Apache Junction High School - Prospector Yearbook (Apache Junction, AZ)

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To everyonefs surprise, the Girls, Varsity Volleyball Team not only bumped their way to Third Place in State competition, but also captured Second Place in divisionals. Ending with a 4-4 season record, they overpow- ered last year's l-4 record. It was a surprise to everyone because the girls proved not only to themselves, but to the students that they could and did make finals. Records showing 4-8 in non-conference was just a start. Big- ger and better things were yet to come. Leading the Prospectors was the new coach, Miss Terry Rankin. Our main advantage was being able to come from behind other- teams and win or stand together against a tough team. Gilbert Tigers were the tough team for the Prospectors. The scene is at Apache Junction School Gym. Two volleyball teams meet for the first time, and the duel is just about to begin. The Junior Varsity Volleyball Team assem- bles on the court and awaits the fight. Starting players include: Captain Joan Adams, Carmen Frederico, Lisa Trot- ter, Crystal Encinas, Belinda Haines, and Debbie Bloeman. Although the girls didnlt win, they did put out all the effortthey could, according to Coach Rankin. Awaiting their game were varsity volleyball Play- ers: Senior Gloria Perez, Junior Karen Mazzoli, Sophomores Patty Peck, Terry Mazzoli, April Graffa, Lori Stac- har, and Sharon Warwrzasek. Bump ball was all that was played last year, but the team proved there was more to it than that. Serving first was the opposing team, Gilbert. Shak- ing them up a little was Sophomore Patty Peck, five feet-ten inches. The ball was bumped up to the front row and Sophomore Lori Stachar set to Patty. Spiking not only hard, but well, Patty surprised the other team. What really shocked the other team and the fans was Patty getting-under the ball and spiking it back. The girls lost the first game, but came back even harder in the second game winning it, l5-l3. Youn , inexperienced team nets Third Place in State Cheering, juniping, and smiling they made it look like they had won the match. During the end of the match the Prospectors had almost won. It didn't matter that they lost, what mattered was they beat a AA school. Beating Gilbert meant a lot to the team so they knew they could make State. Oct. 25 the Volleyball Team went to Ajo and qualified for State by spik- ing their way to victory over the Cool- idge Bears. Excellent serving was attributed to Gloria Perez 16 points straight to winj. Arriving at Phoenix Indian High School, the team waited for their first game at ll a.m. An easy win was accomplished when Monument Valley failed to show up. Next on the list was a team called Bisbee Pumas. Losing twice to them the team came in third. Feelings weren't hurt or bro- ken down, they realized that they quali- fied and made it there - that was a goal itself. Taking State is our next goal, said Coach Rankin, A goal in which the team and coach believes they'll achieve. - April Graffa

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Mat grapplers tap second in State, g take down, pin 11--3 wrestling record We contribute our success to a lot of young men that worked hard and gave their best effort, said Head Wres- tling Coach Glenn McMinn. Twenty wrestlers made up the team this year including four seniors: Dale Dalby, Don O'Keefe, Gerald Mullen- der, and Vincent Cherryholmes. There are approximately 16 returning faces and more wrestlers from the junior high. Some of these that stood 'out on varsity throughout the year were: Randy Cormany 1101, Tom Liversedge 1101, Willy Marquez 1101, Ken Franklin 11 11, Fred Hasty 1101, Joe Williams 191, Mike Castillo 1101, Troy Mullender 11 11, Doug Pinotti 1101, and Rod Bedell 1101. Entering divisional and State compe- titions. the team compiled a four win, three loss record in seasonal meets with a Second Place at the Phoenix Christ- mas Tournament, second at the Ray Tournament, Third Place at the Lost Dutchman's Day Tournament, and a Sixth Place at the Coolidge Touma- ment. As a whole, the squad took First Place in divisional competition while individually Willy Marquez, Rod Bedell and Ken Franklin placed third as Mike Castillo finished fourth. Moving on to State Competition were: Dale Dalby, who placed fifth: Don O'Keefe, third: and Doug Pinotti and Gerald Mullender came up sec- ond. Fred Hasty, Troy Mullender. Vince Cherryholmes and Joe Williams placed also. Only Randy Cormany out wrestled everyone, ending with a First Place in the State. As a whole, the wres- tlers placed Second in State Competi- tion. Head Coach McMinn felt that the biggest contribution to the wrestling program was the experience being accummulated in the fairly new Little League program. Next season's success depends on how hard everybody works, said Coach McMinn. The team felt that their toughest opponent next year will be Santa Cruz, who won this year 33- 26. Take 102 Stop action Wrestlers thought that the biggest problem this year was the fact that stu- dent support was lacking, both in per- sonnel and audience participation ln short, if we have more student support . . . we will have a better season, he concluded. - Ken Franklin V l 11 COACH GLENN MCMINN shows Randy Cormany a new wrestling move. 21.lljNlOR LARRY WAHL takes the single leg for two against Santa Cruz. ii