Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Blue. Front Row: David Strombcrg (49), Ty Heinrichs (88), Tom Foley (36), Chris Wester- lund (44), David Hay (20). Brian Martinez (28). Second Row: Manager Brian Freeland. Jeff Bishop (60). Shawn Walstad (21), Mike Vczzosi (33), Derek Zellner (7), Brian O'Rourke (38), Bill Smith (84), Alan Karsh (89), Joff Rowland (12). Third Row: Jason Engcr (66), James Bosworth (74), Khoi Arvin (53), Sam Condon (62), Steve Rausch (23), Greg Piemllng (51), Robert Gilliland (32), Tim Piles (52). Fourth Row: Ed Harris (50), Freddie Martinez (69). Leonard Reid (80), Joff Vansant (41), Steve Nache (6). Danny Noriega (64). David Rarganus (90), Robert Gallego (70). Back Row: Coach Cluppcr, Miko McGeoughm (86). Tyron Barrow (42), Rory Norvold (76), Mike Dovino (55), Steve LaTourrotte (82), John Pattorson (68), Ed Morales (72). Coach Winer. Silver. Front Row: Greg Boland (20), David Bee (32). Jamie Spada (18). Chris Maier (23). Robert Marshall (40). Second Row: Shon Bracey (49). Mylos Baxter (21) Sean Chapman (88). Sean Edvardsen (68). Grog Baker (55), Matt Gage (72), Mike Shanks (42). Joff Qulggle (84). Third Row: Mike Warner (52). Manager Brian Huston, Jackson Devaney (80), Matt Mitchell (60). Mark LeMans (69), Grog Czerniskl (64). Rick Vandewalle (30), Paul Powell (48), Robort McBride (33). Fourth Row: Andy Montoya (78). Kevin Shragc (70). Mark Hodlts (76), Jamey Emmcngger (22), Marvin Johnson (44), Andrew Hobley (28), Shannon Adams (51), John Noli (62), Doug Arnold (11). Back Row: Coach Hunt, Dennis Vandcrpluym (41), David Taylor (50), Bryan Harper (82), John Crowe (74), David Livolsi (86), Greg McLaren (90), Coach Hunt. Blue Silver DHS Opponent DHS Opponent 3 Tolleson 0 21 Mt. View 42 7 Westwood 6 46 Prescott 13 17 Mesa 0 7 Tempe 0 19 Chandler 6 19 Marcos de Niza 6 33 Casa Grande 24 26 Corona Del Sol 0 0 Mt. View 16 19 Mesa 6 15 Mesa 8 19 Chandler 6 19 Westwood 6 13 Westwood 33 JV Football Sports

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Football Team Sets Precedent There were six seconds remaining on the clock. The cheering crowd anxiously awaited as junior Quin Rodriguez pre- pared for the final field goal. As the last second ticked away, the crowd rose to its feet shouting its approval as the ball sailed between the goal posts. Students eagerly swarmed onto the field to offer congratulations to the victorious team, who had just fulfilled the coach’s dream of winning over the Mountain View Toros for the first time in the history of Dobson High. Other games throughout the year were also rewarding as the team gained the strength and power to become the best that had ever been produced. With an outstanding offense and a de- fense that was sensational, the football team had everything going for it. Acting as a unit, 34 turnovers were caused, six of which were against Marcos de Niza. Coach Clark said, I was very proud of our offense, they came through.” With attitudes like senior Bryan Fernau’s who said, “It gave me the best feeling. The best part of football is crunching some- one,” it’s no wonder that the defensive line was so tough. (continued on page 85.) DHS Varsity Opponent 10 Maryvale 6 15 Mt. View 13 9 Prescott 12 31 Tempe 12 41 Marcos de Niza 27 24 Corona del Sol 10 34 Mesa 6 0 Chandler 14 19 Westwood 21 0 McClintock Divisionals 34 0 Chandler 3 3 Mt. View 13 Varsity Football Sports

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La ri ne Camp Pendle- ton proved to be not only a train- ing camp for sol- diers, but for us football players too. It helped us to grow as a team.” — Robert Jensen, senior Football Precedent (Continued from page 83.) Junior Eric Vallier commented that not only did their team have that special spirit between each other but they also felt their coaches were the best. The season was very successful and re- warding for the varsity football team. Coach Clark summarized, They say preparation makes opportunities. It’s an old coaches saying, but it's true — you’re just trying to make something happen. We did and that's football! If practice makes perfect, then the Blue and Silver football teams deserved to be the best. It was proved that they had stamina to win against some tough oppo- nents during the season. Intense concentration was required to play winning football, and both teams had this ability. Junior Cal Schaefer com- mented, I had to keep my mind on the game and put 100% of my efforts into every play. Players are not a team un- less they act as a unit. Through friend- ship, we developed teamwork, sopho- more Greg Boland said. Both JV football teams’ hard work and dedication brought them through a suc- cessful season. Design by Janelle Kelly and Tracey Met- calfe. Photos by Karen Herbaugh and Jerome Moore. Fighting for yardage against the Westwood Warriors, Blue team’s Shawn Walstad (21) at- tempts to gain a first down. Before having to chase the Mesa Jackrabbits, Mike Devine (55) stretches his muscles. JV Football Sports 85