El Toro High School - Amanecer Yearbook (Lake Forest, CA)

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FRESHMEN RUNNERS FINISH THIRD This year’s Freshmen Cross Country team worked very hard at all of their practices and meets. They started the season somewhat inexperienced because they didn't have any summer practice. The players improved greatly as the season progressed. Coach Mike Waddell led the team to capture third place in Sea View League competition. They finished the season with a record of three wins and four losses. John Sar- rao was the Most Valuable Player of the year. He went on to finish second place in the Sea View League meet after the end of the season. The Most Imrproved Player was Steve Adams. The Coach's Award went to Kevin Larson. 1. Freshman Cross Country — Top Row: Chris Matthews, John Sarrao and Mike Ged- des. Bottom Row: Keith Wachta, Kevin Lar- son and 8teve Adams. 2. Freshman runners vigorously start race. 3. Freshman runners try to gain the lead on Newport Harbor. 4. El Toro runners begin race against Newport Harbor on the rugged Canada loop course. mmmm Sports 97

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CROSS COUNTRY CAPTURES LEAGUE The '81 -'82 Sophomore Cross Coun- try team had thier most victorious season yet. Led by Coach Mike Wad- dell, they earned the title of Sea View League champs. The team finished the season with a record of six wins and one loss. Their only loss was to Irvine, who they beat in a league meet later in the season. The Most Valuable Player of the year award was presented to Eric Anderson. Spencer Allen received the Coach’s Award. Eric Anderson and Spencer Allen finished first and second in the Sea View League finals meet after the conclusion of the season. They had many oustanding players and they show great promise for next year. 1. Eric Anderson and 8pencer Allen lead at the start of the race. 2. Sophomore Cross Country runners begin race with enthusiasm and energy. 3. Sophomore Cross Country — Top Row: John Weston, 8penser Allen, Byron Waddell and Eric Anderson. Bottom Row: Joe Munoz, 8hawn Evans and Frank Chiri costa. 96 Sports

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VARSITY HAS FIRST WINNING SEASON This year's Varsity Water Polo team finished their best season yet with a record of thirteen wins and ten losses. Coached by Mr. Don Stoll, the team captured fifth place in Sea View League competition with a record of two wins and five losses. The team was strong due to the many returning lettermen. Coaches Award went to sophomore Kevin Stringer. Most Valuable Player was junior Greg Wilson. Most Inspira- tional player was senior Vince Trollan. Most Improved player was junior Steve Legrand. Team Captains were senior Vince Trollan. senior Brian Guidry and junior Greg Wilson. 1. Var lty Water Polo prepares for a game with a psych session led by head coach Don Stoll. 2. Varsity team goes through warm up drills before game against Newport Harbor. 3. Coach Don Stoll advises team on plays during half time. 4. Charger Varsity keeps Newport Harbor well under guard. 5. Coach Jeff Grosse gives a moral boost ses- sion to the varsity players. 98 Sports