Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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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.

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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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