Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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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

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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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Girls varsity softball wound up the season hitting n j right and took home second place in divisionals. Girls Varsity Softball. Al- ways a great team. Always dependable. So what was so great about the 1987-88 season? What made it bet- ter than all the rest? Angie Baxter summed it up: We're hitting!” she said. The team got off to a slow start, ranked just number six at the beginning of the sea- son, but improved with ev- ery game. Within the first month of play, the team had reached second place. EH ... BATTER BATTER BATTER ... EH. in the gam© against Chandler High, second year varsity player Chris McBride concentrates on making a great hit. The team's outstanding batting abilities piay an important part r their winning offensive strat- egy during their record breaking season. ARE STUDENTS ALLOWED? Taking a quick time-out. the umpire. Coach Ellis ana Holdi Sparks discuss the last pitch. Heidi's pitches con- fuse the experts. It is ruled legal and she is aSowed to continue her pitch- ing aame. THREE STRIKES. YOU'RE OUT. Pitcher Heldl Sparks wnds up the pitch, hoping to strfce out her lost opponent. Her four years of varsity exper ence helps to give her the confidence. We've got some young players in some real crucial positions. That's why we had such a slow start—and that is also why we get better and better with every game,” Coach Nancy Ellis said. Ellis also said that the team's goal for the season was to win the divisional championship and go to state. While striving for this goal, many of the girls saw the best performances of their high school careers. Early in the season Wendy “Flash” Johnson broke the school's triple record (pre- viously three triples). Angie “BroHam” Baxter was bat- ting 400 and could be de- pended on for at least two or three good hits per game. Jennifer “Bogey” Bogart im- proved on making those seemingly impossible-to- make outs by catching overthrown balls to third base, throwing and making the out at third. And Christa “Baby Luey” Lewis became known as the player who stole hits away from play- ers”; that is, catching fly balls to far left field and prevent- ing the expected base hit. All in all, the entire team had a great season. From batter to pitcher and from catcher to the outfield, girls Varsity softball had an unfor- gettable season marked by improved technique and career-best performances. SHE'S HOMEWARD BOUND. Amy Grau quickly stops at third base before heading on to home plate. Positive thinking keeps Amy and the rest of the team going and always performing up to the best of her ob ties with the encourage- ment of each other. Varsity Softball 129