Del Campo High School - Decamhian Yearbook (Fair Oaks, CA)

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For the Cougar harriers. 1975 was a building year. Del Campo, who took fourth place in the dual meet season with a record of 3-4, suffered from a lack of depth. Despite their inconsistency, D.C. had its Excellence this year. Participating in the Cordova invitational, the first cross country meet run at night in the Sacramento area, the Cougars won the varsity small school and junior varsity large school titles. In the Capital Valley Conference sub - section championships, a depleted DC varsity came through to capture third place. Although hurt by the moving of top juniors John Edgar and Tom Van Matre to junior varsity, the Cougars were only beaten by La Sierra and Mira Loma. Van Matre and Edgar proved to be D.C.'s steadiest performers, finishing first and fourth, respectively, in the JV sub-section meet. Also running well for the Courgars were Bill Munna and Rick West. Asked to comment on this year's team, coach Bill Kimball said, l was pleased with our performance this year. Even though we had some things happen to us, such as injuries, that could have gotten us down, we didn't let it happen. 129

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Tom Van Matre kicks down the home stretch at the Jesuit Invitational lil. Though in obvious pain, Bill Mumma keeps going at Rusch Park l2l. Steve Smith outdistances an opponent as he crosses the Flusch Park bridge l3l. This year's JVFrosh cross country team members are, top row: Kris Kringle. Bret Myers. Ken Harvey. and Art Oliver. Bottom row: Dana Newey, Scott Senna, and Steve Smith l4l. The D.C. harriers line up for the start against Bella Vista and La Sierra l5l. An exhausted Rick West heads for the finish line at Jesuit l6l. This year's varsity team members are, top row: Dan Welty, Richard Morte, Tom Van Matre, Lance Warren. and Dave Cobb. Bottom row: Gordon Young, Bill Mumma, Don Reinnoldt and Mike Kellerman l6l. 128

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With an overall record of 27-2, the Cougars had their best year ever. During preseason, the team was undefeated with eleven wins. With victories over Jesuit, Grant, and Tracy, the Cougars seemed unbeatable. The Cougars were also champions of the Rio Americano and Keema Tournaments. When league began, the Cougars were ranked number one in the area. They proved the truth of this ranking by defeating La Sierra 97-85 in front of a packed gym. The Cougars had only one setback in league play, coming in the rematch against La Sierra. The . ggglig il .lggg y selected to the all-league and all-city teams. He also received the Bill Cartwright award for the best player in the area. Kurt Van Tassel played the quickest on defense. He also shot well from the outside and was selected to the all-league and all- city teams. Kurt, hampered by an ankle injury and the flu, still averaged 'll points a game. His 32 point performance against La Sierra helped the Cougars defeat them. Bob McKone drives down the baseline and scores two points ll l. Mike Green passes to Greg Jeffrey, so he can make a layup t2l. The varsity team: first row-John Martin, Bob Hessing, Mike Morton: second row-Mitch Gipson, Mark Skalinder, Kurt Van Tassel, Darrell Clements: third row-Ken Ledbetter, Greg Jeffrey, Bob Mc Kone, Mike Green, Dave Sharp, Eli McCullough l3l. Bob McKone leaps up over a La Sierra defender to score a basket l4l. Kurt Van Tassel take a jump shot in the lane to score l5l. Dave Sharp scores on a break-away layup l6l. 130 Cougars captured the C.V.C. crown with a record of 13-1. The Cougars were heavily Favored to Win when they went into the sectional playoffs. The Cougars won the first three games against Woodland, Atwater, and Merced by scores of 70-60. 70-66, and 68-58. But the Cougars lost the playoff game against St. Mary's, 65-60. lt was bitter disappointment for the team because a victory would have taken them to the Tournament of Champions in Oakland. Eli McCullough commented that this year's team was the finest offensive team in Del Campo history, shooting 5l'K, from the field and averaging 75 points per game. The team's greatest strength was its depth of talent, Bob McKone played steadily throughout the season. He had a great attitude and was the best played in the area. He averaged 18 points and had 266 rebounds. His high game was 37 points against San Juan. He was 2.