Central Valley High School - Talon Yearbook (Central Valley, CA)

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player. Brian Leedy and Bri- an Cobb were chosen as best rebounders. Brian Leedy was also chosen as best inside scor- er. When asked how he felt about coaching the J.V. team Brous- seau replied, I am content with being the J.V. coach because it gives me the opportunity to teach the basic skills to the un- derclassmen and also check their growth as varsity players. The J.V.'s experience and tal- ent will add a great deal to next year's varsity team. Julie Schoelkopf 1. Jon Murray takes a freethrow shot. 2. Brian Cobb goes up for a lay up. 3. Back row: Larry Bullock, Dennis Frost, Nathan Clark, Ricky Zanola, Brian Leedy, Jeff Breedlove, Jon Murray, Dale White, and Mr. Brousseau. Front row: Matt Herzog, Robert Diaz, Brian Cobb, George Toll, Trent Montgomery, Randy Wolfen, James Timmons, Gary Rogers. 4. Brian Cobb shoots for two. 5. Jon Murray shoots from the outside. 6. Ricky Zanola passes to Brian Leedy.

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Destination Unknown The J.V.'s were aggressive but inexperienced. The J.V. team achieved the consolation trophy in Red Bluff by beating Del Oro and Gridley. They had a highlight victory when they traveled to Las Plu- mas and came from behind to win. The team was aggressive and had a lot of heart, but they lacked experience. Coach Brousseau stated midway through the season, We have yet to reach our potential. John Murray, one of the team's captains, was Mr. Brous- seau's choice for outstanding 50 Basketball 3, ! , ix or .E X . 'sts-4iL.t f I of K if i - 1 ' Q '. grant' QQ t A ,

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Life In The Fast Lane The varsity team was struck with misfortune. This year's basketball team seemed to carry a dark cloud over them, as many of their essential players were disa- bled at the beginning of the season. Larry Spain was out with the flu, Eric Murray had pneumonia, and Norm Lane could not play due to a foot injury. In addition, Mitch Evans was out much of the season with an injury to his leg and Darren Masin- gale, was on the bench with a broken hand. Darren Masin- gale's injury actually brought confidence and experience to the team that they had not had earlier. Because they were unsure of their skills, they relied on the tall senior. After he was hurt, they began to realize their own abilities. Coach Strohmayer com- mented What made it bear- able this season was that all the guys were good kids with good solid attitudes and they all got along with each oth- er. Strohmayer thought that Darren Masingale, Scott Anderson, Greg Da- vis, and Paul Wilburn were exceptional players. Overall, the team's greatest gain was learning the extent of their own abilities and unit- ing to accomplish their goals. i Xl . -Julie Schoelkopf Qiilfiilff' jf? 'i-...-.f-I f, 52 Basketball