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

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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

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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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J.V. and Frosh: Looking at Tomorrow ' s Stars One of the greatest assets in any sport is experience, and the Junior Varsity and Fresh- men strive to learn from their season those things that will benefit them for the future. Because today ' s J.V.s and Freshmen are tomorrow ' s var- sity stars, what they achieve this year can only help them improve if they apply it to working towards a higher level of competition and success. Although the J.V. team ended its season with a record of 2-3, they showed vast improvement during the sea- son. They were successful in a win over Class A Hastings 14-7 and two of their losses came to Class A Senior High. Their tough competition readied the J.V. team for even bigger opponents on the varsity level. This year ' s freshman team showed great potential with an outstanding season, ending with a record of 7-0. Head Coach Norm Hayes comment- ed, The team was hard- working and dedicated. At the ' ' J ' -i Greg Katzberg (88) man-handles two opposing players at once during a reserve contest. Katzberg doubled as a split end on both the Varsity and J.V. level. Glenn Mattingly (21) blocks for running back Pat Severn. Severn was one of the reserves top running backs. Brad Elkins (11) ran the reserve offense most of the year, as well as making frequent varsity appearances as quarterback. 70 J.V. Football