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

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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

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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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Frank Carreon fights for an offensive rebound. Trying to shoot was difficult to do when an oppoe nent tried to break his form. 240 Sports From within a crowd of opponents. Ed Gutierrez battles for a loose ball. l-lis vital rebounds proved to be the means of victory against Bishop Mont- gomery, Zach Zertuche practices a perfect shooting form, Daily practices enabled him to be the team's lead scorer. Thwarting two opponents, Greg Mann leaps in the air scoring a one on two fast break layfup. The energy he possessed in every game was an inspiration to all the members of the team. Eric Moore successfully weaves through two op- ponents to score on an easy lay-up. Dodging op' ponents was a skill that enabled the players to escape the clutches of the defense.