Bonita Vista High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Chula Vista, CA)

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O Hard Work . . . During Bonita Vista's homecoming game, the Barons had a scare thrown into them by a scrappy Marian team. The Crusaders played B.V. to a deadlock in the first half. Baron supremacy prevailed in the second half as they rolled up four touchdowns in route to a 35-7 victory. Chris Daily did a remarkable job at quarterback, subbing for the injured Russ Palser. The next game was to be a clash between two unbeatens. The Bonita Vista Barons and Castle Park Trojans, both sporting 7-0 records were to meet head on to determine first place. Although they fought valiantly, B.V. was physically overpowered by a 21-6 score. In the last league game of the year the Barons played a tough Sweetwater team. BV-23 BV- 9 BV-26 BV-14 BV-38 BV-35 BV- 3 BV- 6 BV-28 BV- 0 Scorecard Mount Miguel- 0 Monte Vista- 7 Hillto Montgomery Marian Mar Vista Castle Park p-l Chula Vista- -l2 - 7 - 0 -Zl 3 6 Sweetwater- 7 Crawford-24 This Page lTop rightl: Steve Bush carries around end to pick-up big Yardage. ltop middlel: Elias Fuentes, Smokey Slater, and Wayne Harns move in to make the tackle. top rightl: Coaches Chapman and West show their determination. Mike George goes high to catch pass. lbottom middlel: The thrill of victory as Barons defeat Hilltop in Fiesta Bowl. fbottom leftl: Chris Daily receives center snap from David Taylor as Adrian Byers looks on.

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The Baron tracksters, who are blessed with one of the areas finest coaches in Ed Teagle, have the team to repeat last year's championship performance. Although losing last year's superstar Scott Young, B.V. has a well balanced team with no real one outstanding performer, but with strength in every area. Bart Helms, Dominick Maffei, Bob Anderson, and Kenny Mosher lead the sprinters, while Steve Zampardo, Mike Fulton, Joe Butler, Mark Marasso, Bill Spencer, and Rick May make up the distance crew. Perhaps the best chance to place in C.l.F. lies in Bruce Rosendahl and his high jumping abiltiy. Rosendahl has cleared 6'4 , thus a tops in the county. Tim Oxford is also an excellent high jumper. The Baron hurdlers have potential in Don Dunston and Raul Garcia and two of Metro's best shot putters in Tim Whitt and Ken Croft. Mark Feickert is a standout in the triple jump to go with the talent of Adrian Byers and David Calvani in the long jump and pole vault. Athletics Baseball has finally arrived, after a week's delay because of rain., The Barons are regarded as one of the premiere teams in the Metro League. They had some key players graduate, but have many good players to follow in their footsteps. There are many battles for postitions this year. The catching will be executed by either james De Bello or Wayne Harns. The pitching staff will rely on Mark George and David Jennings. The infield is solid this year with Rory Hirst at first who may also, at times be seen on the pitcher's mound. Second base will be played by either Greg McBride or Mike Lehr. Shortstop is held down by sophomore David Kinsel. Third base is held down by the steady three year starter Tony Camara. The outfield has not yet been determined, but the leading contenders are Steve Bush, Don Slater, and Mark George, Mike George and Mike Giorgetta will also see considerable action this season. Tennis Scores The 1974-75 girls Tennis Team was led to victory by the expert coaching of Mrs. Elaine Watt. The team brought B.V. a South Coast Championship banner and is expected to do as well next year with all but 3 returning members. The Barons went undefeated in league action this year with the closest and most exciting match against Sweetwater, where it was played to the last set, game and point. Baron Cagers Stun Chula Vista In Overtime, Third Consecutive Time Girls Look for Cage Title Swimmers F md Tough Competition In accordance with past performances in girls' athletics, the 1975 basketball team should continue in a winning way. In early season games B.V. has defeated other teams by margins of 30 points or more. They defeat every team in the Metro league with Hilltop being the toughest step on the road to the championship. The Barons are led by high scoring Linda Cord and Phyllis Bishop, the defensive play of Erin Blankenburg and Kim Hooper, and the playmaking of Teri Gore and Anna Garcia. Coach Elaine Watt expects this year's squad to equal the accomplishments of the previous year and win the championship. The Baron swim team approached the 74-75 season with much enthusiasm. Coach jerry Milburn led the team to many victories and they were expected to finish well in Metro Standings. john Kovac did an outstanding job this year and will return with most of the team next. Don jackson, another great swimmer, added much to the dimension of the team. Other swimmers who could be depended on for necessary points included Randy Mitchell, Tom Gray, and Kurt Ulle. The overall performance of the swim team was strengthened by the great job done by the Baron divers. Led by Seniors jim Klein and Robert Matzenaur, the team enjoyed a successful season.

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