Mike Dvorak, a senior for the 1990 team who came off the bench most of the season, commented on his role, "Being a senior, I think that you have to be ready to step in at anytime."
Senior Scott Latham contributed to the Wahoo 1990 team both by being a strong competitor in practice and helping off the bench, especially with defense and blocked shots.
For senior Troy Johnston, patience paid off as he became a starter for the 1990 Warriors. Coach Anderson commented about Johnston's starting position: "He's a competitior and that's one of the reasons I have him in there."

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While the Wahoo Varsity was recording their impressive record in ‘88 - ‘89, the junior varsity was doing well, also, posting a 14 - 1 record (losing only to Raymond Central). The sophomore trio (Eddie, Inbody and Volin) contributed significantly to the j.v.. success, but juniors Mike Dvorak, Scott Latham and Troy Johnston were also developing as very capable players. Coach Anderson would have plenty of ammunition coming off his bench.

Mike Dvorak averaged 10 points a game for the Junior Warriors in 1989. Dvorak had watched from the bench as a sophomore, keeping stats, not in uniform when the 1988 championship was won. In '89 he averaged 10 points a game for the j. v.'s, got some playing time during the state tournament and was on board to contribute in any way he could for 1990. He would certainly push for a starting spot, but as the season got under way, he was patient, and ultimately made his contribution late in the season when Hoffman was injured. Drawing a starting spot against North Bend in the season finale, Dvorak responded with 12 points.

Scott Latham recorded 23 blocked shots for the ‘89 junior varsity. At 6’7” he was always a threat to gain a starting position. When that didn’t happen, he was very imposing when he came off the bench -- intimidating opponents with his size and wing span. He would record 31 blocks for the varsity during the ‘89 - ‘90 campaign. When Steve Volin got in foul trouble in the first quarter of the Conference Championship, Latham came off the bench to grab 9 rebounds and score 4 points in nine minutes of playing time.

Another senior on the 1990 team would actually make the jump to the starting lineup. When that first tip-off for the 1990 team came against David City, Troy Johnston would be a starter. And it wasn’t due to injury, sickness, disciplinary action, or any other “fluke.” Johnston had earned a starting spot. Troy had worked his way up the Warrior ladder -- a starter as a freshman on the 9th grade team, he played sparingly on the junior varsity as a sophomore and spent his junior year as a starter on the junior varsity, only getting a few minutes here and there with the varsity. But the 5’6” freshman had grown into a 6’2” senior and his rebounding and defensive abilities caught the eye of Coach Anderson. He fit in well with the Wahoo defenses -- the 1-3-1 zone and the full court press. Johnston found a home along the baseline of the 1-3-1, and as Coach Anderson pointed out, “he understands his role on the team.” So, while some were surprised to see Johnston in a starting role, Coach Anderson explained, “There were quite a few individuals who got quite a bit of ink at the end of the season. Sometimes how a team meshes together is a funny thing that fans don’t understand.” Troy Johnston was a starter for the entire season.

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Mike Dvorak scores 2 of his 10 points in the North Bend game; Scott Latham scores on an assist from Dvorak vs. Arlington; Troy Johnston hits a baseline jumper against Yutan.
The core of the 1990 team was the four seniors and four juniors. The most typical alignment of the 1-3-1 defense was Ryan Eddie on the point, Randy Hoffman and Jason Glock on the wings, Steve Volin in the middle, and Troy Johnston on the baseline. Troy Johnston, Ryan Eddie and Jason Glock started every game (26). Steve Voliin and Randy Hoffman each started 23 games. Also getting starting assignments were Bernie Inbody (1), Scott Latham (1) and Mike Dvorak (4).
"We're counting on a strong bench ... we can go to the bench and bring someone in who can contribute." -- Coach Anderson.
12/26/09