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

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Coach of the Varsity Baseball team, Harry Kawahata. hoped to finish the season in the first division which meant coming in at one of the first four places in the Capital Valley Conference. Seven games into the '76 season, Del Campo's record was three wins and four losses. The Cougars had a slow start, but recovered with their 3-O win over El Camino. Q Coach Kawahata designated Mark Skalinder, John Lilakos. Jogn Damen and Rory Ward as outstanding players at bat. On the mound. Kurt Mattson along with Skalinder and Lilakos was prominent. Good team attitudes and hard Work Prevailed on this year's Varsity Baseball team. Mr. Kawahata seemed confident that they would conclude the season ranked among the top four teams in the league. lst row: John Damon, Steve Boncore, Rory Ward, Todd Nyman, Scott Schales, John Lilakos, Richard Petersen, Manager Jerry Elder. 2nd row: Coach Harry Kawahata, Martin Herrenschmidt, Ron Wilkinson, Robert McKone, Greg Jeffrey, Mark Skalinder, Blake Smith, Mike Decio and Lance Sembalil Marty Herrenschmidt digs an errant pitch out of the dirt.l2l Framed within the infield fenceposts, Coach Kawahata ponders over the game strategy,l3l A huddle made up of catcher, Steve Boncore, pitcher, John Lilakos and Coach Harry Kawahata makes a center stage of the pitcher's mound during a time-out.l4l The intensity of the game is illustrated on the faces of the score keepers as well as those of the players themselves.l5l A hurler as well as a shortstop, Mark Skalinder displays his pitching skills.l5l Rob McKone warms up at his position on first base.l7l 158

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After having a slow start this season, Coach John Baptista predicted that the Junior Varsity Baseball team could definately end stronger. The team's regular season record was 3-4 after seven games, their overall record was 11-6. Sophs Abound on this year's squad and many of them started. Coach Baptista commended his players on their good attitudes, also. Lawney Falloon and Keith Ballard were especially skilled in hitting. Jeff Yustat was the outstanding pitcher and Bill Aubert was adroit at stealing bases. lm ,W ,A ' an I3 Gary waits stands poised and ready for the pitch that could mean a home run, while Coach Baptista looks on.i1i With eyes glued on his goal, Keith Ballard sprints toward third base.i2l 1st row: Brett Bigley, Scott Mundel, Mike Whitehorn, Chris Tuter, Gary Waits, Lawney Falloon, Doug Burford, Tim Berns. 2nd row: Coach John Baptista, Mike Sulivan, Allen Duncan, Bill Aubert, Ken Foster, John David. Keith Ballard and Greg Strain. Missing: Jeff Yustat and Rick Green,i3l