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

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WRESTLING Aiki Atkinson and Eric Palmer, two of North ' s four Ivy League Champions demonstrate their techniques in practice. The other league cham- pions were Damon Walker and Arthur Duarte. VARSITY WRESTLING TKAM; FRONT ROW: Mgr. Km, Gaughenbaugk Eli Aldridge, (iary Plette, John Hazelton, Henry Hastiaans, Ross Chambers, Kddie Lyman, Lester Harvey, Mgr. Nancy Gonzales; TOP ROW: Coach Lyman, Damon Walker, Ricky Lyman, Captain Aiki Atkinson, Eric Palmer, Ar- thur Duarte, Paul Takeda, Coach Silva, Coach Kdmond; (not pictured: W. Jones, R. Quiroz, S. Bradford, S. Snow.) Varsity Wrestling SEASON RECORD (12-2) North 39 28 Corona North 48 24 Apple Valley North 58 14 La Sierra North 55 15 Norte Vista North 52 18 Arlington North 37 21 Ramona North North 20 South Hills North 46 21 San Marino North 17 47 Rowland North 67 06 San Pasquel North 52 Palm Springs North 52 17 San Clemente North 56 12 Bars tow 1st in Ivy JV Wrestling SEASON RECORD (9-2-2) North 42 24 Upland North 30 39 Victor Valley North 45 24 Corona North 48 18 Elsinore North 38 38 La Sierra North 48 03 Apple Valley North 53 11 Ramona North 42 18 Norte Vista North 35 24 Arlington North 53 15 San Marino North 36 36 South HilU North 54 18 Milikin North 23 48 Rowland 1st in Ivy JJ¥iUrh w - - . - y . - JV WRESTLING TEAM; FRONT ROW: Chip Nusser, Chuck Thomas, Steve Grijalva, Chris Myers, Juaquin Aboytes, Leton Mitchell, Rob Himmelberg; TOP ROW: Coach Lyman, Mike Gonzales, Mike Takeda, Steve Villegas, Coach Silva, Earnest Clark, Eric Hawkins, Terry Wingo; (not pictured: M. Melcic, S. Watson, R. Ochoa.) jr, varsity wrestling 71

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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

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Varsity Changes Attitudes Nothing clicked, said Coach Decker of the soccer team. Their season record showed nothing to the contrary. Although the Huskies had many chances to win games, they somehow let their opportunities slip through their hands. That is, until they quit beating themselves. At this point, the team concen- trated on winning games instead of worrying about past losses. After their second win of the season against Ramona, things began to change for the team. At the beginning of the season, we were always yelling at each other, but after the win we concentrated on our own mistakes rather than other players, said Matt Moy. As attitudes changed, so did the practices. Players entered practices with enthusiasm they lacked at the beginning of the season. The skill of the players improved as their attitudes changed. We began to do better drills and players started to enjoy the practices rather than dreading them, said Michael Spinks. During the games the improve- ment could be seen. More goals were scored and the team ' s spirit Despite all the losses, most of the players stayed with the team and gave it their best shot. Robert Jackson puts the ball back into play after an opponent ' s shot went wide of the goal. The Huskies were beaten by Ramona 2-1. 72 sports