Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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Dahlem proud of soph players We had a good group of kids who really worked hard. The team ' s attitude and technique improved which made the season a success for the players, Coach )ohn Dahlem said of his 0-10 sophomores. Randy Kowata was hailed the Most Valuable by his teammates for his superb performance at center and line- backer. Most Valuable Back was Rene Segovia and Jim Bru- nette was Most Valuable Lineman. Ron Jantzen was given the Most Inspirational Award. Segovia was honored as Saxon of the Week on three dif- ferent occasions. Recognition as Saxon of the Week also went to Carlos Pla, )im Brunette, Randy Kowata, Craig Johnson, Ron Jantzen, Craig Bogard, Gary Grace, and two- timer Herb Marris. Everyone has shown improvement all down the line this year. Next year, by being a year older, the players should improve even more, stated Coach Dehlem. A prime reason for the disappointing season was due to the lack of scoring punch. 1. Cyrus Ujiiye charges in unconlested to block field goal attempt. 2. Touchdown made by tight end Mark Hultz is confirmed by the referee. 3. Tailback Ken Bouck follows the lead block of fullback Carlos Pla in in the 22-26 contest against Newport Harbor, 4. After a long gain quarterback Craig Johnson is stopped by the Centu- rions ' defensive back on our field. 5. Rene Segovia, tailback, stands alone because of his speed and agility. He was the sophomores leading rusher this season. 6. The Saxon offensive line stacked up against the tough Marina line. Snapping the ball into play is MVP Randy Kowata. 7. Stopped after a successful pass completion is wide receiver Craig Bogard in a game against the Anaheim Colonists. 8. The 1979 Sophomore Football Team; Top; Coach Ochwat, P. Grindrod, J. Reyes, Coach Dahlem, Coach Hinman. 2nd Row; |. Hall, S. Bouck, C. Johnson, K. Shearman, K. Bouck, B. Powell, R. Kowata, M. Hultz. 3rd Row; C. Horrell, R. Saavedra, R. James, T. Shaw, M. Ongaro, R. Duke, D. Hough- ton. -Ith Row; M. Midani, R. Henson, D. Sandoval, R. Jantzen, R. Cervantes, C. Bogard, C. Grace, C. Ujiiye. 5th Row; H. Marris, J. Brunette, J. Johnson, S. Riccio, M. Kaminski, C. Pla, R. Segovia, J. Daniels. Sophomore Football 119

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Veteran players break records Under the coaching ot Ms. Jackie Husband, the varsity water polo team showed us their skills this year which were accomplished by long hours and many practices. Finishing second in the Empire League, the waterpolo team ended the season with an 11-3 record. For the first time in Loara ' s history the varsity team, in double over-time, defeated Katella in sudden death. Seniors Ray Baird, Dave Bennett, Chris Barling, and Joel Clark received All-Empire League Awards. Highest scorer of the season was Chris Barling, 43; second was senior Dave Bennett, 33; third was senior Joel Clark, 27. Baird broke a school record for the most saves, 224. Team captains this year were all veterans of last year ' s varsity. Captains Baird, Bennett, and Barling were all expe- rienced and played well. A highlight of the season was the Esperanza Tournament where Saxons captured the second-place trophy. The Varsity team played defensively and offensively this year. There were six starters who have been playing together for six years. Despite some disappointing losses, this year ' s water polo season was a very successful one. 1. During the Cypress game senior Alan Scearce tries an attempt to block an opponent while senior Chris Barling swims to help 2. Also during the Cypress game senior Joel Clark is trying to decide where to throw the ball before his opponent arrives 1. Senior Dave Bennett and senior Joel Clark watch as a Saxon player is blocked by his opponent while trying to make a goal 4. Goalie Ray Baird makes a tremendous elforl to block a ball while play- ing against Cypress in the rain. 5 Surrounded by live different opponents senior Chris Barling attempts (to throw the ball to a fellow player lb. lunior John Kane and senior Ray Baird wait for some action at our side lof the pool during the Cypress game |7. junior Erik Price goes to make a goal, but he loses grip on the ball while jsenior Alan Scearce comes over to help. (8 1979-1980 arsily Water Polo team; Top: |. Kane, D. Bennett, R. Baird, |. Clark, C. Barling, |. Seymour. Front: D. Renfrew, M. Innerblchler, A. Scearce, E. Price, and E. Ismerio. Water Polo 121