Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Winning wasn't the goal of the Girls' Cross Country team. It was Fiym ON WINGS of soaring spirit. The members held together and became unified. The five a.m. sun saw ten energetic runners on the de- serted streets. After a five mile run, they still had a full day of school to attend. On Wednesdays, they compet- ed at the Girls' Cross Country meets. Under the supervision of Coach Rome, the team at- tended meets at various lo- cations including Papago Park, Kawanis Park, South Mountain, and Prescott. Tara Nielson, team man- ager, ran in practice, but did not compete due to health reasons. Instead, she posed as a leader. Co-captains Tri- cia Debbs and Stephanie Wail, seniors, motivated the team with their sisterly spirit. Before competing at a meet, the teammates formed a circle and dis- cussed goals, expectations. and thoughts. They finished the mental preparation with the traditional cheer of D- H-S! Strive for the best!” Design by Lynelle Jayo. Photos by Cori Stanek. BEEP-BEEPt LOOK OUT COYOTEI These ten fast-paced Roadrunners aren't gang to be passed up. Even though the home track ts an oval, they try to convince themselves that they are making progress. Girls’ Cross Country Gilbert Mesa 56-63-19 Marcos de Nlza 41-22 Chandler 46-18 Prescott Invlta- tlonal 8th place McCIIntock 33-22 Tompe 32-23 Westwood 49-15 Mingus Invitational 15th place Gilbert 25-31 Mountain View 34-17 Mesa City 4th placo Divisional 9th placo TEAM PROFILE of wins: 2 of losses: 7 of team members: 10 Captains: Tricb Debbs Stephanie Wall Manager: Tara Nelson Coach: Desiree Rome Fund Raisers: Car Wash Team records: Kristin Hoene improved her time by 12 minutes. Team cheer: D-H-S! Strive for the best! Kristin Hoene, junior and first year member of the team, im- proved her time by twelve min- utes from the first meet to the lost meet. Girls’ Cross Country Front Row: Jessica Harris. Nat- alio Tober, Almee Keller, Char- lotte Hagman Back Row: Kristin Hoene, Julie Froehllch. Steph- anie Wall. Tricia Debbs, Tara Neilson, Kim Turner. 100 $por,s