Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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t cvititcf PaatfaUi Won 7, Lo Poly 1310 V.Mor Valley 114 Upland 32- Palm Spungs 2814 Norco 2627 Hemei 925 Ramona 22 14 North 28 3 Pfftis 14 6 Corona 23 OF £1 Rancho 014 Varsity Football Front row: Ricky Cauchon. John Hernandez. Andrew Perkins. Jeff Aeosta. Willie Stevenson. Junior Cordova, and Chris Fisk; second row: Darren Salquist, Dave Thomas. Chuck Hopkins, Rick Schmidt, Dave Roberts, Danny Mlramontes, and Alex Bohanek, Third row: Michelle Schmidt, Julie Lopez, Debbie Gomez. Duff Wiley, Steve McNitt, Jack Harrison, Danny Arellano. Gary Rungo. Brian Quesada, Jack Woodhead. Leslie Cox, and Lisa Ellard. Fourth row: Mike Sylvia, Trent Wiebe. Bill Roberts. Marc Oomez. Marc Russo. John Cabrera. Noel Alvarez, and Russel VanHellen. Fifth row: Mike Dea, Ken Cox. Marcus Linton, Mark Wilson, Doug Dooley. Ryan Clark, and Larry Jared. Back row: Wayne Fisk, Shawn Gibbons. Greg Pfrunder. Dana Quintana. Frank Shelton, Pat Gabb. Mark Ryneal. and Dustin Fitch This year ' s season was a successful effort, because we accomplished all of the goals that we set forth at the beginning of the season. Also, I think the greatest achievement was beat- ing Ramona and Poly in the same year, Chuck Hopkins, senior. VARSITY FOOTBALL • 187

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Ramona And Poly Defeated Inter-City Sweep Leads To C.I.F. The quarterback drops back . . . fakes a handoff to the halfback . . . rolls into the pocket . . . the pres- sure ' s on ... he finds a receiver . . . it ' s a bullet to the corner of the end zone . . . the defensive back reaches up into the lights, want to find out about the rest, read on. This year ' s season was a strong one, in addition to the full city sweep (beating all the other teams inside the city limits), the Lions won their season opener. The team came in third in league and participated in CIF for the twelfth time of the fifteen years the school has been open. I think the reason that we (AHS football) does so well during the season is because of dedication and work during the off season, commented senior Mike Sylvia. The road to these accomplishments wasn ' t easy, affected by minor injuries and sicknesses, and despite It ' s always nice when you can beat the city schools. Jack Harrison, coach discouraging losses to Norco and Hemet, the Lions bounced back to defeat cross town rival, Ramona, 20- 14. The whole bouncing back theme was great be- cause it got the whole school involved in the game during the week which helped us defeat the Rams, explained senior Dustin Fitch. The 1987-88 season was one to remember for per- sonal performers as well as team togetherness. This year proved that working together can help overcome many odds. Last year we had more known name talent, this year we didn ' t have as many names , so people didn ' t expect us to do as well, concluded Coach Steve McNitt. By the way, in regards to the first paragraph, the guy caught the ball and his team won the game 24-21. by Frank Shelton Willie Stevenson carries out his pass coverage responsibilities. Willie, a junior, started playing last season and made the varsi ty sguad this year. Mike Dea almost breaks away from a Hemet defender. This year the Lions played the league champion Bulldogs for home- coming. WITH A VICTORIOUS WAIVE OF HIS ARM. Junior Ken Cox celebrates suc- cessfully stopping a Norco back the starting offensive unit, and played defensive as well. IN SEQUENCE, the banner before the Norco game. The Lions went on to CIF for the 12th time out of the 15 years the school has been in the backfield. Ken was part of the Lion team breaks through opened. 186 • SPORTS

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' • Freshmen Take League Title Long Practices Rewarded With Winning Seasons Ugh! yelled the line of panting freshman and J.V. players as they completed their fifth treacherous sta- tion. This event was to mark the beginning of the ' 87 football season. It all started with Hell Week , the rigorous week long activity of double practices during the hottest part of the summer. Dedication was a determining factor in separating the true athletes from the ones who were just going through the motions. I gave up a week at yearbook camp so that I could be here for ' Hell Week ' , stated Frankie Shelton, junior. The practices lasted about two hours during the summer and then the times changed when school started. The freshman football team got a new head coach, Mr. Riley Shinnefield. They worked extra hard so that the team and the coach were in sync with each I was happy with the J.V. record. The Perris game was the best, because everybody got to play, stated J.V. player, Somphou Kayachith. other. The hard work paid off when they took Ivy League Champs. I was stoked that we did so good! We practiced long hours, but I had fun playing in the games , said Albert Edivan, freshman. J.V. football had a rewarding season with their 7-4 record. Chris Vitolo, junior said that it ... wasn ' t a bad season, but I wish we would have done better. Practices, they were a different story. J.V. Players had two practices a day, going to one was mandatory. They consisted of stretches and drills, where offense and defense broke off and went over plays and some- times they scrimmaged. All in all this was a rewarding year with frosh, taking league and J.V. having an impressive season. by Christina Edivan Iff RUSHING IN, Defensive players look to stop the play. The J.V. and Fresh- men played on Arlington ' s home football field. BLITZ ' Arlington J.V. attempts to hold Hemet on a long down situation. The team was effective at keep- ing the opponent from getting the point. ■ I