Apollo High School - Olympus Yearbook (Glendale, AZ)

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J.V. Wrestlers Pin Rivals By Large Margins Junior Varsity Wrestling spirit was vicious from the beginning to end. The first meet of the season was unique for Apollo. The fact that the final score was 72-6 and every match had a pin with the exception of one forfeit. This happening was a first in Apollo’s history for a junior varsity team. Many of the J.V. Hawk’s meets were won by large margins; Sunnyslope 65-8, Brophy 72-6. The reason for such a great year? Strength, stamia, and endurance were stressed during the systematic training period. Coach Parish said he looks toward prosperity for next year’s Varsity team from the additions of this year’s J.V. team. The performances by the entire team compiled another successful year for the team. Junior Vanity WreUling Team: Back Row- Greg Davidton. Todd Howard. Mike Beck. Eric Ziegler. Mark Nygaard. Tim Fllipazzo. Coach Parrijh. Middle Row- David Hopper. Larry Prazak. Danny Palaclot. Jeff Ringc. matt Duncan. Benny Molina. Bottom Row- Ed Curley. Wade Howard. Ken Subia. Jim Gardner. Not Pictured: Larry Lopez and Jerry Lopez. 228

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The Varsity Wrestling season was strong throughout the season with a 2 win 8 loss record. Continuing to place big in the Skyline Divisionals. Alex Uloa 3rd in 981b class, Brent Crusan 4th in 1121b class, Frank Schwieder 3rd in 1191b class. Danny Palacios 132 lb class, Mark Hutchinson 1st in 138 lb class, John Knight 4th in 179 lb class. The state championships were held in Tucson, where Apollo competed in six weight classes. Our triumphs rested mainly with the lower weight classes this year, because of the youngness of experience in the upper weight classes. It took many hours of sacrafice, determination, and the coaching of Coach D’Agostino to lead the team to its victories. Leadership also came from graduating seniors Clay Morgan, Mark Myers. Nelson Beck, Frank Schweider, Brent Crusan, and Mark Hutchin- son. Opposite Page: Left; Clay Morgan shoots a take- down by a technique called fireman's carry. Right; Mark Hutchinson braces himself securely against his rival before escaping the grip. Top Left: Rob Weaver reaches around his oppo- nent to place him in pinning position. Top Right; Nelson Beck attempts to control from top using what is called a chicken wing move. Left; John Knight waits eagerly for referee to signal so he can pin his opponent. 227

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Freshman Wrestlers Takedown Basics The 1979-80 Freshman Wrestling team ended their season with wins and losses. More important than scores was the beginning and molding of the future Varsity wrestlers. Many hours were stretched to fit the manuvers and new techniques the new iniate into wrestling must know. By the end of the season, the team had grown in more ways than one. Freshman Wrestling Team: Front Row; Armondo Echerlvel. Wade Howard, Joe Castro, Pat Lopez, Nick Carroll, Jeff Pomeroy. Nathan Crowell, Don Williams. Second Row; Sam Munoz. Sung Oh. Darryl Turner. Mike Whittman, Bob Finn. Jeff Yamamoto. Ken Turcr, Darren KrumLaf. Ken Peralta. Third Row; Coach Duke. Brad Reisncr. Andy Leonard. Steve Clark. Andy Wronkowski. Eric Coffey, Randy Baker. Tom Roth. Coach Hudson. Left: Pat Lopez takes control of his oppo- nent from Shadow Mountain to receive points towards winning. 229