Fred C Beyer High School - Stars and Stripes Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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O I-Jacilioa-ation. . . To. . . Championship: The screams of excitement are heard throughout the gym. The crowd chants Beyer, Geyer . . .! The clock reads EE seconds left to play in the last quarter of the final game of the season, and homecoming. Senior guard Todd Fiaffanti steps to the free-throw line. l-le had two shots to make in order to end his high school basketball career on an upnote. The ball snaps in the air, it's in! VVe want another one, yells the crowd as the ball falls through the hoop increasing the home score to E1 -59, breaking a tie. The ball goes back into play, senior lvlahinder Singh rebounds the ball from Atwater, and hands it off to Todd Plaffanti who in return passes to senior teammate Greg VVashler. Washler goes for his final score of the season. The clock ticks on 'i 'l, 'I C, 9, he scores! Boosting the lead a final time to 613-59. with B seconds left to play. Atwater scores at the buzzer, but that doesn't matter, for the victorious Patriots had prevailed. This exciting yet tense atmosphere was apparent at all games played. The season started on an upbeat with a victory over Franklin with a score of 77- G1 . Through much dedication not only from the coaches, but from the team, they made a name for themselves. They took fourth in C. C. C. ECentraI California Confer- encel, but became lvlodesto City Champions! The first time in years. In many ways all the guys were eoual, however, some had specialities that stood out from the others. Leading scorer was Greg VVashler with GEC points, becoming sixth best scorer in Geyer history. EContinued page 'l 'l GJ. if? 'l. Coach Glenn Davis with help of Todd Flaf- fanti. devise a plan during a time-outg E. lvl. V, P. Greg Washler C223 skies over Atwater Cppo- nents: I3. Kevin Laugero E1 CJ shows fine form from the free-throw line: 4. Sam Arikat VI 41 drives around Nlerced players. 1 'I S Varsity Basketball 1

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