Dobson High School - Equus Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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 I enjoy playing baseball because it challenges me In two ways: Com- ing through for the team and reaching my own porsonal goals throughout the year.” Mason Ru- dolph WHICH WAY DO I GO? Ful of confidence and determina- tion. Jim Villegas shows that there is no question in his mind about head- ing to home plate ond scoring for the team. L UP FRONT Jason Wilcox hopes to earn a scholarship to Mesa Communi- ty College and then transfer to a university. His longtimo goal is to play pro ball. My most memorable time in baseball was during my sophomore year. I played five in- nings and made a div- ing play at the state semifinal game. Front Row: James O’Donnell. Jim Villegas. Jason Wilcox. Tommy Fuentes. Jerry Trombley, Troy Fowlkes. Marc White. Rusty Welker, Chris Dowell. Nathan Maples. Back Row: Coach Morgan. Asst. Coach Down- ing. Mason Rudolph. Cullen Maxey. David Olsen. Greg McLaren. Luke Davis. Jason Smith. Chad Ervin. Asst. Britt Lacheman, assistant Coach Bishop. 140 ports

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Boys’ Track went all out to prepare for AN UNDCFFATBD SFASON and a competitive showing at the State Tourney INTO THE SWING OF THINGS Jon Moody, a J V. discus thrower, attempts to throw the dscus farther than ever before. It is his intense drive that enables him to perform up to his coaches' high expecta- tions. If ever there were a team who knew exactly what they wanted and exactly how to get it, it would have been Boys' Track and Field. From the beginning of the season, echoes of their goal to repeat the previous sea- sons' undefeated record were heard around campus. And every day between one and five p.m., the sight of young men throwing, run- ning and jumping their har- dest was seen at Pallas Field as the team prepared to achieve that goal. Even before their first meet, the team knew that their goal was within reach. The biggest factor that helped the team was their depth. Track wasn't made up of just one or two star run- ners and the field events weren't dominated by a couple of one-in-a-million athletes, but rather, as Coach Pigusch said, they consisted of a lot of good people in many events which gave us a better chance of winning. The team's motivation was another plus. With past experience to boost their confidence, the athletes were ready to go undefeat- ed one more time. Senior John Palmatier said, I be- lieve we have the talent to make the top three in state. The seniors are even more motivated because it's their last year. Once a sport that didn't draw much attention. Boys' Track and Field set out to re- peat another undefeated season and prove to others Boys' Track and Field. Front row: Al Mitchell. John Hulelt. Keith Glennen. Paul Roehl. Kevin Glennen. Sieve Nache, Rory Norvold. Mike Dyer. Mike Vez- zosi. Pat McCormick. Nell Martin. Second row: John Horton. Pat Liu. Russ McElhaney. Mike Palmatier. John Benza, Joe Mudry, Ty Heinrich. Jon Moody. Mathew Heussman. John Bishop. Third row: Toby Wright. Ray Aquino. Andre Brice, Kevin Yirak, John Palmatier. Rob Clark, Mike Wilkens. Vince Garcia. Dustin Sinlsh, Ty Childers. Fourth row: Chris Holly. Dion Dixon. Steve Holmes. Chris Mute. David Terrill. Ben Lavis. Don Lanie. Lance Whitewolf, Nate Brown. Rob Plunkett. Fifth row: Scott Mathews. Jason Lusk. Doug English. Jim Rogers, David Puefua, David Ewart. Sean Ornelas, Devon Elliott. Chad Lack, Rob Carlton, Jeremy Lyons. Jason Pennington. Sixth row: Keith Walls. Jim Gerach, Steve Bally. John Crowe. Jody Collins. that they were a team that deserved recognition. With confidence and motivation, they seemed destined to achieve that goal. Design by Tomi Clark. Photos by Missy Smith. UP FRONT Kevin Yirak was a four-year Track member and a three-year Cross Country member. He won a medal at State for the three- mile run in 1987. Track and Field is unique because it can be enjoyed at both the individual and the team levels. At the end of the season, the athletes can feel proud of both their own achievements and their team's acNevements. Boys’ Track 139

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In order to remain top ranked. Dedication, Unity and Pride were THE THREE MAIN CATCHES The varsity baseball team aimed for in their games and practices. Starting from scratch could describe this year's varsity baseball team. With only two returning starting players, there was a lot to be anxious about. Team practices allowed the play- ers to perfect their skills and to concentrate on working DIG IN AND DO IT! Tommy Fuentos races against time and the ball desperately trying to make a sat© slide into second. Meanwhie. Troy Fowlkes anxiously awaits his arrival. as a team. Many of the play- ers had personal, as well as team goals. Senior Greg McClaren stated, This year I plan to dedicate my efforts to becoming one of the leagues top pitchers and to help the team go to division- al. Another player. Junior Marc White stated, I gave up a year of baseball last year, just to be a part of the Dobson baseball program. This is my year to prove to everyone that it was worth the wait. The varsity team was known for being a challenge to its opponents and for be- ing ranked top in the league. Because of this, it was essen- tial to reach the peak of each members goals and to continue to improve the team. Coach Morgan summed up his feelings when he stated, We had a lot of great athletes out here this year. I saw a lot of players who were willing to work hard and who had the dedi- cation it took to be success- ful. Designed by Bobbi Bintz. Photos by Anne Lone. WHAT’D YOU SAY COACH? Jason Wilcox tries to concentrate on what the cooch is teiing him os James O’Donnell quickly sneaks by him at second base. GIVE IT THE GUSTO! Using his every ounce of strength. Junior Marc Whlto throws the ban into home plate, making an out. whfe another player tries to escape safely into second Baseball