Golden West High School - Sunset Yearbook (Visalia, CA)

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LEFT: John Bratsch concentrates from 3 the frcc-throw line. 5 MIDDLE: Allen Nearing aims for an £ extra point from the frcc-throw line. RIGHT: Doug Hoopcs dribbles down 5 court. LEFT: Jason Thornburg scores two points for the Trailblazcrs. MIDDLE: Allen Nearing takes down a rebound against Monache. RIGHT: Kevin Jeffries goes for a layup before he is fouled by his Redwood opponent. Ke ’h Stoltvott

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A Poly trophy for Blazers Posting a 10-13 overall record, and a 3-7 mark in the WYL, the highlight of the varsity basketball season came in the Poly Wilhelmsen Tournament during Christmas vacation. Dropping the first game to Monache High School, the Trailblazcrs defeated Corcoran, Reedley and Exeter to win the consolation title. The consolation title marked the first time a Trailblazer team has won a trophy in the Poly Wilhelmsen Tournament and the first time a Trail- blazer player, Chris Dorado, made the All- Tournament team. Chris, who tied the school record of 25 points per game twice, was also named to the All-League team. Doug Hoopes made the second team and John Bratsch and Jason Thornburg received hon- orable mention honors. RIGHT: Counter clockwise from bottom: John Bratsch, Eddie Hernandez, Coach Rex Robertson, Doug Hoopes, Kevin Jeffries, Tim Williams, Manager John Hall, Rick Johnston, James Billingsley, Dan Hol- comb, Allen Nearing, Chris Dorado, Rick Johnson, Tim Smith, Shone Dc Large and Jason Thornburg. ABOVE: Leading scorer Chris Dorado scores two more for the Trailblazcrs. MIDDLE: Trailblazcrs wait for the rebound against Monachc. FAR RIGHT: Dan'Holcomb shoots for two 146

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Frosh win 12 The freshmen basketball team started off the season with a 10-3 record, but only managed a 2-8 record in the West Yoscmitc League to finish at 12-11. Brett Rocha, the leading scorer, was named Most Valuable Player. Co-captains were Jeff Calaway, cited for his aggresiv- ness, and Scottie Polk, the leader in assists. Coach Andy Vidak also cited players Matt Lee as the top reboundcr, and Brian Ccdcr- borg as the best free throw shooter. “The kids took on the task of playing without other key players that moved up or away and showed that they can play and assume leadership,” said Vidak. TOP RIGHT: FRESHMEN TEAM MEMBERS - Gcrson Valle Richard Dyt, Jeff Cal- away, Brett Rocha, Brian Ccdcr- borg, Coach Andy Vidak, Matt Lee, Scottie Polk, Steve Martin, Joe Scdillo, and Gabriel Luna. Photos by Brian Ridenour 148 TOP LEFT: MVP Brett Rocha races down court in front of Steve Martin. LEFT: Team captain Scottie Polk passes the ball against Redwood. ABOVE: Brett Rocha leaps in an attempt to control the ball against Redwood as Jeff Calaway reacts to the action.