North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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BOYS' SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL: First Row: Curtis Rice, Mark Smith, Omar Hunigan, Todd Congdon, Bob Dueker, Matt May. Second Row: Ken Hendley, Mark Faga, Mark Harmsen, Kevin Smith, Mike Lizak, Kevin Ruggeberg. Last Row: Coach Eldon Bird, Jeff Flagel, Steve Ankum, Joel Bates. Tom Hampton, Bruce Bibbs, Keifer Burrage, Coach Joe Vaccaro. Photo: K. Marcek. A base-line jumper from leading scorer Bruce Bibbs helps give North another victory. Photo: D. Bohannon. Intensity shows on the face of Michelle Faktor as she concentrates on making her freethrow. Photo: A. Pitman. --.sis :s:.:.. . GIRLS' SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL: First Row: Chris Williams, Trina -lorth, Dawnelle Neuser, Kris Huff, Beth Loeke, Kris Naae, Coach Sue Hinrichsen. Last Row: Stephanie Boyd, Patti Sampson, Missy Wickersham, Kim Taylor, Michelle Faktor. Photo: K. Marcek. Sophomore Basketball v

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BOYS' f- , SOPHOMORE NHS OPP Rockridge 66 44 Musc. 62 59 TT 54 West 2323 24 57 58 Bett. 68 49 67 61 Burl. 'TU 56 257 64 N. Scott C37 155 45 54 Assump. 46 337 67 51 Central 67 52 49 40 Clinton 56 47 60 32 Moline 45 52 K Conference Co-Champions K- GIRLS' SOPHOMORE NHS OPP Musc. 20 58 l6 53 'Tl 49 Burl. Silk 223 42 325 West 235 38 27 64 Bett. 25 41 35 56 N. Scott 30 46 137 48 Assump. 34 64 .34 80 Central 13 32 Ill 29 Clinton 42 56 34 45 R.l. 21 52 K 'Sophomore Basketball W IP cn 2 B1 +6 U3 Ib F F W DP CD 71 M P-3 UU CD T' F' right Future The curtains were raised early in 1985 as North High began its series of acts. The Sophomore Girls' and Boys' basketball teams were part ofthe major act. Both teams began the season hoping to accomplish what every sports team wants - victory. The girls' season was a season of growing emotionally as well as physically. t'The games won by these girls were done so by showing intensity and composure, according to Coach Sue Hinrichsen. One ofthe more memorable games ofthe season was played against North Scott. Kris Naae recalled, We were losing by quite a bit at half-time, when we came back with a good fight. They had to call time-out quite a few times to settle down and to get control again, because of the intensity and pressure we put on them. From participating in basketball the r ' , , 1 , ' f e,'r' Out of reach from his Central oppo- nent, leading rebounder, Keifer Burrage, takes a shot in hopes for two points. Photo. M. Evans. Five-on-five girls' basketball proves more exciting as Missy Wickersham slows down a fast break. Photo: A. Pitman. girls learned that winning wasn't everything and that unity prevailed over individualism. You learned to work and play as a team rather than an individual, stated Beth Loeke. On the other half of the court, the Boys' Sophomore team achieved a very successful season and managed to share the conference title with Clinton. Several players had new roles this year and filled them very well. Even though we had two conference leaders in scoring with Bruce Bibbs and Keifer Burrage, several games were won by the other team members who came through when they were needed, stated Coach Eldon Bird. A rival victory over Central proved to be a much needed win for North to claim its position and to prove that good things are still to come for North High basketball. ,Q 1 .Q Q llki' ' ' A f ,f 'TY .25 ,Wm Dv.. in 4

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K- VARSITY i Bett. Clinton Central Wilton Geneseo Mater Dei W. Dubuque Moline Burl. N. Scott West E. Moline P.V. Knoxville Musc. Dub. Sen. Ia. City Wahlert K NHS 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 0 3 3 0 3 3 3 3 2 O 2 3 0 2 2 OPP 0 0 0 0 O O 0 O 0 0 0 1 0 2 O O 3 0 0 0 0 O 2 O O 2 0 3 ff-SOPHOMORE Bett. Clinton Central Burl. N. Scott West E. Moline P.V. Musc. Mater Dei Moline X NHS 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 2 1 OPP 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 0 2 T HTTOA TTVHA K TTVHAHTTOA tate A little teamwork can make a dream workf' These words echoed in the minds of each member of the varsity volleyball team each time they stepped on the court to face another opponent. In just two weeks of existence, the varsity squad was ranked twelfth state-wide, climbing as high as fifth near the end of the season. Not a bad accomplishment for a first-year team. Throughout the season, they continued to show their dedication and desire by reaching the semi-finals in post-season play. But their dreams for a state title were shattered when they lost to Dubuque Wah- lert, 2-3. They were one game short of the state tournament. They ended their season by losing to the number two rated team in the state of Iowa,', said Coach Amy Baker. One reason for the team's success was .,, V ' 4? V , f, .. dy . 'H 'fff' if ' V Ranked due to the fact that they were very goal oriented. We tried to have the same goals and we worked for the same thing, said Sally Valdez. Versatility also played a major role in their winning season. Our team was built on versatility. Our opponents would stop one player, but we had five others that could be effective, said Coach Baker. On the other half of the court, the sophomore squad was also making their presence known. Although they were off to a slow start, the team's turning point came in the second half of the season when they defeated a solid East Moline team, 2-1. This team was a very enthusiastic eager-to-learn group. Their hard work and dedication will pay off in the years to come, said Coach Hinrichsen. 9 ff, Wk M---. Km... M f ' f ...1 ff MQ.. ff . fwif?-7.2,--'V M r.i ' ,irl Illiuief AM' can aaa rrst Bumpin' the sun? Not really, but Laura Congratulations are in order as Sally Immesote intensely concentrates on the Valdez, Sue Hatfield and Lisa Burke glaring sphere during a hot August celebrate another victory. Photo: T. practice. Photo: B. Christian. Erickson.