Esperanza High School - Quetzal Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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.lim si 4159 , - 5 5 1 The J.V. Aztecs move on their opponents for a clear shot at a goal. The I987 Girls J.V. Soccer Team: Back row-Coach Larry Ortega, Jill Cieslak, Jenise Webb, Maria Moore, Kerrie McArthur, Chrissy Coppage, Nicole Bryant, Jeannie Finnerty, Linda Lunceford, and Statistician Erika Bowers. Middle row-Kim Gold- strohm, Karen Van Winkle, Shawna Mueller, Sher- rie Buente, Michelle Rullo, and Jennifer LaVoie. Front row-Captain Rhonda Friga and Captain Shannon Hickman. 1 Girls' Soccer- lO9

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GIRL PLAC THIRD The I9S6-87 Girls J.V. soccer team, led by Coach Larry Ortega, placed third in the final league rankings. Ortega stated that, This year's team showed a willingness to be at every practice and play every game as if it were the most impor- tant. The team's MVP's of the year were freshman Linda Lunceford and Karen VanWinkIe. Both of these girls along with Shannon Hickman were chosen to play with the varsity team in the CIF playoffs. I The l986-87 Girls' Varsity soccer team finished their season 3rd in their league. The team MVP was senior Lisa Bowers, who along with Maria De La Torre, made the first team All- League. Kristi Aubuchon made the second All-League team. Other spe- cial team honors were winning over 5 I I E 2 E I i I x E Pacifica for the first time in the pro- gram's history, along with setting a record for most goals scored in the league. Other recognized players were Colleen Gamblin as a great playmaker, Lisa Quezada as a great defensive player, and Collette Brandes as a great captain and lead- er. The players effort as a team was the key this season, replied coach Pat Willis. IOS Girls Soccer Chrissy Coppage battles with her opponent while team members look on. Senior goalie Kris Butler makes a high save for the Aztecs The i987 Varsity Girls Soccer Team: Back row-Coach Pat Willis, Lisa Bowers, Stacey Kingman, Teri Fray, Suzanne Ezerre, Colleen Gamblin, Maria De La Torre, Mary Pompeo Kristen Ferraro, Denice Servi, and Collette Brandes. Middle row-Monique Rodriguez, Lisa Venega, Kristi Aubuchon Lisa Quesada, Janel Jankalski, Allison Thuney, and Stacey Brandstetter. Front row-Kris Butler. WWW'

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AZTECS A VANCE TO Fl ALS The l986-87 Mens Varsity soccer team started the season with determination, and that de- termination brought them to C.l.F. Entering C.l.F. as Empire League Champions, the soccer team had great hopes for win- l I0 Varsity Soccer ning the championship. Although the team exper- ienced two season losses they occurred at a time when the team was plagued with many in- juries. Those two losses ended an Empire League winning streak of 44 games. 4 But that did not stop the vigor- ous Aztecs, for they advanced to the C.l.F. finals. Battling for the title, the Aztecs lost in a heart- breaking game with a score of 2- I.