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

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Pep Talk Helps A tremendous amount of ef- fort and sportsmanship was shown iDy the varsity tennis team though they only managed one close team win against Monrovia. Spirited encouragement was pro- vided by Coach Smoot as she al- ways had something positive to say before, during and after the games. Captain Vicki Urijan earned the Coaches ' Award for her enthusiasm and team leader- ship. Playing very well for the season was Rachel Mejia as she was named most valuable player. Also playing extremely well for her first time on the tennis team was most improved player Con- nie Rios. Even a team record of wins and 8 losses couldn ' t stop the energetic JV team. Many of them were first year players willing to try their hardest and to do their best. Nance Eason, the most valuable player, was the most consistent in winning her match- es. The most improved player award went to freshman Debbie Kendricks who showed great promise for the coming years. (ABOVE LEFT) JV player Susan Blume bends down to hit the ball. (ABO T) Practicing her forehand is 2nd year varsity player Becky Moreno. (LEFT) Nance Eason, JV 1st -singles, is captured in the middle of her serve. Nance Eason moved up to the varsity team in her last game. Sports 85

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F 0 Varsity Tennis - BACK ROW: Becky Moreno, Vicki Urban, Grace linuma, Theresa Lopez, Connie Rios. FRONT ROW: Nance Eason, Karen Leonard, Maria Ortiz, Rachel Mejia, Coach Lis Smoot. (ABOVE) JV Coach Gloria Acosta and Varsity Coach Lis Smoot worked hard in training botli teams. (UPPER RIGHT) T king a powerful swing at the ball, varsity player Karen Leonard displays her agility. JV Tennis - BACK ROW: Becky Villalobos, Jackie Sarabia, Jeanie Brown. 2ND ROW: Robin Grossman, Cynthia Simpson, Debbie Kendricks, Noreene Geoghegan. FRONT ROW: Dee Marsh. MISSING: Susan Blume. 84 Sports

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A Goal to Reach Winning seven straight games in a row sent the varsity soccer club into the season on the right foot. The team was largely composed of experienced players wliich helped to insure a successful squad. Highlighting the season for the squad was the Montebello Invitational Tourna- ment where they took the conso- lation trophy, defeating Bosco Tech and Workman High School, for the second year in a row. Making first team all -league was Javier Mendez, and Martin Jimenez made 2nd team all- league. Receiving the most valuable player award and 2nd team all- league was Angel Ocana, most improved went to Jose Luna, while Javier Mendez and Roberto Sanchez also re- (ABOVE RIGHT) Refugio Gamboa brings the ball back into play after a penalty was called. (RIGHT ) Contemplating a steal, varsity player Angel Ocana moves into position. ceived awards for their contri- butions to the squad ' s success. As the team ended a rewarding season with 9 wins, 7 losses, and 2 ties, they will be more hopeful for the championship next year. Performing with excellence this past season were the JV soccer players as they had an overall record of 7 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties. Leading goal scorer was Tony Gamboa with 4 goals, followed by kick- ing specialist Carlos Guevara with 3 goals for the season. Goalie Victor Garcia received the most valuable player award for his outstanding efforts. 86 Sports