Palo Verde High School - Olympian Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: First Row: Shawn Johnson, Greg Dougherty. Second Row: Shad Brunson, Dave Farragut, Art Dulgov, Don stevenson, Jesse Stef- fanson. Third Row: Coach Cor- der, Joe Wren, TJ Hatch, Darin Pakkala. Fourth Row: John Adkins, Marc McKee, Robby Sproule, Tom Efaw. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY, First Row: Denise Efaw, Becky Skidmore, Michel! Homer, Lailah Hodge. Second Row: Laura Goodwin, Christine Behrens, Shari Stautz, Coach Mead. Third Row: Tina Hill, Debbie Tighe, Heather Mauldin. 'Q --.41 ' X! . i I X x f ' I If L 'fx 3 I 14 T Af-AQ Cross Country 131

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Crosscountry: The Hidden Sport There are many thoughts that run through a persons mind when they hear that our cross country team has won another meet. I'm sure that, at one point or another in a persons high school career, you have said things likeg only whimps run cross country, real tough sport, or maybe ridicule many of the team members physiques. The most impor- tant aspect is almost always overlook- ed. Cross country has been the most consistent prestige sport this school has had. In order to do well in cross country you must have the desire to set new goals and the determination to ac- complish them. It requires a great deal of discipline and concentration. It is more than just running. You have to be thinking. When your running you have to be alert, commented Marc McKee. You have to know when to slow down and when to push yourself. ' ' Along with the mental part of cross- country, being in great physical condi- tion is most important. The members of the team go through strenuous workouts running anywhere from three to five miles a day. All that running really drains the energy out of you, replied, sophomore Debbie Tighe, but the better shape your in, then the better chance you will have to place in the top three. While they are running and liking it they are strengthening their muscles and their cardio-vascular I ' systems. I Athough they are expected to do well each year, with a little more support from the fans, there is no telling what the limitations could be. I U1 Crosscountry runners Kelly McConnel and her friend run side by side to set a blistering pace to insure a victory over the opposing team. ' s 130 Sports in K'

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Hopkins' PV Titans Aim for the Gold Four Palo Verde basketball players got off to a good start. David 'Bubba' Martin led the way in scoring while Center Roy Ridley dominated the boards. Also, ball handler Robbie Manjarre led the team in assists while Forward Ruben Felix led in over-all play. If we keep excelling in every area and improve our game, we have a good chance to go to state com- mented Forward David Clark. At the start of the season, PV was ranked tied for third with Pueblo by the surrounding Tucson coaches. We have tremendous potentialji com- mented Coach Hopkins, and the im- provement of our game will lead us to a good season!', Hopkins also believed that team unity was another key role in his quest for a good season. Team unity makes and breaks teams nowadays, stated Coach Hopkins. The atmosphere around the ball club was one of seriousness and happi- ness. When we're on the court, we play well together and have no major problems, stated Robbie Manjarre. The Titans, in their new division and under the leadership of Coach Hop- kins, planned to take it all the way after their stunning 6-0 start. The Titans felt they possessed what it took to go to state. The capitalization of our talent and ability will lead us to success, stated Center Roy Ridley who also felt that If everyone plays up to par, we can be an unstoppable team. Midway through the season the Titans felt that they could become that unstoppable team by finishing the rest of the season the way they had started. IU Bubba Martin electrmes the crowd by taking a 17-foot jump shot. iPhoto by S. Wagnerj 121 Titan Forward, Ruben Felix, concentrates on making his free throws. iPhoto by E. Knottj U1 Roy Ridley drives past a Marana defender on his way to an easy basket. iPhoto by S. Wagner! SPORTS ' 132 Sports