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

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'Zi fir N Y 2 eg- Q. .sf Lady Lancers Slam Dunk The Season We've all worked really hard together and it's a great feeling to win knowing you deserved it. Jennifer Cswald The Girls Junior Varsity Bas- ketball team consisted of tal- ented young ladies with a win- ning attitude. They practiced hard and brought honor to the school with every game perfor- mance. Sophomore Nola Magno exclaimed after a victo- rious game against Saint Paul, We did unexpectedly well and we progressed tremendously from the way we played the previous season. The team's offensive perfor- mance was characterized by sharp perimeter shooting and strong offensive rebounding. Balanced scoring was the rule and a look at team statistics re- vealed six girls averaging be- tween five and eight points a game. These statistics meant that the team didn't have to rely on one or two players for the bulk of the scoring but sim- ply got the ball to whoever had the hot hand. This scoring bal- ance was surely a strength, but the team's success was built around strong rebounding aver- aging 43 per game and a harass- ing defense that held ten oppo- nents to less than twenty points. A first and much appreciated enthusiastic flier which includ- ed pictures of the team was de- veloped by Coach Jim Terrey. This updated faculty members and informed them of the team's continual progress. He proudly commented, The team was both enjoyable and challenging to coach. Enjoyable because they were fundamen- tally sound, listened to and fol- lowed instructions, and were unselfish. Challenging because the talent was so balanced that there were really nine starters and it was sometimes difficult getting everybody enough play- ing time. Whether on the bench or out on the court, all of the girls contributed in every game. Their willingness to sub- stitute for another player en- abled them to maintain a fast paced style of play. This team climbed in league standings and ended the season proud of their accomplishments. We've all worked really hard together and it's a great feeling to win knowing you deserved it! ex- claimed Jennifer Oswald. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Claremont lost Edgewood won La Puente won Whittier won Arcadia won Glendora won Bonita won Sierra Vista won Carpenter lost Montclair Won Diamond Bar won 'Saint Pius X Won 'Saint Joseph won 'Bishop Montgomery won 'Mater Dei lost 'Saintt Paul won 'Saint Pius X won 'Saint Joseph won 'Bishop Montgomery WOII 'Saint Paul won 'Mater Dei lost i ' Indicates Angelus League Overall record: 17 wins 4 losses Front row: Nikki Loya, Nola Magno. Second row: Liz Nlarchioli, Jennifer Oswald, Liz Hincapie, Dolores Davoren. Third row: Jennifer Guzman, Alicia Beck, Coach Terrey. Sandy Gatt, Marie Persell. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball 231

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Sophomore Liz Hincapie goes for a play as she is fouled in the act of shooting. Free throws were taken after being fouled and could change the outcome of a close game. Sophomore Marie Persell is blinded by her oppo- nent's defense. Good shots were an element of the offense that couldn't be sacrificed under any circumstances. Junior Sandy Gatt blocks a shot for a turnover. Turnovers were an opportunity to get the ball and score before the opposing defense had time to set-up down court. 230 Sports Trying to beat her opponent for the rebound, junior Sandy Gatt grasps for the basketball. Re- bounding was an essential part of the plays ex- ecuted by the team. Fast break plays were the key to tiring out the defenders. The perfect form of a lay up is dis- played by sophomore Nicky Deidrick as she goes for two points.

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Looking for an open teammate, Geri Garcia passes the ball. Geri was noted for her fine calme ing effects throughout a game. - Displaying her fine defending abilities against Saint Joseph, Irene Olivera blocks. Blocking played a significant part in the defensive game. Springing up for a shot. Stephanie Castro shoots a basket. As a point guard, Stephanie helped hold the team together. .. 'WF 1 9 wg 232 Sports Showing her aggressiveness, Sharon Wills rushes to retrieve the ball. The aggressive and strong willed actions of the team led to their victory against Saint Paul. Caught up in the momentum, Laura Mallegnas dribbles down the court. Laura's dexterity contri- buted to the successful primary season.