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

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Varsity Stopped Short of C.I.F. Like the New ' ork V ' ankecs of chc 192() ' s and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the 1970 ' s. any sports dynasty ' s most threatening opponent is time. The Dolphins ' varsity soccer team confronted not only the reputation of the Augies Army tradition, but also the conflict of a mid- season coaching change. Nevertheless, the boys managed a fourth place league finish with a 10-8-2 overall record. As a matter ot tact, the last game versus the Tritons, which ended in a 1-1 tie, determined their CIF status: needing a victory to advance, the Dolphins scored first tt) lead 1-0 at the half. In the waning minutes of the game, however, San Clemente tied the score, but only after Chris Astrand was carried off the field with a broken leg. In the pre-season Irvine Tournament, the Dolphins came from behind to tie the Vaqueros 1-1, a team that defeated Dana 3-1 in both league confrontations. As cited by Coach Butler, the highlights of the league season were beating Capo Valley and Bryan Larkin ' s diving save against Fl loro. As an indication of its potential, the team statistically earned the rank of second in league in both total offense and total defense, including the greatest margin of victory (5 against El Toro). Our season and injury. was endeci by a tie -B. Coley The team ' s strength was its defense, headed by Larkm and Christian Jester, which compiled eight shutouts for the year and never allowed more than three goals in one game. Other outstanding players were fullback Tim Shipley, mid-fielder Jeff Meredith, and foraward Gabe Smith. -t.h. 1. IX-spite rain, quick-tliinkinj; Jtlf Thcmm avoid the- San Climcntc defense. 2 Altliouj;h fouled on both sides. Jeff Mendeth manaj;es to leap hij;het and pass to the ri ht win . V Outnumberinj; Mission Vie|o two to one. Mike Ronca and Kevin Themm maintain the offensive drive. 1 Mike Ronta sets Tim Shiple) up for an indirect kick in an unsuccessful attempt to beat San Clemente and move on to CM 5. (VARSrrV-ffront) J. Themm, C. Astrand. C. Wrij;ht. I). Ponce. l . Koebler. C Miese; (middle! B. Coley. J. Metedith. K. Themm. C. Newitian. M Ronca, G. Smith, T. Shipley; (back) M. Carher, C. Jester, ii l.arkin. Coach Ronca, J. Duvall. S. Therman, S. Smith. C - Jett Mendeth hopes to come out with a clear break-away. 8 Teamwork sorry auggie! • wedgies

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VARS1T ' 4-5-1 OPPOXF.NT Irvine Capo Valley Mission Viejo San Clemente Fl Tore lr ' ine Mission Viejo Capo Valley El Tore San Clemente SCORF 1. 0.1 1-2 4-0 5-0 1-5 1-3 1-0 1-0 1-1 Mike Ronca pivots away from an a res- sive San Clemente player. i ■ J rack up the stadiums • powder doughnuts the equaliza Soccer 13S{»-