Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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J.V. Wrestling. Front Row: David Castro, Marty Rivas, Dustin Emminger, Joe Martinez, Jeff Rayburn, Darryl McCarbille, Jeff Gonzales, Kevin Axon. Middle Row: Larry Elyea, Terry Buske, James Cole, Bill Smith, Kevin Barnes, Alvin Yellowhair, Frank Vargas, Keith Spells. Back Row: Coach Peterson, David Farganus, Sean Fox, Ed Morales, Brian Harper, David Taylor, Bob Gallego. J.V. Wrestling ... Quest ended when Morales pinned his oppo- nent. Tempe was the closest match of the season, with the heavyweight match determining the winner. Senior Robert Jensen beat his opponent, helping to bring home another victory for the Mus- tangs. As Divisionals crept closer, no one was more aware than the wrestlers that indi- viduals can’t bring home a Divisional title, but winners together could attain this Vi- sionquest. Design by Ashley Biebel, Heather Oddon- etto, and Valerie Rubio. Photos by Greg Fresquez. The desire to pursue his Visionquest is evident by onlookers, as John Schollmeyer crunches his opponents chest. DHS Junior Varsity Opponent 42 Central 18 34 Tempe 31 60 Arcadia 18 53 Gilbert 12 55 McClintock 12 49 Corona del Sol 24 18 Mesa 43 52 Casa Grande 15 51 Marcos 16 34 Westwood 21 24 Mt. View 41 J.V. Wrestling Sports 115

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Members of the varsity softball team During the pregame practice, wait in the dugout while Westwood senior Shirley Lewis warms up practices before the game. her first baseman skills. Varsity. Front Row: Kris Mance, Monica Jimenez, Denise Jensen, Amy Coyle. Middle Row: Amir Maza, Lynette Briggs, Maria Cuzzocreo, Lisa Bragg, Angel Francisco, Kim Wilson. Back Row: Shirley Lewis, Christy Peluso, Tricia An- glada, Angie Baxter, Trudy Eddie, Heidi Sparks. After catching a line drive hit by a McClintock Charger, Amy Coyle begins to quickly throw it to first base. Softball We Are Champs! Above the locker room door, the sign read, We are champions in every way!” Before every game, the varsity and JV softball teams reached up to touch the inspirational sign. The following game was always played with a positive atti- tude, and the opposing team didn’t have a chance. North High’s varsity team discovered this during the Christmas Tournament at Papago Park. Ending with a score of 24 to 3, the girls stole 66 bases. Outstanding achievements were caused by a strong sense of teamwork. Coach Ellis explained, We always had it. They supported each other all the time. For example, the pitchers, alias turtle team because of their slowness, en- couraged each other during all practices and games. (continued on page 118.) Varsity Softball DHS Opponent 13 Central 0 7 Corona del Sol 0 1 Mesa 0 9 Mt. View 5 14 Tempe 2 12 Westwood 1 2 Chandler 7 3 McClintock 1 5 Marcos de Niza 4 4 Corona del Sol 3 6 Mesa 2 7 Westwood 0 12 Mt. View 2 6 Tempe 0 9 Chandler 2 0 McClintock 5 9 Marcos de Niza 3 27 Paradise Valley 1 Varsity Softball Sports 117