Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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w Taking the sport seriously, Kyle Hol- land practices with the same fervor that he exhibits in a game. Scrutinized by varsity catcher Mason Rudolph. Keith Smith fires the ball to 2nd for an imaginary pick-off. Taking time out to ice his throwing arm. Jason Smith morally supports the team as he rests on the bench. ports 143