Esperanza High School - Quetzal Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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,-S951 I. Behind the Aztec offensive line, quar- terback Mike Moneymaker attempts a pass during a game versus Kennedy. 2. Quar- terback Mike Moneymaker hands off the ball to runningback Mike Miscione as Jim Short blocks an opposing player, 3. Doug Sanders and Don Herrick run off the field at the end of the second quarter. 4. Aztecs run through a poster during the pre-game ceremony. 5. The Aztec varsity football team. first row- P. Alexander, C. Avina, S. Clancy, C. DePaz, J. Carey, J. Almendarez. B. Goldman, G. Stratten, M. Doulat, M. Finley. Second row- G. Roseen, D. Herrick, J. Shim,P. Machado, T. Pruitt, W. Turner. M. Gilbert, T. Harshburger, T. Rose, A. Cole, J. Sugar. Third row- S. Gabriel, R. Lagsden, D. Yost, R. Batten, P. Ehrman, P. Merkle, E. Greer, S. Arthur, C. Palissero, T. Winterbaur. Fourth row- M. Moneymaker. T. O'MaIley, B. Johns, Coach Steve Wil- liams, Coach Bill Pendleton, Head Coach Gary Meet, Coach Bob Lewis, Coach Ric Haulenbeck. E. Hatch, D. Saunders, K. Seabold. Fifth row- B. Aube, J. Moler, R. Pressel, D. Sage, J. Burchitt, C. Holt, B. McCul- lough, M. Miscione, R. Lane, C. Jankowski, C. Calanan, M. Brower. Back row- J. Rae, M. Lynn, G. Reid. R. Schreiver. T. Kellerman, T. Kirschke, K. Webb, C. Marquis, F. Klisura, J. Jovanovich, B. Fabrey, J. Short, and R. Conners. Varsity Football 77

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AZTECS BRE K RECGRDS The l986 varsity football team was noted for its great blocking offensive line and solid defense along with a great running back. These factors all contributed to the final league standings that ranked Esperanza in third place among tough Empire League competitors. Not only did the team achieve an admirable league standing, but two of the players broke school records. Mike Miscione set the new rushing record of 76 Varsity Football I,955 yards, previously held by l985 graduate Jim Farrell who rushed for I,85O yards. Don Her- rick set a new record for average yards per catch with a 37.l yard average overcoming former re- cord holder Kevin Oleson's I982 record of 36.4 yards. The teams biggest thrill was beating long-time rival El Dor- ado. Another thrill was the Az- tec's first round CIF playoff vic- tory over Santa Monica. Award winning players were Mike Miscione, who received All League MVP, All County, and All CIF honorsg James Rae, who was named All League, All County. and All CIF, and Greg Roseen who was also named All League and All County. All League awards were given to Toby Kirchke, Robert Conner, Don Herrick, Mike Moneymaker, Brant McCullough, Dean Sage, and Rick Lane.

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FOR THE LOVE OF FOOTBALL Being head coach holds many responsibilities, but after years of coaching, Gary Meek was ready for the challenge. An alumnus of Santa Ana Valley High School, Meek had great experiences playing football. In high school he received All County honors. and then later attended San Diego State, where he played as a linebacker. Because he enjoyed working with young people and loved football, Meek decided to coach. He began his coaching career in I973 at Mater Dei High School as a defensive co-ordinator. Since l976 he has been the de- fensive co-ordinator for the Az- tecs, but in l985 he has been the offensive co-ordinator. The I986-87 season was his first as head coach. When asked if he wanted to change anything in the program, Meek remarked, No! I just want to make the game enjoyable for the players and their families. I. Varsity Football Coach Gary Meek concentrates on the game. 2. Senior Brian Aube attempts to make another extra point for the Aztecs. ' 78 Varsity Football