Benicia High School - Panther Yearbook (Benicia, CA)

Page 94 text:

Fielding one of the best varsity basketball teams in the schoolls history, the Panthers have enjoyed a most successful season. ln posting a fine 6-2 preseason record, the varsity finished in 3rd place in the Rio Vista Tournament displaying excellent teamwork. The Panthers rose to great heights in sweeping three games in the North Tahoe Christmas Tournament in Tahoe City to capture the championship. Among the many standout performers for Benicia, Tom Knight and Vince Isom vvere selected to the All-Tournament Team, with Tom being selected as lVl.V.P, Part of the reason for Benicia's successful campaign lies in the experience and leadership of six key senior lettermen. Brian Parker, Russ lVlcl4eever, Tom Knight, Vince Isom, Terry Crackel, and Benjie Williams all played a slgnigicant role in this year's team concept. ln addition to the improved play of juniors, Darriclc Randolph and Phil Glson contributed greatly to the Panthers' drive toward the S.C.A,L. 1,3 P .Je g A '7,4 11 at 41 T., , l GO-Varsity Basketball

Page 93 text:

5 DDITIU TO ' if -Q V 'ftgiaf A tae. I if A. ' ' 5, A- ' ,I ji:-5.1 5.1.2 if, V I f f Az - is l1,,7b', 1-gi 4 ... l la 1 ,,f',f I fi 1- . ...W -..-vmvfcx-.0-0-if lr, ' f WM., 4-4Ww3i9'Z .7Z ff ff 'f ' v 53 ,,'.,,4,.t41,'fff','ef','f' f f . - 1 ,.,.,,f-ff,f2- -Q1 4 ,,3,Q,+,,,: A' ,, I I .V .- , V ,.3,f',,m n,J,1f.x:iwQJ 7ct4? 5 . L. , f 1, ' ,Y-,,f,,.g,fm.. , ' ..,,.4gwY,fl f A , ,. by L. 'if,1f1.-ww, ,fx Y. , M.. -11, W... I rn. ff f H.a,1x,.,,7f fff f-ff ,, .yff.'.ffvx'w m4?fw 41, vhiiw A' 1 f, , 4, 1 'r'n,'::w,z,. zz 4. A ' . fr '5 'W' W ' .1 'i.3 7'if1 .,Q u 4fi3'i. 'WB ,-tw, f I. W '3 g, ,, 43 ?'5'5fY4?3:', 3.7 . 1 .QQ ,L af-.ff ',f' ,, , .qrr ,gf fig,-+ .,:.w,1r:jf'4,5:- gr, -4.7.30 f-14. ' ,ff ' ' 'fs-aching tp- n gg' Ja 34 Q3 .A - ,, ga ., ...:'zgW ' H af... 1424217 4. ef 11 'J , Mr' ,'-aft ffw. 3 L ft., ferr' KW fr 171 .?5'.g f'.,gii if BH --1-vw ' ' W' -12 -. - . , i,,fgA::-,jf-T? ,-5'-if-1-' - ff.,'Pgi . 'tl-fiivflt' ft33'f?9353 1.1-2-1:2 5 :,g 5xigv..rffff 1Af2i'feTfl'f'ff,ef 3. '25 'I ' J 'sQ:v,g5f'3,, - 19. gina, f 4 I. 1 . pl rfg:S.,1i:Z'2Za4fif'-.-: 'Q I 1 , Wt.. . J Li Wg.. , - 4 v. I .. . . 'Q-755135 .1-144' s:s.+2,i2. f, ' lv ,, ' L'-vs-,. 445:14 -fmt-'tif 1 1 ,, A . 1M.45:+4 , .:'Qe. .g, -11 ' it ,A e-.fQ '1' , .5 4. I 14 ,5 I' .. .4 I ' 'm - ' , -- - . , .. .1 xf31:3.iV,,V ,...' mimi...-11.-, ., .5 f, , ., V- gg, .ny 5 1 , ' 5- nj...-.ff-,IQff1,c,..,v..,..,.,,, ' ,. , M . fkVL t. .wi-f'5.IzQL4,lf ,, 1 J., , I V ,,, I , tiki 'Ai '. A Q -. .vw 1' 'W u V 'fx J- C., sw Q - ,K-M ,km , ,,., . V n . q,,,,', i aX1 4 K Win-Loss Record BENICIA 4 Vacaville O Armijo 3 Vallejo O Vacaville 2 Sonoma 2 Rincon Valley 2 Berean O Napa O Dixon 5 Hogan OPPENENT 5 ll 3 7 3 3 2 9 9 O which was no surprise that we had a great team. Mr. John Jacobs was our wise and experienced coach. He first played soccer in Italy, but started his coaching career in the Los Angeles area. The practices were devoted to learning the basic skills of soccer which includes trapping, charging, and ball control. The players had an open mind which is essential in putting a team together. Although problems did occur throughout the season, they were handled with care by having it discussed at team meetings. These meetings not only worked out the problems, but also helped prepare the future Benicia High Soccer team. Our team was made up of both boys and girls. The girls were mainly there for moral support and general practice, but they are always ready to play. A few of the players have been playing for years. For example, Gary Maldonaldo has been playing for 12 years which gave Gary the Most Valuable Player Award. Our protective goalie was senior Mike Dwyer whose experience of 7 years paid off. Both Mike and Gary were the team captains. Brian Smith was voted as The Most Improved Player which proved to be true that practice makes perfect. 1. Bottom row - Ramon Khajavi, Judi Bursby, Nushin Khajavi, Todd Tobias, Jeff Winship, Brian Smith, Denny Hinds, Row 2 - Dean Salsbury, Orvelin Ortiz, Marty Marquez, Beth Cooper, Bob Baker, Joe Dupre, John Rose, Mike Dwyer, Coach John Jacobs. Top Row - Mike Mason, Rhoda Chu, Wheeler Baker, Xochitial Arteaga, Bill Dwyer, Jo-Jo Monzon, Bill Thorntton. 2. Bill Dwyer shows good form as he clears the ball out of danger. 3. Carlos Pinada and Mr. Jacobs watch the progression of the game. 4. Jo Jo Monzon and Wheeler Baker move up the Held as Bob Baker regains his balance. 5. Injured player, Bill Dwyer, is taken away after receiving a dangerous kick. 6. Wheeler Baker intercepts a quick pass from a Napa defender. 7. Leading goal scorer Gary Moldonado sets up another fine shot. 8. Marty Marquez takes on two Napa defenders while threatening their goal. 1 Las Lomas 3 O Alcalanes 10 1 Oakland 5 O Miramonte 8 11 Surfs 1 3 Las Lomas 5 4 Danville 6 11 Hogan O 3 Berean H 0 Soccer - 89

