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

Page 111 text:

SOPHOMORE TEAM STRIVES TO IMPROVE This year's sophomore basketball team did not perform well during the season. The players made a great amount of effort during each game and played well together. The coach was Mr. John Schroeder. The two most outstanding sophomore players we were Steve Vecke, most valuable player, and Mike Opre, most improved player. 1. While Kevin Cummings tries to hit the basketball away from his adversary, as his teammates get ready to grab the basketball. 2. Leonard Brown attempts a jump shot as Kevin Cummings watches him and prepares to help. 3. Kevin Cummings dribbles the basketball past his opponents and tries to score during a home game at El Toro High School. 4. Brian West passes the basketball to another teammate to keep the ball away from the opposing team while Kevin Cumm- ings and Mike Opre back him up for support. Sophomore Basketball Team — Top Row: Coach John 8chroeder, Jim Jacobson. Jeff Bau. Bisch Beau. Kevin Cummings. Steve Uecke, Bob Summers, and Landon Miller. Front Row: Jean Marc Murphy. Brian West. Leonard Brown. Terry McEldowney. Mike Opre and John Baker. Missing: Mike Green. 6. Steve Uecke attempts a jump shot for two points while Kevin Cummings runs under the basket to get the ball. 7. The other team throws the basketball as Brian West. Mike Opre. Bob Summer, and Steve Uecke tries to intercept the ball. Sports 107

Page 110 text:

JUNIOR VARSITY DISPLAYS POTENTIAL The 1981-82 Junior Varsity Basketball team was coached by Mr. Dan Hair. Their season's standings were ten wins and eleven loses. When asked about their goals Dan Hair said. They improved in fundmental skills, mental attitude towards competition and winning. The captain of the team was Steven Thomas. Awards were given to the most outstanding players. The recipients are as follows: Roger Leary, most valuable player; Dan Trickett, best defense award; and Brian Burnett, most improved player. Junior Vanity Baaketball — Top Row: Tom Haley. Pat Nelaon. Jeff Chateau. Dave Chilton. Craig Marking. Dan Trickett. Front Row: Steven Hackett. Brian Brunette. Carl Soecoven. Steve Thoenat. Rodger Leary. 2. While Tom Haley Jump. for the haakelball Pat Neivon. Dave Chilton, and Dan Trickett get ready to catch the ba.ketb.il In order to keep it away from the oppoalng team. J. Aa Steve Thoavaa trie, to make a bavket hit teammate. Roger Leary, follow, clovely behind In cate he ntlttea. 4. Dan Trickett runt down the court while one of hit teammate tcoret a point for El Toro High School. 5. Dave Chilton a returning player, make, a lay up ahot at the oppoting team trfea to block hit throw. 106 Sports

Page 112 text:

FRESHMEM TEAM CAPTURES LEAGUE This year's freshman basketball team had an outstanding season. Their overall record was sixteen wins and four loses. The league record was twelve wins and two loses. The team tied with Estancia for first place in the Sea View League. Awards were given to the most deser- ving basketball players. They were as followed: Tim Lain and Rodney Gatin Most Valuable Player: Chuck Kun Saitis, Most Improved Player. The team's coach, Mr. Jeff Butler, com- mented, Very talented group of freshmen. Did extremely well in a very competitive league. They spent numerous hours, Monday thru Friday. after school so they could practice. Freshmen Basketball Team — Top Row: Coach Jeff Butler. Bob Brown, Matt Teitz, Rodney Gatlin. Chuck Kunsaitis, Jeorme Washington, Jeff Stilson, Kelly Moynihan, Jon Luchese. Front Row: James Mardcrt, Jim Reale, Chuck Boechetter, Darren Dick. Doug Barron. Tim McLain, and Jason Doolit- tle. 2. Jason Doolittle passes the basketball to his teammate. Kelly. Moynihan, as the op- posing team tries to intercept the play. 3. Chuck Kunsaitis tries for the jump ball while the other players wait for the out come of the jump. 4. Rodney Gatlin tries to throw the basketball to score but the other team blocks the basket. 5. Tim McLain driblcs the basketball down the court as Kelly Moynihan runs closely behind him in case he needs someone to pass the ball. 108 Sports