Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Tammy Crosby gives the ball an extra Keeping her eye on the ball. Chris Deb- push to help it go in the basket. nar dribbles it around the court during practice. Chris Debnar helps Karen Barnes learn the graceful movements found in bas- ketball. ports

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Amie Grau runs across the floor ready Dawn Doty swiftly leaps in the air to to catch an inward pass. catch the ball. SCORE: two points Of course, every athletic team strove each year to improve its record, and J.V. girl’s basketball team was no exception. The team concentrated practice time on improving physical talent and endurance. “Basketball is a running game- we wanted to be in peak condition,” Coach Nancy Ellis said. With this in mind, the team spent hours every day after school not only running, but passing and shooting to perfect their skills. “We’ve definitely got the potential to make this season a winning one,” junior Urusla Garcia remarked. Girls’J. V. Basketball- Front Row: Moni- ca Kutchinsky, Laura Fisher, Tiffany Froeschke, Ursual Garcia. Second Row: Dec-Dee Scott, Chris McBride, Dawn Doty, Chris Debnar, Karen Barnes. Back Row: Coach Ellis. Tammy Crosby, Gina Jolley. Andrea Hierath, Kim Mon- arch, Laura Jones. The girls were also aware, however, that success depended on much more than individual skills. The team empha- sized working as a team and develop- ing trust between one another. With the combination of athletic tal- ent and great teamwork, the J.V. team promised a great year, “The most im- portant thing,” Coach Ellis continued, “is that the girls have a positive exper- ience, win, lose or draw.” Design by Kristen Pond. Photos by Stephen Dunstan. 124 £ iris Basketball

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3 D's for Victory Varsity. Front Rote: Coach Bird. Rob Miller. Ty- rone Allen. Tim Fanning. Scott Brocksmith, Mike Incardonc. Mo Nguyen. Michael Lewis. Kevin Wagner. John Brooks. Robert Caccamo. Danny Bigelow. Second Roie.-Tyler Henricks. Josh Ar- nold. Jeff Johnson. Erik Maxson. Adam Wollmcr, Mark Ochoa, Steve Williams. Joey Divito. Jason Hakes. Jeff Roland. J.V (opposite page) Front Row: Jeff Roland. Kim Janosek. Mariano Albano. Sean Jones. Troy Hall, Jeff Stringham. Rick Jurgens. Chris Shrincr, Tommy Welch. Back Row: Coach Jackie Shriner. Robert Redden. Josh Boyd. Nando Chavez. Tim Seigcl. Kevin Glennen. Paul Rogers, Curt Ma- honey. Keith Glennen. John Tyree, Jeremy Dow- stra, Wally Dubnow. 126 S occer When Coach Bird’s soccer players weren’t studying the three R’s in school, on the field they are reinforcing the three D’s: discipline, dedication, and desire. This motto encouraged Dobson’s soccer players to be “too good” and make it to the playoffs. Coach Bird began the season hop- ing to inspire the vital element of confi- dence in his team. The squad’s assets included motivation, speed, exper- After a near score by the opposing team. Mariano Albano kicks off to a teammate. ience, and leadership. Shadowed by last season’s ties preventing them from making the playoffs, the team goal was victory. Led by captains Mike Incar- done and Michael Lewis, members intensified a strong offense and individ- ual skills, while working to improve their defense. Coach Bird stressed the challenge facing the team, “We were in a tough league and had to pre- pare for each game. There were no easy wins.” Design by Allvson Bowman. Photos by Steue Dunstan.