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

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Hird had the task of incorporat- ing the freshman boys into a team for the first time since they had played on different district teams in junior high. Not only did they complete a great record, but they won the West Division Conference Tour- nament. With Junior Varsity and Freshman teams like this, Viking fans can look forward to exciting Viking basketball in future years. J.V. Scores Central City 45-47 York 47-46 Seward 48-41 Kearney 65-54 Aurora 63-50 Minden 74-47 Central Catholic 54-45 | Ord 45-31 Hastings 50-58 Wood River 75-45 Adams Centra 52-27 Holdrege 63-60 Albion 50-47 St. Paul 44-37 Aurora 69-57 Frosh Scores Walnut 45-62 Barr 60-49 Ord 56-39 Wood River 48-35 Minden 39-42 Central Catholic 63-41 Albion 62-33 Central City 45-28 York 62-53 Aurora 41-49 Central Conference Tourn. Central City 71-24 Aurora 51-43 ■ JEFF SMITH, who was both a defensive and offensive threat for the freshman Vikings, demonstrates his defensive skills. MIKE BRANNAGAN shows his excellent form as he shoots a free throw in a freshman game. FRONT ROW L to R; Ron James, Doug Bonneson, Todd Russell, Chad Swanson, Conn Narber, Jeff Smith SECOND ROW: Sean McNelis, Brent Lind, Todd Sweley, Perry Kober, Steve McCoy, Ty Arndt, John Holz, Ron Rauert, Keith Ostermeier BACK ROW: Coach Bydaiek, John Guminski, Brian Andnnga, Todd Ronne, Charles Acker, Russ Heins, Ken Maxwell, Jim Webb, Mike Brannagan, Darin Mensik, Coach Hird. Freshman Boys ' Basketball 81

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Tradition Upheld by Vikings A tradition of success was carried on through the ranks in the 1981-82 boys ' basketball program as the Junior Varsity and Freshman teams proved they were worthy of the name Northwest Vikings. This year ' s Junior Varsity Basketball team posted an excellent record of 13-3. Behind the J.V. ' s success was Coach Rick Hook along with many hard working underclass- men. This year ' s junior class produced several talented players. Along with the two varsity starters there were also four starters for the Junior Varsity and three subs that were from the Junior class. The sophomores also had their first taste of varsity-style basketball and many showed real potential as future competi- tors. The members of the team learned to work together and gained experience for the coming years. The freshman boys wrapped up their season with a 9-3 record. Coach Jack Bydaiek and Assistant Coach Bruce KNEELING L to R: Glenn Mattingly, Jeff King, Kurt Carpenter, Jay Hoagland, Pat Severn, Mark Sims STANDING: Coach Hook, Kurt Evans, Steve Lamb, Rich Panovi icz, Dan Hartman, Steve Ammerman, Ron Rauert, Coach Sheffield. PAT SEVERN (40) puts up a shot from the free throw line as fellow Vikings Dan Hartman (52) and Kent Brannagan (42) hit the boards for the rebound. 80 Jr. Varsity Boys ' Basketball

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Grapplers Earn Much Respect One could say that this year ' s Viking grapplers earned their bread and water, which is probably what most of them ate. Not only did they take six individuals to State, but they also came home with the Class B State Runner-up trophy, the first State Wrestling trophy for Northwest. Mike Leaman, Dan Lau, Mike Eberhardt. Don Floro, Todd Olson, and Kirk Berggren were the six men to attend State. Berggren wound up his season w ith the State Runner-up medal and a 25-8 record. Todd Olson, a senior, went to Lincoln with a 17-7 record and came back with a 21-8 record and placed third in the state. Mike Eber- hardt and Mike Leaman both finished second, and Don Flor- 0, even though he had a disappointing performance, still finished with a 16-4 record. Each of these individuals was a key factor to the team ' s success. Mike Eberhardt fin- ished his season with 68 MIKE EBERHARDT works to break down his opponent at the State Meet where he finished second in the 126 lb. weight class. MIkE LEAMAN struggles to fight off his opponent from Albion in the finals of the State Wrestling Meet, Mike was defeated 4-2. COACH MIKE BRUNGARDT took six of his wrestlers to the State Meet in Lincoln. Here they are shown at half time of the Northwest-Aurora basketball game as they were honored for their achievements, (L to R) Todd Olson, Kirk Berggren, Mike Eberhardt, Don Floro, Mike Leaman, and Dan Lau. 82 Wrestling