Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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TTTT Basketball Varsity Basketball. Front Row: Manager Beth Anne Barnes, Angie Baxter, oach Campos. Amy Coyle, Michelle Mackey. Back Row: Tammi Riley, hristy Peluso, Raquel Begaye, Robin Jung, Kristin Williams, Ingrid Centu- ion, Jessie Riddle, Heidi Sparks, Cathy McKenzie. The Right Stuff Girls made of The Right Stuff in the arts of dribbling, passing, and shooting became members of the few and the proud — the girls’ varsity basketball team. Yet, in order to meet the season's goals and challenges, the girls had to dedicate themselves to a committment that superceded all others: working as a unit. While individual performances and talent were vital, they were simply inter- locking pieces of the puzzle which created a complete picture after the year’s twelve games had been played. Our highest pri- ority was to have a winning attitude and to play as a team, not as individuals,” said Coach Frank Campos. Striving to per- form together as a solid unit was the key to unlocking a successful season. In addition. Coach Campos believed the lessons learned from working as a team could be used by the girls in life off the court. By becoming a team with a winning attitude, the girls will learn the dedication and commitment that is re- quired to succeed in life, he theorized. A key point in the game-plan was de- fense. Evidently, the best offense was a good defense, later giving varsity the competitive edge they needed to reign supremely on the court. Design by Gretchen Askew Photos by Greg Fresquez. Instinctively anticipating the swish! of the ball, sophomore Angie Baxter concentrates on a free throw. Girls Basketball Sports 107

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The coy smile of Christy Peluso, junior, says that Unlocking the key” to success, Coach Campos two balls are more fun than one when it comes to stresses defensive drills to part of the varsity dribbling. squad during practice.

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Basketball The Right Stuff Setting: The Mustang gym. Time: 5:30 p.m., last seconds of the game. Score: 46- 46. A hush fell upon the crowd as Dobson sent its player to the free throw line. The shot was made. The crowd went wild as the Lady Mustangs ended the season with a vic- tory. This dream game was desired more and more as the season dwindled. Marcos de Niza, Mountain View, and Tempe High Schools were the toughest opponents the team faced. At the seasons end. the 12 J.V. players proved that dedication, determina- tion. and teamwork were skills they pos- sessed. When asked what the main goal was. Coach Connie Mickelson replied. “Our main goal was to become more fundamen- tally sound both offensively and defensively and to make our opponents earn every re- bound and point. Design by John Red Horse. Photos by Greg Fresquez. J.V. Basketball. Front Row: Beth Barnes, Kerri Carmody, Coach Connie Mickelson, Karen Barnes, Kendra Howard. Back Row: Jill May, Christa Lew- is, Kelly Jones, Tiffany Brennan, Amie Grau, Allyson Bowman, Kris Nelson, Ursula Garcia. Unable to control her enthusiasm, Kerri Carmody anxiously awaits the result of the game-deciding basket. Girls Basketball 108 Sports