The photo above was taken after the West-Central game. The Spartan football team defeated the Wildcats 15-12. In the photo, teammates lift MVP Jim Cooke onto their shoulders, as he also receives the Red Edgerton award. During the 1996 football season, the Spartans held a 7-3 record, one of Greeley West’s best in years at the time. On the side is a photo of the entire team during the 1996 year, with coaches: Coach Smith, Coach Donnie Edick, Coach Roggy, Coach Doug Edick, Coach Hoyt, Coach Waterman, and Coach Yost.