Marcos De Niza High School - Libro de Oro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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xv Mg' X37 Top: Padre offensive line sets for a clash against Moon Valleys' Rockets. Center: Linemen L-R: Steve Brunner, Robert Sharp, Mike Knapp, Dave Moser, Marty Despain, Sean Feller, james Nel- son, Corwyn Lacy, Brian Hartman, Mark Wood. Not pictured: Paul Oberhouse and Brian Hookes. Bononr The Padre hne scoresanothertouch- down 154 Sports Dedicated Front Line Scores Big The Padre line was capable as well as dedicated to giving their best. They en- dured numerous upsets but celebrated in many victories as well. Through its efforts and hard work, the Padre team scored a winning season, with many players receiving recognition. At the end of this year's season, Coach Frank Castro stated, The offensive and defen- sive lines did an excellent job for us this year. It will be a big job replacing them next year.

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Varsity Football Apollo McClintock Corona del Sol Mountain View Dobson Mesa Chandler Westwood Moon Valley Tempe Opp. MdN 21 33 20 29 13 20 20 21 27 7 41 22 37 19 30 21 27 7 30 31 McClintock Defeat Brings City Title The Varsity Football team beat its first four opponents, but then slipped to a 5-5 record. They defeated the other three Tempe High Schools, including a win over McClintock for the first time since 1973. The Padres were led by Willy Lira, one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in the state, and jeff Haugen at wide re- ceiver. The 29-20 victory over McClintock marked the first such win for Coach Castro in the seven years he has been the Head Coach at Marcos. The game was especially sweet for this year's largely senior team after the defeat suf- fered to McClintock last year. In the third game, the Padres soundly defeated Corona del Sol, 20-13, fol- lowed by a close win, 21-20, over Mountain View in which junior Barry julian replaced an injured Willy Lira at quarterback. Although the team slipped, it came back to defeat Tempe in a close 31-30 final game, winning the City Championship from McClintock for the first time in thirteen years Willy Lira reflected the general feeling of the team when he stated, We started off really good, . ., landj since we finished strong, it was a successful season. Other team leaders this year included Sean Warren, Bary julian, jeff Sanuik, and Rowell Ashford. jeff Sanuik and Paul Landrum led the team in rushing yard- age. The two backs and Sean Warren accounted for most of the ground yardage and much of the success the team experienced. Receivers jeff Haugen and Mario Ri- ley were also important contributors to the team. These two, with tight ends Dave Moser and Bryan Hooks, were the long yardage gainers and also scored many of the touchdowns this year. Top: Paul Landrum heads for a touchdown. Bot- tom: The Padres' defense prepares for the Chan- dler offensive attack. Sports 153

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