East Side High School - Torch Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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 SCORE BO ARO OVERALL RECORD 1014 CITY REC0RD O4 ES S Central 9 ES 4 WeoquaNc 6 ES 3 Bayonne 4 ES 8 West Side 4 ES 6 Roselle Calhofcc 1 ES 16 Vailsburg 18 ES 0 Spongioid 1 ES 13 Shaba 1 ES 4 Irvington 20 ES 9 Weequahc 7 ES 9 West Side 1 ES 4 Vaitsburg 7 ES 12 Barringer 1 ES 2 • Cedar Grove 14 ES 2 Rahway 4 ES 2 MOburn 3 ES 1 St Peter s 2 ES 7 Memorial 10 ES 3 Vailsburg2 ES 8 Barringer 4 ES 9 Shaba 2 ES 4 Morns Knolls 6 ES 12 Essex CathohcO ES 2 Central 3 S«m finals Westfield Tournament • Esse County Tournament Jose Alvarado awaits the next dekvery from the pitcher durng a E S -Central game Victor Ptantenys keeping a good eye at the plate Luis Troche scores a run leadmg E S to another victory Sports 21

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A Star Season When the baseball season began, it was projected to be a ' rebuilding year. because of young and inexperienced players on the team But, with the guidance of Coach Blasi and Assistant Coach Anthony Moreno the team played every game with aggressiveness, confidence and the desire to win. The season ended with a 10-14 overall record, with nine of those losses by two runs or less East Side concluded the City League with an excellent 8-4 record, finishing second to Vailsburg The Red Raiders also par ticipated in the Westfield Tournament. placing a very impressive second, again behind Vailsburg Whenever Coach Blast needs a pinch hitter base runner, or a late replacement, he can always turn to his veteran team members like Frank Garcia. Luis Troche, William Castro. Jose Alvarado. Mark Griggs, or Victor Plantenys and get the hit. stolen base, or the clutch performance that will aive East Side the runs needed for another victory W0t»am Castro oPtaro one of Ns many base hits during the season Vdor Plantenys making the long throw from third to first to catch tha runnar by a step TEAM SHOT — 3rd Row. Coach Bias . Tmo Pimentef Horlandor Amorm. Joe Krutsck. Ricky Rodriguez Frank Garcia Yun Munoz Asst Coach Anthony Morono 2nd Row. Paul Alves. Lun Troche. Wrlkam Castro, Jose Alvarado 1st Row Mefvwi Torrez, Victor Plantenys 20 Sports

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A Season Of Star Playing Looking back it was a season o f hard work, dedication and a chance to be the next city champions The team honed their skills against several out of 6ty teams in an effort to prepare for the city schedule As fate would have it. the toughest competition would come m the beginning of the season, the team knew what they had to do to win play good fundamental sottbaii — every game With renewed fervor previous experience became evident, strong pitching brought 4 no-hitters, tough defense made key plays look routine and combined with powerful batting East S de won the next sixteen games and remained undefeated for the aty title Success agreed with them as several players garnished post season honors: Capt AiieenMohna 38 All-City Capt Wanda Ramos of All-City Grace Faust mo IB All-City Rita Bynum P All-City. AB-Essex Adnanna Vasquez P All-City. All-Essex When asked about their championship title Coach Werner replied. Looking back it was a tough challenge but the team pulled together for a great season. Susette Santiago shows her fielding skMs as she makes a decisive catch during a game with Arts H-gh Maintaining a keen eye on the del. Wanda Ramos golden glove award winner, prepares tor her swmg Winner of the scholar athlete award. Grace Faustmo gets m some practice before game time 22 Sports