Cerritos High School - Sin Igual Yearbook (Cerritos, CA)

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Dons make it two in a row 1982S.G.V.L. champs n 1981 82. the Varsity Baseball team proved to be the most outstanding team ever to play for Cerritos High School. Led by Head Coach Vern Brock, The Dons managed to place a league record of eleven players on the all S.G.V.L. team. They were Robert Bafia, Robert Parkins, Robert Klemer, Dave Serrano, Bill Mosiello, Henry Messenger, Mike Walker, Steve Hunt, Wayne Walker, Cass Seldon, and Jim Osborn. The Dons also compiled an overall record of 23-5, dominated the S.G.V.L. for the second straight year with a 131 league record, were rated the 1 team in the all Southeast area, and most importantly, advanced to the C.I.F. semifinals. Besides all of these achievements, the Dons manag ed to have three players make the C.I.F. team Robert Parkins, Robert Bafia, and Mike Walker; and four players on the all Southeast area team Robert Parkins. Robert Bafia, Mike Walker, and Wayne Walker. Along with these honors, Robert Parkins, and Robert Bafia managed to complie a few of their own honors. 1. Senior Rob Parkins trying to find third base. 2. The 1981-82 Varsity Baseball Team. 3. Keeping his eye on the ball is Senior Mike Walker. 4. Clarence McCoy wishing the ball will come low and inside. 5. Joe Ormonde making a long throw to home plate. 6. Watching the ball closely is Jimmy Osborn. 7. The 1981 -82 Varsity Baseball Team starting to celebrate there league championship. 90 Sports Varsity Baseball

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1st time division champs arkins was the C.I.F. 3A Player of the Year, shared the team award for overall excellence with teammate Mike Wlaker and was also named Co-player of the Year” in the district and the Southeast area. The other player who shared this award with Parkins was Robert Bafia. Bafia's honors included the S.G.V.L.’s Player of the Year” and also the team's M.V.P. and Co-captains awards with pitcher Dave Serrano. Besides Parkins and Bafia. other awards were given for team achievements. These awards were as follows: Scholar Athlete — Steve Hunt, Best Rookie — Wayne Walker and Jim (Ace) Osborn, Most Improved — Henry Messenger and Most Inspirational — Bill Mosiello. 1. Cass Seldon warming up for another game. 2. Wayne Walker walking away from his opponent 3. Pitching his life away is Senior Rob Parkins. 4. Coach Brock giving Clarence McCoy a pep talk before he goes up to bat. 5. M.V.P. Robert Bafia. 6. The 1981-82 varsity team painting the league victory sign. 7. The 1981-82 team cheering on there teammate. 8. Robert Klemcr hopping he gets to base before his opponent. 9. Comming across home plate is Robert Bafia. 10. Preparing for a throw is John VanderLinden. 9 10 92 Sports Varsity Baseball