Mountain View High School - Aegir Yearbook (El Monte, CA)

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Varsity Football 1975 t .4 . ' ik: , : BACK ROW: Ralph Adame, Danny Chavez, Richard Ledesma, Kevin Thompson, Greg Hernandez, Charlie Gil, Anthony Gonzales, Albert Vargas, 3RD ROW: Dave Carney, Steve Paz, Alex Raya, Mike Heithe, Antonio Raigosa, Mike Earnest, David Martin, John Baltierra, Jesse Lopez, 2ND ROW: Terry Macias, Mark Warm, Steve Marquez, Kevin Kee, Willie Guardado, Bill Gil, Troy Tillett, Darren Wallach, Dirk Williamson, David Torres, FRONT ROW: Danny Oropeza, Jim Morris, Mike Martinez, Joe Wright, Paul Hernandez, John Reyes, TomCalderon. r Mr. Casper Head Coach VARSITY SCORES MV OPP. 14 Ontario 8 27 Gladstone 6 13 San Gabriel 56 7 Keppel Monrovia 35 25 El Monte 16 8 Arroyo 7 6 Schurr 24 6 Rosemead 15 Record: 5 wins, 4 losses denotes leagt je games Mr. Kleine Defensive Coordinator 2Q Mr. Chavez L inebackers I 1 Mr. Morimoto Offensive Line Mr. Granados Defensive L Ine I lit I L i. y,TV,f Mr. Dalton Offensive Baclcs

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Frosh Soph Cross Country The Frosh Soph cross country team had a good season, winning three of seven dual meets. The leading runner for most of the season was Edward Martinez, who placed 2nd at league finals and was the team ' s Most Valuable Player. Doing a fine job for the team were A! Romero, Brandon Gray, Paul Escoto and Javier Mendez, who placed 7th at league finals and ran for Varsity in several meets. Edward Martinez - MVP ■. BACK ROW: Tony Juarez, Javier Mendez, Brandon Gray, Richard Martens, Jose Olmos. FRONT ROW- Rufus Ramirez, Edward Martinez, Steve Rodriguez, Al Romero, Paul Escoto. 119

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Guardado (24) leads blocking for Gil (5). Carney (27) prepares to tackle an El Monte back. Eluding a Rosemead defender, Tillet (19) makes a fine run. Managers-BACK ROW: R. Bojorguez, V. Lopez, FRONT ROW: J. Ybarbo, B. Estrada. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS The varsity football team playecJ several fine games this season as tliey producetd the first winning sea- son for Mt. View by (defeating five of their nine opponents. After winning both pre-season games, the Vikings lost lopsi(Je(J games to Monrovia m6 San Gabriel but showed determination and pride to bring back victories against Keppel, El Monte and Arroyo. The win against El Monte was the first for a Viking varsity football team, and it was exciting for the players, coaches and fans. Against Arroyo the team played the most thrilling 11 seconds of football in the school ' s history to score a last-minute victory for homecoming (see page 19 for details). The team victories had to share the limelight, how- ever, with several individuals who set personal and school season records. Tailback Bill Gil seta single season rushing mark as he gained 443 yards on 103 carries and scored 4 touchdowns. Split end Joe Wright caught 23 passes for 389 yards and two touchdowns, while QB Jim Morris completed 60 of 130 passes for 730 yards and 9 TD ' s. The defensive unit was outstanding also as two of its players were named to the 2nd team All-League, Albert Vargas for his fine play at defensive tackle and Charlie Gil who played well at safety. Linebacker Danny Chavez set a single season record for most tackles as he totaled 109 tackles on the year. 121