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

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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

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