Coachella Valley Union High School - La Conchilla Yearbook (Coachella, CA)

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:xtmw-wI'fiT:Tff5z'gf,V - f. .-f . - t 2 .si fi- iii W WW is 'iq Min , 1 E -' 1. Varsity team preparing for an upcoming run, as Coach Villarreal looks on. 2. An Arab Frosh team member overcomes an opponent. 3. Frosh Team and Coaches: CFrontD: David Gurrola, Tony Aguilar, Mark Garcia, David Gonzalez, Ramon Ruelas, Ruben Tovar, Marco Nicacio. CBaclO: Coach Villarreal, Luis Rodriguez, David Merchant, Martin Gamez, Manuel Duarte, Francisco Sanchez, and Coach Davidson. 4. The Girls' Team: Coach Davidson, Cleo Pimentel, Olivia Chavira, JoAnn Mata, JoJo Cota, Norma Davila, Stella Gutierrez, Martha Pimentel, and statistician Anna Zavala. 5, The Varsity team listens to Coach Davidson's last minute instructions. 52 Athletics Q S

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Champions in 778 The 1977-1978 Varsity Basketball Team at Coachella Valley High School was the best is has been in years. With six returning lettermen and all leaguer Jeff Norris, CV had an outstanding chance for taking the 1978 D.V.L. crown with four starters returning. In Pre-season play CV held a 9-1 record also taking first in the Annual Beaumont Tournament in which Jeff Norris was named the lVlost Valuable Player. Following the Calexico victory, the Arabs clinched their first D.V.L. crown ever. 1. Varsity Basketball Stats. Anita lVleraz, Judy Nishimoto, Susan Nlusashi. 2. Sr. Jesus Reyes shoots over Palm Springs defense. 3. Rod shoots for a two pointer. 4, JefT Norris goes for a layup. 5. Sr. Ernie Lujan shoots a one handed shot. 54 Athletics