Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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J. V. SOFTBALL TEAM: Front row: Terri Edwards. Phoebe Chalk, Trish Merrill. Tami Holiman. Tammy LaCour- siere, Kristina Retrum. Mickey McBride. Second row: Coach Bishop, Julie Patton, Shelly Gilbert, Debby Choquette, Anissa Amado, Jackie Combo. Kelly McMlintoch. Third row: Tracy Houck, Tracy Heckler. Andy Mejia. Linda Dale. Nichi Sandsteal, Laura Stark. Patti Dunne. Dayna Harvey, Leah Estes. Spirit dominates alf way through the season it was apparent that the Cou- gars were on the ball again. Coach Jim Higgins thought that the l982- 83 year would be one of the team 's best. The varsity softball team was looked on by many as being one of the top contenders for the state title. A strong pitching staff contri- buted to the Cougars might. head- ed by Denise Adams and Kris Liechty, who were two of the top four pitchers in the Southern Divi- sion. The J. V. softball team had an out- standing year. The team went un- defeated for the season. Coach Al- ice Bishop was very pleased with the outcome of the season and the Ditty performance of the girls. As with the varsity, many long hours were spent practicing, which proved to be invaluable. The team set out this year with the objective of winning Divisionals. To accomplish this goal they would have to defeat their strongest op- ponents, Salpointe and Cholla. The varsity squad consisted of thirteen girls, seven of whom were returning lettermen. Coach Higgins explained that this year 's team was very fast and had a strong defense. But the driving force behind the team was the ever-present Cougar spirit. 8. Varela -1 --QL--N... B. Varela L . pa 6 2' Vi-I' ' .- --. W.. ng H. Varela Ls. 3 8 VARSITYXJ. V. SOF O TBALL

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D. Runkle .-5 Q, ref . .F s ,f , . 5 ,f A 'X g Z. 1 ' ,, K. Hamilton 5 991 g- . -- VARSITY BASKETBALL From Row: Managers Stephanie Mejia. Greg Thomas, and Andrea Mejia. Back Row: Coach McConnell, Sheldon Thomas, Brad Roberson, Steve McGann, Eric Aurand, Marshall Grant. Victor Roberts, Craig Reeves, Rodney Peete, Bret Holley, Louis Schuette. D. Runkle l. Junior Rodney Peete makes a violent at- tempt as he scrambles for possession of the bali 2. Cougar cagers hope for a point. 3. Victor Roberts and Steve McGann pull down another rebound. 4. Senior guard Sheldon Thomas makes an accurate pass to an open team member. 5. Cougars gaze anxiously as the ball is set loose towards the hoop. 6. Junior Eric Aurand lays up the ball for a sure two points. 7. Senior Steve McGann makes an accurate jumpshot over the outstretched arms of a Pueblo defend- er. 8. Rodney Peete drives toward the bas- ket with great determination. 9. Making a last attempt to block an opponent's shot ' are Louis Schuette and Rodney Peete. IQ Cougar defense keeps the pressure onl ,ag OO J- SPOR TS I X l -W. ..av1w::'1F'u N. . uit fa' 'AE in-L V tgwgm-ggmp luis Z' 2 if - - K . X .4 H J I- T 4 , 2. X rf