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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I Varsity Shoot for the Stars The season started with a fury. The Knights won three straight defeating Worthington, Luverne, Lincoln. Only to fall to West in their fourth game by 5. Next the Knights had to face top ranked North. The battle was long and hard with the Knights prevaling, defeating North by 10. After the excitement of beating North, the Knights hit a 5 game slump only to be pulled out with a 69 to 54 win over Lennox. The Knights faced Lincoln, a team defeated earlier in the season, only to be nipped by 1. Facing Brandon, the Knights won by 10, followed by a loss to North in their next game. Facing cross town rival Washington, the knights avenged their loss earlier in the season by up setting the Warriors by 10. The last game of the season the Knights traveled to Vermillion to take on the Tanagers. Defeating them by 13, the Knights faced Lincoln. The Knights struck with all their fury while Lincoln tried to defend but the Knights were to much, Lincoln fell by 13. The following night the Knights fought bravely but couldn't with stand the attack of the Washington Warriors. The Knights ended their season with a 9-11 record. During the season the Knights showed will power and pure determination mak- ing them a team admired and loved by its fans. ww-Few ,..... . Q - Q r i K K ---fiis f - - . K' . -iit x ' 'S TOP LEFT: Bob Viereck passes the ball over several Warriors, to Dave Bruhn under the basket for two. TOP RIGHT: Troy Hansen shoots as Chad Soldatke looks on. BOTTOM RIGHT: Dave Bruhn out jumps a Warrior defender for a basket. PAGE 25: TOP LEFT: The Knights line up their offensive attack against Washington. MIDDLE LEFT: Bob Viereck out jumps several Warrior defenders for a basket. BOTTOM LEFT: Steve Weiss and Dave Bruhn watches and waites for their turn to practice free throws as Chad Viereck takes his turn.