Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Individuals Make the Team Wrestlers Compete to Meet Their Demanding Goals As opponents approached the mat, a momentary hush fell over the crowd, and the cheering be- gan. As the wrestlers took their positions, they became unaware of the events taking place around them. The wrestlers gave their fuB concentration to the match, knowing if their train of thought was broken they would lose. Although wrestling was a team sport, the individual came first. No excuse could be made for mis- takes because it was one on one. Individual wrestlers had to be will- ing to put everything into training. These students had spent 1,000 hours of training and preparing to become a better wrestler. Most wrestlers by the end of the season had lost 100 pounds of body fluids and completed over 2,000 push- ups and sit-ups. Senior Dean Ritts, a transfer stu- dent from Illinois, pinned all four of his opponents in the Apollo tourna- ment which entitled him to first place and the award for out- standing wrestler. Sophomore Robert Cassidy and freshman Keith Spells were also prominent wrestlers. Although the team was young and lacked leadership, it didn't seem to affect them much, (continued on p. 85) DHS Varsity JV Opponent V JV V JV 50 52 Yuma 13 6 35 47 Chandler 28 21 39 52 Westwood 16 3 42 McCIIntock 17 39 Mult. Tempe 15 26 50 Coronado 30 14 22 33 Mesa 28 22 56 Chaparral 3 36 58 Saguaro 22 5 35 33 Mt. View 23 18 Front Row: Darren Watkins, Frederick Garcia, Robert Cassidy, Spencer George, David Valenzuela, Chris Houghtling, Dean Ritts. Back Row: Thomas Tucker, Charles Rocheleau, Darren Stockwell, Kevin Karnisky, Richard James. Daniel Cole. Timothy Swingle. John Schollmeyer, Tony Landato, Bobby Douglas, Coach Rudow. 82 Wrestling Sports

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Fever ... (continued from p. 78) Team effort, fun and winning were three words that described the 1984-85 girls JV softball team. Team effort was seen not only on the field during a game but at dai- ly practice. Coach Nevin stated, Winning isn't everything, but it's better than coming in second. Some sparkplugs for the team were Kathryn Wilson, leading in bases, runs and double plays, Shel- ley Siqueiros a very spirited versa- tile infield player, Christy Peluso, leading the team with a batting average of .519, and Beth Flem- ming who led the team with base and fielding averages. Coach McGahan commented that this was the best year for freshman as well as JV and varsity softball. She also stated that her girls freshman team were both skilled and motivated. They all worked very hard to accomplish their goals. The sparkplugs of this team were Angie Baxter and Robin keda who each pitched three no hitters this season. Alison Dalbey, Robin Ikeda, Kris Nelson and Steph- anie Wall all had batting averages over .475. Christa Lewis. Ruth Sar- nicki, and Stephanie Wall led the team with hits and stolen bases. Combined, the three squads played a total of fifty-three games and brought recognition to the Mustangs when all three re- corded winning seasons. IT JV player Shelley Siqueros slides safe- ly Info third base during a game against Chandler which they won 18- 12. Design by Kirsten Bednorz and Tra- cey Metcalfe. Photos by Kim Robinson. Freshman Softball. Front Row: Ruthy Sarnicki, Jennifer Bo- gart) Amy Gerace, Christa Lewis. Tanya Buxton7 5eCohct Row: Coach McGahan. Ashley Towne, Jill May, Kris Nelson. Alison Dalbey. Beth Barnes. Back Row: Judy Wallace. Amie Grau, Robin Ikeda. Stephanie Wall, Angie Baxter, Kristi Wil- liams, Marcy DeVore, Dana Van Dyke. JV Softball. Front Row: Admira Maza, Julie Kleinknecht. Beth Fleming, Michelle Hindorff. Second Row: Tammy Sa- friet, Jessie Riddle, Lisa Bragg, Kathryn Wilson, Christi Pe- luso, Som Eldridge, Jenny Spadafora. Back Row: Leslie Hutchings, Stephanie Bushyeager, Tami Jacobsen, Diana Fletcher, Raquel Begaye, Shelley Siqueiros. Coach Nevin. Girls Softboll Sports 81

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Rick James reaches for his opponent’s right arm, a position called the butch- er. Varsity wrestler Fred Garcia is being taken down by his opponent from Gil- bert. Chris Houghtling, varsity wrestler, tries to break down his opponent. During a wrestling match against McClintock, Robbie Cassidy looks for assistance.