Skyline High School - Behemoth Yearbook (Idaho Falls, ID)

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kylineis Varsity Basketball Team got off to a typical Skyline start. They won their first three games two of which were against ranked teams CHigh- land and Capitalj. This strong initial effort gave Coach Jim Lewis and his team a state ranking in the top 5 which is not unusual. What followed was one of the worst streaks of luck Coach Lewis has ever experienced. His team lost 13 in a row, some of which were sound beatings, most of which were verv close contests. These losses ranged from a 32-point massacre to a couple of triple over- time 1 point games. Coach Lewis knew his team was good after so many close losses, but the record rnade it hard for him to get his point across. On February 4, the second ranked team in the state, Twin Falls, entered Skyline's gym for what they thought would be Skyline's 14th loss and Twin's 14th win. As much as Sky1ine's die-hard fans hated to admit it, it was inevitable that Twin was right. Somebody forgot to tell the team the bad news in the pre-game talk, so they went out and beat the Bruins. This victory must have boasted the the team's confidence, because they finished the season with 2 additional victories. Skyline's record was 6-1 with a 13 game losing streak in the middle. just as they started the season, Skyline finished the season in top form for the district tournament. Demonstrating excellent technique on a picturesque iUmP Shot is Mike Snarr. Going up high for an easy two points is jim Newbold. Concentrating on a crucial free throw near the end of the game is Steve M ings. Boys' Varsity Basketball gush!-Nl asketb I builds fo strong tourne 0, F4321 DI 9' 'V W-ll: rs.. l A

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-H sm., Shooting lmder the big hand of a defender is jim Newbold. Drawing the foul as he drives for 2 points is Matt Molen. Putting one up from the top of the key is Ric Lewis. Getting in position fornthe rebound is Skylinc's team as Euan Nelson puts the ball up. -my we 1 QQ: ' .. if-v Q P1119 The Best Ol Tlmes

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ith a strong finish for the regular season, the basketball team was in great shape for the tournaments. Idaho Falls was the first team Skyline had to play at the district tournament and Skyline was ready. Coach jim Lewis used several different players for several different situ- ations, just like a chess match. A late surge by Idaho Falls gave the team a scare, but they held off until the final buzzer and won by two. Skyline went on to beat Idaho Falls again in the district tournament, but they lost to Bonneville for the championship. By taking second at district, Skyline still had a chance to go to state if they could be Pocatello. They went to Pocatello in a last attempt to get to the state tournament. The team had a shooting average of over 70 percent for the game and they were on their way to Boise. They never let Pocatello get into the game. The first game of the tourna- ment pitted the Skvline team against second-ranked Coeur d'Alene. It was a good game but Coeur d'Alene pulled it out by three in the last minute of the game. By losing the game, Skyline forced a game with Highland. After such a drain- ing and disappointing loss the day before Skyline just never got in the game. This ended the season for the team, giving them a seventh place finish in the state, even though they had a losing record. Showing the anxiety of a game-winning free throw is john Schofield. Looking for an open man while lmder heavy pressure is Evan Nelson. H U Getting set for the tip is Skyline's team as Cory Dennert goes up for the ball. Showing enthusiasm and support for the players on the court are the team's bench members. X The Best OI Times