Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies - Excalibur Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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!;« f - JfB ' ' - ' 3! Junior t ' arsity Softball members are: Back row — Jeremy CruHder. ) unne Hfnu.i. u. Mike Devine. David Lupez, Chris Manmonles. Coach Louis Cavallero. Middle row — Jeff Orensiein. Juan Marlinez. Todd Joel. Byron Tontoy. Chad Johnson. Henry Olixas. Bottom row — Sheri Kaidin. Larry Regan. Guillermo Resales. Mike Prince. Talina Mala. Ron Yakerson. INSIDE SPORTS Yo coach! — Coach Louis Cavallero. now in charge of the Junior Varsity team, throws the ball to his team. Showing them how to make a quick play at second base, can bring on a double play situation. SCOREBOARD 1989 SOFTBALL SEASON at Westside at Mid-City home LACES home VALLEY ALTERNATIVE home Downtown Business Magnet home Westside home Mid-City at LACES at Valley Alternative at Downtown Business Magnet Softball Sports 59

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tarting up a Softball season in full swing Numerous eager and energetic students headed out towards the P.E. field during the vveek(s) of January 9th to January 21st to test their strength and try-out for the 1989 Junior Varsity and Varsity softball team. Strenuous practices were held everyday at lunch and a couple days after school. This helped to prepare for the first game against Westside. Being on the Junior Varsity team my first year, made me realize that practices are important for all team members, and that if everyone works together as a team, we can win as a team, said tenth grader Chad Johnson. Coach Don LaFraniere led the dedicated Junior Varsity team through many severe practices for their first game on March 17th. I feel that we are prepared to take on the other Magnet schools. This year we have a strong and determined team, which put forth great effort to bring victory to C.E.S., commented LaFraniere. The Varsity team is headed by new coach Scott Sperber along with Louis Cavallero as his assistant. With graduating last year Do you think that the team has the ability and potential to win another Magnet League Champion- ship? Tyron Cooley, 1 think the team has all the ability we had last year. Our team is pretty good in the field and we shouldn ' t have problems with winning this year ' s Magnet League Championship. and managing to tackle college life, Louis finds time to come help out the team and advise the players. I wanted to help out this year ' s softball team because one of my favorite pastimes is playing softball and 1 felt that I could share some of my knowledge with the team mem- bers, said Louis. The participants for try-outs was noticed as many of last year ' s Junior Varsity and Varsity members showed up to continue their former position on the team. I chose to continue my position as catcher because it gave me the opportunity to make drastic plays at home plate, and I get to call all the important possible plays, said senior Ian Bratslavsky. Trying to maintain the Magnet League Championship, practices and meetings be- came mandatory that everyone attend. Failure to show up could jeopardize your position on the team. Physical and mental skills are essential during intense plays in a tough game. Knowing what to do, where to throw the ball at that precise moment counts a lot. It is important to play well and fair. By Steph- anie Prince Hey baiter!! — swiftly swinging for a hopeful ho- merun. senior Jesse Paniagua searches for an open space in the outfield, otherwise known as a hole. Jesse can determine where the ball will land just by fixing his stands. Did I catch it? — I can ' t look. says David Rolbin as he strives to grab hold of the fierce Jlyball that came right to him in centerfield. This could be the third out thai the team needs. arsily softball members are: Back row — Coach Sperber. Tommy yohavandi. Tyrone Cooley. Jesse Paniagua. Ean Kenyon. Ricardo Pena. Ricky Maiale. Ian Bratslavsky. .Assistant coach Louis Cavallero. .Manager Oscar Mendo:a. Bottom row — Evelyn Cerriios. Mike Chass. Jason Schneider. Sonu Malhotra. Fernando Marline:. Stephanie Prince. David Lin. Reagan Lee 58 Softball Sports

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INSIDE SPORTS No way — Benjamin Calomay makes the besl of a light situation at one of his favorite skate spots. A rider for OJ II wheels, he concentrates on a number of new tricks to keep up in his skateboarding. Heee! — trick riding is what a lot of people wish that they could master. Here tenth grader Brian Quon shows off his unique talent by doing one of his favorite tricks, with an almost effortless and graceful style. Scorekeepers — Members are: bottom row; Chad Johnson. James Branom. Ean Kenyon. Pattv Estrada. Ian Bratslavsky. Coach Becker, top row; La Tanva Johnson. La Shawn Matthews. Terri Lancaster. Tif- fany Glover, and Kelly Lancaster. rf Outside Sports OU Sports