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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Garrett Story works his opponent over thoroughly. CAPTAI Shane Rosselle reached another peak of success this year. A senior, Shane, was chosen as the captain of the wrestling team. Shane possessed that competitive attitude and positive outlook that had a great impact on the other wrestlers around him. While Shane motivated his team, he also accomplished many goals and won various achievements. This year, he won the 108-pound championship at the State competition in Stockton. He was named the December Athlete of the Month by Channel 39. He was also chosen as the Times-Aal vocate Boys Prep Athlete of the Week because of his success at State. Shane commented that he wished, Wres- tling would receive more support. It is a worthwhile sport with lots of talent- ed wrestlers involved. Shane plans to continue wrestling at the college level next year. Eric Young struggles to escape from his op- ponent's grasp. In trying to take down his opponent, Marc Todd illus- trates his aggressive style. 270 Vorsity Wrestling 3 .... . Trying to anticipate his rival's next move, Dale over thinks over his own plan of attack.