Golden West High School - Sunset Yearbook (Visalia, CA)

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ARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Front: Donny Gallian (78), Jason Thornburg (88), John Bratsch (11), Jeff Lawrence (26), Shawn Minugh (31). Second ow: Mitch Cote (50), John Dow (64), Bill Casner (65), Darin Rector (54), Reynold Esquivel (83), Tim Williams (33). Third Row: Greg Hogan (70), )on Coverdale (56), Kirk Olsen (76), Derrik Porter (81), Matt Nino (73), Mike Dirkcr (20). Fourth row: Robert Parker (42), Coach Andy Thornburg, tick Johnson (9), Kevin Jefferies (44), Peter Eastin (55), James Omos (51), Josh Vandclc (32), Chris Hughes (29), Joe Swope (13), Craig McDonald 62), Coach Jay Kennedy, John Senn (22), John Owen (15), Rick Lantrip (7), Coach Tony Casares, Coach Dave Hansen, Coach Tim Ainlcy. Trailblazers 5-5 under new coach The varsity football Trailblazers broke even with a record of 5-5 under new head coach Andy Thorn- burg. Probably the most satisfying victories came against Tulare Union and Monanche high schools. The Trailblazers defeated the Redskins of Tulare 20-19 for the season’s first victory. Tulare later went into the final game of the Valley playoffs against Madera High School. The Monache victory, 27-13, was the first homecoming victory by the Trailblazers in three years. In West Yosemite League action, the Trailblazers were defeated by Redwood (49-6), Mt. Whitney (14-13), and Hanford (31-21) high schools, but scored big victories over Lemoore (40-12) and Reed- ley (28-12) high schools. Coach Thornburg traded his Selma Bears assistant coaching position in for a Trailblazer jersey when Coach Bill Corliss resigned the head coaching spot. LEFT: Quarterback John Bratsch carries the ball himsclt alter failing to find a pass receiver. 129

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Seniors named to All-League team Seniors Jason Thornburg and Rick Lantrip were named to the first team of the All-West Yosemite League team. Jason, tight end, was named to the first team offense while defensive back Rick Lantrip made the defenseive unit. Jeff Lawrence, John Dow, and Greg Merritt were named to the second team defense. Receiving honorable mention for the offense were Darin Rector, Chris Hughes, John Bratsch, and Matt Nino. Defensive honorable mention play- ers were James Omos, John Owen, and John Scnn. RIGHT: John Owen, with assistance from Matt Nino, makes some yardage during the Trailblazcr homecoming victory against Monache. BELOW: Shawn Minugh altcmps to get through the lincin the homecoming football game. BOTTOM LEFT: Jason Thornburg gets by a defender as another one waits in the homecoming football victory. BOTTOM RIGHT: Mike Dirkcr escapes a tackle in the Trailblazcr victory over Rccdlcy High School.