John Wesley North High School - Aurora Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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BASKETBALL JV Basketball SEASON RECORD (16-3) North 22 21 Moreno Valley North 42 24 Victor Bailey North id 2H Rubidoui North 20 26 SanGorgomio North Won forfeil Moreno Valley North 16 37 Redlandl North 11 26 I ' iusX North 33 41 Norco North 41 1(1 Norte Vista North 28 19 La Sierra North 33 26 Arlington North 41 38 Poly North 411 6 Ramona North 32 8 Norte Vista North 44 :15 Arlington North 44 :i:i Holy 1st in IVY After fighting over the ball with her opponent, Renee Hamilton (24) participates in a jump. Renee won the jump and tipped the ball to one of her teammates to score. The Huskies won 44-35. jv girls ' basketball 69

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JV Girls Rise To The Top Success . . . The JV Girls ' Basketball team defied all odds and rose to the top of their league. Considering there was only one returning player, Tia Hancox, on the eleven member team, the players had an outstanding season. The team won all of its IVY League games and had a perfect record for the IVY League Title. It took much hard work from the players. They had practices everyday after school until five except on days of the games. At practices the players worked on their free throws and passes. But the many hours of practice paid off. Having a good defense and being aggressive helped the team in their many triumphs, commented Coach Hiroto. The team advanced further in the league than the players had predicted. Tara Gatson and Natalie Dillahunt stated, The highlight of the season was when we beat Poly, not because they are our school ' s rival, but they were the toughest team we played in the league. The players felt that having as many new players as they did, they accomplished a great deal for just one season. An IVY League title for a team with so little experience was indeed a great achievement. GIRLS ' JV BASKETBALL TEAM: Tina Matthews, Caxla Luke, Tara Gatson, Teresa Lewis, Mary Felts, Coach Hiroto, Kecia Potter Allenia Taylor, Renee Hamilton, Tia Hancoz Natalie Dillahunt, Algenia Taylor. 68 sports

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Wrestling Dominates League North makes wrestling number l! The varsity and JV wrestling teams proved their strength by pinning both Ivy League titles. Although wrestling is a team sport, individual achievements highlighted the varsity ' s season. Emerging as two top wrestlers in Riverside County were Aiki Atkinson and Eric Palmer. Each took first in two major tournaments. Undefeated Scott Bradford led the team before an injury caused him to retire early. Both the varsity and JV overcame their strongest adversaries. Varsity ' s toughest expected rival, Ramona, gave the team little trouble. Defeating them 37-21, North took the league title. The JV ' s conquered all opponents with the exception of La Sierra. The meet ended in a draw, leaving North tied for the league title. The coaching staffs motivational techniques helped both teams clinch their titles. A strong mental attitude came first, then the rigorous workouts. Coach Tim Edmond commented, Wrestlers have to have an unwavering desire for victory more than in any other sport. Both the wrestling teams proved this to be true by becoming Ivy League Champs! So close. Being only inches away, Eddie Lyman gathers his strength and quickly pins his Norte Vista opponent in the first two minutes of action at the Riverside County Tournament. Varsity wrestler, Ross Chambers expresses fatigue £ after being declared winner of his match in the Riverside County Tournament. Chambers went on to place second in league competition. 70 sports