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

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Beginning A New Tradition Holding the team together was what I wanted to do. I wanted us to win and at the same time have fun. Stephanie Castro For the first time,' he girls basketball program offered not only a varsity and junior varsity team but a Girls Freshman Bas- ketball team as well. Coached by Yvette Munoz, 1986 alumni and former basketball player who was voted most athletic by her classmates, the team dis- played unending amounts of spirit, talent and fine sports- manship throughout league play. Coach Munoz stated, I think We should have had a freshman team from the time the girls basketball program was estab- lished. As a freshman, as well as a member of the varsity team, I had to work extra hard and I couldnit enjoy the games as much as I would have if I had played with my classmates at a level not as competitive. The freshman team played and had fun. Creating the new team hopefully influenced the Girl's Athletic Association to become more active and participate in as many games and on as many levels as possible. It's time that the girls move up the ladder just as the boys have.', Team member Geri Garcia stated, The addition of the freshman team will definitely benefit the future varsity and junior varsi- ty teams, because we are able to practice more and gain exper- iencef' A prime reason for the suc- cess of the team was communi- cation. Geri Garcia, who'played center, was the key player in this area. She had a constant calming effect on her fellow teammates whenever they would become too rallied or ex- cited toward the end of the game, remarked Coach Munoz. Stephanie Castro, the point guard, also shared the re- sponsibility with Geri of hold- ing the team together and acted as a constant source of support. In reaction to her coaches com- ment Stephanie remarked, Holding the team together was what I wanted to do. I wanted us to win and at the same time have fun. The team received such strong support and encourage- ment from the parents as well as the faculty during their pri- mary season that all expect it to return with success. Front row: Lisa Gil, Stephanie Castro. Second row: Geri Garcia, Theresa Wolfson, Sharon Wills, Leslie Albert. Third row: lrene Olivera, Donna Alver- ado, Coach Yvette Munoz, Rosie Postvoit, Laura Mallegnas. Girls Freshman Basketball :'Saint Joseph tBishop Montgomery tMater Dei Montclair 'YSaint Paul 'Saint Joseph 'Bishop Montgomery lSaint Paul tMater Dei lost won lost lost won lost won lost lost Overall record: 3 wins 6 losses A' Indicates Angelus League Girls Freshman Basketball 233

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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.

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Dominant Force Takes League Crown In the past, we lost games we were supposed to win and we certainly did not want to do that again. The word that summed up the Boys Varsity Basketball season was victory. In just two years, this group was trans- formed into a major basketball power. With a second place fin- ish in the Bosco Tech Summer Hoop Spectacular and first place finishes in three other tournaments, the basketball team was on its way to a record breaking season. The returning starters en- abled the team to defeat many of their rivals. Senior Clarence Lamb explained, This year really brought out the determi- nation 'in all of us. In the past, we lost games we were supposed to win and we certainly did not want to do that againf' Seniors Geoff Lear, Stephon Pace, Ter- rance Lamb, and Clarence Lamb usually scored in double figures. The defense was also graced by the performances of seniors Michael Conness and Paul Davis. Of course, it also took the talents of the rookie members to achieve victory. The coveted Angelus League title was won for the first time since 1974. Before this, the ..n Clarence Lamb Lancers captured the number one spot in the Southern Sec- tion 5A sportswriter's basket- ball poll from dominant Mater Dei. The crowning achievement was the 70-56 victory which ended Mater Dei's 55 league- game winning streak. The C.I.F. playoffs was the next destination. The team dis- played its force by moving into the finals by defeating Bosco Tech, Long Beach Jordan, and Lakewood. Getting into the fin- als was a feat never achieved in the school's history. Prior to the game against Mater Dei, the reigning state champs, Coach Alex Acosta remarked, Al- though we've defeated Mater Dei twice, I can't say that the titleis won for sure. We still have to do our best. To the surprise of many, Mater Dei de- feated the Lancers 74-65. For- tunately, they earned a wild- card spot in the state cham- pionships. However, in the first round, they lost to Manual Arts High School, 94-91. Despite the loss, this remarkable season brought a great deal of pride to Bishop Amat. Boys Varsity Basketball Rowland won Saint Anthony lost Garey won Pasedena won tSaint Bernard won tServite won 'Bishop Montgomery won tkMater Dei won 'Saint Paul won 'Saint Bernard lost 'Servite won 'Bishop Montgomery won 'Mater Dei won t'tSaint Paul won t 'Bosco Tech won HLong Beach Jordan won tt'Lakewood won tHMater Dei lost HHManual Arts lost Overall record: 27 wins 4 losses X Indicates Angelus League Mt Indicates C.I.F. final H Indicates C.I.F. playoff MW' Indicates State playoff Damien High School Tournament Ist place Covina High School Tournament Ist place 2311 Sports Bottom to top: Loren Cannon, Paul Davis, Terrance Lamb, Stephon Pace, Brian Albert, Clarence Lamb, William Wetls, Abraham Tang, Peter Beck, Brian Colliris, Pablo Patino, Coach Thomas Salter, Heed Coach Alex Acosta, Coach Ray Lokar, Manager Christopher Gordon, Ge-oft Lear, and Michaei Conness.