Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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Dobsons destruction of the Mt. View Toros, and becoming the STATE CHAMPS proved the old adage you get what you put in It was like no other season Dobson had ever seen. It was a long haul, but in the end the rewards were more than sweet. They received an all-expense paid trip to the state championship. They proved once and for all that they were a force to be reckoned with. From the post season opener against Santa Rita, where the Mustangs made a smashing victory of 66-11, to the final playoff game against Brophy Prep, where they appeared unstoppa- ble. Entering the state game, the team had a lot going for them: an award-winning of- fensive line to a killer de- fense. and also the great coaching staff. It was sup- posed to be a close-fought match between two rivals. The first quarter ended scoreless. By half time though, the Mustangs had rung up a tidy little lead mak- ing the score 14-0. Third quarter was quite a surprise, the Toros came back strong and scored twice, missed two field goals, and threw for a two-point conversion. That brought the Toros to 14 points. That's as high as it went for them; the Mustangs scored two more times, and the game ended with a score of 35-14. This was a great end to a terrific sea- son, a 12-2 record. 4404 yards rushing, 5077 yards of- fense, and 462 points scored. Design by Marc Stenoien. Photos by Updike Photogra- phy. TOSS THAT TORO. Terry Busko and Scott Miller steal the attention (or a moment as they display ther spirit by tossing a Toro eftigy around the stands. WHO'S BAD? FOUR OR MORE. Saying it all with just one finger and a deflated blow up Toro. Spunky accurately represents the way things are going for the Mustangs at the championship game. A gain of four or more yards a play was a good way to insure a Mus- tang victory. Senior Greg Boland puts forth his all in order to complete this action. HIGH FIVES All AROUND. Sheer pleasure, that's the only way it can be described. It's great to be central Division Champions, but there's nothing ike taking state. DEFENSEI No chance for the Toro's against the strong defense Dobson dis- played ail year long, and executed like clockwork at the state game.

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DEEP IN THOUGHT. As the third quarter drows to a close, player Jeff Roid pauses to re- flect on the intensify of the gome while conjuring up the strength to finish off the opponent. Being a port of the J. V. foot box team helped me meet a lot of great people and get involved in school. The opportunity of be- coming more skiXed and talent- ed was also there. Kevin Ewart-Sophomore A PUNT TO VICTORY. Kicking off a pre-game practice. Dustin Clark prepares to meet the opponent's onslaught with a pow- erful punt to the goal line. RUNNING TO RECEIVE THE BALL Caught in between the three op- ponents. Jason Fritz runs across the field trying to get away and won- dering whether he i$ going to end up on the ground. ports 9 7

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HI MOM! Caught up in the aftermath of the excitement, players exhibit their happiness on television hke only ath- letes can. OFFICIALLY FLATTENED. Obviously not paying fUl attention to oncoming tight end Sieve Holmes, a referee gets plowed over in on attempt for o first down. PRIDE AND JOY. Overjoyed by the games turnout Mr. Davis embraces h s son Luke Da- vis in o moment of sheer pride, a feeling described as something only a father can feel for his son. COACH! Coach of the Year Mike Clark gives half time advice and instruction to the Mustangs n a way only he can. Obviously he does his job wel. fate Championship