Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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JV WRESTLERS WENT ONE ON ONE TO PIN AND THE OPPONENT AND WIN THE MATCH. “I felt like the mem- bers of our team were close. We all helped each other out with problems, and It didn’t have to be a problem in wres- tling either.” Alvin Yellowhair, senior. JV Wrestling was a division in itself. What is the differ- ence between JV and Varsi- ty? Not really a lot of differ- ence at all. said Coach Winer. The players in JV could challenge a match with a varsity player to rise to that position. A challenge was a very well-worded term when it came to deal- ing with wrestling. The most important as- pect of wrestling was the fact that, unlike football (where the players are huge) or basketball (where the players are tall) in wres- tling. all sizes of young men could be part of the team, explained Winer. There were thirteen classes in weight, ranging from the lightest player at 90 pounds to a weight limit of 275. Players were matched against their own weight class and had only three two-minute run periods to pin and conquer the opponent for a break- down to win the match technically. The outstanding thing about wrestling was how in- dividualistic yet unified the team was. Every player was always there to support the other. When a player got on the mat it was him and his opponent, and that player needed all the support pos- sible. That was the test, the moment of truth. Design by Qoya Maroufk- hani. Photos by Laura Davis. NO ESCAPE» In o standing position sophomore Clancy Fox tries to prevent his op- ponent from o escape. Being o new member, the pressure to excel is great. 124 ports

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ITS A LOT MORE THAN KICKING, BLOC Km AND SWMT THAT MAKES (JP A SOCCER TEAM. Motivation, endurance and dedication were the key words. These were the ingredients that each soc- cer player had. Bruises and cuts were the nature of the sport and made endurance a must. Motivation and dedi- cation was shown by the teams goals-making State and Fiesta Bowl Champs. But BREAKDANCING ANYONE? J.v. Player Mariano Albano shows off his dancing talent on and off fhe stage as he skies on the ground to block a goal whte Andy Barber marks his man. each player had his own personal goal. As Erik Max- son stated, “Pain doesn't matter, the feeling of win- ning takes over everything. The team was lucky enough to have three four- year lettermen to give ad- vice to the rookies. Each team member added some- thing to the team. Coach Bird noted that speed was seen on the field by Keith and Kevin Glennen and that Steve Williams showed great ball control. The team faced many challenges. Being in the most competitive league, made the team practice harder and winning was even sweeter. Coach Bird decid- ed to rotate his captains, to give each player a feeling of responsibility. “It takes en- durance. coordination and intelligence to play soccer. Greg Martinez stated. Design by Larisa Mailhoit. Photos by Anne Lane. Varsity. Front Row: Adam Wollmor, Tim Siegel. Nando Chavez. Jeff Stringham, Ho Nguyen. Charlie Phillips. Steve Williams. Aaron Moroson. Jason Hakes. Tony Chautavipat. Back Row: Assistant Coach Phillips. Keith Glennon. Rob Caccamo. John Brooks. Kevin Glennen. Greg Martinez. Kevin Wagner. Wally Dubno, Curt Mahonoy. Jeff Carver. Paul Rogers. Eric Syzmanskl. Erik Maxson, Coach Bird. VARSITY SOCCER McClintock 1-2 M«. View 1-3 Westwood 1-1 Chandlor 6-3 Mesa 5-2 Corona 3-4 Gilbert 7-2 McClintock 1-3 Marcos 2-4 Tempo 5-0 JV SOCCER Ml. View 3-4 Woslwood 4-0 Chandler 3-0 Mosa 4-1 Corona 0-3 Gilbert 1-0 McClintock 1-0 Marcos 1-0 J.V. PROFILE 6 Of Wins 2 Of Losses Game of the Year: Marcos VARSITY PROFILE 5 Of Wins 5 Of Losses Game Of The Year: Corona Quote, unquote: Our main purpose is to have fun out their on the field. Coach Lutz. J.V. Soccer. Front Row: Nando Sarassua. Chris Mueller, Eric Adams. Mar- iano Albano. Rick Wilson, Troy Hall. Scott ElzenHauser, David Divito. John Jones. Brian Mabb. Back Row: Jeremy Douslra. Joff Benza, Greg Johnson. Andy Barber. Matt Woodworth. John ATyree. Albert Hidalgo. Paul Roehl. Robb Sassman, Vince Orochowski. Coach Lutz. Quote, unquote: This year the team was very aggressive and com- petitive, but at the same time they all had a good attitude and moral. Coach Bird. Soccer 123

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 r I roally felt that we brought a cer- tain sense of respect and pride to our school. Wrestling was very challenging to the people that wanted to |oln the team. - Jamie Modlna, junior. WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE. When it is one on one and each player wants a win os much os the other, it is as simple as a lock of was os Jaime Me- dina finds JV WRESTLING Westwood 33-32 Marcos 70-0 Chandler 37-29 Corona 57-10 Tempo 48-18 Mesa 30-27 Gllbort 50-18 McClintock 60-9 Mt. Vlow 33-24 HERE THEY GO AGAIN I Joe Mignacca gets into a referee's down position, and thinks about what to do next. Thinking out the next move separates the wnners from the losers. A QUICK PAUSE. in a quick pause to score a reverse. Kevin Powell prepares to overpow- er his opponent. This instant may mean the match is hs. which is often the cose. J.V. WRESTLING. Front Row: Dan Drazkowski. Shawafiogart. Anthony Rodarts, Dougjflilmon, Luis Valenzuela. Chuck James Middle Row: Chris Cox. Alvin Yellowhair. Joe Mlaonccn, Jaime Medina. Scott Richards. Robert Trevillyan. David Lee Back Row: Coach Rudow, Kevin Powell. ChasLMcKinney. Eric Kilpatrick. Coach Winer. Malt Sullivan. Jason Burch. Bill Thompson. Coach Peterson. TEAM PROFILE of Wins: 9 of Losses: 1 Team Record: 9-1 Match of the Year: Mesa - the first time that Mesa High had been beat- en in three years. Jv Wrestling