Apollo High School - Olympus Yearbook (Glendale, AZ)

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For the 1979-80 Varsity Basketball teams in the State of Arizona, the Skyline Division is, by many considered to be the toughest and most competitive assembly of teams in the state. Then, why were the Apollo Hawks so successful? Precision plays and spirit brought to the team by head Coach Jerry McCormick and the sharp shooting abilities of Darryl Galbraith and Shawn Blomgren, made the team outstanding. Also, contributing to the squads success was the fact that the entire bench had as much talent as the starting five. The Hawks triumphed when they played in the Glendale Community College Christmas Tournament. They made it to the quarterfinals, but bowed out to the eventual winner of the tourney, Sunnyslope. The squad ended this year with a thirteen win and six loss record. Opposite Page: Pat Sell safely holds onto the ball as he watches for an open teammate. Top Left: The team listens carefully to the final play for Coach McCormick. Top Right: Shawn Blomgren hustles by an opponent before making a basket. Left: Ron Kohatsu gave a determined look before scoring a lay up. 23$

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Varsity Basketball Players Stifle Opponents Vanity Basketball Team: Back. Marta Christian. Suzanne Gerstner, Coach Lopez. Coach Sanchez. Greg Martin. Glenn Flood. Bruce Langenhuizen. Darryl Galbraith. T.J. Gallagher. Pat Sell. Coach McCormick. Cheryl Rivette, Brenda Rtvette Front: Steve Nelson. Kris Nygaard, Ron Kohatsu, Scott Lung. Shawn Blomgren. Dave Nichols. Craig Stone. Opponent We They Chaparral 86 69 Prescott 56 59 Alhambra 64 65 Washington 53 52 Maryvale 88 67 Cortez 79 70 Dysart 83 60 Sunnyslope 62 71 Greenway 76 86 Paradise Valley 75 60 Agua Fria 80 51 Bropy 82 72 Glendale 72 61 Shadow Mountain 47 49 Cortez 70 71 Greenway 65 57 Paradise Valley 73 70 Agua Fria 82 63 Brophy 76 77 Glendale 84 61 Agua Fria —

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Junior Varsity Basketball Strive To Reach Success “We are improving each game and practice, and it is an honor coaching such a fine group of young men,” stated David Lopez, the junior varsity basketball coach, during an interview this past mid season. Although the team started slow with three losses, they charged through the remainder of the season with many defensive victories. 236 Junior Varsity Basketball Team: Top Row; Manager • David Flitner, Eric Nelson. Ray Marsh. Tony Elmore. Ken Lindsey. Mike Kleyhaucr. Glen Williams. Kevin Hunter. Coach Lopez. Middle Row; Vernon Fielding, Rlerrc Foulks, Scott Rankin, Brock Hcathcotte. Tony Miranda. Bottom; Suzanne Gcrstner, Brenda Rivette. Maria Kristenson. Cheryl Rivette. Left: Glenn Williams shoots a free shot which was crucial to make to take the lead in the game. Above: Ken Lindsey shoots a lay up while the team follows to cover.