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

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266115, ff wt 'V fx We ' M4 QA nal 1 f'-rf BOY 'S SOCCERQ Front row: Robbie Bazan, John Stacy, David Farragut, Alan Drudge, Richard Romero, .lim Gallagher, David Todd.iSecond row: Bob Kramen Steve Kelly, Dennis Barger, Paul Flores, Kyle Gabbard, Jeremy Robinson, Jeff Bowen, Victor Chretin. Third row: John Lud- wick, John Langer, Eddie Hested, Tim Lafferty, Barry Blackmer, J.lC Coach Steve Renzi, Varsity Coach Bonnie Edris. Back row: Gino Maranda, Jason Gabbard, Victor Carrillo, David Cranz, Shane Anderson, Mike Shantz, Pete Beiner. J. V. and Varsity Girls Soceerg Front row: Stephanie Shoulta, Kellie Kellum, Kelly Flading, Robin Reed, Lori Bool, Tina Hill, Second row: Jennyer Luciani, Var- sity Coach Gabbard, Nicole Pressey, Kari McAdams, Vicki Delwiler, Becky Skidmore, Caryn Carpentar, JV Coach Williams, Michelle Smith, Third row: Geri Manghan, Melinda Mala, Yvonne Bulger, Amber Johnson, Rema Washington, JennU'er Hamilton, Theresa Newhard, Diane Hilton, Sandra Spaniel, Katie Ulichny, Back row: Wendi Rhoads, Kathi 0'Hearn, Carmen Washinglon, Tanya Leigh, Sonya Martyna Soccer 143

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Soccer Brings Out The Best in Players This is Palo Verde's second year for supporting the game that is played worldwide. This game is one of speed, keeping up with the pace of the game, agility and maneuvering the ball across the field by passing the ball through the defense in order to score. Players have to be able to outwit the opposing players and have the stamina to play an hour-and-a-half game. A team that can basically 'run' the entire 90 minutes and possess skill usually comes out on top. A majority of high schools have boys and girls varsity soccer teams and the competition is becoming extremely competitive. Very few of the schools have a J.V. squad. This meant that the J.V. team was not able to compete in as many games as varsity. Girls soccer was also alive at Palo Verde although a coaching change and resulting strategy changes mid season caused some problems which had to be overcome. Some of the soccer players were also late starting on the squad since they were competing in other sports. Soccer in the United States has not yet achieved the popular following of crowds as in other countries. Most of the home games had few spectators. The coach and teams would like to in- crease student interest. The expectation ofthe boys' coach included making the playoffs. Future plans include adding a freshman team and creating larger au- dience participation. f1jDavid Cranz goes up against a Sahuaro defender as he attempts to control the ball. lPhoto by S. Frazierj 01 Kathi O'Hearn, Tanya Leigh and Amy Ar- thur make up some of the strong defensive players for the J. V. soccer team. iPhoto by S. Wagnerj 131 Working together, Reina Washington and Yvonne Bulger attempt to make a goal. iPhoto by S. Wagnerj FINAL SCORES: Boys Varsity 7 wins 5 lossesg Boys J. V. 1 win 7 losses,' Girls Varsity 5 wins 7 losses. SPORTS 142 Sports

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Revised Attitude Leads the New Team After coming off a 6-17 season last year, the baseball team looked foward to having a better team. We were good last year, but we fell apart, commented Victor Chretin, senior cat- cher. Arguing and criticizing each other were the major problem. This season everyone seems to get along with each other but it's still too early to tell if it will continue, added Chretin. During the Rodeo Tournament they won two and lost two. This tourna- ment doesn't mean a whole lot only to have a few practice gmaes against dif- ferent teams, claimed Robby Benton, It doesn't really show how good your team is. As was shown when they took second place in the tourmament, and won only three more games after. We had some players in basketball so we were forced to bring up some freshmen off the junior varsity squad. finished Benton. A new attitude heads numerous strong points on the team. Other strong points are defense and hitting. Hitting and defense are really good, but our team spirt is what is going win games for us, replied Bill Emerson. It seems that the only weakness that the team has is pitching. Were a good team, but our pitching will have to pro- ve itself. U1 Second baseman, Steve Wilson, and short- stop, Kevin Crabtree, try to turn a double play during their game against Santa Rita. tPhoto by M. Shantzj t2j Junior Varsity second baseman, Greg War- ren, tries to help his team by taking a monster swing. tPhoto by M. Shantzl 131 Senior Kevin Crabtree steps in the box and takes a low pitch for a ball. tPhot0 by R. Hinesj Ml Steve Wilson charges in and flips the ball to number-seventeen, Hrs! baseman, Phil Watson while the opponent slides in. tPhoto by M. Shantzl SIBORTS ..... - 144 Sports I