Dana Hills High School - Mast Yearbook (Dana Point, CA)

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VARSITY 2-3 OPPONENT Capo Valley El Toro Mission Vicjo Irvine San Clemente En route co a 1 iOO yard passing season, Jason Hickman rolls out of the pocket to execute a completion to his tight end. all we need ' s one yard lips • man on — 3 feet away Football 127

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DH Gets The Point n Hey dude, did you go to the f( Dtball game last Friday: ' I couldn ' t believe it! We were passing the ball, kicking field goals, sacking the quarterback, running through the holes, blocking, hitting, scoring. ng!- Coming oft the best football season in Dana Hills ' history with fewer than ten returning starters and being in a league with CIF champion El Toro and Orange County ' s number one passer Todd Marinovich, the Dolphins ' chances for success seemed little better than their chances for making it to the Super Bowl. Through tedious hours of physical training (lifting weights and running drills) and mental conditioning (watching video tapes and using The Point philosophy), the varsity team managed to surprise the football world by finishing fourth in the South Coast League. The team earned league victories against Irvine and San Clemente, although, according to Coach Douglass, all our games were really close. He cited the triumph over the Tritons as the highlight of a great season because it ended the season on a winning note that he ' hopes to have carry over to next year. (continued on page 128) l.Jay Hollis, who kicked a 53-yard field goal this season to move to numbet two on Orange County ' s all-time list, scores another three fxiints for the Dolphins. 2. The defensive tine fights to hold Irvine to only three points in Dana ' s first league victory. 3. The productive Dolphin offense huddles to call the slot right boot leg out play for the next series. 4. Craig Lombardi warms up for the game against Mission by running his down-and-out pattern to get the reception. 5. Jason Hickman gives his input to the coaches fot what he thinks would be a gor d call for the next down. 6. VARSITY FOOTBALLAfmm} R Yoshino, V Dalzell.J. Stem, H Taw. G Massey; (second row) M, O ' Leary, M. Glenn, R. Blood. V Romero. D. Priest, T. Priest, W. Philben; (third row) C, Lombardi, P. Avila. Coach Crapo. Coach Miklas, Coach Douglass, Coach Lee, Coach Taz, V Vurpillat, M Remy, (fourth row) C Coppolla, A. Gehrig. B, Mitchell, J. Coley. J. Burden. M, Raissana, J. Wessling, S, Wrobel; (fifth row) J. Mollis, J. Hickman. M. Haydon, P. Fejas. B. Hammon, S. Rinderer, D, Maclntyre, P. Borkheim, (back) T Kmsey. B Hatch, G, Barbee. B Wyant. M Glenn, B Gaynoi. L Briggs, It was a great experience to be able tc learn and play at the .same time. -Craig Lombardi 11 ri56 Teamwork red raiders • sponge butt

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WtbaJUb rock • that ' s all i want to know m At the start of pre -season play, the team expected to surprise its opponents, both on and off the field, by qualifying for CIF. However, key players Victor Vurpillat and Todd Priest suffered season -ending injuries that, coupled with inexperience at crucial positions, resulted in a disappointing league finish tor the Dolphins. They were finally able to overcome these set-backs in the final game of the year against San Clemente. Dana Hills was able to come back from being behind at halftime to defeat the Tritons. The pivotal play of the game came when Jay Hollis faked a punt and then completed a pass to Harold Taw. This changed the momentum of the game and set up a key scoring drive. Although teamwork was the key to Dana Hills ' success, certain individuals performed consistently well throughout the season. Bob Wyant earned First Team All -League recognition for his dual role as linebacker and tight end. The team ' s brightest star came in the form of field goal kicker punter Jay Hollis. Jay earned All -League and All -County honors, as well as kicking the second longest field goal in Orange County history (53 yards). Jason Hickman also had an impressive season, setting a Dana Hills single season passing record of 1300 yards. Other strong players included senior Greg Barbee and juniors Jason Burden and Craig Lombardi. The Dolphins hope to have a more successful season next year with ten returnees from the varsity squad. In addition, the league champion sophomore team will provide a deep pool of talent from which to draw new players. -t.h. 1. Jason Burden cuts down the sideline on his way to a thirty yard gain against Irvine. 2. Bill Gaynor runs to find his high fivin partner in his excitement after a touchdown against San Clemente. 3- Tight end Bob Wyant practices receiving passes like those that earned him his First Team All-League status. 4. Jay Hollis and the Dolphin team line up for the pre -game ritual of the National Anthem. , Prior to his season -ending injury, Victor Vurpillat carries the ball for extra yardage against I.aguna Beach. 6. Quarterback Jason Hickman receives the snap from the center handing off for a first down. I thought we ' d mak offs for sure, but in held us back. We beat a lot of the time. -B f k 8 Teamwork