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

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Dedication and Desire Spark Knights 1984 proved to be the season that could have been, but wasn't. Ranked third, in the pre- season, by the Rapid City Jour- nal on the basis of four return- ing starters and with high hopes of other top competitors, the Knights' season looked rosy. But a combination of unfor- tunate injuries and illnesses wilted optimistic hopes for an outstanding year. Coach Leo Lorang's Knights, ending the season with 10 wins and 10 losses, battled illnesses, injuries, and opponents throughout the year with the desire of being the first girls' basketball team from O'Gor- man to make it to the State tournament. The Knights suc- ceeded in out hustling the Bran- don Valley Lynx in the first round of the sectional tourna- ment 36 to 25. The second round game proved to be a great disappointment for the Lady Knights when the third ranked Lincoln Patriots won 56 to 31, leaving the Knights with their second consecutive se- cond place finish. The Knights graduated only two senior starters, Sandy Delker and Lisa Mack. Three Juniors, Kathleen Knudtson, Misti Thury, and Michelle Jaacks, will constitute the nucleus of the 1985 fighting Knights. The Knights demonstrated their formula for success as desire and dedication to attain victory. The junior varsity ended their season 10 and 1 under the direction of Greg Talcott. , i-Q a H.: A 1 ft g'j3ff,'f i 1 ,,--fn I 1- xx -,,,....-----M W- Aff TOP: Student manager, Sandi Moe, shows her approval after an O'G victory. MIDDLE LEFT: Kathleen Knudtson tries to even up the score with a free throw as Lisa Mack protects the back court. MIDDLE RIGHT: Lisa Mack puts in a free throw to push the Knights on to an overtime victory over Lincoln 38-34. BOTTOM: Dawn Hudson paces the game with a fast break. A

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6 u 8 I A qv I 3 ,J f - 1 A gi TOP: Jane Honerman's free throw helped the team's effort to defeat Rapid City Stevens 43-35. MIDDLE LEFT: Dave Melemsetter's debut as sophomore coach turned out quite successfully. MIDDLE RIGHT: Jane Egan breaks down the floor for an easy lay-in. BOTTOM RIGHT: Kim Sudbeck looks for help to set up the ol- fense. BOTTOM LEFT: Tammi Kappenman drives the lane in attempt to widen the margin against the cross-town rivals, the Washington Warriors. Sophomores Produce Best Record Yet rx J The sophomore team successfully completed the season with a 15-3 win- loss record, which is their all time best. Dave Melemsetter, the sophomore coach, helped the girls to achieve their goal with his basketball knowledge and coaching skills. The highlight of the Knights' season came when the girls defeated Lincoln to win first place in the Lincoln invitational tournament. K C Qiirvtr 5- 2 4x Y. zzz. ...T in fi' K ,Vw lyk UU

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.xg . is-: r Ry ui U52 +I , UI 'D 1, C i xg: W ff ,. I .. .V , ,-fd . ,,.f V7 I G, .LS . , - Q If ' ,U , I ' Q' ,Q 1 .J 6'3 , 1' IA fl' . if Q I5 x 4 Q pt 2. Q g I ...fa swf,--'i 1 TOP LEFT: Leo Lorang shows the girls basic defense, in aid to shut down the opponent's offense. TOP RIGHT: Sandy Delker and Lisa Mack set up the Patriots for a 2 on 1' fast break. MIDDLE LEFT: The varsity squad takes a time out to discuss game plans. MIDDLE RIGHT: Misti Thury looks for help as Jeffer- son players trap her in a corner. BOTTOM: O'Gor- man and Washington exchange handshakes after the Knights beat the Warriors for the first time 51-38.