San Marcos High School - Talisman Yearbook (San Marcos, CA)

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Using Their Feet by Kerry Lupro The most important characteristic of a good soccer player is to be able to an- ticipate what is going to happen next. One has to know where the opponent is going with the ball, said Erika Rick. The team had an abundance of talent and an incredible ability to handle the adversity and comeback when they were down. They wanted to come back, with all the competitiveness and emotion that brought them together. The team played their hearts out and were a success men- tally, emotionally, and, most of all, physically. 1. The JV Girls' Soccer Team, lst Row: Karie Brubeck, Sandy Burdick, Shauna McGee, Erika Rick, Veronica Rodriguez, Elizabeth Wipff, Liz Lozon. 2nd Row: Coach Sheila Hernandez, Sophia Camacho, Maggie Rackleff, Katie Evans, Alma Rodriguez, Lourdes Encino, Veronica Cordova, Joelle Wright. 2. Maggie Rackleff makes a swift kick towards the goal. She is one of the best, and most determined players. Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer 97

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Putting Their Best Feet Foward by Kerry Lupro he girls' soccer program at SMHS has always had impressive teams, but have always taken back seat to the boys. Granted, our boys' team is ex- ceptionally good, but our girls are half the reason why the soccer program here has been so dominant in the Avocado League. A veteran varsity player said, We just have to work harder to prove ourselves. Our team is awesome! Players Michelle Williams, Korene lmaizumi and Becky Steiger kept the ball in motion and the points up. 1. Becky Steiger saves a goal. She was one of the returning varsity players 2 Cheri Nydam uses her feet well. The Knights won the game that night 4 Julle dances on the field. She managed not to fall after this picture 3 1986 87 Varsity Girls Soccer team. 1st Flow: Michelle Williams, Korene lmaizumi Deanna Griffin Becky Steiger, Joanie Ragusa, April Austin. 2nd Flow John Perdue Cheri Nydam, Tracy Burton, Maria Hernandez, Kim Gentry Tammy Cooper 96 Varsity Girls' Soccer

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Leading Ladies of T by Nanci Davis he Girls' Varsity Basketball team had a good season. With many supportive players they did their best. The players had a lot of fun during practices but knew when to get serious and play tough when it came to a game. The team didn't have an easy year but they pulled through to show their talents. Coach the Court has so much strength when working together. Most Valuable Player, Susie O'Brien, commented, We still have a lot to learn but we're getting there. The team will hopefully be even stronger next year with talented players like Nikki Corley. Even though she had a knee injury, she continued to show enthusiasm. Bob Kellison remarked, The team 1. The scoreboard displays the lady Knights. Each team did well this year. 2. The 198687 Varsity Girls' Basketball team, lst Bow: Mary Brooks, Lisa Barone, Vanessa Villalobos, Tanya Pasco, Ashley Reynolds. Back Bow. Flachelle Whaley, Joye Dun' can, Lisa Albertson, Coach Bob Kellison, Susie O'Brien, Lisa Beilke. 3. Susie O'Bri'en after a hard practice. 'I' by Nanci Davis his year's most valuable player was Susie O'Brien. Susie's position on the varsity team was forward. Coach Bob Kellison said, Susie has a great deal of potential. Susie said she loves basketball because it's fast paced and exciting. She also likes it that Coach Kellison is so patient and doesn't yell much. She believes sports make a person more determihed. Susie also said, lf you do your best in whatever you do and give 100 percent, you will come out on top. 98 Varsity Girls' Basketball