Chandler High School - El Lobo Yearbook (Chandler, AZ)

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OPPONENT 15 Arcadia 44 lVlcClintock 9 45 Kofa 43 21 IVlt.View 45 17 Saguaro 29 27 Casa Grande 40 23 lVlDN 42 19 Chaparral 31 24 Coronado 524 34 Scottsdale ffwon-ineligible player Above: Front Row: Ramiro Quezada, Tommy Morales, Al Schott, Danny Wisely, Gary Betterton, Bob Hoffman, James Ricks. Back Row: Coach Carlson, John Rosales, Scott Wall, Richard White, Kenny Newcomer, Frankie Brown, Tim Fetz, Sisto Rosales.

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WRESTLERS WIN 8-2 The CHS Varsity Wrestling sguad was by far one of the most successful athletic teams on campus . Under the experienced coaching ability of Coach John Carlson, it finished the season with a notable 8-2 win, loss record. In achieving their accom- plishments the wrestlers dis- played good mental attitude, dedication, and many hours of hard work. Outstanding wrestlers of the year were Frankie Brown, James Ricks, and Sisto Rosales. James Ricks took second place for his class in the Mesa Invitational and Frankie Brown placed second in the Chaparral Invitational, fourth in the Mesa Tournament, and first in Divisionals. Senior heavyweight S isto Rosales probably has one of the most distinguished lists of wres- tling credits in the State of Ari- zona. He achieved a season rec- ord of16-4, with 13 pins, and a remarkable 90-15-1 career record with a career total of 63 pins . Last year he wrestled the Japanese All-States twice and won both matches . He was the 1976 AAA Central Division Champion and three time State Champion in the High School State Championship, Junior Olympic Freestyle, and Junior Olympic Greco-Roman tourna- ments . He also won the Tourna- ment of Champions which included the best heavyweights in all four divisions . Sisto's most honored accomplishment was when he placed first in the Japanese qualifying tournament. He trav- eled on the Cultural Exchange Team to Japan where he went un- defeated with a 10-0 record to win two gold medals . He was also chosen by the Booster Club as the Outstanding Winter Ath- lete and Athlete of the Year and was voted Chandler's most valu- able wrestler. Although Sisto got off to a late start this year because of a knee injury acquired during foot- ball, he still managed to live up to his image as a successful and victorious com etitor He was the p . AAA Central Division Champ and took third place in the AAA State High School Championships. He was also named one of the Top 13 wrestlers in the State by Arizona Prep Magazine and was again picked as the Chandler High most valuable wrestler. Top Right: James Ricks wrestles a Marcos de Niza opponent. Top: Gary Betterton competes with an MDN wrestler. Above: John Rosales holds ' w L opponent in Saguaro meet. Belo ef - Danny Wisely tries to overpower opponent, Below: Frankie Brown strug- I 'th tf M rc . Ri ht: g es wi opponen rom a os g Sisto Rosales upsets Kevin Rainey of McClintock. qigzvi . K .K ,

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J.V. WRESTLERS BREAK RECORD The Junior Varsity wrestlers had a very successful year. They ended their season with a 7-5 win, loss record, the best in CHS his- tory . In preparing for this achievement the team practiced for an average of three hours daily, Six days a week, under the guided instruction of Coach Wallner. The biggest win ofthe season was the 57-9 victory over Arcadia. Other highlights included wins over some of the top teams such as Saguaro, Marcos de Niza, Coronado, and Scottsdale. Outstanding wrestlers were most valuable wrestler Brian Seymore with a personal record of 8-2 and most improved Jeff Lewis with an 8-3 record . Steve Niemeyer, with a record of 7-4, executed the fastest pin of 52 seconds. 88-J . V. Wrestling '4, Above: Jeff Lewis has no problem with Mc Clintock opponent. Top: Don Ludington tries to move on a IVlc Clintock Charger, Left: Ron Ludington crunches McClintock opponent.