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

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5565 Tim Aguayo shows his full extension as the ball is released into the air. He was both forward and guard for the team. 238 Sports Bishop Montgomery members miss a block as they watch the ball in amazement, Co-captain Marty Avelos was one of the squads offensive stars. Marty Avelos gets in the middle of the action. He was a great defensive player for the team. 24 Y Lancer players get ready to steal the ball from a Knights player. Aggressive defense was an essen- tial factor in the game. Marty brings the team ahead as he shots for two. Many players on the team plan to go on to play varsity sports. 22 4.

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Finding The Right Combination Not one single player was assured a spot on the team. They all had to give it their best shotf' Coach Richard Wiard The right combination con- tributed to the success of the Boys Junior Varsity Basketball team. Winning games was not the only definition of the word success It also meant getting a group of individuals to func- tion as an efficient unit. That was no easy task. After all, ev- eryone possessed different techniques and variation in play. Junior Joe Halbmaier ex- plained, Each athlete wanted to play a certain way. Obvious- ly, every member had to com- promise for the greater good of the team which made it more challenging. The team was considerably more competitive. In the words of Coach Richard Wiard, t'Not one single player was assured a spot on the team. They all had to give it their best shot.i One reason for this increase in com- petition was the influx of tal- ent. In many of the returning players and fresh sophomores, exceptional skills in handling the rigors of high school basket- ball were present. Basketball was more than dribbling the ball and shooting. Under C.I.F. competition, the team needed individuals who could give 11052: and handle the pressure. Every member admitted that practice was more demanding than they initially thought. Practice sometimes took two hours, non-stop of course. Sophomore Louis Ruiz ex- plained, What made practice even harder was that every- thing was unexpected. It was not a regular routine like most othersf' Coach Richard Wiard made sure his team was pre- pared for the high-pressured competition. Those who made it through all the drills and training deserved to be on this winning team. In short, the year added up to a successful season and a solid team. They posted victory after victory, with minimal losses. They placed third at the Bosco Tech Tournament and were un- defeated during the pre-season matches. Junior Robert Allen remarked, It did not surprise me that we came out winning. I've never been on a losing team since l started playing for the school. Truly, these athletes had the right combination. Boys lunior Varsity Basketball Cantwell won xMater Dei lost Edgewood Won +Saint Paul won Rowland won tSaint Bernard won Saint Anthony won 'Servite won X . s ,V M, g , Pasedena won 'Bishop Montgomery won ' 'em Ig, K tSaint Bernard lost 'Mater Dei won ,, Y i J M f ,, Cafe tServite lost 'Saint Paul won it 43 4 'Bishop Montgomery won , 5- fi .5 V1 K l 1 . in g .i i ' 1 i - F gg, Overall record: 12 wins 3 losses 4' Indicates Angelus League Bottom to top: Rudy Deidrick, Louis Ruiz, Mario Navaro, Joseph Halbmaier, Bosco Tech Tournament 3rd Place Christopher Abernathy, Jeremy Smith, Jeff Martin, Adrian Rodriguez, James Romero, Jason Green, Keith Parker, and Coach Richard Wiard. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 237

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i Motivation Sparks Teamwork win or lose. The essence of a good team lies in the motivation of its players. Motivation often led the team to one way and that was to a teamwork of friends. The Boys Sophomore Basket- ball team was a pure exhibition of this skill. Long hours after school and practice on week- ends was a common sight. Teamwork and effort were the motto for the squad. Team- work meant playing with others as a group of friends playing a sport they love, not one stand- ing out to get all the glory, stated Eric White. It meant everyone sticking together whether we win or losef, The season got off to a great start with the team winning half of their pre-season games. The hard coaching of Mr. Jim Moreno set the team on the right track. Games were en- joyed by all who were in atten- dance. When you're playing a game you love for a school that means something to you, every game is importantf' forward and guard Tim Aguayo stated. Basically all team members had played on squads at their It means everyone sticking together whether we Eric White knew what was needed to win the league championship. Co- captain Jason Sierra asserted, The past experience helped out, but a special talent was al- ways needed. The sophomore level was a stepping stone in the four year program. Many on this squad planned to continue the ladder. Sports is a great way to meet friends and to get into shape at the same time, Kurt Schwartz remarked. Decisions can some- times become hard but with de- votion and love for the sport, the reward can be worth the ef- fort. 'tDiscipline helps out when support isn't always there. I hope to follow in the paths of the varsity team. They over- came challenges and were an example to usf' stated Bill Mc- Carthy. You play to win but you cannot become too serious, Joel Thomas exclaimed. He went on to add, Once you be- come too serious you lose inter- est in the game you love. The team was motivated by deter- mination, charisma and hope, and that's what it took to be former grammar schools. They successful. ttii iiri T ' 1 Boys Sophomore Basketball ' 'ts V g VV 1' ,V gf . V .Q M, rVV .VVVV V V ,V . 7, 3 V X Q I A ,V 32? ' 2 I ' Los Altos won tServite lost V ' r-:QV V VV , V i YQ I i Rowland lost 'Bishop Montgomery lost , ll. ' f V .1 H 5. L 5 ,,'- . .yi - La Puente won iMater Dei lost . , 754 'V VV V it fi 5 VSV 'S-' V i is 5, VV V Damien lost tSaint Paul won i . 'S I 4 ' ' - J l ' , Los Altos lost 'Saint Bernard lost V! . fi 30 -A V 'fi I - it 5' Damien lost tMater Dei lost , tj f ' . 'ff M, , 'S f . ' V 'Saint Paul won tSaint Paul lost A if . , V' V E I if ' V W ,V , V :V V V1 VV 1 tSaint Bernard lost V VV , V V 2+ V , V 4 V 9 fa VV ,V 5 x Ve V V A5 I .Q ,,,.., V,,.,l ,. , , 'I 2' . 'Fm ,r , . Overall record: 4 wins 11 losses . .. ,, ,.,. . , . , , . 1 , - ,- rrr T r o ,, , H r f f iii , r ' iii' ,f if Indicates Angelus League Bottom to top: Bill McCarthy, lan Myers, Woo Jay Kim, Marty Avelos, Eric White, A.C. Hernandez, Robert Allan, Kurt Schwartz, Tim Aguayo, Dan Wills, Joel Thomas, Coach Jim Moreno, Jason Sierra, Dana Jingles, Eric Obrien, Sean Connes. Boys Sophomore Basketball 239