Aquinas High School - Summa Yearbook (San Bernardino, CA)

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Sports . quinas prides itself as not only developing an individual mentally but also physically. Teamwork and individual initiative have been illustrated through the various athletics. Spirit has also been the keyword at all Aquinas events. From team spirit to rooter spirit, Aquinas students show the strong driving force which moti- vates the athletes. The 70 ' s challenge will always be enhanced and embodied by the Aquinas men. THE 70 ' S CHALLENGE n 26

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C.I.F. Playoffs After compiling a successful record in regular League play by tying for first place with Notre Dame High School, the Aquinas Falcons moved on to the C.I.F. playoffs. The first challenge was Desert High ' s Scorpions who were defeated during overtime play in an exciting game. In the following game against Yucca Valley, the Falcons were again victorious. They scored their season ' s lughest score of 100 points while Yucca Valley pegged 80 points. 1 os Angeles ' 1 utheran High School Lions were the next team to fall prey to the Falcons. The Lions were never Mire of victory on the Inglewood High School court. The Falcon ' s momentum, which had aroused great school spirit, was stopped. The Trona High School Tornadoes engulfed the Falcons with super- ior playing. The Aquinas Falcons ' basketball team of 1970 will be always a challenge in sportsmanship and spirit for an) future team to beat. C. I. F. Scores Op] onent Aquinas Desert High Scl iooI Vi 64 Yucca alley so 10(i Lutheran n 62 Trona 72 54 A. Romeo fires away R. Smith scores despite high-flying defense. (Sun- Telegram photo) D. Mercadante leads the way in a fast break. The 1 .ilcons take lime out as an eager crowd cheers them on.