West Albany High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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Cross Country Harriers experience losing season Bottom Row: Ken Horn, Brent McMorris, Marty Tucker, Russ Hill, Steve Rolland. Top Row: John Hayes, Bob Parsons, Kevin Shaha, Mark Vanderford, Steve Ludwig, Forrest Reid, Jeff Wimer, Coach Ralph Rudzik. Not Pictured: Mark Beach. Cross Country South Salem Me Nary West A Ibany Crescent Valley West A Ibany North Salem West A Ibany South Albany Lebanon Corvallis Sprague West A Ibany 22 56 71 21 41 55 30 30 79 26 42 55 Lebanon Invitational 4th plac Hudson Bay Invetational 4th p The cross country team began practicing long, hard hours in the hot August sun and late summer rains. They ran through mud, rain, and sultry weather to get in shape for the season a-head. It was a long one for the unexperienced team. With only two letterman returning from last year, pressure was put on the experienced to gain victories. There were some great moments for the young team. They tied rival South Albany 30 to 30 and placed well at invitationals. The harriers added another trophy to the collection as the J.V. won the North Marion Invitational Oct. 4. At district Kevin Shaha finished 25th as West Albany's top runner at the meet. As a team they placed seventh. Bob Parsons and Forrest Reid, two other Bulldog runners who entered the race, were unable to finish due to injuries. Coach Ralph Rudzik said he hoped his team would peak by the time district came and they did; but to their misfortune, so did the other teams. Steve Ludwig said, The best part of the season was tying South Albany. Plus, everyone tried their personal best. I enjoyed being on this year's team.

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JV squad ends strong Sprague 20-16 West Albany Corvallis 20- 2 West Albany West Albany 14-12 North Salem West Albany 12- 0 South Albany West Albany 7- 6 South Salem West Albany 22-14 Lebanon West AIbany 27- 0 Crescent Valley West Albany 8- 0 McNary Big Foot Brent Saylor (80) shows good kicking form as he boots an extra point against Crescent Valley. Bill Morris (22) is the holder. pin Bottom Row: Russ Price, Mike Bethel, Mark Gasparino, Tim Jones, Fred Montgomery, Ron Hall, Todd Seavy, Gerry Sparks, Doug Howard. Middle Row: Mark Green, Chris Ansari, Mark O'Neil, Terry Miller, Rob Phillips, Tom Endicott, Randy Goebel, Delmer Thomas. Top Row: Bruce Behrends, Rick Fletcher, Dave Weiker, Chris Warner, Dan Tapper, Todd Steimer, Wes McCullom, Neil Paben. 23

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Clockwise From Left: Forrest Reid is off to a great start. Kevin Shaha and Steve Ludwig rush forward at the start of the race. Jeff Wimer keeps ahead of his South Albany opponent. Forrest Reid gains speed as he passes opponent. Kevin Shaha helps to gain points by beating his opponent. Runners take off at Coach Rudzik's signal. 25