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

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Get On The Ball! GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS GET A KICK OUT OF WINTER While most of us are bundled up, huddled for warmth during the winter months, the dedicated members of the Girls Varsity Soc- cer team, remained outdoors, braving the cold to practice and play games after school. However, their determination payed off as the 1986-87 season proved to be one of the best. Winning games only comes from hard work, and the girls cer- tainly did just that. Led by SHIR- LEY CONNERS, team members practiced every day. First they worked on calisthenics, and stretching, moving on to running, and finally practicing different plays. Because of these strenuous practices the girls not only shar- pened their skills, but created a strong sense of team unity and cooperation. The talent found on the team was only one of it's many strengths, as JENELLE FRYE commented another as being, The support and spirit found be- VARSITY GIRLS' SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Christine Crosby, Karen Michels, Laura Bernstein, Linda Sell, Barbie Pacchetti, Sara Hurd, Sally Bennet, Erin Pierce. BACK ROW: Coach Mrs. Connors, Julie Trangmar, Catherine Kinney, Erin Murphey, Carrie Kremers, Liz Gecks, Laura Hardy, Sandy Ravens, Jill Parish, Tiffany Kyle, Jenelle Frye. 56fGIRLS' soccER tween the teammates. This unity also boosted their confidence, which in return, helped to achieve victories. Clearly because of the Varsity having strong defense and offense, they were able to beat the fierce competition from the other team- mates in the PAL. However, de- spite outstanding results, the prac- tices and games weren't always pressured and serious, as the girls were out there to have fun along with playing their best! , . , i, .ff M 1 in .Q.,,wgpV' ML

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l The goalies practice catching the balls. FRONT ROW: Peter Johnson, Steve Stanovac, Ermon Barrows, Marc Rarden, Jer- emy Styer, Greg Sarrail, Cyrus Johnson, Matt Jones, Ken Kreidl, Frank Walter, Jason Tyndall, Phil Hall BACK: Coach Doug Wilkins, Kevin Faulkner, Adam Kemist, Ben Silk, Scott lVlcGlashan, Brian Ellertson, Eric Larson, Flemming Hein, Matt Segall, Rich DeWood, Ryan Manero, Robert Linden, Dave Cresson, Phil Lorin, Derek Burrill, Bill Daskarolis, Coach John Aliamus. SINGI G I THE RAIN Boys JV Soccer Conquers Obstacles It was one of those cold, wet and rainy days. The ground was muddy, and to go outside without a jacket was suicidal. Would you be prepared to face the cold out- side in nothing more than a T-shirt and shorts? This was one consideration that the Junior Varsity soccer players were prepared to disregard. Fac- ing other obstacles besides weath- er, the boys determination crushed any force keeping them from playing. Having started off with a good season, the boys made exceptional progress, losing few games. The team had a strong defense, the one focal point of the year. This strength was accomplished Running in lines is one of the many drills the players participate in. with vigorous practices and scri- mages. Soccer is a lot of fun this year, commented Scott McGla- shin, we,re having fun and doing really well. And who wouldn't be? Soccer in the mud is supposed to be a challenge!

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FROSH-SOPH GIRLS' SOCCER: FRONT ROW: Coach Mrs. Kiefus, Valerie Berk, Dedria Murtog, Eileen Wilkenson, Christine Kennelly, Susan Flag, Julie Johnson, Jane Frye, Susan Nutti. BACK ROW: Larissa Hughes, Samantha Senet, Sarah Parish, Deborah Jang, Karen Jacobsen, Kristle Copland, Colleen Cridle, Jennifer Long, Paula Welch, Amy Wardwell. Girls JV Soccer Goes For The Gold FOOTLOOSE With feet flying, bodies moving, and hearts pounding, the girl's JV soccer team scored goal after goal. The combination of old and new talent on the team proved to be a definite strong point, as both offense and defense illustrated skill and technique on the field. But success didnit come without a struggle. Grueling practices, begin- ning with running, then progress- ing into drills, and finally finishing with a scrimage and more running, were the key factors in developing the team's skills. Extremely competitive tryouts added to the excitement of the season. For two weeks the players strode onto the field to strut their stuff. COACH JOANNE KEIFUS stated, Hlt was difficult to make decisions when all of the girls showed so much talent. When the final cuts were made, the re- maining girls received their uni- forms and began the practice sea- son the very next week. The team had an impressive season, with all of the members contributing to the team's success. Skilled players, tough practices, and fancy footwork was the team's winning combination.