Agoura High School - Quixotian Yearbook (Agoura Hills, CA)

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Wow, What An Improvement. 'We work well as a team and we are going to be very competitive in Ieaguel' -Lisa Little n 1887, softball was developed as an indoor sport by George W. Hancock and then, in 1895, Lewis Roben adapted the game for out- door play. The present style of softball came from Roben's version of the game. Softball at Agoura used to be a recreational sport , a game played just for fun, but not this year. Both IV and varsity came a long way. The varsity team, which had won only one game in the two previous seasons, started off with three im- pressive wins. Practices for varsity were held during sixth period and after school on the varsity softball diamond. They were based on fundamentals such as fielding ground balls, catching fly balls, throwing, pitch- ing, and hitting. Repetition and mastery of these skills created a good team and built the founda- tion for a successful season. Coach Linda Moule and assistant Coach Ken Thatcher leaned toward stressing fundamentals. I enjoy working with these athletes and being able to better their skills and confidence as softball players, stated Moule. The varsity team had a very sound defense which was grounded by several outstanding freshman athletes. Two were Wendy Baertschiger and Ta- mara Dulansky. In the past, pitching was the team's major weakness, but with the addition of two freshmen pitchers, Melissa Thatcher and Sun- day DiZazzo, the pitching depth developed as the Melissa Thatcher throws a fast pitch for a strike. Fresh- man Thatcher got the team off to its best start in years with her controlled throwing from the mound. L urls' Softball Taking her turn at bat, Jodi Cunningham grimaces as strike three is called. Most of the time Cunningham had much to smile about. season progressed. Their strong arms, controlled pitching, and endurance made a tremendous dif- ference in the 1988 team's offensive line-up. Varsity was comprised of many lower classmen. Being a young team allowed the players to devel- op together and to learn as the season progressed. l want to help lead the team in attitudes and to make our skills all come together, said junior Stephanie O'Bryant. The only senior player was Christine McComb who played first base. When asked how she felt about the team she replied, l'm really excited for the program and I know it is going to get better every year. The IV team improved immensely from the be- ginning ofthe season to the end. There was a lot more talent on the field than last year. Coach Terry Sciarrino worked the girls long and hard, but the effort payed off. They practiced every day from after school until five o'clock. During prac- tice, they did warm-ups, conditioning exercises, and simulating exercises. The girls' goals were to win but if that could not be achieved, then it was to work together and become close as a team. Both JV and varsity teams were full of spirit and unity. Although practices were grueling, the girls enjoyed themselves, and committed their energy to a successful season. - Melanie Carter MA .Q 'PA' 'SEAFN may Q- X 'Zi -IZ. ml 5 -erm, L s 3'

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