Joliet West High School - Alpha Omega Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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.S'0I',S' There were a variety of sports in which Joliet West youths participated in 68-69. In pursuit of perfection, the ath- letes ,spent most of their time behind the scenes practicing. Desire, kindled in practice, resulted in successful for- ward passes, baskets, base hits, discus throws, and reversals. Among the many highlights of Joliet West's sports sea- son, the varsity football team produced an undefeated season. In the first year of its use, the victory light had many occasions to be put into operation. Spo t

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I .u Rick Chizmark caught the throw from Shawn James to put the Argo opponent out at first base. Rick was voted honorary captain by his teaininates. Catcher Bill Clad took his stance in preparation for the pitch from Bill played all of the games in the season and made only two errors, Sports Bob Anderson Varsity baseball Tigers win district tournament Making a sweep of the district tournament was no problem for the varsity' Tigers. They beat Minooka 9-1 and Joliet Catholic 13-8. Al- though they had a conference record of 2-6, they ended the season with an overall record of 8-8. Lorin Lynch, with a batting average of 490, was announced most valuable player. SCORES West Opponent 6 Naperville 3 8 Oswego 0 7 Joliet Central 8 5 Wheaton North 6 2 Lockport West 3 2 Lockport West 3 9 Joliet East 3 8 Joliet East 0 2 Joliet Central 5 0 Argo 3 1 Argo 4 8 Aurora East 2 0 Tinley Park 4 8 Joliet Catholic 1