Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Awaiting the coach’s decision, players stand ready to resume. Up and in is where this practice shot made by Paul Spurgen is aimed. Varsity Basketball. Front Row: Mark Ikeda, Chris Curby, John Enoch. Steve Withers, Dax Watson. Manager Alex- ander Matthews. Back Row: Coach McGowan. Mike Morales. Jeff Barnett, Marlon Jones, Paul Spurgeon. Patrick Curlcc. Darren Stroughter. Coach McConnell. 118 V aristy Basketball

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Warming up before a game, Jennifer Crabtree masters one of her expert set- ting techniques. “Bump, set, spike!’’ Those words were heard often during one of the many exciting JV games. The determi- nation to get the “hammer” or “wall” awards was one of the players’ utmost goals during their games. Under a new leader. Coach Downs, the team played exceptionally well with a first time high school coach. She preferred to coach the JV players be- cause. “At a lower skill level, the play- ers can be taught more.” With such a young team there was an opportunity for the players to im- prove and hone the winning skills of an aggresive team. Positive thinking and unity kept the team spirited during many matches which were dominated by their opponents. Lisa Pena stated that despite their record, “We are all so close, not only on the court, but off.” Giving the whole team a chance to play in at least five games helped to keep unity and offered a competitive playing experience. However, it wasn’t all work and no play because the JV Lady Mustangs were out on the courts just havin’ a (volley) ball. Design by Brad Treptow. Photos by Steve Dunsten. JV volleyball members anxiously an- ticipate the outcome of the final spike of the play. “No matter how bad we do, we still act as one.” -Lisa Pena JV VOLLEYBALL DHS Opponent 13 10 Westwood 15 15 4 2 Mesa 15 15 12 8 McClintock 15 15 15 15 Tempe 5 9 17 15Marcos de Niza 15 11 15 16 Chandler 8 14 14 11 Corona del Sol 15 15 11 13 Mt. View 15 15 11 13 Westwood 15 15 14 9 Mesa 15 15 4 3 McClintock 15 15 7 12 Tempc 15 15 8 10Marcos de Niza 15 15 15 155 Chandler 6 5 15 15Corona del Sol 10 5 10 10 Mt. View 15 15 «Sports 117

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Varsity Basketball DHS Opponent 61 Deer Valley 63 36 Westwood 60 67 Mesa 48 68 Me Clintock 49 68 Tempe 56 84 Shadow Mt. 51 67 Marcos 92 90 Chandler 92 They had what it took. Every single thing was covered. They had the height, they had the moves and they had the gym. With the returning play- ers and new arrivals, varsity basketball dribbled its way through a great season facing such tough opponents as Mesa, Westwood, and Chandler. The victory against Mesa was especially good for the esteem of the Mustangs after being defeated in their first two games. Jubilant crowds gave them the sup- port they needed to play at their up- A Tempe Buffalo agonizes while watch- ing Jeff Barnett shoot for two. Steve Withers stretches out before the game to relax and to prevent injury. most ability. “The support of the crowd gave us the incentive to win,” commented seniors Steve Withers and Darren Stroughter. Of course, hours and hours of strenuous practice was what really made the team do well. “The hard work of practice paid off in the long run. It showed up in how we did gamewise,” said junior Dax Wat- son. (cont’d pg. 120) 56 Corona 63 69 Mt. View 56 55 Westwood 69 71 Mesa 84 67 Me Clintock 62 67 Tempe 51 62 Marcos 56 67 Apollo 74 80 Chandler 75 60 Corona 58 56 Mt. View 94 A Basket Case ports 119