Santa Rita High School - Eyrie Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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l ll j.V. Wrestling-Top row: Keith Lange, Dale Mazur, Derek Granillo, Todd Pederson, Phil Gabbard, Howard Sanford, Troy Krentzel, Robert Sibole, Todd Vandergraali, Coach Mike McKinneyg Second row: johnny May, Brent jaramillo, David Felix, Tom Hiller, Rod jividen, Charyah Robinson, Kevin Childress, Scott Masters, Richard Sauerbrey, Danny Dzessg Front row: Scott Mazunjesus Montano, Allen Montgomeryjolin Schroeck, Dan Hagen, Pat Murphy, Arnie Lopez, Todd Scheets. f if- - A-,M f , i M, . W , fy fymmt M, ,, 1 f 'W m.:,.,,M lm 'Www vm, Y fm MX' Roussos-s N03 XKfYS3'j 'i'f -vw'-R'-levies 6 3 ,, gig, KE I 30 1 5 I le s K i 5, S' i T I t in XTQWIM g film O H3 lo as ,i,, ww 5 gi r X ix X r 0 . . 5 QQ: -g age a ah Z 2 fs? .524 S 15 ' 5 t Sli R mms is li A Team members practice their wrestling., skills on one another during, practice 4 Freshman Wrestler Sean Siegel tries to fight his way out ofa pin. FRGSH AND J.V. WRESTLING 263

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P Supportive teammates look on as one of the wrestlers battles his opponent. Freshman Wrestling-Back row: Coach Larry Rogge,javier LeCrone, Mike Colvin, john Foley, Leo Vath, Raymond Updike, Second row: Anthony Ventola, Rex Knudsen, Carlos Sanchez, Alex Angeles, Larry Hendrix, Matthew Kenestong Front row: Danny jackson, Sean Siegel, Ricci Dileo, Sal Martinez, Erich Schmidt,jeff Beck,jose Higuera. Wrestlers Strive to Make the Weight 45 52 44 E -f'?',g'ifK2 1. xv ...X ccording toj.V. Coach Mike McKinney, wrestling was different from most sports in the respect that wrestlers had to 'make the weight'. This means that the studentfathlete usually has to modify his eating habits along with maintaining the rigorous physical workouts needed for wrestling, he explained. Fill- ing all weight classes, so that all eligible wrestlers were able to compete was a major goal for the team. Great enthusiasm and sup- port of team members, stated Pat Murphy, were some of the team's strong points. Although at times the wrestlers had a tendency to be a little 'edgy' before a match, because of the stress on them, wrestlers had to be mentally and physically fit and sure of their moves before they met up with their opponent on the mats. john Schroek first joined wrestling, just to .stay in shape, but liked it because of the moves he learned. Although some sports conflicted with school and homework, Pat Murphy felt that it did not app- ly to wrestling, and stated, You had to make good grades or you couldn't wrestle. McKinney had high expecta- tions of his wrestlers. I ex- pected them to live up to their committments to the team. This meant doing their individual best while trying to help other teammates improve. The team ended their season successfully with a 7-3 record. 2 6 2 Design: Paige McCollum Copy: Michelle DesRosier Photos: Gwen McCarthy reshman Wrestling Coach Larry Rogge, explained that, The goals for the freshman team were to develop basic wrestling skills, good sport- smanship, and a winning attitude. Coach Rogge stated, I expected the wrestlers to be serious about developing their skills and conditioning. This did not prohibit having a good time-there was a time to work and a time to play. We tried to do both. Mike Colvin, a freshman wrestler, en- joyed wrestling because it was a one-on- one sport, and wrestlers could get a lot of individual satisfaction. R.j. Updike, also a freshman wrestler, felt, It made coming to school more fun! Wrestling was a sport that required a lot of sacrifice, strength, agility, hard work, pain, and a competitive attitude from those who wished to participate. Coach Rogge felt that a good wrestler must have basic athletic ability, a desire to learn, and have self-discipline. The team not only learned from their own practices, but also learned, according to team member Mike Colvin, from hang- ing around varsity, who helped to il- lustrate the moves and teach freshmen the 'basics' of the sport. Overall, the freshmen team finished their season with a 9-1 record, with their only loss to Pueblo.

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Bruisers' Powderpuff Victory Sweet he long awaited night had finally arrived. Fifty-nine shapely b0dies,clad in football uniforms, graced the field as the band warmed-up, and the stands echoed the muffled chatter of fans awaiting the start ofthe big game. It was the match-up of the season: the Bruisers Qseniors and freshmenj vs. the Sizzlin' Devilettes fjuniors and sophomoresj. After a month of practice and dedication to memorizing, and run- ning through set plays, all of the players, and coaches could taste victory. It was a hard fought first half, and at PSenior Denny Vaughan, cheerleader, A executes a teddybear jump. PThe Bruisers and Devilettes lineup to match their awesome skills. V'l'ight-end Kim Kelly receives the pass that clinches the game. the end of the second quarter,the Bruisers and the Devilettes were tied 6-6. When halftime peptalks and strategy lectures were finished the teams were ready to play again. As the offensive and defensive teams lined up for the kick- off, the male cheerleaders with their ex- aggerated accouterments cheered and bounced each team onto victory. In a rough and exciting second half, the seniors and freshmen team rolled off well executed plays to score two touchdowns, and clinch the coveted 20- 6 victory. ...Q--J gm 4 t lan, k ,.'9E'i .,.,. 1. A- .SX 3 J,- wwwiwm, .... .... . W Aliruisers victory is sweet, as team members end the long battle PLineman Margie Preble and Cheerleader Vaughn Cromwell celebrate 2 Design: Rosina Catalano Copy: jean McKnight Photos. Chryste Toman