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

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JV's bump their way to the top to place second in the WVAL Mitty calls a time out, the score is 3-12, Prospect. Monarchs form a huddle, discuss strategy, and spirits are lifted. Can they make a come- back? Yes, the final score: 16-14. The best characteristic of the Ju- nior Varsity Volleyball team was their ability to come from behind to win. This ability enabled the young team to achieve second place in the WVAL and record a 12-2 season. We had an abundance of talent, commented first-year coach Phil Maher. lt was hard making cuts at the beginning of the season. The team emphasized a four-two offense in which there were four hitters and two setters on the court. Everybody worked hard, not only in games but also in practices, recalled Sue Grigsby. During each two-hour practice, the team was drilled on their ability to punch, spike, and set the ball. The team was comprised of ten young athletes, eight of whom were freshman, who had played for at least two years in junior high. Some of the girls strenghtened their game by attending a variety of volleyball camps over the summer. Claudine Marotta attended a clinic held at Santa Clara University where she improved her serving style by vary- ing techniques. The team also achieved a 12-2 season through teamwork. We worked together, verified Jodi Min, captain, later elected MVP. Their ability to come from behind also added to their success. We played well under pressure, ex- plained Amy Choice. Throughout the season, the girls learned more than volleyballg they learned how to work together and deal with coaches. The team helped me realize that winning is not everything, trying your best is all you can do, com- mented Marotta. -Monica Scully- nt Row: Kathy Kingston, Sue Grigsby, Claudine Marotta, Jane Evans, Germaine Yokoyama. Back Row:Jodi Min a Sheredy, Amy Choice, Diane Collins, Amy Gott, Coach Phil Maher,

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. in f N 2 .V ' S We ge, 2 X. I .K .Qi Approaching the finish line fleftl Joe Pendleton and Mike O'Connor push in the final effort. At an invitational meet held at Silver Creek Cbelowj Mike O'Connor tries to stagger the pack. Dave Gaskell fbelow leftl, taking a few last breaths, takes on a hill. Steve Elich fbelow rightl contemplates the competition at the meet. 2 w. , ,, iie , - 5 -5. X mme. , r lf 1. li Lick 29-27 Loss Aragon 22-35 Win Leigh i p 50-15 Loss Crystal Springs 15th p lnvltatlonal Delllllar 2 48-15 Loss Westmont 39-17 Loss Blackford 21-38 Win Prospect 25-32 Win Awards f f Most Valuable Runner: Joe Pendleton p Most improved Runner: Paul Davis Mostllnsplratlqnal Runner: Steve Elich 141