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

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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

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1 .5 is Si '-in-K yr Vietories Relieve The Sting of Defeat In an intense game you were a little nervous, but once you went out there on the field you had just that one goal in mind. Sean Dempsey Having already beaten the previous year's win record within the first five of their games, the Boys Junior Varsity Soccer team was determined, energetic, and dedicated. Under the training of ,85 alumni, for- mer Associated Student Body president, Coach Ron Villaes- cusa and assistant coach Fabia Tovar, the team tripled the amount of wins from the pre- vious year. Practice started in late November and continued throughout the season, during vacations, and every non-game day, with the exception of Sun- day. This grueling schedule cleary showed signs of their be- ing true champions at heart. Composed mainly of fresh- men, sophomores, and a few ju- niors, the team had somewhat of a handicap as they were matched against other teams who were composed mainly of juniors. Several unfortunate in- juries to a few of the team mem- bers increased this handicap. Nevertheless, they held up well through the pressure and inten- sity. As expressed by sopho- more Chris Tomooka, We real- ly got pumped up before each game regardless of all the set- backs because we knew we had a good team and that we could actually beat those guys. Freshman Sean Dempsey sup- ported this view when he ad- ded, ln an intense game you were a little nervous, but once you went out there on the field you had just that one goal in mind. They certainly proved this during the Mater Dei game. The highlight of the year, they defeated the Monarchs by a score of 3-1. After having pre- viously lost to Mater Dei, the team was unquestionably proud at having reached one of their most victorious goals. Despite all of the blood, sweat, and tears the team defi- nitely found that just being able to play well together, de- spite the age differences and the temptation to be the star on the team, was an important ac- complishment in itself. Achiev- ing victory over some of the toughest teams only made win- ning even sweeter. Even through the occasional sting of defeat, the team's goal to strive for excellence kept them going. Front row: Mike Lee. .ine Laureoia, Nick Sanchez, Amer Hasboon. Matthew Beiiveau. Second row Brandon Vargas, Mike Coiins, John Criscione, Mike Shehata, Dan Martinez. Kev3n,P'uente. Third rowi Coach Ron Viiascuesa, Ron Meierxdez, David Greerioaum, Mike Rogers, Leetri Gumis, David Williams. Dave Smith, Coach Fabia Tovar, Fourth row: Raiph Villarzana, Etar Gallager, David Corey, ivan Tovar. Craig Lassen, Sean Dempsey. Boys Junior Varsity Soccer West Covina won Fontana won Montclair won Workman won Diamond Bar lost Arcadia tied Don Lugo won 'Mater Dei lost Carey won San Gorgonio lost Los Altos lost xServite tied 'Bishop Montgomery lost I Overall record: 6 wins 5 losses 2 ties ' Indicates Angelus League Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 249