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Jim Matter was a member of the Puyallup High School basketball team in the late 1970s. Matter, seen taking a layup in this black and white action shot, led the Vikings in scoring during the 1978 season. While not a winning season for the team, they went 6-14 on the season, Matter averaged 12.6 points per game as the Vikings finished ninth in the South Puget Sound League. The Vikings were coached by Hall of Fame coach Rich Hammermaster, who brought the program to state prominence with a state title, all-league players and several league titles during the 1970s. After a down season in 1978, Hammermaster stepped down and assistant coach Jim V. Clifton stepped in and brought the program back and led the team to a sixth-place finish at the state tournament. Photo donated by Rich Hammermaster.Lexicon
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