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

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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.

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Frustration and Fumbles VICTORIES ELUDEJV UNDER THE BUCKET Often displaying inexperience and apprehension, the ambitious boys' J .V. basketball team struggled through every game, winning only on rare occasions h when the team's chemistry permitted vic- tories. Severe height deficits on the front line caused the team to lose many of its games on the boards. Leading scorers Larry Ballard and John Ottinger helped the team earn a record of 2 and 18. The fourteen players faced a dis- appointing season which never seemed to get off the ground. Held together by a few outstanding players and Coach Mike Bontempo's never wavering determina- tion, crowd support still dwindled to a handful of encouraging parents, girl friends and dedicated basketball fans. A Protecting the ball, while driving past a Needles guard for a lay- N up, is Larry Ballard. p Forward Robert Morales lays the ball in high above a helpless l Needles defender.