Kearny High School - Komet Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Girls JV Basketball Shoots For The Win Girls J. V. Basketball had the form that would lead to a really good season. Playing a zone defense, the team was tight and tough to pass through. Their quick offense made them able to score. Usually starting in a game were, Laura Pephens, a junior, at center. Playing guards were sophomore Diane Dougherty and junior Kim Ankeney, with sophomores Lori Urbanek and Laura Tamkin in at forwards. Although she ran track last year, Laura Pephens, the tallest on J. V. was a good shooter and was usually there for the rebounds. Kim Ankeney, the only returning player, played well at either forward or guard. Her ability to shoot from the edge of the key and easy handling of the ball made her an asset to the team. G Pre-season play wasn't the greatest but with this team, Girls J. V. Basketball had a good season ahead of them. Laura Pephens attempts a steal on a rebound. Kim fsunshinej Ankeney shoots for two Left to Right: Joyce Estrada, Lori Urbanek, Janet Stone, Kim Ankeney, Laura Tamkin, Laura Pephans, Jennifer Weed, Pat Poblete, Diane Dougherty, Janice Ramsay, Diane Houston, Teri Honda. 46 Sports

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Donna Reid towered over Sally Fellows to place a spike on Morse's side. a victory over Clairemont. Sue Johnston's spike from a set by Cindy Pelletier led to a Komet victory over Clairemont. 5R51 'I Cindy Blakeway popped a spike onto the Junior Varsity Coach Mrs. Dahms illustrates side of her terrified Morse opponent. the finer points of the spike-blocking technique. JUNIOR VARSITY FRONT ROW: Joyce Estrada, Kathy Dennin, Ruth Klein, Esther Verdin, Kathy Gleason, Janice Ramsay. BACK ROW: Kit McClellan, Stephanie Plein, Marsha Roeder, Cathy Branigan, Cindy Blakeway, Stacy Gepford, Sarona Sotoa. Wendy Tompkins and Paula Leoni await the bump from a successful spike recovery by Sue Johnston. Sports 45

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German Cervantes held on to a slim lead over a pursuing Henry runner. VARSITY FRONT ROW: Mark Focareta, Ricardo Perez, Jeff Hagewood, Bob Fraser. BACK ROW: Dan Ponce, Bill Clabby, Alan Blair, Jorge Quiroz, Coach Richard Cota. A A A ' ' , . ..-f W is -Q M Kg HL , A t 'rt 1 A --- - ' ,.,.,,,.. N,.. .,...... . .x gp.. Cross Country Unstoppable Under the skillful direction of Coach Rich Cota, Kearny Cross Coun- try compiled an impressive 8-l league record. The Komets, placing second in overall league standings, rolled up a se- cond place finish in the Aztec In- vitational and a fifth place in the South Bay Invitational. The dedicated runners averaged from eight to twelve miles an after- noon. Some of the runners managed to run an extra four miles during first period. Since Mr. Cota's arrival to Kearny in 1973, the cross country team has emerged from meager standings to C.I.F. contenders, which they have been for the past two years. Although there are only twenty- eight members on the team, less than in previous years, the overall quality has improved greatly. The varsity team, with seniors Alan Blair, Bob Fraser, and Jorge Quiroz, promises to be ex- ceptionally strong next year, with the return of juniors Ricardo Perez, Mark Focareta, Bill Clabby, Jeff Hagewood, and sophomore Dan Ponce. Ricky Perez, the team's most out- standing runner, has consistently finished first in league and non-league competition. As a sophomore, he ran a 4: 19.2 mile and led the CC'ers to a 9-0 league record. Karl Kimmey tried in vain to catch the fleeting Ron Beck. To Art Deich, endurance was the key to victory Sports 47