Aragon High School - El Tesoro Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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in the goal. With great confidence, the FroshfSoph Football Team entered the season. Though all agreed that the Woodside team would give the Dons a tough match, increased preparation rea- died them for a showdown. Coach Sanft summed up the feeling of the Dons by remarking, We're no match for any other team in the league! We're in a league above the rest! Indeed the playing of the ProshfSoph team soared and no one was let down in the end. QSLRABBNLS 1 335 ON, FROSH-SOPH FOOTBALL Juan Alvarado, Rick Arcuri, Ed Ayala, Antonio Batodano, Seth Brown, Dave Burland, Eric Cardona, Mike Chandler, Vic Chelone, John DiMatteo, Kevin Duf- fey, T.J.Ewing, Jason Failla, Kevin Faulk- ner, Brad Ficcaro, Devo Fineanganofo, Juan Flores, Jeff Gabriel, Steve Galliano, Jeff Geller, Jeremie Gonzalez, James Grossley, John Harrison, Mike Head, Joe Jensen, Leo Kaing, David Kellejian, Vic- tor Lam, Rob Landry, Mike Nicholes, Dan Ortner, Marco Palencia, Manuel Par- tida, Steve Partida, Mike Pavid, Jimmy Pryor, Chad Reyes, Keoni Soares, David Tuakoi, Bob Warrington, Corneal Wash- ington, Ray Wenson, James Wong, Eric Zimtbaum. Head Coach: Brian Von Al- men. Assistant Coach: Greg Jones.

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l What Is A Synonym For Invincible? THOSE SCRIMMAGING MEN! After viewing the powerful 1986-87 FroshfSoph Football Team tackle its way through an- other exciting season, the Dons were surely added to the dictio- nary as a synonym for invinci- ble . Experience and unity proved to be the key to this team as two solid coaches, Mr. Brian Von AI- men, and Mr. Greg Jones, who had previously led another high school's team through successful seasons, taught the Dons sureshot plays. Coach Adolf Snaft returned for a second year to continue training these Dons for future var- sity play. Many of the previous year's freshman players also re- turned, providing leadership for the team. Unity also played a major role in the power of the Dons. Commu- nication between the players showed clear, enabling the suc- cessful execution of plays. Even off the field the athletes supported each other adding to the ability to cooperate which is so vital in such a sport. Intensive training with condi- tioning, drilling, and practicing, built an all around potent team. Opponents struggled to penetrate the Aragon defense which stood like a brick wall. A goal of lettin as little points as possible be takei motivated the defense to hole their ground. On the otherhand the offense exploded through the opponents' blocks. Led by quar terback Mike Chandler whorr teammates called the strength o' the team, no one was to be disap pointed with Aragon's perfor mance. Mike Chandler promiseo We'll make a lot of touchdownsf With much throwing, numerous catches made by the receivers and track speed running by th running backs, anyone was bound to often see a red and black jersey 34 f F ROSH f SOPI-l FOOTBALL 1 i l

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T.V. SET FOR F COTBALL EXCITEMENT Dons Give New Meaning To Football The players take alignment on the field, you are on the edge of your seat, heart racing, palms sweating, the concentration of the crowd so intense you can feel it. The players scramble and the ball is thrown. Slowly, it makes its end- less trip, sailing gracefully into the hands of an Aragon Don, standing inches away from a touchdown. The crowd goes into hysterics, you are able to tell as the popcorn rains in the stands, and all control is lost. No, this excitement wasn't only limited to Pro-football, but was al- most guaranteed to be observed at the local Aragon Varsity football games. The team was packed with enthusiasm as the Dons strove for A determined Don dodges dexterously to the distress of the dumbfounded defend- er. One of the most devastating detriments of this year's team was their uncanny ability to tackle each other instead of the opposition. 36 f Varsity Football excellence with each play. Strenu- ous and sweaty practices were not considered hard work, but merely as necessary steps toward that precious goal of stomping each opposing foe. This goal was soon realized. The players are extrememly op- tomistic about this year, com- mented Coach Britt Williams dur- ing pre-season. There is a stron- ger desire to win, and the players support for each other will prob- ably make it happen. And, indeed, it did. The Dons played their hardest, displaying beautifully executed play after play, always managing to get the ball into their territory. What made the year special? 7 Most likely the originality of our plays, and the unity between us all. It's a different world when you're out there . . , it's survival , commented Greg Tateosian. A primary focus of the Don's game was a very strong defense, sup- ported with newer graphics and well-designed plays. So, when your family feel that burning desire to experience sports excitement at its best, don't pay the expense of a 49er ticket. Instead, save your money, pack up popcorn, hamburgers and soft drinks and head for the Aragon football field. Anyone can safely say, It's the best sport in the world .