Page 95 text:

, V A 1 - --1-m'f3fZ57,71+f , , ,,.,,,,,, . i, , ,. ,, 3 .. ,,, w :.,,A1,,1, I Championship and C.I.F. Plays-offs. ' Randolph a 6'6 center and Olson a 5'l1 player are both expected to lead next year's Panther Varsity Squad. Success is not easily obtained. Another important factor for the winning attitude possessed by the Panthers was the rebounding strength of our front line players. In conclusion, it has been a fun and exciting season, a season we all will hate to see end, but it was a season which has hrmly placed Benicia High School Basketball on the map of the better basketball programs in Solano County if not Northern California. Thanks to you all . . . ' lv:-550. -P, in u '. ' ' , I , . ZF-M-0 ' ' ' ,,,,,,,,, .f,.,, -ff ' ' 4: is it ,,.i ,Vf35 o C 'fl .9 ' U' . .1 I .. ,,r'-Q-Wg,-Q. - ,..-,.,,.,-- 'M. 1. Russ IVlcKeever jumps up for the ball while Brian Parker, Benji Williams and Tom Knight wait to rebound. 2. The Varsity boys basketball members are: left to right- David Bohacek. Jo Jo lVlonzon, Vince Isom, Mike Gorden, Terry Crackel, Russ NlcKeever, Derrick Randolph, Tom Knight, Brian Parker, T.C. Coats, Phil Olson, and Benjie Williams. 3. Phil Olson watches for the ball 4. Terry Crackel reaches for the ball while Vince Isom, Tom Knight, and Benjie Williams wait and watch 5. Tom Knight goes up for a lay up while Russ lVIcKeever runs for a rebound 6. Tom Knight, Russ iVlcKeever, Benjie Williams and Vince Isom plan out the plays 7. Good going lVlr. Hooper! You dropped the ball! 8. The team huddles for the plays 3 E EB I- B V ll Varsity Basketball-91