Lennox High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Lennox, CA)

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Sluggers are key to season Hopes were high as five veteran players, in- cluding All-League center fielder Julio Veitia, re- turned to bolster the 1980 varsity baseball squad. With two sophomores and a freshman in the lineup, the Lancers lost to a strong St. Monica team 4-1, but came back to defeat Chaminade 9-3. Sophomore ace pitcher Craig Gutman picked up the win. Other players displaying early season talent were Nick Cepeda, Osberto Geno, Gary Athe- rton, Mirko Merencio, Fernando Fernandez, Rodney Meyer, and Julio Veitia. Coach Dan Noval summed up the situation in these words: “Our pitching is young and un- tested, but our infield is solid with experience. We could have a good year.” As the Troubadour went to press, the JV baseball nine had a 1-0-1 record, having been rained out of much pre-season practice. Solid performances were turned in by Carlos Mercado at third; Anthony Hampton, center field; Ricardo Ibarra, short stop; and Allan Sar- nowski, catcher. Coach George Ibarra feels his JV charges have much potential and should end high up in their league competition. ark . POWs piciei, eee ee PE teat Mihai 1980 VARSITY BASEBALL—Kneeling: George Gurule, Osberto Geno, Mirko Merencio, Julio Veitia, Craig Gutman, Fernando Fernandez, Ismael Ibarra. Standing: Coach Noval, Ricardo Ibarra, Shoukry Ethnasios, Tim Nelson, Gary Atherton, Rodney Meyer, Raymond Soria, Tom Nelson. 42 Baseball

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Through a maze of hurdles, Alex Peraza (1) awaits the start of the race. Alex Neira (3) leads the Lancer attack in the mile race. An anguished David Saenz (4) crosses the finish line to win the two mile event. Carlos Gonzales (5) hunches over to nip his opponent in an action packed finish to the 100 yard dash. FROSH-SOPH TRACK (2)—Kneeling: Joey Collins, Ramsay Downie, James McGee, Darryl Kendricks, Rafael Aquin, Da- vid Saenz. Standing: Hector Acosta, Eddie Jordan, Ramiro Alcala, Gus Veitia, Alex Peraza, George Heredia, Alex Neira, Hector Baez, Carlos Gonzalez, Simon Gonzales, Scott Rich- ard. Track 41

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2. thle: Slt i ee es SN Be Power hitter Raymond Soria (1) swings for another Lennox hit. Mirko Merencio (2) applies the tag to nail the base runner at second. Ace hurler Craig Gutman (3) releases one of his timely curves. Osberto Geno (4) rounds first base on his way to a double. Slick fielding third baseman Carlos Mercado (5) prepares to scoop up another ball. Speedster Anthony Hampton (6) gets set to take his swing. Con- centrating on the pitcher, Gary Atherton (7) takes a lead off first base. Rodney Meyers (8) rips a Cathedral fast ball for a base hit. 1980 JV BASEBALL—Kneeling: Fernando Anaya, Carlos Mercado, Andy Campos, Johnny Colon, Albert Sosa, Coach Ibarra. Standing: George Gurule, Ricardo Ibarra, Octavius Knox, Scott Sarnowski, Victor Ibarra, Juan Ortiz, Anthony Hampton, Carlos Flores, Sean Sease. Baseball Baseball Baseball 43