West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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. . . the Regional Championship! Teamwork combined with a maximum output of ef- fort made the West Valley Varsity Girls basketball team, the 1977-78 Regional Champions!! As Coach Don Klepper described it, it was the Cinderella story of the year. After losing the first five games of the season, the outlook for our place in the final standings was indeed grim. Being yound and small in number, the team faced many potential problems: but, dedicated and hardworking, they did not let mi- nor distractions distress them. vs Sr SQQXO 4196, The ten girls remaining at the end of the season were extremely well-rewarded when they topped archrival Lathrop for the Region VI title, 48-43! Special congratulations to the three girls from West who made the All-Tournament team: Melissa Benson, Micky Schruf and Jessica Gavora! ln addition, Micky Schruf was the only Junior named to the Region Vl team, and the first girl from West Valley to be chosen for the All-State team!! Q -M-.. f Putting offensive pressure on Eielson's Sheri Howard, Missie Benson makes her move! GIRLS ' VARSITY L BASKETBALL 1977-78 Home Team Opponent Lathrop Eielson Monroe North Pole North Pole Monroe Etelson North Pole Monroe Lathrop 46 Eielson Region Vl Champions State 6th Place W 6 L 6 42 63 51 ' 35 40 35 36 41 52 37 40 e 38 27 Lathrop Sl 37 ' 41 36 39 22 48 42 39 ' 33

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V. Boys Basketball-The Big Shots Although young, the Boys Varsity basketball team exceeded all expectations. Coach Ted Deleon and Captain Andy Holman pulled loose ends together to demonstrate the talent indigenous to West Valley. The team hosted a number of events, including the Christmas tournament, the Region VI meet, and the State Championship held in March. Following the ball Bobby Andreson hooks two points. On-guards take the ball out on the players it Az. ABOVE: Shane Holmberg, John Pennebaker, David Hanns, .lim Jones, Tyrone Thomas, Andy Holman, Miguel LaFleur, Duane Bates, Kent Moneymakcr, Bob Andreson, Tom Monaco Pete VanFlien, NOT PICTURED: Coach Ted DeLeon.