Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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SOPH-FROSH WINS LEAGUE With first year coach, Mike Graber, there was little doubt that the Soph-Frosh team would turn out to be so victorious. The team composed of all Freshman, had inexperience as their greatest weakness. Despite their inexperience, they had the potential to take their team to the ulti- mate. The pre-league record was 6-5, with great expectations for league. Out of the 5 losses, 2, against well matched oppo- nents P.H.S. and Glenn, came from last second scoring. As the league play ended, the young Soph-Frosh were undefeated and became the city and league champi- ons. Outstanding players on the l984 Soph- Frosh team were, Darren Gipson, who led in points and assists, Dion Smith. who led in rebounds, Larry Brown and Turran Wil- liams, who also displayed excellent skill. Guided by Coach Tim Guy and Assis- tant Amos Stevens, the Vikings managed to play a strong aggressive, man-to-man defense, and a high scoring disciplined offense. The Vikings were considered un- derdogs, but with good strategy and out- standing individual performances. the Vi- kings overcame some local teams, show- ing the championship quality that they are known for. The outstanding J.V. players of l984, who demonstrated skill and talent, were Arthur Barron, Darrell Canty, and Steven Lockhart. The best defensive player was Randy Rogers, and the most improved player was Marcus,Abrams. This season has been one full of experience for the young team members hoping to play Var- sity next year. Q57 Steven Lockhart shows his version of an excellent free throw. IO4 Basketball Top Row: Fred Jenkins, Dion Smith, Muljadi Surya, Thomas Augustine. BottomRow,Coach Graber, Zach Mark Underwood. Middle Row: Nelson Dorsey, Dar- Leinen, Larry Scott, Larry Brown. Turran Williams. ren Gipson, Neal Anderson, Lawerence Brown, Bw, atm iw J? ig gf Z if .4 Left to Right: Ray Dimacali, Chris Boyd. Randy Rog- Benn, Garnett Johnson, Mark Palmer, Darrel Canty, ers, Damone Powell, Edward Robinson, Arthur Steven Lockhart. Abrams, Sterling Williams, Marcus Abrams, John Coach Amos Stevens advises his team member about the prospects for the dance.