Davis High School - Olympian Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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3 Q Water polo is Long practice hours and dedication helped the varsity water polo team improve throughout the season. Laps, shot drills, passing techniques, and scrimmages prepared each player for what was ahead of him in a tough game. They were able to capture the third place spot in the CCC with a 5-5 record. Strong play came from goalie Paul x. - ffsggwstp . V . . K :,,1,NjSIiEs..j so . i Q .. .. A f K' f' 01, A - NWf?,Q.,,,.. 1 ,at ,f As, ix, V-N w A i!'fl' . X49 Q K ,. ,L -J X ' AT? Exemplifing intensity Iim Sprott intimidates his opponent. Preparing to break the school's record for most goals, Eric Sharar eyes his target. CFRONT ROWD Eric McGrath, Ramsin Warda, Paul Norquist, QSECOND ROWJ Eric Kretschmer, Eric Corgiat, Robert Lynch, Iim Sprott, Paul Nelson, KTHIRD ROW? Ierrad Burford, Matt Hansen, Eric Sharar, Eric Corgiat dares his opponent to attack. After a turn over Matt Hansen swims to the other end of the pool in hopes of scoring. determined Nelson, who always kept them in the games, also from Eric Sharar, who was leading scorer, and from Iim Sprott, who worked hard to supply his teammates with the ball. The rest ofthe team also added much to the overall play. The boys' toughest games were against Turlock and Merced. Both these teams had better swimming ability and slightly more experience, according to coach Brent Bohlender. Overall, the varsity team had a much improved season over last year. Bohlender said he was extremely pleased with the team's determination to better themselves. - Iennifer Warden

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Girls capture Long, intense workouts and strong dedication boosted the girls' water polo team to a 9-1 season and a CCC championship title. Although most teams played by the lady Spartans posed little threat, Beyer High School provided a tough match. Exemplifying better overall swimming ability the Patriots handed the Spartans their only loss of the season. Talented players made their mark on this team. Stacy Friedman, the team's main hole set, provided the ball for leading scorer Laura Lambert. While goalie Iamie Hume kept the Spartans in CCC title, IV the game by blocking shots, Amy Halley and Suzy Torre displayed their driving offensive ability in attempts to score. Michelle Whitford impressed the crowds with accurate outside shots. There was no doubt that coach Brent Bohlender was very pleased with the girls' overall play. Unfortunately, the junior varsity boys' team didn't fair as well. Although a 2-8 record and fourth place league standing represented their efforts, this didn't hamper the teams' spirit and determination. Coach Tim Halley commented, The group was a 'W 'im Under pressure, goalie Matt Ashleigh gets ready to pass the ball. IV Water Polo: CFRONT ROW! Chuck Manke, jesse Cardenas, Chris Flesoras, Iustin Whitworth, CSECOND ROW? Darren Krich, Darren Cottel, Chris Craft, Thad Pickett, KBACK ROW? leff Davis, james Dent, Rob Zirkle, Matt Ashleigh. spirited fun group of boys that were full of energy and a great will to work hard for the common goal of getting better. Tough teams such as Turlock with great skills in shooting, passing, and counter attacks challenged the young players. All the boys did a good job throughout the season, said coach Halley. Chris Craft, Darren Cottel, Rob Zirkle and Jeff Davis were top scorers with Craft leading with 26 goals. Goalie Matt Ashleigh made an excellent showing this season playing a great defensive game. - Licia Pope Searching for an open teammate goalie jamie Hume prepares to launch the ball. E e