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

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This year's West Valley Wolfpack football team finished with a misleading 3- 3 record. They were an exciting team that improved as the year progressed. They featured a high-powered offense that included break-away runners like Seniors Ben Blackburn and Brad Adams. Junior lefthander Dan McNelly and Senior Tyrone Thomas proved to be a winning combination when the pass was needed. The defense, like the rest of the team, was small, but quick and full of punishing hitters. The defensive line was anchored by Trent McNelly. Linebackers Scott Winner, Wayne Sharp, and Jeff Studer kept opposing runners in check. Mary Perry became a major deterrent to would- be passers. The Wolfpack games were well played. The team reflected the sound coaching it received from rookie Coach Chuck Gold, an expro from the Oakland Raiders. Football in Alaska takes a special breed of player. Teams here battle not only other teams, but also the elements, from the dry dusty heat of the summer, to the snowy cold of late fall practices. Despite all of this, our team still gave their utmost in their quest for victory. With blockers Scott Winner and Ben Blackbrun leading the way, Brad Adams charges around the right end. 158 FOOTBALL WEST GRIDDERSg MORE THAN A MATCH FOR THEIR FOES 'ss . , 11 K 'L Lrgl i - ,K X ykf. - -if . , .,... ...... ..,, Ns Qgsm' it

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