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PAGE FOUR ROGUE NEWS WED., NOV. 27, 1963 i v vc ' 41 Sophomores Win Five; Tie for Championship HOI.U THAT LINE GRIZZLIES! Why Support Our Team? There are two things giving us reason to have faith in our high school athletic teams. We either support our boys because they win or because we understand what they are trying to do and we know they are giving their best I have talked with members of our football squad and with their coaches. From these interviews I have gained nothing but respect for both the team and the coaches. I have strong ground on which to base this respect. As sports editor, my goal is only to instill this respect in you, the students of Ashland High. I feel that it is my responsi bility to give you my reasons for supporting the team. The first factor to consider Ls our new coach, John Gray. Mr. Gray said his goal for the past season was to help each player gain self confidence and to give the team experience. All he asked was that each boy play as well as he can. He felt that the season had been "real fine." The boys learned well and were enthusiastic. The complements did not all stem from the coach. When in terviewed, the players had only complements for Coach Gray. They pointed out that only one boy quit during the entire season. It was their feeling that the coaches did all they possibly could. They also felt "You put out for a coach because you respect him or else because he forces you to." Coach Gray is definitely respected. The second aspect to discuss is the team itself. They trust their coach. They are enthusiastic and they are eagerly waiting to play next year. They look upon their defeats as constructive while they are developing a winning attitude. Our boys are intel ligent; they aren't a bunch of lunkheads learning football by rote. The crowning factor on which to base a hearty support of our team is their general attitude towards football. They do not have the "go out there and kill them" attitude; their philosophy isn't "win or die," but they do like to play ball and play it well. The points are simple. First, we have a good and respected coach. Second, we have an able, intelligent, and fast-learning team. Third, we have a team which likes to play football. These add up to plenty of reason to support our boys. Ashland, Mcdford. and Grants I'a.s junior varsity's tied for ;ho Southern Oregon conference ch.tmpionship this season with three wins and one loss in league play. Tim V'o'.h climaxed Cub play by scaring 47 points; Dave Lewis .scored 12 points. Terry Clark ran ror 12 counters. Ron Le Blanc caught a touch-down pass for six, .Tiul Kerry Lindley scored six. The Grizzly sophomore eleven developed a six win-two loss 5Pi;son record, edging the Sled ford JV team 7-6 at Mcdford Sep tember 23; Klamath Falls went to defeat as the Cubs made it two in a row by a 19-6 score at Klamath. Crater and Yreka were stunned 18-8 and 12-0 respectively, both games being played at Ashland on muddy turfs. A strong Grants Pass junior varsity stopped Ashland's win streak with a lopsided 33-7 win on the Caveman field but the Bruins came back by rolling over Kla math Falls 13-7 in Ashland. Sled ford edged out an unlucky Grizzly '.csn 14 7 in a thrill-packed game of interceptions and fumbles. The whole Grizzly squad did an outstanding job over the succesful season but Tim Voth, Tery Clark, Ross Coldwell, and Ron Le Blanc must be singled out for great offensive efforts throughout the year; Tim Voth, Randy Nelson, Riley Sauers, and Wayne Cullop :lid excellent on defense. The Ashland Bears tromped the JV's by a score of 18 to 6 on Ashland's field. The Bears are said to be the best JV team in the state, and the best team Ashland ever had. (Taken from the CRATER COMMENTS) Senior Girls Place First In Volleyball Tournament With a record of 5-0, the I senior girls' volleyball team capt ured first place in the girls' volleyball tournament which was held from November 8-14. The members of the senior team were Shirley Boat, Bonnie Bounds, Vickie Kuhlwein. Vicki Lalimer (captain), Edith Morrill, Sharon Powers, Kathy Rucker, and Kathy Tilford. Placing second was the junior team with a record of 3 wins, I tie and 1 loss. This team consisted of Kandy Korthase, Dian Murphy, Barbara Newkirk, Rhonda Rhodes, Margie Rucker, Jane Smith, Linda Tucker (cap tain), and Claudia Young. Two sophomore teams tied for third place. Team 3, captained by Dora King, was composed of Diane Edwards, Lorie Kirby, Jackie Peterson, Jeanne Smith, Judy Wacker, and Linda Wcnkcr. The other team tying for third place was composed of Theo Byr nes, Lila Daniel, Kathy Freeman, Claudettc Hulti lan, Carol Pen nington (captairk Lena Richard son, Sheila Roderick, and Carol Tor-resan. Another sophomore team, cap tained by Sandy Roll, took fourth place. The girls on this team were Shirley Anderson, Joanne Blankenship, Teresa Krug, Mary Peabody, Sandy Scholar, Diane Thomas, Linda Thompson, Janny Wyant, and Sandy Roll. Medford Upsets Sophomore Team In one of the hardest battle buttles of the season the Medford Black Tornadoes upset the rival Ashland sophomore team 14-7 in a fumble-prone game held at Ashland, November 4. Kerry Lindley scored for the Cub eleven on a 55 yard pass-run combination with three minutes left in the fourth quarter; Tom Voth kicked the extra point. Medford. who was beaten by the Grizzlies 7-6 on September 23, picked up a Cub fumble in the first quarter and scored on a one yard plunge three plays later; the Tornadoes, late in the fourth quarter, got another cheap touch down on an interception by Pat Allen and a 59 yard jaunt. This was the Cubs' best offen sive and defensive game of the season according to many specta- Grid Greats Feted The Ashland Grizzly Booster Club sponsored the annual foot ball banquet at 6:30 Thursday night, November 21. Mr. Gaylord Smith was master of ceremonies. He introduced Mr. Al Akins as guest speaker. Parents of the players were invited and awards and letters were given. Those winning awards were John Yaple, Most Inspirati onal Player and Most Valuable Lineman; Dennis Ekwall, Most Valuable Back; and Jack Gruber, Best Blocker. tores; the Bears gained more yard age, running and passing, than the Medford eleven. Kerry Lindley and Ron Le Blanc on the receiving ends and Ross Coldwell on the throwing end thrilled the Ashland fans time after time in the second half. ..ft. As BLOCK THAT BALL, FELLAS! November 18 saw the first day of basketball practice. With many lettcrmen returning, it looks like a good year. Defense will be an important factor in this season's strategy. The basic tactics to be used in the coming games will be a strong defense and pressure to make the opponents make mistakes. Jn basket ball, as in football, points are made by capitalizing on the I opponent's mistakes.
