Colton Union High School - Crimson and Gold Yearbook (Colton, CA)

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Games 22 Varsity, I.V. teams 1978 Mat men work harder, gain strength Varsity grapplers tinished the year with a 5-9 overall record, while J.V. ended with a 7-3 overall. The young wrestlers (J.V.) did well in the Ivy League, while both teams showed a lot of promise for next season. said Coach Wayne Weeks. Determined young squad members suffered losses to only two of their ten oppo- nents, while winning the remaining eight. Varsity Mat Men however, sut fered a more disappointing record, consisting of five wins and nine losses (overall). Missing many of the ' 76-77 seasons more experienced wrestlers, the varsity squad obtained most of its strength in sophomore Tim O ' Neal, and juniors Bob Alfansev and Henry Aldama. Under Coach Weeks direction, both varsity and junior varsity teams gained much experi- ence, whic h in the future years could gain them a leading spot in the Ivy League, as well as in the California Interscholastic Federation. Wrestling was not the most popular sport around, but it was one of the harck st, relying mostly upon the strength of an individual, size, weight, and of ( oLjrsc ,)i)ilitv 1. Varsity and lunior Varsity squad mem- bers and Coach Wayne Weeks urge on lellow Icam members during match against Palm Springs. 2. Junior Ray Colunga and his opponent Irom orco auait the referees signal. 3. Junior Chris Taylor starts to pin down an opponent Irom orco at the Ken Hulabs gym. 4. As a sign ot good sportsmanship, wrestlers olten shake hands atter a grueling match. 5. Sophomore Clitl Croden attempts to hold his opponent from Norco. 6. Junior Henry Aldama gets ready to spring into action against his opponent from Palm Springs. 7. In a blur of speed, freshman Shawn Hancock attempts to loosen the grip of a wrestler trom Norco. 8. Varsity Wrestling: Front Row: Roland Chacon, tark Turn( ' , Rds Colunga, Honrv ■Mdama, Santos Arellano, Doug Blinkm- sop Back Row: Coach Wayne Weeks, Eric Hollands, Bol) Afansev, Tony Renteria. Iim C) ' i al, Chris Taylor, (Danny Wil- liams, and Ste e lansker. 9. J.V. Wres- tling: Front Row: John Arellano, Clitt Cor- don, Shawn Hancock, Randv Suniga, Bol) Limon. Adam Torres Back Row: Cjar Ortega, Leonard Estrada, lom {)d( n bdugh, Scoll Shocklee, .Mark V illalpando, and Robert Crossno — Danny Morales , KV!C ' -r , ' »wi«bi-is»a

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mmm s off more wins for Girls ' Tennis I went out for the team because I had a chance to play nunnber one for the team and help it by doing my best in each match, replied lackie Yzaguirre. I went out for the team because I wanted to learn how to play tennis and be a part of the team, quoted Patty Mercado. Dedication was a key note to a successful season of the Varsity Tennis Team. Some players practiced eight hours a week. Vat A V % Some practiced before school, during lunch, and after school, mentioned Jeanne Adair. Returning coach Mrs. Sandra Guidi stated, On the perform- ance of the girls I feel we ' ve got a better team than we had in the years that I ' ve coached. Head coach Mr. Bill Ashley mentioned, In relation to last year ' s team, we ' ve got a better team. It was safer since there were no cracks on the surface and the lines are easier to see. ber two singles Jackie Yzagui- ree played in the Calitornia Interscholastic Federation. — Julie Visconti 1. Practicing her sersKC is Cryslal Fuqua. 1 Most Valuable Player Bcikv Lim, Wosi Spirited Susie Cortez, and Most Improved Player Colleen Hernandez. 3. Doubles team Rhonda Spencer and |ill Rankin are wailing lor ihe returned service. 4. It ' s a foot fault as leanne Adair serves. 5. High- powering the ball across the tourl is Col- leen Hernandez 6. Returning a shot is Pally Meriacio. 7. Front Row: jaikic Yza- guirre, leanne Adair. Row Two: hll Ran- kin. Rhonda Spencer, Crvstal Fuqua, I ' dtiv Mercado, Susie Cortez Row Three: Apnl Fuqua, Candy O ' Keele, Colleen OKeeie, Terry Long, Becky RobI), Lcanna Ashley Back Row: Mr. Ashley, Kathy Waite, Shelly lohnson. Amy lohnson, Annette Razo, Terry Norel, Lynda Fuqua, Mrs. Guidi. 8. Getting ready tor Norcos ser e Is doubles team Cryslal Fuqua and Jackie Yzaguirre. 1 - UjCvS c =xi. VM:.v i v c in -yW iJ ' 3 Number one doubles Rhonda Spencer and Jill Rankin were seeded number three in the California Interscholastic Fed- eration play-offs. Number one singles Jeannie Adair and num- ,rtK r«- P a) Games 21

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