Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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The hot September sun lit the field. The tension grew as the Freshmen Soccer Team lined up to face their - y Y • 1 opponent. The sound of a whistle cut rlll T ' l through the air as the first game of another soccer season was underway. ' When one stops to think about it, . J 1 I r 1 soccer players did not suddenly and 11 pk YCl W Oy K magically appear on the field prepared -•- - ' ■ - WWV AX for their first game. Previous to their first match, team members had spent two hours after school for several weeks, working through drills and learning the fundamentals of becoming competitive soccer players. The freshmen played thirteen games. T A O Y )r Their most memorable game was against - V C«41 1 1 Cranbrook, winning by a stunning score of 5-1. Brett Fischer, tri-captain, said, The game against Cranbrook was great ... It was our inspiration to keep on working toward success. With this squad, like in most teams, certain players seemed to stand out from the rest. Tri-captains Brett Fischer, Pat Foley, and Doug Daniels each received by Michelle Weir awards for their top play. Foley received Prepare For Success recognition for Most Valuable Defense, and Daniels earned Most Valuable Offense. In addition, the players who showed extraordinary teamwork and skill were Ron Theis and Matt Brodwall. The overall season record for the freshmen squad was not as shining as coach John Ondusky wished it would be. Nevertheless, he said, Where they lacked in skill they made up for in spirit and heart. He added, Their ability to play against the odds was an accent on the whole team. Many of the players agreed with Coach Ondusky. For instance, Pat Foley remarked, Being a part of a team like ours made all the pain and sweat pay off. So as the bright sun blazed on, this unique team played through thick and thin. Using all their vigorous skill, the freshmen battled each opponent with their spirit and pride. In the last few minutes of a Country Day game, hardworking Ma tl Brodwell lines the ball up to pass to teammate Brett Fisher to score a goal. photo by Paul Donar BH . . . It takes the mind to IP think, the body to work, M and the heart to give a ' fl hundred percent. Tv COACH JOHN Vj! ondusky FRESHMEN SOCCER OPPONENT SHS OPP Cranbrook 5-1 Groves 1-2 Roper 4-1 Lahser 1-2 Berkley 2-3 Kimball 2-1 Country Day 2-4 Groves 2-3 Roper 3-1 Lahser 1-2 Berkley 2-1 Kimball 2-3 Country Day 1-2 172 BOYS ' FRESHMEN SOCCER

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The exhausted Joost Dekker performs some .er tncky FRONT ROW: Derek Oldham. Larry Wine. Jay Page, Gunnar Wmckler.S:,. rr,aneuvers to keep the ball away from the Troy Athens David Christopher. Scott Eaman. Jeff Milius. ROW: Robbie ' ■ lf;j ' °°f £ ' ' . %- ' ' ' ' t ' , ' forward while attempting to break a tie during a Alexis Logethetis. Jeff Kessler. SECOND ROW: Steve Sheckell FOURTH ROW: Scon Marshall, 1 contested game. pho.o by Paul Dona, Matthew Ruggles. Tony Scolaro. Tom Da wson. Peter Landgraff. Mark Tanase. Coach Bob Bukan. BOYS ' JV SOCCER 171

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A tired Ron Theis on his second wind shows the vigorous techniques required in soccer. He was one of the team s most valuable players. phmo by Paul Donar Freshman Ron Theis challenges a Country Day player as he attempts to steal a loose ball. Mike Schartz assists him in a hard fought contest lost by the Maples. pholo by Paul Donar FRONT ROW: Drew Hoffman. Matt Brodwell, Ted Ian Cooper, Doug i Baamiller. Pat Foley. Sean McBain. coach John Marcus McAskin. Ondusky. SECOND ROW: Ron Theis. Mike Schartz, ■;S, Peter Ssvers-Puran, BOYS ' FRESHMEN SOCCER 173