Rainier Beach High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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ikings Catch Metro Fever lt was like an extremely high fever and when RB caught it they caught it bad. It was the kind of fever that shatters a thermometer because the heat is too incredibly high. lt was the kind of fever RB's football team worked hard to catch, and the kind that can never be shaken. Just what kind of fever ignited this season? Metro-fever. It all began with a nearly spotless season of just plain exciting football. A small loss to O'dea at the jamboree game was no set-back to the Viks, who countered with four consecutive shut-outs versus Port Moody, Lakeside, West Seattle, and Nathan Hale. The heat was on at the first league game against Lakeside,one of major importance to the team. Said Coach Bernasconi, The Lions had been the defend- ing league champs in the past. Not only beating them, but destroying them 40-O, set the pace for the season. The temperature continued to rise midway through the season at the game versus Cleveland. What started out as a famous Viking shut-out caught the team by surprise. After establishing a healthy 53-O lead, the Eagles swooped from behind to score a touchdown in the last thirteen seconds of the game, shocking everyone, including them- selves. Even so, the Eagles remained one of the few teams to score upon the mighty Viks on their way to Metro victory. The O'dea Homecoming game proved to be the season's most vital match, as the victors of the bat- tle would capture the prized Metro title. O'dea had managed to equal the Viking 5-l record. When the Vikings charged the field, they came prepared with a definite strategy, Secret plays had long been saved up for the downfall of the Irish. Additionally, the Vikings used the skill that had aided them all season. Offensively, Cecil Bowie, wide receiver, led the league with seven touchdown receptions. Tackle Tulu Kalaniuvalu f6'4 330 lbsJ and running back Davelle Bridges rounded off a fearsome offense. Defensively, lineman Tavale Va- lavala led the league in sacs and tackles, aided by lineman Gary Smedsrud. Metro victory was clear after the first quarter's massing of four touchdowns. Said Coach Bernas- coni, To score twenty-eight points in the first quar- ter was phenomenaI. A celebration was in order, and everyone did so in their own way, Some rushed on to the field to congratulate the team. while others flocked to Sha- keys for a victory pizza, A few spectators were even left on the bleachers frozen in awe. Perhaps a few tired players went home for bodily recovery and a good night's sleep. However, recovery from Metro fever was very hard to find. Row I: Managers Y, Fisher, M. Vassar, Coach Trujillo, T. Collins, J. Tuili, C. Bowie, A. Collins, A. Kalaniuvalu, J. Thompson, C. Edwards, B. Matthews, T. Kalaniuvalu, V. Hefa. J. McMahon, F. Fui, D. Beed, S. Nielsen, T. Valavala, G. Smedsrud, C. Chapman, Row 2. Trainer B. Edgell, T. Tobubu, Coach Bernasconi, P. White, M. Daniels. J, Benedetti, R. Hubert, K. Harrison, D. Bridges, B. Kim, T. Pollard, J, Ulu, D. Fields, T. Cameron. C. Daniels, A. Blanche. J. Bratton, T. Pollard, P. Umbach, Coach Haley: Row 3: Coach Sheen, R. Williams, S. Hagler, K, Haythorne, R.Williams, J. Taylor, H. Bolar, M. Tansey, A. Dodd, T. Slovernick, J. Ortel, C. Bleck, K. Lee, Coach Moore, Trainer T. Deegan, L. Brown. I22 - Football

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During a game against O'Dea, the Vikings try to make a fumble recovery Eddie Johnson and Adam Sedlik prepare to defend the inbounds play at a Sealth game, Ni

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ff' ft W W 4 44 af 2 f1f: 1' 152-ifffii,-5 'fini 1 1: The invincible Viking defense enforces their wrath upon the Port Moody Blues. I 1 'X 'w' - ii ff i 5 Q f A Viking tackle causes a commotion on the field at the game versus West Seattle, 1 ' I .1 a i in Linebacker Tavale Valavala awaits anxiously to tame some Lake- side Lions. The Viking offense clears the way for quarterback Chris Green- wood as he scrambles for extra yardage. All-Metro punterfkicker Peter Umbach scrutinizes one of the many Viking victories. Football - I23