West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

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1st Row: Bryan Neiman, Mike Haase, Barry Reimers, Kevin Boots, Jason Kaup, Tim Reppert, Maurice Norton, Chad Batenhorst, Bill Hasenkamp, Brad Luebbert. 2nd Row: Student Manager Ricky DeSutter, Doug Throener, Dave Petz, David Landholm, Chris Brockmann, Darin Hoffman, Dale Throener, Russ Miller, Bob Hoffman, Rick Krueger. 3rd Row: Coach Hughes, Alan Ort- meier, Terry Koertner, Allen Haase, Kelly Hoffman, Todd Repschlaeger, Pat Worde- kemper, Brian Schulz, John Sanders, Kreg Herrman, Student Manager Tim Connell. 4th Row: Coach Ruppert, Don Westerman, Bill Nagengast, Brian Luebbert, Brian Reimers, Willy French, Tom Hoffman. Barry Bogseth, Melvin Flores, Steve Prieb- now. Coach Skwarek. Not Pictured is Ryan Hansen. TOP LEFT: Come help me! Cadet players rush to help Todd Repschlaeger tackle an opponent. TOP RIGHT: I've got it! Junior Todd Repschlaeger receiving the ball. CEN- TER: Somewhere in the pile-up is a little ole pigskin. ABOVE: Give it to me!” Senior Melvin Flores waits for the ball to land in his arms. Sports 27

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FOOTBALL The success achieved this season is a fine example of what can be accomplished by a group of individuals who are dedicated to achieve team goals through hard work and self-sacrifice. -Coach Ruppert The Cadet football team recorded five shutouts as they posted an 8 — 0 conference record. The team was crowned conference champion for the second time in three years. The only season blemish was a 36 — 7 loss to Wayne. This was the third year in a row that one loss kept the Cadets out of the state class B play- offs. The team dominated the all-con- ABOVE: Perfect handoff — Receiving the ball is senior Tom Hoffman. RIGHT: Break- ing Loose — Sophomore Bobby Hoffman tries to get away from a Pendragon. 26 Sports ference selections as seven players were awarded this honor, including unanimous receiver Todd Repsch- laeger. Ron Skwarek and Dave Hughes assisted head coach Rusty Ruppert. Together they molded an exciting football team that was co- captained by Tom Hoffman and Willy French. Juniors Pat Wordekemper and Todd Repschlaeger delighted the fans with a school record-breaking passing performance. Pat complet- ed 49 of 105 passes for 886 yards as he connected with Todd 19 times for 10 touchdowns. Repschlaeger also established a school record for interceptions with 12. The records were to the credit of the entire team.

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VOLLEYBALL To be successful, volleyball players must be dedicated, show determination and encourage teamwork. At all levels, the West Point program was successful. -Coach Mahannah This year's varsity volleyball team, coached by Kathy Mahan- nah, had a record of 6 — 9. The team successfully met the qualifica- tions set at the beginning of the season. The team carried a 91% serving accuracy and a 92% setting accuracy. Those who gained recog- nition were Mary Groth with 93.8% serving efficiency and Anne ABOVE: Give it all you've got! Jan Wickert hopes to get the serve over. RIGHT: The agony of tipping the ball! Sandi Miller stretches to get the ball over the net. TOP RIGHT: Student Managers — Paula Nei- man, Jena Neiman, Jean Meister. 28 Sports Scherer with 98.2% setting efficien- cy. Special recognition was given to Jill Iverson for 2nd team all-confer- ence and Sandy Schroedter was giv- en honorable mention. The junior varsity, coached by Barb Rolf, had a record of 5 — 8; Rolf also coached the freshman who had a 5 — 9 record. All volley- ball teams had a rewarding season.