Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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It’s the 1995 World Series, bottom of the the 9th inning with two outs, full count, and bases loaded. The pitcher starts his wind up, the batter grips his bat and here comes the pitch .. . That was a dream Dobson baseball players wished to fulfill. Hours of prac- tice was what was going to help these sluggers' dreams become reality. Practice started in early February with as many as 100 players trying out. The team, partly consisting of return- ees like, Jason Wilcox, Darren Tewes and Richard Miller were the players to watch. These players pro- vided the experience and motivation to get the team into a positive, success- ful state of mind. Coach Morgan commented, “It’s always our goal to improve as the season progresses and make a commitment to work hard!” Although they weren't the favorites of the division, they worked hard to uphold the tradition of dominating the league and producing players of excel- lence. Design by Debbie Heim and Brad Treptow. Photos by Meredith Hoefle. first In A Series Senior Kenny Lint is unsuccessful in getting by catcher Walt Borawski on his journey to home plate during an afternoon practice. Runner John Patterson uses a plan of attack to get by the catcher on his way home. ports 141

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Kevin Noreus put every little bit of Senior Walt Borawski concentrates on power in the bat to put the ball in an perfecting a necessary drill to improve unretrievable flying orbit. his game and become an allstar player. Varsity Baseball. Front Row: Mason Ru- dolf. Luke Davis. Scott Walker. Jason Wilcox. Mgr. Jerry Trombley, Troy Fowlkes. Tom Foley, Brent Gibbons, Kenny Lint. Walt Borawski. Back Row: Coach Downing, David Wyss, Kevin Noreus, Shane Taylor, Richard Miller, John Patterson. Greg McLaren, Sam Culley, Darren Tewes, Coach Bishop, Coach Morgan. 140 aseball

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Baseball and apple pie: two great American pasttimes. The junior varsi- ty team was out to give the students, parents, and themselves that pleasure. The long, strenuous hours of play, practice, and tryouts provided the Mustangs with a united and deter- mined team for a strong spring season. Coach Dave Tarrant explained, “The talents and personalities of the guys were unlimited. With those com- binations, it was definite that the team would have a successful season on the J.C. Nichols scoops the ball up during a necessary practice on a make-shift baseball field. field.” Sophomore Robbie Chipper- field commented, “A lot of us have been playing ball together for quite awhile. That gave us more team spirit which was the key to winning our games.” The exceptional teamwork that al- most always pulled through in tight sit- uations kept the guys constantly ba- iling for victory. Design by Kristin Johnson. Photos by Meredith Hoefle. Finding shelter from the spring rain, Brian Dreyer perfects his catching style to insure preciseness in the games. J.V. Baseball. Front Row: Coach Tar- rant. Greg Butters. Billy Auten, Marco Ochoa. Robbie Chipperfield. Bert Jer- nigan, James O’Donnell. Keith Smith, Phil Baniewicz Back Row: Keith McGinnis. Kyle Holland, Brian Dreyer, Jason Smith, J.C. Nichols. David Olsen, Jason Ford, Cullen Maxey, T.J. Wilcox- son. 142 S aseball