Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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 I like to wrestle because it is an individual sport, but the team also benefits from the points each wros- tlor earns during the course of the match. I try to win for myself as well as the team. Clancey Fox. sophomore Varsity Wresting. Front Row Rusty Kilpatrick. Tony Chappa. Troy Frew. Jamie Hnftwig Mark Peterson, Gary Brunetfi, Brad Cambell. Terry Bujke. Keith Spills. Back Row Coach Rudow. Greg Doyoob, Chris Shaw. Todd llnkus. Ed Moralos. David Taylor. Coach Winer. Clancey Fox. Mark Niel. Alvin Yellowhalr, Joe Martinez. Coach Peterson. MUSCULAR MANPOWER. Showing the wear and tear of stress on his face. Terry Buske demon- strates domoonce over his weaker opponent at the wresting match agonst the Chandler Wolves. VARSITY WRESTLING Westwood 29-27 Marcos 51-12 Chandler 31-25 Tompe 33-22 Mesa 24-32 Gllbort 54-15 McClintock 45-22 Mountain View 44-27 TEAM PROFILE of wins: seven of losses: one Match of the year: Los- ing to Gilbert at the Dobson Tournament and then coming back with a strong win on Gilbert’s home territory was a great confi- dence booster. Coach Rudow Team record: 7-1 ’’The most exciting part of a match to me is when I see the light closing be- tween my oppo- nent’s shoulders and the mat.” -Ed Morales, senior ports

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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

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Varsity Wrestlers displayed in their effort that they were GOING FOR THE GUSTO to make the season one to remember and be proud of. Anticipation filled the air the last five minutes before each match. Excited hearts pounded harder with each second that passed, count- ing down to starting time. The team members hoped all their effort, hard work and dedication would pay off. Wrestling was not a sport one could just jump in to. It took time to work out. prac- tice. and perfect each move. To be a good wres- tler took high-set goals, self determination and a posi- tive attitude. These were the main ingredients that en- abled the team to achieve the results they expected of themselves. Once the bell sounded, nothing else in the world mattered; it was just one on one racing against the clock. The mat became a place for the wrestlers to go for the gusto. Even though some didn't always come out the victors, if the team won, they all won. Some- times after the meet was over, and I'd won my match but the team had lost, I felt like a part of me lost be- cause high school wrestling is a team sport, stated Greg Dayoob, junior. The coaches and wres- tlers were not the only ones who participated. The mat- maids were the ones who actually ran and held to- gether the matches. They organized each competi- tion, ran tournaments, kept score, made sure officials made accurate calls, and above all. kept team spirit throughout the season. Wrestling was an individual sport as well as a team sport. There were no bench warm- ers. Everyone went out on the mat and gave 100%. Design by Courtney Robin- son. Photography by Jason Fle- gei. MOMENT OF TRUTH. Before every match there is a mo- ment of truth when anticipation overwhelms the wrestler. Staring into his opponent's eyes. Jamlo Hartwig waits for the whistle to Paw NO ESCAPE! There is no escape from the cinch- ing arms of a wrestler Ike Troy Frew. Hoping to score those extra points. Troy attempts to hold onto his op- ponent as long as he con Wrestling 127