Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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Dale Delanel POVCVS by ii liflghlfnfd l'i11lC0U- Greg Sorrell boxes out in his quest for the rebound. PUW4y 4U 'ITPNS A 3 ' D wt 5 'K The Titans manage to mow the ball up the court despite tough pressure from Vista. CAPTAINS Team Captains, Dave Delaney and Ty Nichols contributed a great amount of talent. support and leader- ship to lead PHS down the road to victory. Both Dave and Ty played strong positions outside ofthe three- point line. maintaining strong shoot- ing percentages, as well playing ag- gressive defense. Dave Delaney was also named Palomar Player of the year. Boys Vorsiry Boskerboll 267

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BASKETBALL ack to Poway's inning Ways by Paige Smith An array of flat tops and black shoes flashed across the gym floor as this yearls Boys Varsity Basketball team returned the spirit of victory to the green and the gray. Their intensity and hard working attitudes allowed the mighty titans to be among the top of the Palomar League and a top seed in the CIF Playoffs. Building on long-term friendships, it was easy to work together as a team: 'fWe're all friends. We're playing with guys we've played with since we were young, so we know how each other plays, commented Adam Jones. As the team set out to achieve their goals with hard work and dedication they found success. Intensity is the key to life, and that's how we play - intense, re- flected Ty Nichols. By changing their game from a half-court to a running game, they were able to score more points and finish second in the Palomar League. We only thought about the game we had in front of us, we didnlt think aheadf' remembered Jon Culbertson. The Titans found inspiration for impor- tant games by holding pre-game team din- ners. l'The reason I look forward to a bas- ketball season is so I can go over to someone else's house to mooch pizza and spaghetti, and to watch a flickf, informed Jason Jones. Much of the team's success was attribut- ed to the inspirational coaching. Coach Saner led the team to victory by stressing fundamentals, and preparing the team for upcoming competition. Dave Delaney summarized the sea- son by saying, This year's team was inspired by last year's awful show- ing and portrayed great pride and initiative by returning to Poway's winning ways. .as Qlgasigtwers-it-N.-,a,.g'g-swnsts5iEaS..,,-t.-f,.-ass-.wr-1im. it - ' Eze- .ft gg, '- .,,.., ,.,, g sg. A A 5, ,,,,,fgg:f2?3g?2s5gf : tt f'--- 3ff'Vf-55 I. - Q .... 25 - ' ' I ,gggngxtfgg?g'g,,555l:yi1r2F!1529!!zQSg??1gE2H' 1' f1522i!3Iii51f1k9mii55'T K . I 50, A 72 gg ,..... ,,,.. 58 ,,.. ....., I tttlt 1 . 4 Top: J. Culbertson, T. Armstrong, J. Jones, A, lotti, T. Nichols, D. Delaney, E. Willis, G. Aw- Jones, C. Milling, P. Roberts Bottom: R. Me- brey, G. Sorrell. Gabby Awbrey battles to the basket for two. 266 Boys Varsity Bosketboll lvl r ,, -

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BASKETBALL By Leaps and Bounds by Paige Smith f'We were small, but we had speed, quickness, and desire, commented Toby Brannon. The natural talent combined with unity and hard work made this yearls Freshman Basketball team a Palomar League contender. Escaping the junior high standards, they entered into intense and rigorous high school competition. They brought it all to- gether to play as a team and found success. After beating Mt. Carmel in the finals of their own tournament and breaking 100 points against St. Augustine, they battled to become very respected among the Palo- mar League. Behind every good team is a good coach,', added Matt Kenney, 6'Coach Em- brey was greatlw Coach Embrey supported, encouraged and pushed his team into the realms of victory. But all could agree that the team's talent was very well- rounded. We had a great starting 5, and a strong bench, said Jason Klein. Be your best when your best is neededf' was a team philosophy used to carry our boys Junior Varsity Basketball team to be considered among the finest in the Palomar League. 'fWe had natural talentf, commented Chad Marshall, 'SAS individuals we were different, but some how it all came togeth- er. As they brought it together, they f success and unity. It wasn't just the starters, every one was positive and supportive, reflected Jay Blankenbeckler The team pulled together to win the J.V. tournament, and came away memorable victories against Lincoln, Carmel, and Vista. The boy's talent, enthusiasm, and will to work hard proved to be effective keys to overcome tough competition. G'We were confident and ready to give one hundred percent. We all wanted to win, ex- pressed Zeke Awbrey. Top L-R: M. Wuchrler, M.KiI1HSy, J- Kl6iIl, P- Ni- Bottom: S. Gilbert, T, Brannon, B. Rarity, B. codemus, M. Fletcher, D. Sullivarl, A- Pf0Clivi0, Marsh, J. Lynch. 268 Boys JV ond Freshman Boskefboll Bill Rarity goes up for two Shane Shanback looks to pass.