Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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 We know each other really well and we'ro all really good friends. It helps us when we play because we all havo confidence in each other. It helps to know that you have the rest of them behind you. Heidi Sparks, senior TEAM PROFILE of losses: 6 “We had a great sea- son. You know you did great when you go to state. The only bad thing about it is that I lost 11 seniors.” Nancy Ellis, Coach THAT'S THE WAY ... NOW GIVE ME FIVEI After an exploding trip around the bases. Jennifer Bogart is congratulated by her team- mates Heidi Sparks and Angie Baxter. A family-lfce relationship between the players makes playing fun. The final score against Chandler: 2 to T. Varsity Softball. Front Row: Ruthy Sarnlckl. Chris McBride. Jennifer Bogart, Amy Day. Middle Row: Barb Banno, Monica Thayer, Dana DePodesta, Angle Baxter, Kim Steely, Christa Lewis, Usa Tomsk). Back Row: Coach Ellis, Kristi Williams, held! Sparks, Amy Grau, Wen- dy Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Cynthia Dean, Kelly Dan. VARSITY SOFTBALL Greenway 2-0 Mt. View 5-4 Westwood 3-1 Chandler 8-11 Mesa 0-11 Corona 18-3 Gilbert 5-3 McCIIntock 13-4 Marcos 8-0 Mt. View 1-0 Chandler 2-1 Mesa 0-7 Corona 8-0 Gilbert 6-8 McCIIntock 18-5 Marcos 10-5 Tempe 11-1 Tempe 2-3 Tempe 13-3 ports