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

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Pulling Together To Come Out Ahead 1 Soccer is unpredictable-one play can turn the whole game around. Jesse Sandoval All it takes is just one goal or a great play to inspire a player. The game's not over until the whistle blows. You still have those last few seconds of the game to scoref, This was the overall winning attitude of the team as expressed by senior Jim Golondzinier. Strong in spirit and ability, the effort of the team left nothing to be desired. Under the guidance of Coach Jack Moran, the team took the championship in the consola- tion bracket at the Damien High School Tournament. In the first match, which was against Los Pueblos, they had what it took to win. Although the game went into overtime, they came out of the struggle with a 6-5 victory. Winning on the soccer field wasn't easy. The team exper- ienced the disadvantage of the injuries inflicted upon several of the team players. The mem- bership was lower this season due to the unnecessary need of extra players. Nevertheless, too energized to let any setbacks ac- tually hold them down, they many members continued to play even with the handicap of their injury. With a majority of the team having played together since their freshman year, confi- dence, unity, and maturity out on the field was not surprising. Even under the most dire cir- cumstances, they knew they could rely on each other for that extra umph',. As ex- pressed by junior Jesse Sando- val, Soccer is unpredictable- one play can turn the whole game around. The team dis- played their keen insight and know-how in what was known as . . . the most natural sport you can play. You gotta go with the flow, as expressed by ju- nior John Smith. Running an average of at least five miles in a game, a player not only needs physical endurance, but also finds it necessary to think with his feet, explained senior Ke- vin Sherwood. Coming out of the season with an outstanding record of eight wins, three ties, and six losses, the team came out ahead by utilizing their best ...', ,orffri ,ws . of r r , jj j, ,,,, J are W' an ar 6, a.. . f.a.f f s TW - r , ar r . . withstood the pressure and resources-themselves. ,A - sffr r A m I F . 1 I Boys Varsity Soccer West COVi11-21 WOU 'Bishop Montgomery tied FIJIWHHH Won 'Mater Dei lost MOHtClSiY Wfm iSaint Paul won Workman W011 'Pius X won Diamllnd BBT lflst o'Servite lost Arcadia fled XBishop Montgomery lost LOS Altos Wim fSaint Paul tied xPiLlS X WOU 'Mater Dei lost 'Servite 10St Overall record: 8 wins 6 losses 3 ties 4' Indicates Angelus League - - F 1 Fl.L 'dR4, D'd .'Tl1 .3 Cl I Domloo Hlgh Sohool Tournament lot Plaoo N222KZQXUSZ'llsfffmyohcfffdtay LSZm'l1f'3S0eiV'e5Sfe,JlQ?ekyCEnQ?Zna,e?Kffd 5232: COI1S0lat1OI1 bracket Coach iack Moran..Seafi Wu. Jim Golondzinier, Kevin Sherwood, Dave Gomez. Chris Cook. Nor pictured: Miles Masatsugu, Carios Retana, Jesse Sandoval. L K n 1 2 I , il 246 Sports 1? ' r 1 4

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Jumping for the kill, sophomore Mike Collins de- fensively blocks the opposing goalie's shot. Hav- ing practiced every non-game day and even on some vacations, he was able to perfect this tricky maneuver. opportunity to seize the ball, Watching for an sophomore Mike Lee races determinedly against a Mater Dei Monarch. Concentration and good judgment were the key elements of performing. :I-T gk' ::: . --NK .:: was it N Va. W K s Freshman David Korey headbutts with an oppo- nent in order to help his team gain control of the ball. He was willing to go to any length to stop the other team. Surprised by the fierce look on his opponent's face, freshman Brandon Vargas intently watches the play in order to avoid unnecessary injuries. 248 Sports .XP