Northwest High School - Viking Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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A Challenge Was Made and Met It took a lot of individual dedication by players and coaches alike to put together a season like the Northwest football squad had this year. Summer weight training and conditioning began in June and continued until the first week of practice. The August sun was hot, yet the weather was the least of the Viking ' s worries as they approached their first game of the season against sixth ranked Holdrege. But the Vikes had prepared well and they surprised the Dusters 20-0. They then went on to beat Ord the following week 28-0. After their victory over Ord, Northwest moved up to second in the area ratings in Class B only to stumble against Aurora on Friday, But they rebounded and continued on to win the rest of their regular season games including victor- ies over Central City, Gothen- burg, York, Adams Central, Fairbury, and Albion. The Vik- ings had won their district with ALL-STATER DAVE SIMS is shown here making one of numerous receptions he completed at the tight end position In the season opener against Holdrege. 68 Varsity Football

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A host of Vikings received all-conference honors: Kirk Berggren, Jeff Boeka, Larry Brannagan, Ron Maas, Tom Mattingly, and Todd Olson, The Vikings finished the season 11-1, first place in class B and fifth place state wide. Some of the Vikings will graduate and some will be back next year, yet none of the 81-82 team will forget an experience such as this. STATE PLAYOFFS Northwest vs. Kimball Nov. 3 1981 36-16 Northwest vs. Lincoln Pius X Nov. 6. 1981 41-0 Northwest vs. Al rora Nov. 1C , 1981 55-0 Broke the Class B record of team rushing in one game of 500 yards: Northwest 523 yards 1 Broke the Class B team total offense recorc in one game of 470 yards: Northwest 523 yards Broke the Class B team record of points scored in one game Df 39: Northwest 55 Shattered the All Class team record of total rushing yards in a series of 919 yards: Northwest 1194 Shattered the All Class team record of total offense in a series of 1095 yards: Northwest | 1276 Broke the Class B team record of total points scored in a series of 100 Northwest 132 SUPER STATER TODD OLSON, a three year starter, accepts his gold medal from Head Coach Dick Anderson, a reward for his hard work and dedication. LARRY BRANNAGAN (31) is shown here picking off a pass in the semi-finals of the state playoffs against Lincoln Pius X. RON MAAS (52) AN ALL-STATE OFFENSIVE CENTER proved his defensive worth as he stops a Pius Thunderbolt in the Viking ' s win over Pius. State Playoffs 67

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a season record of 8-1 and were headed for tfie play-offs. It was now November and the team had to contend with the cold November wind in- stead of the summer heat, but the Vikings weren ' t ready to end the season just qualifying for State — they wanted to win. The challenge was made and the challenge was met. The Vikings defeated Kimball, Pius X, and Aurora to become the 1981 Class B Champs, a first in Northwest ' s history. VARSITY SCORES Holdrege 20-0 Ord 28-0 Aurora 8-20 Gothenburg 39-0 Central City 15-3 York 51-13 Adams Central 35-0 Fairbury 66-0 Albion 26-22 RAMBLING REUSS: Reuss was not only a super running back, as shown here, but a strong blocker as well. KIRK BERGGREN, honorary captain of the Class B all-state team, made a name for himself by executing running plays such as this one, JOHN HAUBOLD ' S UNIQUE ENTHUSIASfyl AND LEADERSHIP accompanied by his talent and skills on the offensive and defensive line made him an important element of the Viking team. A O Front Row: Larry Brannagan, Ken Brand, Lyndon Boltz, Kirk Berggren, John Haubold, Shane Redwine, Dave Sims, Daryl Meier, Jeff Boeka, Second Row: James DeMary, Fred Kuta, Pat Severn, Brad Elkins, Mike Reuss, Jeff Baxter, Greg Mora, Kelly Mendyk, Brian Hueske, Third Row: Steve Lamb, Scott Bradley, Jeff Brand, Greg Katzberg, Chris Eberhardt, Jason Davis, Kurt Carpenter, Kevin Engle, Jeff Sheeks, Fourth Row: Coach Rupp, Coach Hill, Coach Schffield, John Arp, Mark Sims, Kurt Grimminger, Dan Hartman, Kent Brannagan, Rob Falldorf, Scott Fox, Coach Gee, Coach Vertin, Head Coach Anderson, Fifth Row: Trainer Pat Liebsack, Trainer Doug Armstrong, Student Manager David Bredth- auer, Scott Berggren, Kevin Clark, Ron Maas, Todd Olson, David McMichael, Tom Mattingly, Tony Markvicka, Brian Anders, Glenn Mat- tingly. Varsity Football 69