B Me Krr. S. Kni hl. T Raymond. T Wallace. D Richardw.n TOP ROW. B Stro(. R Wynn. J Pachkohky. B Miller, E Brdor, S. Nordwlh B-Squad Spirit Conquers Edina Junior Larry Childs applies the pressure of a firm hold to Sophomore Bill Moore during a practice. “ It was one of the better B-squads stated Coach Charles Bosacker to describe the boy's work and attitudes. The squad showed their spirit with a season record of 6-5. The matmen beat undefeated Edina in a rough match. Four of the B-squad boys also grappled on the varsity squad: Sophomores Rick Wynn, Charles Lundby, Rick Hogue and Brad Miller. “It was their attitude, the way they worked at every match.’ explained Coach Bosacker. They had a winning instinct. They applied what they learned and came through when the chips were down. They were a promising team and we can look forward to next year. SCORES TONKA OPPONENT 43 Mound 8 30 Richfield 27 40 Wavzata 6 19 Lincoln 27 17 Robbinsdale 32 20 Brooklyn Center 21 31 Edina 19 17 Hopkins 25 35 Kennedy 15 14 Park 32 18 Cooper 32 28

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Senior Brad Wright, wrestling at 103, finishes second in District 18 to advance to regions with Senior Mark Thompson and Sophomore Mike Kllcrtson. A carry by Junior Scott Belfry, wrestling at 145 pounds, sweeps a Kennedy grappler off his feet. VARSITY WRESTLINC, BOTTOM ROW: B Wright, S Thomson, j l.indhardt. C Cipson. S. Hasrlhuhn, S. I.« v.r TOI ROW: H Hogue. F Foty, •' l.undby, J Flax SECOND ROW: M. Kllcrtson. S Belfry, P. Svenson, M Thompson, M Swcdlund. B Moore. I. Childs 27

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With a look of determination. Senior Jim Colwell prepares to return the hall in an afternoon match. Tennis Finishes Second in State Before the tennis season began. Coach Ernest DeSantis had doubts about the team's performance. Later, however, he commented that the players worked harder and advanced farther than he had expected. The backbone of the tennis team — 67 Senior Dick Humleker, Seniors Dale Britzius and Jim Colwell — helped attain a 9 1 conference record and placed second in regional competition. The nctrnen progressed to the state tournament where they finished second to first-place Edina by five points. The doubles team consisting of Dale Britzius and Jim Colwell took first place in regional competition and second in state. Dick Humleker earned a fourth-place berth in regional and state singles. We beat Edina in region play during a close match and had another close match with Washburn in our first region encounter,” commented Jim about the doubles team. During season competition Dick beat Edina's singles competitor. '67 Senior Robb Jones, who became runner-up in the state tournament. The team showed a lot of determination. ’ asserted Coach DeSantis, and I was very proud of their effort. With a little more luck we could have been the state champs. TENNIS, BOTTOM HOW: H Ma»on. I WrbMer. M Aprnith. H Rirtich. C EiiKlund TOP ROW: Coach DrSantn. I) Hrit iuv I) Mum Irhcr. J Colwell. I) Randall. 1) WuHmni. D. Andenon 29