Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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A Season To Remember A mat ' s win over Mary Star, 14- O sounded the start of an elec- trifying; season, one that would carrv them to the very f;ates of the C.I.F. playoffs. The team had beat the odds and came out of the flames with an Angelus League 3rd place. Preparing for the season in- volved a lot of hard work. In the opinion of the team, Patri- cio is a great coach. To many players, he was more like a Dad. When he .spoke — you lis- tened. To the team, if the play- ers weren ' t a family, then it wouldn ' t work. Head to head contact is the greatest feeling. explains John Martinez, reflecting over the season. The Lancers over- all record was 8-3, 3 and 2 league. A mat had lost at the hands of the Servite Friars 36-0 in a debacle at the Santa Ana Bowl. Amat lost a heartbreaker to MatC-r Dei and Lakewood, loosing each within a field goal of victory. The St. Paul game made it all; the whole season, Mike Kega- lado said reflecting on A mat ' s upset of our chief rival. The St. Paul game was a classic in the history of Amat. Amat ' s victory not only secured a C.I.F. playoff birth with a 3rd place in the Angelus League, but signaled an end to the St. Paul ' s reign of terror over Amat. The game was a sea saw battle, Amat striking twice, a Mike Frescas field goal and a Jeff Mack touchdown making the score 10-0. But the half ended up at 10-7 as St. Paul rallied back from their trailing position. Through the second half Amat held the ini- tiative, and left no St. Paul score unanswered, ending the game at 23-21. 19S2 will be a year to remem- ber for those who played and those who watched from the stands. Records were set, friendships were made and school tradition was enhanced. (Left) Pop goes ihc wenlc, Mike Vrmsic Fm- Its lies J CIF record for most lonsecuine PAT% ti U. (Top Right} A irumhing tackle by All Letgue Defen%i c H ck Mike Munoi MgMinsi ihe Fnen- hower Fagles. (Above) Equipment Manager George Thompson seMrches for m Iosi piece of equipmeni. NOW PLAYING VARSITY FCH)TBALL 1 49

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play. (Above) Ready lo greet the victors, Fr. Cremins and songleaderjacque Manuel walk onto the field after their win. (Far Right) Out of reach. Randy Tan oer narrowly misses an overthrow pass. (Right) Going for the distance. Randy Tanner looks for open field. 148 NOW PLAYING VARSITY FOOTBALL

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(Top Left) Open field. All GIF Tailback Perm:!! Tjylor touchdown jaunt. dkes off on a 15 yard (Top Right) Refraining from a Damien tackle, 77m Garcia scrambles for yardage. (Aboic) Pleased with the outcome, Athletic Director Mark Parades Line Coach Joe Rodgers discuss the 211) victory over the St. Fram md Defensiv 5 Knights. Award Winning Lancers The 1982 season had its share of outstanding athletics, those who deserve special mention for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to the Lancers. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Bill Jones had 15 tackles with 16 assists and 5 Q.B. sacks. He also made 2nd Team Defensive Line All Angelus League. MOST IMPR OVED: Jeff Mack had 29 carries for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also made 2nd Team Angelus League. OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: John Martinez made all Angelus League 2nd Team Offensive Guard. OUTSTANDING DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: Adam Zuro made 1st Team Defen- sive Line All Angelus League. He also bad 26 tackles with 36 assists and 4 Quarter Back sacks. MOST INSPIRA TIONAL: Richard Parker COACHES ' A WARD: Richard Espinoza 2nd Team All Angelus League Lineback- er. With 42 tackles and assists and 3.5 sacks on the season. TATE DUFF AWARD: Mike Regalado BEST OFFENSE: Pernell Taylor carried the ball for 1,223 yards this season and 3,205 career. 1st Team All Angeles Angelus and 1st Team Alt San Gabriel Running Back. Randy Tanner: 550 total yards; 15 tackles and 13 assists. . He had a 43.3 yard average per punt; 311 yards receiving. 1st Team Angelus League Running Back; 1st Team All San Gabriel Valley Defense. BEST DEFENSE: Mike Munoz, 1st Team Defensive Back All Angelus League. He had 45 tackles with 19 assists on the year. MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Pernell Taylor, and Randy Tanner. SPECIAL AWARD: Mike Frescas for tying the C.I.F. record for consecutive P.A.T.s SCHOLAR ATHLETE: Mike Regalado 150 NOW PLAYING VARSITY FOOTBALL