Sahuaro High School - Viva Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

Page 122 text:

ft irl Everyone has to get into position. Warming up before practice is M. Villare. Row 1' 1 1 8 Sports P. Simmons, Hoagland. Row 2: K. Liechty, C. Chalk. Row 3: Mr. Higgins, Dana, S. Blanchette, K. Krugman, L. E!ash, H., Holbwachs, Listening to music before the game is K. Cox.

Page 121 text:

RUW 11 C- SDWSY, E- ADUSYSOU, Row 2: L. Thompson, S. Quarm, L. Prey, H. Brunell, N. Rohen, K- MUYVHY, COHCTW EU, 3- Meffil- N. Stevens, K. Shields. Row 3: G. Gillespie, Missing: L. Hagenah. Great Goals Almighty lthough the varsity soccer team lost eight seniors last year, they still had a winn- ing season with the help of six returning starters and some talented freshman. The lady Cougars defeated Salpointe, Cholla, and their long time rivals Catalina, early in the season and made it to the finals in the Christmas Classic Tournament. Even though this year's team was expected to finish low in the standings, the cougars surprised everyone with their top- notch finish. Alter the game, S. Humes quen- ches her thirst. Tee MacDonald was the varsity coach, and with her leadership abilities she proved to be an important asset to the team. Both the JV and the var- sity teams practiced every- day after school for 2V2 lt was a s c cessful year because we sur cluding ourselves and surpassed our expectations ' Nancy Corrigan 46 u - prised everyone, in- ' I hours. Their practices con- sisted of drills and endless running. An activity that kept the girls together was their weekly potlucks. The night before a game, all the girls would meet at someone's house in order to prepare themselves for the upcom- ing game. The girls' soccer teams worked hard to obtain win- ning seasons and prove to themselves that they could accomplish their goals. - K. Jensen and N. Pizzo Girls' Soccer 1 1 7

Page 123 text:

3 Row 1: J. Mazur, K. Currier, K. T. Saracco. Row 2: M. Baiter, Cox,J. LeCompte, K. Coleman, m. Goodwin, C. Botkln, M. pyxllhii Villare, T. Elash. Row 3: Coach Samson, R. Terry, K, Botkin, H. Messenger, S. Shrader. Season of Success ne of the most outstanding sports at Sahuaro is girls softball. This year both teams had a high reputa- tion of excellence to live up to. Girls softball has been earning more recognition in the past years, but not without alot of hard work. Many varsity players par- ticipate in softball all year long, not only during the school season. They keep active by playing on city leagues and all star teams. The varsity coach was Mr. Higgins. He has lead the girls to numerous state Softball players have fun on the sidelines. All photos by M. Pizzo victories in previous years which enabled him to lead a successful season for 1987. The JV team was coach- ed by Mr. Samson. This was his first year of coaching at Sahuaro and with his talents he helped the JV team fulfill their goals. Softball IS a competitive and fun sport, that e whole team Lori Dana is enjoyed by th Both teams practiced hard everyday after school by working on their ex- cellent pitching and defense. The girls had a large number of victories including a high place finish in their annual Thanksgiving Invitational Tournament. The JV team has always had an outstanding year. By not only preparing the younger girls for the varsity team, the JV have proved their talents by losing only 4 games within the past five years. Softball has been a rewarding sport for both the players and Sahuaro. - K.-Jensen and N. Pizzo Girls Softball 1 19