Archbishop Mitty High School - Excalibur Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Varsity ranks fifth in league, improves on previous season Despite a tough schedule, the Varsity Foot- ball team managed to improve their record of 2-8 last year to 3-7 this year. Ranking fifth in the league, the team was plagued by penal- ties. Though many games ended in defeat. the team had some exciting moments. Starting off the season, the Mountain View game re- sulted in victory, 24-19. A string of losses resulted after this, including a 30-O loss to Bellarmine and a defeat on Homecoming night, 29-6 against St. Francis. Offense and defense held Sacred Heart for a win of 34-1 9, but the season ended with a 20-O loss to Saint lgnatius. We should have won the game against Serra and St. Francis, commented Head Coach Dave Brown. Even though we were dominated on the scoreboard, we were domi- nant on the field. lt was all the penalties that stopped us, not the opposing teams. Brown explained that their biggest goal for the next season will center on developing greater mental discipline so that small penal- talented players, six students in all were selected for All League awards. Eric Stevenson, Tim Jackson, Rich Tellez were selected for first team, and Mike Mercado, Fred Vaca and Ben lrifantino made second team. Exceptional ability on the field was recog- nized and awarded at the i983 Fall Sports Banquet. For his overall performance in the season, Tim Jackson received Most Valuable Player. Eric Stevenson and Ted Morrison were awarded Most Valuable Offensive and Defen- sive Players. Finally, Fred Vaca received the newest award, the Walt Haniger Academic Award. Though the season didnt bring as many wins as the team would have liked, players and coaches learned from it and set new goals for next season. They had a better winfloss record during a tougher scheduled season than last year, re- flected Brown. ln terms of improvement, de- fense will get better. We'll continue to prog- ress and build for a better team for an excel- 1 ties will not cost them the season again. With a team that consisted of numerous lent season next year. -- Shana Waarich - First row: Mike Pascale, Ted Morrison, Ryan Seto, Russ Ford, Tom Formosa, Fred Vaca, Jeff Garcia, Joe Asuns Second row: Coach John Gilmore, Mike Mclntyre, Tony Maltese, Dave Rosendin, Bob Mannina, Todd Flemi MarkAmaral, Ron Mifsud,John Panattoni, Coach Dave Brown. Third row: Coach Pete Petrinovich, Paul DiGiore, Anderson, Jim Balbas, Mike Mercado, Ben lnfantino, Dom DeRanieri, Mike Cook Dan Hale, Rich Tellez, Dan Be Matt Fahrner, Coach Dan Stapp. Fourth row: Eric Stevenson, Vince Linebarger, Mike Appleby, Tim Jackson, Hani m McDonjklj Trainer Victor Pekarcik. Nr Wfkifjwfi i title Wi if s ,rr V X , Q ,gp iv. W,

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agon of defeat lt was my first time trying out for the team. I was so nervous. You stood there so calm and serene. My sweats were stiff because they were new. I envied you because your holey sweats showed me you had been through the course before. The time came for the tryouts. I began to play ball, covering all the strategies I knew. I became engrossed with perfection, and that proved to be my worst enemy. I tried so hard that I made mistakes. I felt all right though because others who had similar experiences supported me. Then it was your turn. You moved with such style and grace that I had to admire you. After all of us had tried out, the coach said that we had done a terrific job. Unfortunately, he could not take every- one for the team. He began reading the list. My stomach muscles tightened, sweat dripped from my forehead, and I prayed silently. But he didn't call my name. I was hurt. You stood there bathed in glory. The coach had not only selected you but he had also named you team captain. What a thrill for you, Ithought. Deep inside I was really sad. Back in the locker room, congratulations came to those who made it and commendations to those who did not but had at least tried. The coach left his office at the same time that I was coming out of the locker room. We talked about the up- coming season and the hope for a successful season. He told me that I had room to improve and with some im- provement in my ability, I could be a strong candidate for next year. I felt positive with this bit of encouragement and became confident that I could make the team next year. - Michelle Doyle

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