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

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Griz share 1tl in GSC Banners flew, fans cheered and the scenes were blue and white. The season opened with a defeat against Capital by a 32-14 score. Next came a knockout win over Madison, 14-0. With blue in their eyes, the varsity team then conquered Minico by a 49-26 score. Coming into the fourth game of the season, the Grizzlies had taken another victory over Twin Falls, 28-26. Following was another outstanding win over Pocatello by a 40-0 score. The Grizzlies continued their win- ning ways against Blackfoot, pulling in the fifth winning game of the year by a 21-13 score. Next, the Grizzlies were defeated by Nampa, 20-6. The emotion bowl was next for the varsity team. They were defeated by cross-town rivals, the Idaho Falls Tigers, by a 35-19 score. Skyline still had pride and confidence, as they scooped up two more wins over Bonneville 34-22 and Rigby, 27-8. The regular season ended with a 7-2 record overall and 7-1 in conference games. The Griz- zlies were co-champions in the Gem State Conference. 130 Varslty Football I 4 D JW 442, 'B 'WD gh Y

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, ---W Griz Win tate htl for Coach Ras Finishing off the season with 7 wins and two losses, the varsity team went into the play-offs against Madison and Idaho Falls. During the Mini Bowl, the Grizzlies came out on top of both teams with big wins. After defeating Madison 7-3, the team was ready to prove to the Skyline fans and to Coach Mahlon Rasmuson that they were ready to see blue. The team proved that in the next game against Idaho Falls, win- ning 16-0. While chanting, We'll roam in the dome, while l.F. stays home, Skyline varsity players went to the minidome and proved their abilities once again with a 14-3 win over Black- foot. For the first time ever in the school's history, the team went for the state title and won the championship against Post Falls, 34-0. I think it was close to one of our best games. We wanted to win this bad. Most of all it was for Ras, this was his game, said senior wide receiver and punter Ty Morgan. l've played for him lRasmusonl for three years and he's like a father to me. l'm going to miss him, added senior quarterback, Kurt Machen. Over the years there have been good times as well as bad times. Thank God the kids over the past 18 years have made my coaching worthwhile. The great assistant coaches have added to all my fond memories of coaching. l'll miss coaching, but l'll always have my memories, said Coach Rasmul son concerning his retirement. 132 Varslty Football