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

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Scoreboard East Side 0 VS Shaba 7 16 East Side 2 v$ Weequahic 8 East Side 13 vs Mansi 23 East Side 2 vs Varfsburg 0 East Side 0 vs West Side 22 East S«Oc 0 vs Uncoln 26 East Side 6 vs JamcstXjrgh 14 East Side 8 vs Central 16 East Side 7 VS Barnnger 12 Coach Grow giving instructions to Erick Nows Todd W ms using power lo gain that extra yard Ronald Arnold looks k pass to the receiver 29

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WJfroOo Jimene throwing the quarterback to the ground after the sack Al-Armn Crews and Troy Simpson convert on the tackle Todd WiHiams foaows hcs Mockers to reach for the first down yardage Hope and Determination The 1986 East Side football team was full of hope and determination. because many of the quality players would be back on the team East Side ended the season with a one win to eight loss record, but five of those losses were ten points or less The highlight for the players came when they achieved victory over Vailsburg High. With only seconds left to play in the game East Side scored on a safety, en ding the game with a tough win Despite all the efforts of the veteran team members such as Kevin Miller. Todd Williams, Al-Amm Crews, Tony Rogers. Troy Simpson and Dennis Johnson, the team could not put together a winning streak The last game was played against Barringer which is ranked 14th m the state The Raiders played their hearts out as always, but failed m their attempt for victory However, something was accomplished — they scored a touchdown against Barringer High — a feat no other team in the Newark City League could do Coach Russell has his work cut out for him next season, but with young and determined players, dedicated fans can look forward to another exciting season 28 Sports

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Transition Period For the 1986 East Side soccer team, the season was mainly a transition period, because they had to adapt to the philosophies of a new coach and get to know all the new players on the team The season ended with a 4-9-2 record, five of those losses to exceptional teams, including a loss to the number one team in the state. Kearny High Playing under a new coach, Ms. Megaro. the team demonstrated noticeable progress. that hopefully will carry in to the upcoming seasons The team was led by sophomore Fernando Cuco. and juniors Jose Vilas and Agustin Barreiras. each showed good dribbling skills and great natural abilities With so many young players on the team, willing to work hard to achieve greatness, fans can look forward to another exciting and improved season ahead As Fernando Cuco. one of the two captains stated. ‘ Coming into the season, we all knew about the young players on the team, but we stuck together, and built some momentum for the future. Jose Otvcwa snowing rvs dribbhng sk«s m a game against Shabarr Goal keeper Juto Rodngues looks on as Jose Vilas takes the goal kick LeoneT Our receiving the pass from a teammate 30 Sports