Carson High School - Palomino Yearbook (Carson, CA)

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1st Row: R. Caceres, B. Hammonds, R. Gar- cia, E. Green, L. Rokeni, G tphrim, R. Frye, T. IVoodard, J. Barrett, M. Mageo, A. Goree, G. Gilbert, A. Burdette, E. Hooks, V. Gray. 2nd Row: B Clark, R. Coins, S. Kuni- take, . Kellum, D. Smith, J. Stevens, J. Wil- liams, J. Batiste, D. Ponds, G. Sakado, D. Tucker, . Jackson, C. Thompson, R. Strick- land, M. Nyles. 3rd Row: N. Wood, M. Smith, C. Ruiz, W. Roberson, R. Beeks, V. Bmkins, S. Wright, T. Cason, D. Mor eland, A. Green, A. Durden, D. Figueroa, D. Liv- ingston, T. Abbott, C. Wright, T. Mulipola. 4th Row: S. Matautia, E. Afusia, R. Tavui, D. Niko, S. Misa ' alefua, S. Sefo, G. Wilson, D. Hill, 5. Johnson, P. McLachlan, D. Acosta, L. Filo, T. Itula, L. Ale, S. Marshall, G. Watts, M. Land. I 57

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CARSON ' S FINEST!!! Gaining a victory in every seasonal game they played, Carson ' s Football Team had a great season. They gave their best effort against Gardena; their hard work paid off with a 35 yard field goal by Reinaldo Caceres, proving that pride and effort add up to a winning score. Carson beat Gar- dena at Cerritos College with a final score of 20- 19 thus becoming one of the most memorable games of the season. VARSITY FOOTBALL SEASON CARSON OPPONENT 20 Gardena 19 30 Palisades 14 14 Banning 12 28 Crenshaw 19 12 Fremont 6 WON: 5-LOST: O-TIF: Orson coaches and faculty member help an injured Carson player. Not even with the help ol an unidentified teammate, Dan Acosta still cannot avoid the (.lurches of an opponent. Varsity Football coaches pose for a picture. Front Row (L-R): R. Morris; E. Simon; G. Vollnogle. Second Row (L-R): I. Ordonez; B. Suekawa; J. D ' Amore; S. Pacheco. Fon Woodard moves the mighty colts into scoring position. 56

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COLTS MEET THE CHALLENGE! The 198 3 Carson-Banning game was one ot the most dramatic ana sensational games in i ears; the Colt i h fo 1 u. s one hi pride and joy. Carson and Banning: these teams . - ua s spell .) majoi high school football t hallange. In the 1982 season, Carson was rated third in the state; 1983 ' s statis- tic s have improved greatly. Every year, ( at son Colts train hard to prepare for the big game. Sometimes it pays off; sometimes it doesn ' t. The Colts always give this major challenge everything they ' ve got. The old ri alr means excit- ing matches tor the players and specta- tors alike. The Carson-Banning challenge is alwa s ■ thrill, win or lose. Ot course, 1983s 14-12 Carson Colt win made this year ' s game all the greater. ■ s exi iting as the game was, the foot- ball plavers were not the onlv interesting thing on the Held. Spectators were treat- ed to an exceptionally tine performances by both Carson and Banning Drill teams and bands. Students and adults watched and listened to the half-time show. Skill and spirit were shown by both school ' s pep divisions; Colt pride grew as the Blue and Black marched by. A full house is not uncommon during a Car- son-Banning match; this year ' s audience was treated to a great game and great entertainment as well. 1 Carson defense (better known as the Di- saster Crow ) obliterates Banning ' s offense. 2. Banning ' s quarterback eludes Leroy Ale, lust to be stopped by ex-Banning tcam- mjte Vada Bo .ins 3. Da id Niko jumps high to deflect a pass thrown by Banning ' s quarterback. 4. Banning ' s runner gets a taste of the Mighty Colt defense. 58