Independence High School - American Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Back Row QL-RJ Coach McCullough, Bev Chandler, Cassandra Spain, Coach Barbra Taylor. Middle Row fl-RQ Lori Rameriz, Debbie Santo, Kathy Kornki, Tammy Wilke, Teri Sylveria. Front Row QL-RJ Cindy Sanchez, Rita Walker, Carol Ishimaru, Kathy Krygier. 'lx lv ,lil ' 1 l1! - Q 1 .7 l, f, . .K N E ' ,4 .A S ,iz Y,,,,f'-Q ff- 4-f k 1l k'k'k GirIsVarsityBaskelbaIl 197

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KIARSITY BASKETBALL rf' I ' nm -' 1J,l -I 5,,,,ggQ: f - D. . . 1 , 14. -.np mlb., '1i', ...JW ..,.f,t'.L.,: .' 'Ha . Q ' ',4. ' Q.. The girls Varsity Basketball team had an extremely successful 1979-1980 season. Led by seniors Rita Walker and Cassan- dra Spain, the 76'ers compiled an overall record of 19 Wins and 5 losses and cap- tured the North Division title with a perfect 10 win and 0 loss record. By midseason the 76'ers had earned their way to 5th place ranking in the CCS: this ranking stood until the 76'ers lost a cru- cial playoff game in overtime - thus ending an excellent season. Another highlight of the season was the interna- tional game the 76'ers played against an all star team from Australia. The two most outstanding players this year were Rita Walker, averaging 15.9 pts. per game!6 stealsfand 5 assists. Cassandra Spain averaged 15.8 pts. per gamefand 12 rebounds. The other fre- quent starters were senior Cindy San- chezg juniors Cathy Koernke, Lori Rami- rez and Teri Silveriag sophomore Deb- bie Santo, and freshman Bev Chandler. Rounding out the squad were senior Cathy Krygier, and sophomores Carol lshimaru and Tammy Wilke. Post-season honors were awarded to three of the 76'ers: Rita Walker fselected Most Valuable Player of the North Divisionlg Cassandra Spain fNorth Division All-League 1st Teamlg and Debbie Santo received Honorable Mention. Next year the 76'ers will be back with 7 returning players. Thanks to all the stu- dents, faculty, and parents who sup- ported the 76'ers this year. fl' X9 x, X ' - 1 ft. ' f' 4,,1 , 4 ,2 , . N- qi I I. -1 , -'L a INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL 1979 1980 VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OPPONENT Santa Teresa 43 Mitty 46 Notre Dame!Salinas 49 Mt. Pleasant 43 Yerba Buena 28 Silver Creek 56 San lose 40 Los Gatos 51 Sunnyvale 41 Menlo-Atherton 56 Peterson 43 Mitty 61 Aptos 46 ic 27 Ayer 31 Piedmont 53 Milpitas 32 Overfelt 33 .: ' ic 29 - Coach Taylor if Ayer 40 IHS 60 Piedmont 46 IHS 68 Milpitas 49 IHS 64 Overfelt 43 IHS 40 Mt.Pleasant 44 IHS-1342 OPPONENTS-1030 196 CirIsVarsityBasketball i'1Iri k

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FROSH SOPI-l BASKETBALL . X , 4 The 1979-1980 Boys Frosh! Soph Basketball team did an outstanding job. Their season was 20 wins and only 2 losses. They worked together and dis- played fine athletic ability. These young men were the champions of the Del Mar Tournament and were the Co- Champions in the North Divi- sion. The sixers were led by sopho- mores: Mando De La Cruz, Greg Wilkes, Armando Ortez, Chris Carmona, and lerome Oliver. The Freshman leaders were: Dave Gillespie, Vince Calvetti, and Eddie Visperas. We had a great season and it was a lot of fun ,working with this fantastic group of guys. -Coach Wright X 1-Ee ....1! ' Top Row QL-RQ - Tony Halario, Perri Watts, Greg Wilkes, Tom Swenke, Dave Galespie, Marty Newton, Bill Wright, Middle Row QL-RQ - Chris Koshiyama, lack Harrington, Vince Calvetti, loe Ross, Chris Cari Robert Robinson, Mark Yanez, Bottom Row QL-RJ - Armondo Orteza, lerome Oliver, Manoke De la Cruz Sakamoto, Earl Oliver, Craig Ashmore. . 1 X 1 ll n ,, I fx--. at G 1 4-1 1. -r 5, is 6 198 Boys Frosh!Soph Basketball 'ki k'k