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

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J.V. TEAM BOUNCES INTO 1982 SEASON Led by an outstanding defense and a well-adjusted offense, this year's junior varsity basketball squad finished the season with an excellent record. After a slow start of six straight losses in pre season, they fought back to a respec- table upper division finish, in the Sea View League. Coach Paul Beidler com- mented that he was very proud of how his team progressed and improved throughout the course of the season. The team captain for this year was sophomore Lauree Whitcomb. Junior Varsity — Top Row: Vicky Walton. Sandy Taylor. Shirley Duke. Tonya Ranson. Megan Lauppe, Yvette Hicks. Cindy Mat- thews. and Coach Paul Bedlier. Middle Row: Shannon Meyer. Lauree Whitcomb and Kris Lindholm, Missy Vinas. Kathy Valenzuela, and Sharon Merritt. Front Row: Susan Okerland and Ellen Lin. 2. The junior varsity squad rushed to get the ball from their oppo- nent. 3. Sophomore Missy Vinas blocks an opponent from getting to the ball. 4. Sharon Merritt passes the ball to an open teammate during a game against Saddleback High School. 5. The junior varsity squad gathers around to listen for the next play. Sports 145

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VARSITY CAPTURES SEA VIEW LEAGUE With a successful season the girls' varsity basketball team accomplished a lot during their season. The team cap- tain was senior Robin Holmes who. also was the most valuable player. The most improved players were seniors Tracy Clark and Leslie Devereaux. The girls' basketball squad placed second in the Marina-Edison Tournament. This was the first time El Toro did so well at a tournament. The team was led by Coach Sharon Spencer who com- mented, I was proud to have coached such a fine group of young athletes. Varsity Basketball Top Row: Leslie Devereaux, Tracy Clark, Heather Mcnealy and Terri Carlander. Middle Row: Randi Bailey, Robin Holmes, Kim Dennison and Kim Harris. Front Row: Kim McGills and Diane Early. 2. Kim McGills, Robin Holmes. Leslie Devereaux and Terri Carlander use all their might to block an opponent from Sad- dleback. 3. Senior Tracy Clark leaps to make a point for her team in a match against Sad- dleback High. 4. Junior Kim McGills looks for an opening to pass the ball. 5. Robin Holmes and Kim McGills block an opponent from making a point. 144 Sports

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FROSH-SOPH SHOWS MUCH ENDURANCE IN LEAGUE The girls' frosh-soph basketball squad ended with a record of 2-5 and a second place finish. The captain of the team was freshman, Vicki Mallet who was also the most valuable player. The most improved player was freshman, Cheryl Focht. Former student Ms. Terri Young directed the team. Coach Young commented, Each girl worked hard in every game improving their knowledge of the game of basketball.” The team also learned the basic skills and the fun- damentals of the sport. Frosh-Soph Basketball — Top Row: Kim Taylor, Jamie Bramlett, Ashley Lowe, Kathy Sutton, Hilliary Hamilton, Darlene Fields. Captain Vicki Mallett and Coach Terri Young. Middle Row: Jennifer Hines. Sharon Casey. Denise (Jranga, Joy Wilson, and Renee Anderson. Front Row: Jennifer Richter, Brenda Cervoni, Hancee Smith and Cheryl Focht. 2. Captain Vicki Mallett drib bles down the court to make a basket. 3. Frosh Soph squad watches their teammate with excitement in a game against a tough Loara High School team. 4. Freshman Vicki Mallett makes a fantastic dribble down the court to make a basket for her team. 5. Freshman Jamie Bramelett passes to her teammate for another basket. 6. Freshman Jennifer Hines uses all her effort in starting the game off with a powerful jump shot. 146 Sports