Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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 rom Pass to Play Victory or defeat? That was the ma- jor question that faced every football team throughout the year. The Mus- tangs knew the answer, they just had to prove it to everyone else. According to seniors Jeff Girard and Sam Culley, “We aren’t well respected because we’re a new school. When we would win, the papers would say it was a fluke. We were good, but we let our playing show for it. We didn’t just talk like a lot of the other teams.” Opening the season, the Mustangs were ranked almost last in the Central Division. As the season rambled on, the mighty Mustangs steadily climbed the ladder on their way to the top. “Our team was strong because we were so Killer instinct, that’s the key. After the half-time pep talk, the Mustangs are ready to go in for the kill. disciplined. In practice, everything had to be perfect or it wasn’t right. That’s what helped us win,” explained Josh Arnold. Coach Clark commented, “Our successes came through hard work and repetition in practices. We had a young line, but the kids’ potential really shined on the field which led us to our victories.” Quin Rodriguez’ 55 yard field goal against Corona, the second longest in Arizona history, helped make the Mus- tangs too good to keep under wraps. “1 was really surprised but I couldn’t have done it without the rest of the guys; it was a total team effort. I just look at every kick as my last kick.” (cont. on p. 98) Quin Rodriguez shows “the only way to fly” is at least fifty yards, between two goal posts. VARSITY. I rom K«. Derek Zellner. Chtl. Arevalo. Joey Ch.ulk- lin. Robb McBride. Khoi Alvin. Jame. Bo.north. Way Wall . Greg Boland. Jell Ui.hop. U Haul» Second Row: Lula Davia. Rich Vanda» all. Jama. Wood.. Jo.b Arnold. Jaff VanSanl. Ja.oo Enger. Andy Hoailoya. Danial Noiaiga. Gary Colvin. Mika Vauori. Gary Carpenter Third Row: Kill llodtdan. Brian Martina . Kavln Schrage. Coach Peleiaon. Coach llnnl. Coach Claik. Coach PI- l« h. Angel Dial. Erie Gehrig. Fraddia Martino . Eric Valllara. Adam Robin Fourth Row: Tony Lang. Marvin John.on. Gaag C arni.kl. David Taylor. Chri. Shaw. Quin Rodtlgoaz. Aaron Rob- inson. Saaa Culley. Darran Tawa . Jall Girard. Steve Nacha. Stave Rao.ch Bock Row: Grag Homewood. Darren Stroeghler. Tyrone Barron. John Patterton. Stave Latounatta. Kuril. Bieber. Sean Htbba. Stave Holme.. Rory Noidvold. John Crowe. Ed Morale., Grag McLaren. Eric Kemp. 1 1 1 1 1 « TT 1 11 tfq 'QrWVxlh » Hi 1+ V' r it to ' M If % X J| $ Vflfc i VTv 9 r tr 9 96 ootball

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Pinned to the floor, two members of the visiting Jap Casually modeling aquatic anese wrestling team exhibit “aminal” wear, Craig Day their best maneuvers. gets ready to cruise. Ready for the attack, sen- Dreaming of a home run, ior Sean Hibbs shows his Ingrid Centurion clenches bulk in hope of scaring her teeth and swings for a away the enemy. win. Dobson’s sports teams school board mandated ath- were determined to force ri- letes take a certain number val schools to feel the agony of classes and maintain a D of defeat. The 1986 girls’ average. Unlocking the door teams were the first to ac- to victory, spirit helped to complish such a goal. For psyche the teams up as well the first time in state history, as help them over the rough all of the girls’ teams quali- spots, fied for state competitions. No longer a fledgling foal, Discipline, one of the keys after six short years the Mus- to success, was not only em- tang emerged mighty and phasized on the field but ready to release its fury, also in the classroom as the district enacted the “no pass Design by Hilary Stephens. no play’’ policy. In order to Photos by Meredith Hoefle. participate in sports, the SPORTS ports

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Senior Gary Carpenter recover r om a victorious touchdown against tin. chan- dler Wolves. Hmmpphh! Sam Culley's pass to Joey Chaulklin knocks him off his feet, leaving him breathless. DHS 7 SILVER Mountain View Opponent 28 6 Prescott 14 35 Tempe 12 24 Marcos de Niza 12 21 Corona del Sol 0 23 Mesa 20 16 Chandler 13 8 Westwood 17 BLUE DHS Opponent 35 Tolleson 24 0 Westwood 38 0 Mesa 51 Win Chandler Forfeit 7 Casa Grande 13 6 Mountain View 26 0 Mesa 24 7 Westwood 30 7 Goldwater 0 VARSITY DHS Opponent 22 Maryvale 10 20 Mountain View 28 21 Prescott 11 38 Tempe 7 27 Marcos de Niza 7 20 Corona del Sol 10 12 Mesa 17 28 Chandler 21 15 Westwood 38 14 McClintock 19 ports