Page 95 - 1990

Athletics

V-l-C-T-O-R-Y! Victory, Vic­ Ram Invitational Basketball
tory, That's Our Cry! V-l-C-T- Tourney, and went on to be­
O-R-Y!" What a year in sports! come Runners-Up in the District
Improvements were made, not in the quest for a State title.
only for the good of the aspiring State baseball was held at
athlete, but for the enthusiastic Rosenblatt Stadium and Junior
fan as well. New bleachers Varsity Baseball was coached by i
were installed in the gym for the Tom Brosnihan. Coach Tony
enjoyment of the basketball, Gamble took charge of Varsity ■l
gymnastics, wrestling, and Football, taking his players to
volleyball games. A new Rota­ Peru State College for training
tor-Cuff Shoulder Lift Machine, during the summer, and eight
dedicated to the memory of Vic wrestlers qualified for State.
Rasmussen, was added to the One athlete was recognized
weight room for use by athletes each week for outstanding .
and gym students. Pep rallies achievement in his or her sport.
were held for fall, winter, and The "Ram of the Week" was
spring sports, and new trophy honored with a story and pic­
cases were installed to house ture in the Ralston Recorder.
the victory mementos so Fans, too, were awarded for
proudly earned by the athletes their attendance at sporting
of "R World." The Boys' Varsity events with the S.G.O. Traveling
Basketball Team, under the di­ Spirit Trophy, awarded each
rection of Coach Tom week to tne class with the most
Brosnihan, ended a 23-game members in attendance at
losing streak by defeating Grand sporting events that week. The
Island in the 1st game of the sophomore class proudly earned
the trophy more times tnan any
other class.
By Amy Krobot

Junior Matt M osser goes for a
last-minute shot against
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