Canyon High School - Legend Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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MOCK 5 v taxati--T Qfllllll UIQUEIKS Canyon High School's young, but enthusiastic, Varsity Field Hockey team tied for third in the Orange League for the '77-78 season. A strong offensive line was led by three year letteiwomen: seniors Val Linn, Most Valuable: Quinetta Turner, Best Offense, and Sheryl Bellock. Mainstay of the defense was junior Michelle Harlin, flanked by sophomore halfbacks, Stephanie Brown Most lmproved and Natalie Harlow. Canyon started out slow offensively and lost all three opening practice games against other Orange Unified District schools. However, after the LAFHA Sportsday, Canyon was on the move, racking up a 2-1-1 record for the day against aggressive teams. Highlights of Orange League action was in the second round against Esperanza when Canyon fought to an im- pressive 3-1 lead over the Aztecs. After being down 1-0 at halftime, Canyon came back to score on a penalty stroke and on two break- aways by Sheryl Bellock and Val Linn late in the second period. Keri Woods was Most lnspirationalg she at- tended every game and- cheered the rest of the team even though she was kept out of com- petition because of three injuries. Outstanding statistics for the season include: Sheryl Bellock scored 6 goals, 2 assists, Val Linn scored 6 goals, 4 assists, Quinetta Turner scored 1 goal, 3 assists, Michelle Harlin, Best Defense, had 36 tackles, 82 interceptions, Stephanie Brown, had 23 tackles, 43 interceptions. The League record was 3-5-2 ties which Canyon won on penetration time. 1. Girls Field Hockey team shows super spirit- in an after- game cheer. 2. Quinetta Turner works with great intensity to steal the ball. 3. Michelle Harlin steals the ball from a Sonora player. 4. Girls' Hockey Team- Front Row: Michelle Stellhorn, Val Linn, Stephanie Brown, Medina Dietrich, Debbie Wolfelt, Sheila Armstrong, Middle Row: Quinetta Turner, Anne Smode, Natalie Harlow, Sheryl Bellock, Lisa Salazar, Mary Haynes, Sheila Sweeney, judy Edwards, Back Row: Coach Vicki Isaacson, Michelle Harlin, Rhonda Hargett, Brina Die- trich, Debbie Foldenauer, Lorna Hurshman, Sue Foldenauer, Coach Vickie Ritter. 5. Orange League opponents find it hard to score with Rhonda Hargett in the goal cage. 6. Michelle Stellhorn and Stephanie Brown complete a reverse stick dodge. 233

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llll a Wlllllmlll R The 1977-78 Running Comanches sur- prised all the experts by winning the Or- ange League title behind excellent team play. The new league season began with the second Annual Canyon Basketball Clas- sic. Canyon, the defending champ, opened with a hard-fought 79-77 win over New- port. In the second round, Canyon beat Fontana to set up the title game with pow- erful Edison. Canyon trailed as much as 29 points in the second half before storming back to win 64-63. Senior Rick Wheeler was voted the tournament's most valuable player and was joined by jeff Smevog, and Gary Hilton on the All Tournament Team. The next task for the Running Comanches I was the George lngallas Tournament in , Norco. Canyon beat Palmdale and Norco to run its record to 5-0 before losing an overtime game to Corona in the title game, 78-74. Canyon had four players named to the All Tournment Team. They were Cary Hilton, Dave Fremont, jeff Smevog, and Rick Wheeler. The next challenge before the Running Comanches was the Villa Park Classic. Canyon teams never played well in this event and this year was no exception, for the Running Comanches lost to Villa Park and Ontario. The only bright spot was a 78-72 win over highly regarded Cypress. Carlos Cuero was named to the All Tourna- ment Team. 1. An excited Coach Schermerhorn hangs on to the rim I to celebrate the team's reign as Orange League Champ. 2. Rick Wheeler passes to Dave Freemont to start a momentum drive. 3. Scott Ferguson takes a rebound and is ready to pass to Gary Hilton. 4. The Varsity Basketball Team, Front Row: Scott Harlin, Carlos Cuero, Mike Thibert, Dave Fremont, Rich Ten- chka, Fred Seguing Back Row: Trainer Dave Hamel, jeff Smevog, Craig Donahue, Rick Wheeler, Coach Bob Schermerhorn, Gary Hilton, Rod Spencer, Doug Price, Scott Frguson, Brian Seigel, Coach Ray Dunn. 5. With steady concentration, Rod Spencer attempts a free throw. 6. Taking a jump shot is Craig Donahue. 7. Carlos Cuero, jeff Smevog, and Rick Wheeler wait for a rebound. I 235