Marysville Union High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Marysville, CA)

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,, l ,,., . .fm QM 1 X 5 ,. ., i ' 2 - 4 Smash shots, backhand returns, and forehand drives were all observed by spectators viewing the practices of Marysville High School's tennis team preparing for the upcoming season. Overcrowded tennis courts was a major problem, as MHS players shared the courts with members of the Lindhurst tennis team. This season's tennis team, coached by Mr. Tony Chong, consisted of I7 players. With nine sophomores, seven freshmen, and only one iunior out for the team, Coach Chong worked with one of the youngest teams he has ever coached. Top-seeded freshman Eddie Middleton and second- seeded iunior Steve Lamon led the young and enthusiastic MHS tennis team in its attempt to improve on the T976 season's 3-l 'l record and sixth place SFL standing. The tennis team's toughest competition was expected to be from the Del Oro Eagles and Nevada Union Miners. Their first match was a scrimmage against arch-rival Lindhurst Blazers. Coach Chong commented that this year was a rebuilding one, but that they will have a good nucleus for the years to come. Qqxdgi., 6535 H

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After the start of swimming practice in the early part of January, the swimmers of MHS could be seen splashing through the rising mist from the heated pool. One uncertainty faced by Coach Klevan and the swim team was the cancellation or postponement of the swim season due to the energy crisis. Heating of the pool was in question since all available power was being sent to the eastern United States. One new face seen around the pool this season was 1 the new diving instructor, Coach Lynch. Mr. Lynch, coached the MHS divers after school, while teaching classes during the day at Foothill Intermediate School. This year's swim team consisted of 54 members, 25 women and 29 men. Coach Klevan felt that the MHS team may have been the largesf in the league this year. The strength of our team is in our numbers and returning lettermen. stated Coach Klevan. Outstanding returning swimmers this year were Mike Hernandez, John Snodgrass, Bill Sykes and divers Kevin Pekarek and Ivan McDonnell. Land drills and exercises started on January lO, while actual splashing around in the pool began on January l7. Men's drills consisted of swimming 4,500 yards or l8O laps in IV2 hours, while the women's drills consisted of swimming 3,500 yards or l4O laps in IV2 hours. Coach Klevan expected to be a contender in all categories this season, as compared to last year's fourth place finish by the varsity squad and fifth place finish by the JV's in the SFL standings. FRONT ROW: B. Chaney, D. Sampson, S, Klocker, K. Neuerburg, M. Barbaccia, J. Scott, D. Garcia. SECOND ROW: Coach Klevan, G. Elliott, B. Sykes, M. Hernandez, J. Nicoletti, D. Dregor, S. Houser, J. Huckins, THIRD ROW: C. Martin, B. Gross, R. Dregor, R. Metowski, C. Spears, J. Snodgrass, l. McDonnell. 61341 swimmimgitemnis asmisisg HN! FRONT ROW: D. Mulligan, L. Clifton, S. Gross, C. Miller, G. Mclntyre SECOND ROW: T. Pollizzi, V. Grundler, D. Kirkland, K. Elliott, G. DePalma, C. Taylor. THIRD ROW: M. Petty, P. Mulligan, D. Hoyt, K. Scott, C. Cameron. FOURTH ROW: Coach Klevan, C. Cook, C. Shewmake, S. Young, P. Jackson, L. Scott. l. New diving coach, Mr. Lynch, anticipates the dive and offers some advice to the diver: Coach Klevan checks the clock as swimmers finish their laps. 2. Running out of the court boundaries to reach the tennis ball, Dennis Ledbetter makes use of his backhand, using fancy footwork, Dan Sullivan gets all twisted up while returning o ball. 3. During a pre-season meeting, Coach Chong explains to future team members how to fill out his basic information cards. 4. Swimming one of the l8O laps during practice, John Nicoletti comes up for air and glides swiftly through the water.

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