Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Abundance of talent makes decision hard February 2nd was the day that marked the beginning of I.V. baseball tryouts for many boys at Sahuaro. About sixty boys went out for the team each one hoping to be one of the few to make the team. Many things were required to be a good baseball player, excellent physical condition, good hand-eye coordination, talent in all areas and most important a lot of dedication and concentration. After three weeks of tryouts the team was narrowed down to twenty-two players. The key factors needed to make the team were talent and skill. After tryouts ended, the real work began. The team practiced an average of three hours a day. Each practice consisted of many hitting, throwing, running and catching drills. This hard work and dedication paid off in the form of another great season for the l.V. baseball team. 56 SPORTS S. Bowe Q Mr. Lemkuhl looks on as a team member demonstrates the sliding technique. L. Figueroa F L. Figueroa x k - .. Greg Tornga advances towards the ball. Greg Tornga attempts to get the runner out. S. Bowers Throwing a curve, Rodney Peete perfects his style in order to strike the batter out. E if

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, f HOW WE COMPETED Working as a team, developing spirit, rooting for the school, feeling a part of it was what the sports events were all about. Being on a team produced its own rewards of sportsmanship and working to the best of one's ability. Supporting the team, even though not a member of it, proved sportsmanlike and showed a spirited attitude. The rewards from participating in sporting activities were endless, emphasizing that four years is certainly not too long for an education. Sports Section Editor: Rex Brown Staff: Jeanne Lafond, MaryAnn Lattari, Pam Roggeman X gy W 2 vi 'W 1 I n,r f H 1- 'bfjyg K Kfliflv X6 N NW'

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S. Vitali W Q r 'N' k X3 L... ' 1 Greg Miller fires the ball to first base in his attempt to get the runner out. L. Figueroa S. Bowers 2' . Y, ft 44 W Louis Schuette keeps his eye on the hall in his efforts to get a home run as teammates Santee Koenders goes into the wind up. look on. PLAYING THE FIELD j.V. BASEBALL 57