James Madison High School - Prospectus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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nior, Ryan Huckabonc takes some advice from his base coach. Taking a soaring infield pop fly. junior, Pete Valdez gets an out. [iior, Paul Kobayashi watches to see the outcome of his pitch. Junior, Albert Mcndiola, waits for the right pitch to hit out. s And Rosa Chavez Varsity Baseball 79

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The Ralley Rats The Ralley Rats of Doliva Drive, as coach Roeder calls Madison's Varsity baseball team, started the 1988 season with five big victories in a row. Scores ranged from 11-10 against Mar Vista, to 24-2 against Vista, with the War- hawks dominating both games. To be a baseball player, it takes a good attitude, patience, con- fidence, and the ability to sup- port his teamates no matter what his personal performance is, Christian Hansen com- mented. A regular practice starts with warm-up and stretching exer- cises. Then the team splits up into groups and works on play strategies and fundamentals. After practice, the team fin- ishes by running ant doing other conditioning exer- cises. Many felt this was one of Ma- dison's better seasons for base- ball due to the strong, aggres- sive offense and the intimidat- ing defense that made up Ma- dison's winning force. The Warhawk's had a great season and once again proved Madi- son High's excellence in base- ball. Senior. Ken Robak prepares to Heal first base. While airborn, junior Terry Magnctt catches a line drive for a third out. Showing determination, senior Mark Hallisey comes home to score another run. Front row. Greg Chrones. Brian Brown. Wally Popiela. coach Bob Roeder. Pete Valdez, Paul Kobayashi. Buzz Brown, Bobby Villaluz, Albert Mendkda. Back row: Ryan Huckabone. Darrin Legenza, Ken Roback. Terry Magnctt. Christian Hansen. Angie Fujii. Devin Fitz. maurice. Matt Lee, Chris Pinzini. 78 Athletics This Page Sponsored

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Making Them Earn Every Run When Coach Miner was asked if he had a lot of potential for this years Varsity Softball team, he replied, Yes, we're as good as any one in San Diego, if not better than most. This year, Madison was chosen to attend the Tournament of Champions, along with 31 other teams. Only the best teams in the country were allowed to at- tend, and the Warhawks had what it took. The Varsity Softball team was formed from 14 high spirited students, nine of whom were returning with past years of ex- perience with softball at Madi- son. Getting pumped up for each game was only part of the strat- egy. Mental involvement and concentration was the most im- portant part. Physical errors could be understood, but not mental ones. The team agreed that with its good pitching and defense, its opponents would have to earn all of their points. The Warhawks gave it their all, and didn't give up for anything ... Now that's Madison spirit! Here's Debbie Corbett throwing one of her famous curve balls for a strike. You’re out! signals the umpire after Cristy Serritella snagged an attemped bunt and threw it to Kim Lester for t out. 80 Athletics