Lutheran High School - Paw Prints Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Head ' em off at the Pass When someone tells a player to use his head in this sport, he means it literally. Soccer is a game of extreme body control where the mind has to work the feet, doing things that would come more naturally to the hands. Making like a bull and butting the ball with your head (not just to be hitting it, but with con- trolled accuracy) is also a necessary part of this body control. You must pretend your hands would pop the ball because touch- ing it would cause a team penalty and free kick to the opponent. Your legs must also be in top physical condition because of the large amount of running required by the sport. (It is said that the average player runs six miles per game). Participating in its second season, the Lions proved that ex- perience helps make a better team. Coming from last season when very few goals were scored by the team, they were able, this year, to take part in a fair share of the offense. Playing in a pre-season tournament, the Lions were able to come through with a 2-1 victory over Montebello, claiming a second-place consolation trophy. They went on to score many close games in league but ended up in the loss column in all of them but Harvard. In this game, the Lions took control with their offense but were unable to score, leaving it at 0-0. It is rough continuing a losing season but the soccer team did not falter in spirit or momentum. They went into each game, seeking a victory, and working hard at trying to achieve it. 1. Taking his share of bruises, forward Bob Dekkers works his way through two opposing Loyola players. 2. Caught in a scramble for the ball with Morningside players, Greg Payne attempts to pass it to teammate Bob Dekkers. 3. With the use of his skilled feet, fullback Paul Leslie dribbles away from the oncoming Harvard defense man. 4. Injuries are common to any sport and offensive captain Doug Aldus was not immune to them as he broke his leg, sidelining him for most of the season. 5. Jumping into the air, Greg Payne uses his head to propel the ball away from a waiting Loyola player.

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Front Row: Richard Reaser, Steve Hilpert. Robert Dekkers, Greg Payne, Steve Miller, Robert Barnack, Cliff Anderson Randal Nelson Peter Grzeskowiak, Mike Bruneer. Back Row: Doug Gerth, Assistant Coach Armando Hamilton, Dennis Carrol, Greg Koenker Kevin Rooney, Daryl Beckstrand, Paul Leslie, Coach Arik Aldus, Robert Barnes, Doug Aldus. Manager Alan Carrol, Scorer Theresa Warneke 1. Having gone out of bounds, the ball is put into play with a free kick by halfback Greg Koenker. 2. Making a desperate grab for the ball, goalie Cliff Anderson saves a sure score in the match against Harvard. 3. Get- ting off a swift kick, halfback Greg Payne puts the ball past a Loyola player.