Aviation High School - Talon Yearbook (Redondo Beach, CA)

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Varsity Wrestlers admiringly look on while Mr. Robert Cardona and Coach Zeller proudly display the Pioneer League trophy which assured the Falcons a berth in GIF. Coach Joe Zeller shows his anxiety during one of the more tense matches of the season. 1 Scoreboard A iation Be cily Hills 27 26 Aviation Lawndale 41 14 Aviation Palos Verdes 23 20 Aviation West 30 19 Aviation El Segundo 41 11 Fighting determination is reflected on the grim faces of opposing grapplers (top right). Troy McLaughlin (cen- ter) slams his opponent onto the ma; while the obser ' ant referee e es the attempted pin carefully. Opponent fails to distract Falcon wrestler ' s headlock (bottom) even as he seem.s to enter a plea for mercy. y

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Vars ty Wrestling Inspired Grapplers Ambush Pioneer Title This is the fifth Aviation team to win the Pio- neer League Championship, rehitcd Coach Zcllrr. I must rank them ahead of past league champions, however, for their enthusiasm and inspiration. This was especially evident when the team defeated West Torrance, cinching the league title. The league rec- ord of 5 wins and no lo.s.ses was exceptionally note- worthy because 10 of the 13 starting grapplers did not wrestle on the Varsity team last ear. The boys ' lack of experience was successfully replenished by diligent practice and team spirit. The leading grapplers, who exhibited excep- tional skill and were chosen for the Aviation Hall of Fame, were Ludwig Chlup, Mike Mclntyre, and Steve Barchie. Affirmation of their wrestling su- periority was evident when the three boys were also crowned as Pioneer League Champions in their respective divisions. 1967-68 ' arsity Wrestling members are (first row) P. Stilli.uis, R. Boyle, Y. Shearin, T. McLaughlin, M. McMahon, M. Suitt, R. Baker; (second row) J. McMahon, S. Barchie, M. Mclntvre, J. Starkev, L. Chlup, B. Keith; (third row) M. Dodson, K. Bree, J. Peifer, R. Hull, Coach Zeller. Aiming fur a single-lee; takedown, an Aviation wrestler moves in un- der his opposition in a close match. With the score tied, each move is vital, and a slip may mean defeat.

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Tom Bernard rides his opponent to the mat with a display of driving strength. JV Wmtling I Varsity Hopefuls Take Second Spot in Pioneer With a 3-2 record in league this year, the JV members are looking forward to winning the Pioneer League Championship next year. We have won the league championship five times and placed sec- ond three times in the last eight years, stated Coach Zeller. I see no reason why our returning Varsity and several JVs can ' t give Aviation the honor of another top athletic achievement next year. Promising JV members are Steve Calderon, Kevin Monroe, Rick Miller, Paul Stillians, Mike McCartney, John Morvant, Ed Poison, Jim Stover and John Bree. These boys will compete for spots on the Varsity team next year. Smash! Falcon wrestler hits his opponent with great force. JV Wrestling (first row) : E. Poison, B. Lee, T. Youngerman, J. Gilmet, J. Stover, J. Bree, K. Cowan, R. Miller, J. McCartney; (second row) J, Morvant, B, Barnes, T. Bernard, S. Calderson. 11 S P. Scoreboard Aviation Beverly Hills 15 30 .Aviation Lawndale 27 22 . viatioii Palos ' erdes 27 31 . iation Lennox 32 31 . iation El Scsjimdo 18 7