O Gorman High School - Knight Legend Yearbook (Sioux Falls, SD)

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O 'G wrestlers place third in sta te tournament O'Gorman pulled through the year maintaining excellent wres- tling standards. They proved this in the SIC Tourney and State Cham- pionships. Four Knights became SIC Champs and one of them, Todd Kendle, went on to a thrilling state title. He defeated Kyle Siebel of Vermillion 5-2 in 0. T. in the 155 lbs. bracket. Five other wrestlers placed high in state. Pat Gross 198 lbsl placed second, Steve Johnston 1119 lbs.j placed second, George Lipetzky U32 lbsl placed sixth, Jim Hayes U38 lbs.l placed third, and Neil Hlebichuk IHwt.j placed Hfth. These finishes combined to a team rating of third place, the highest Hnish in 0'Gorman's history. This year also saw the making of four new school wrestling records. ln the escapes category, Neil Hlebickuk compiled 38 to set a record. Jim Hayes, who added two school records gained the most three-point nearfalls with 31. Hayes also made one new school record and tied another. He had 87 career wins and tied Kevin Gross with 28 season wins. Todd Kendle grabbed 154 team points to set a record and help guide the wrestlers to a successful season. After the year ended, the team voted on awards. They voted Neil Hlebichuk, Pat Gross and Jim Hayes as Captains, Steve Johnston and Jim Hayes as Outstanding Senior Leaders, George Lipetzky as Most Improved Wrestler, Jim Hayes as Hardest Worker, Todd Kendle as Most Valuable Varsity Wrestler, and John Koch as Most Valuable Junior Varsity Wrestler Duals OGHS OPP 23 Brandon 34 37 Sisseton 25 41 Huron 24 22 Wa terto wn 36 35 Lincoln 31 45 S. C. North 18 32 S. C. East 30 24 Heelan 27 47 S. C. West 15 21 Washington 34 1 9 Yankton 35 38 Lennox 1 8 138 4-I

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Frosh wrap up The 0'Gorman freshmen bas- ketball team had a very impressive year under the coaching of Mr. Steve Kueter. The freshmen started out the season in full form as they defeated their Hrst six opponents including Washington and Brandon B team sophs. After a loss to Mitchell 38-33, the frosh played Washington twice. They won the Hrst game 50-37 and lost the second 55-49. The frosh then defeated Brookings and Lennox but ended their season with a loss to Lincoln. season of 10-3 Brian McCulloch led the scoring department with an average of 8 points a game. Troy Soldatke and Mike Naughton led in rebounding. The B team also completed a winning season with a record of 4 wins, two losses, and two ties. They started their season with two wins over Brookings and Madison. But ended their season with a loss to Salem. Coach Kueter said, The B team has potential. The 10-3 record could indicate a good team next year. nan-Q-1-1-rf.M .. H '7 '4 Freshmen Boys Sophomore Basketball OGHS OPP 34 32 Lu verne Worthington Lincoln West North Canton Washington East Heelan West Lennox Brandon North Heelan Washington East Vermillion 32 42 71 50 58 47 39 31 40 4 7 56 54 49 47 42 66 57 41 Lincoln 48 42 41 51 49 49 58 45 ' 43 41 58 56 ' ' 39 Canton Brookings Madison Vermillion Pa trio ts Brandon Mitch ell Washington Brookings Lennox Lennox Lincoln Washington Record OPP 26 23 29 26 33 34 s , , v X , V Q- X A N xg V' ,, 7 . -A ' v M A135 ' Q55 - . ,F M P K I A, ll Ab M e' Mx! M .L,,.. v X 5 5 ' Q ' ' ,-.4 .X-C' 33 38 50 37 66 ' 52 34 46 58 30 31 45 49 55 Clockwise startlng above: Sophomore Tlm Jurgens shoots a lay-up during the North game . . . Pat Rogers works on his free throws during practice . . . Asst. Coach Frledel watches as Bryan Bornhoft goes up for a lay-up . . . FRESHMEN BASKETBALL TEAM Front Row: Mike North. Jeff Dellaney, Steve Walsh, Mlke Moran, Jeff Van Hove, Pat Thlll, Troy Hansen . . . Second Row: Chad Viereck, Rob Noonan, Rob Snetter, Troy Soldatke, Mark Sullivan, Brian McCulloch . . . Third Row: Mike Naughton, Pat Obell, Jon Famstead, Doug Marso, Joe Bornhoft . . . SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM From Left to Right: Rich Wllka, Pat Rogers, Jeff Clapper, Scott Snetters, Brian Bornhoft, ChadSoIdatke, Steve Sabers, Charlle Tlm- mer, Bob Vlereck, Tlm Jurgens. 137

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Clockwlse startlng left: Steve Johnston uses all his power to throw opponent off hlm . . . O'Gorman Varsity Wrestlers: Top Row: George Llpetsky, Jlm Jaeger, Jim Hayes, Marty Mapes, Todd Kendle. Mlddle row: Tom Enderson, Steve Johnston, Bill Dunn. Bottom row: Pat Gross, Ted Jaeger and Rob Josten . . . Pat Gross entangles his opponent Into an escape-proof posltlon . . . Nell Hleblchuk engulfs hls opponent . . . Pat Gross adds more pressure as his opponent pleads for mercy . . . Ted Jaeger pulls out of defeat . . . George Llpetsky eyes his opponent, antlclpatlng victory. 139