Eagle Mountain High School - Talon Yearbook (Eagle Mountain, CA)

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oung Ca ers Set Style ay Ups and Dri bling Fundamentals Produce Fiery Spirit l Learning fundamentals, such as lay- 5 ups, chest passes, and dribbling, coupled with a swarming defense, enabled the J .V. Girls' Basketball Team dominated by freshmen, to an 8 and 9 record. Dominated by the fluid presence of Laura Lewis fifteen foot swishers and effortless lay-ins, and Patricia Foster's crashing the boards, the lack of height, detrimental to other EMHS basketball programs, was not a problem. Average height for the J .V. girls was 5'8 . An added advantage was the experience ained, and a winning attitude established by Assistant Coach Manuel Casillas. Along with Laura and Patricia, Sandra Carson's leadership abilities and Becky Vasquez' skills should contribute posi- tively to next year's varsity team. L Sandra Carson dribbles past several Sherman Indian defenders enroute to 'the basket. L Vicky Garza jumps and shoots for two points against Sherman Indian late in the first half. Y Positive aspects of sports programs include formed friendships. Martha Mendez congratulates Laura Lewis for a successful lay in against CSDR.

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Spirit and Pride YOUNG SQUAD INFILTRA TES NEW LEAGUE Offensive game plans including running a 1-2-2 against a zone defense of powering strong forwards inside against a man-on-man coverage, instituted by first year boys' varsity Coach Mike Bon- Tempo. Emphasis was placed on a youthful run- ning team. Three starters, one junior and two sophomores, had little varsity experi- ence prior to this year. Varsity leadership was instituted by senior center Ross Kain and senior forward Brian Timonen. Hustle, enthusiasm, and willingness to leam were clearly not enough to replace a lack of consistency on defense. Willing and able, the Eagles forcefully held oppo- nent advances, yet the job never seemed to lighten up for the varsity, whose efforts were more often futile, than not. Oppo- nents averaged between 55-60 points, while EMHS could only manage to aver- EN.,-' Lzf , mx f F3 i age 50-55 points per game. Also, noticed by players and the coach was a lack of support from the student body in the form of game attendance, so necessary for a positive attitude. Ample playing ability and dedicated team members unfortunately could not overcome poor school spirit. 4 Ross Kain desperately attempts to deflect a Needles lay-up. A Allan West displays good defense by not allowing his man to dribble down court with the ball. 4 Crucial positioning allows Brian Timonen to beat a Needles' opponent to a defensive rebound. A Guard Roger Brake alertly blocks a Needles' forward jump shot.