Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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Receiver Jeff Gustaveson jumps to complete a pass. Passing was the key to the teams offense. 4? fs Dropping back for a pass, Zachary Zertuche looks for an open receiver. His excellence as an offensive player won him the honor of Most Valu- able Offensive Player. Ball in hand, Mike Ford races across the field, Since the players were often smaller than their opponents, they had to rely on speed and agility rather than brute strength. 218 Sports Jess Holquin struggles to get those few impor- tant inches to make the first down. Determina- tion like this on the part of the players meant the difference between victory and defeat. An intended reception is foiled by Greg Mann. The efforts of the defense limited the other team to an average of 1O points per game. -fw.,,,, A

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Sophomores Rally To A Winning Season 'tEvery day we got better and better, we were constantly improving. After our first win-we never looked back. Coach Jim Terrey Throughout the ten week du- ration of the football season, the Sophomore Football team logged a year full of accom- plishments. Coming back from two loses in the pre-season, the team racked up a number of victories, finishing with a six win and four loss record overall, and a four win and one loss re- cord in league play, placing sec- ond in the Angelus League. Though handicapped by the loss of some very important players to the varsity team, in- cluding Motu Ili, Alex Pacheco, Jeremy Smith, Joe Patterson, and Jason Green, the team su- prised everyone with their out- standing season performances. With new head coach, Mr. Jim Terrey, and assistant coach Mr. Terrey Keavney, the team improved with each game, reco- vering quickly from their slow start. After beating Long Beach Poly 21-6 and Saint Francis 34- 20, they entered league play with two wins and three losses. Though not expected by many to do much better in league play, the team suprised every- one by crushing Saint Bernard 26-0. Following this victorv. they never looked back, and with the exception of a loss to Servite, won every game with style, defeating Bishop Mont- gomery 26-12, Mater Dei 25-15, and Saint Paul 38-0. This was an ideal way for the season to progress, starting as it did, said Coach Terrey. They were a very talented group of indivi- duals, and coaching them was challenging and exciting, he added. Working during a game or at practice, each player on the team gave all they had. Wg worked really hard together as a team, and we were constantly improving, said running back Tommy Sterrett. This determi- nation was shown on the field and earned the them the re- spect of their opponents. The offense, led by quarterback Tim Aguayo and Marty Avalos, scored a total of 208 points, while the defense limited the opponents to 153 points in com- parison. Though they fell short of the league championship, the courage and determination of the sophomore team showed their true winning spirit. Rubidoux Monrovia Saint Francis Esperanza 'Saint Bernard 'Servite 'Mater Dei iSaint Paul Long Beach Poly xBishop Montgomery Sophomore Football I lost lost won won lost won lost won won won Front row: Joe Lopez, Albert Ortaliza, Lagundi Williams, Ruben Gonzales, Rudy Tomouka, Sean Schlegel, Carlos Padilla. Second row: Marty Avalos, Chris Garcia, Rocky Weinrich, Eric White, Mario Cardenas, John J uarez, Chris Garcia, George Robinson, John Hernandez. Third row: Dennis Wilson, Eric Negrete, Sergio Barfiga. Coach Terrey. Coach Keavney, Mike Minter, Gerard Smith, Stephanie Ruiz. Fourth row: Greg Merino, Jesse Romero, Carlo Pablo. Tim Ohno, Rudy Cnaparm, Sean Espino, Tom Sterrett, Paco Mendez. Frith row: Gery Munoz, Kurt Schwartz, Mark Tultius, Luis Ruiz, Joe Chavez, Ryan Ragano. Larry Rawlings. Shane Benschop. Sixth row: Brian Gracia, Tom Reyes, Jeff Martin, Don Dyker, Paul Moetului, Greg Schawn, Dan Wills, Chris Negrete. l Overall record: 6 wins 4 losses if Indicates Angelus League Sophomore Football 217

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Freshmen Show Their Worth We were there to play. We were there to win. Next year, we'll take it ALL. Mike Ford Outshone by the glamorous accomplishments of the varsity team, first year football often drew only small crowds. This was unfortunate, though, be- cause the team was something to watch. Led by head coach Tom Salt- er and assistant coach Marcus Lewis, the Freshman Football Team completed their season with six wins and four losses. Three wins and two losses were in league play. This record gave the team a second place finish in the Angelus League. The team's performance, however, belies these rather average stat- istics. The guys played hard, despite formidible odds. Said Coach Salter, t'We were often smaller and outmanned by the other team, but they never gave up. They played with great in- tensity and gave everything they hadf, The team's intense drive to suceed was evident in the way they performed. Each person played with great en- thusiasm and energy, and if they weren't on the field they were on the sidelines cheering their teammates on. Though this was only their first year as members of the football team, they possessed all the spirit and pride of the older, more exper- ienced sophomore and varsity players. The success of the team was dependant upon each player's ability and determination. Practice was grueling and in- tense, but the players neverthe- less stuck with it, working hard to get better and better. Their drive even impressed Coach Salter, who said he was pleased by the way they worked and that he eventually ended up having fun coaching. Most important, freshman football was a time to find emerging talent. Two excep- tional players, Zachary Zer- tuche, named Most Valuable Offensive Player, and Mike Ve- lasco, Most Valuable Defensive Player, stood out as individuals with great promise. But that doesn't mean the rest of the team was neglected. Each indi- vidual player worked very hard and put out his best for the team. Bottom row: Rick Ascuna, Brian Ruiz, Juan Medina, Bobby Rizden, Richard Gonzalez, Nick Terrell, Juan Delgado. Matt Reagan. Second row: Anthony Chavez, Mike Berg, Tim Cuartermarsh. James Straight, Wick Sanchez. Danny Ranquell, Tom Granoza, Mike Rogers, Chris Moreno. Third row: Coach Salter, George Garcia. Richard Goemal, Johnny Merisuer, Rudy Mesa, Nathan Hawkins. Jesse Alvarado, Michael Gayton, Jess Holqurn, Coach Lewis. Fourth row: Chris Rhineburger, John Vin- necky, Mike Bachman. Anthony Rodriguez, Mike Ford, Jeff Gustaveson, Thomas Provencio, Eric Ayala, Antonio Alvarez, Nick Hanamacai. Fifth row: Eiar Gallegar, George Ruiz, Kurt Stfoupe, Steve Brlonez. Robert Saldovar, Jim Dohrier, Chris Meurk, Thomas Polkinghorn, Carlos Cervantes. Sixth Row: Jason Thompson. Eric Moore, Peter ignastio, Sean Dempsey, Tim Guerreo, Gregg Mann, Joe Kelley. Lohn Ludswiack, Abraham Gurterrez. Freshman Football Rubidoux won 'Saint Bernard won Monrovia won t'Servite won Long Beach Poly lost 'tBishop Montgomery lost Saint Francis won 'Mater Dei won Esperanza lost tSaint Paul lost Overall record: 6 wins 4 losses ' Indicates Angelus League Freshman Football 219