Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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tennis ■ li m mmmi Varsity Scores Loara Opponent 8 Huntington 20 11 Troy 17 8 Mater Dei 20 I8V2 Mater Dei 71 2 ! 18 Kennedy 10 10 Cypress 18 14 La Habra 14 10 Katella 18 ISVi Ocean View 121 2 10 Kennedy 18 14 Cypress 14 176 Tennis

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Season marked by injuries Wo have some fairly good seniors but basically it was a rebuilding year, stated first-year varsity golf Coach Ron Young. Coach Young previously was the junior varsity coach but was not involved with the golf team for two years. Because of the winter rain, which washed out golf courses, several pre-season matches were cancelled. The rain also made practicing very difficult. The team was plagued with injuries suffered on the course. Before the league matches began, junior Tod Fingal dislocated his knee while swinging. When Fingal returned to action, senior Steve Jones suffered a back injury and missed the second half of the season. The remainder of the team consisted of seniors Bruce Duner, Pat Foley, Tom Sorenson, Alan Todd; and sopho- mores Rick Cortez, Jeff Rodman, and Matt Sohl. The team did not do well in league. Coach Young helps you and makes you work, but he keeps the game fun, said Tod Fingal. . r 1. Hilling his drive down the middle of the lairwav is senior Alan Todd as Tom Sorenson looks on. 2. Hitting into the sand trap is not a golfer ' s goal, but a good shot out can save the hole. This is exhibited by sophomore Rick Cortez. 3. Pat Foley, one of the two returning varsity lettermen, follows through just after impact on the second lee. 4. In an effort to two putt the first green at Dad Miller, Steve Jones makes his calculated attempt. 5. At the lop of his swing, senior Tom Sorenson concentrates on the ball b)efore starling his downswing. 6. Left: Three-year team member Bruce Duner, senior, watches his ball fall into the hole for a par. Right: Hitting a wood off the fairway is sophomore Jeff Rodman. 7. junior Tod Fingal practices his putting on his road to recovery. Fingal missed half the season because of a freak knee injury that happened on the course. • .rr ' , -X. ' ■■ r .i- ♦■ ' .;•• .■•. Varsity Golf 1 75

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Gold ranked number six in county Led by Coach Bill Bereczky the varsity team had the best season in five years with 3 matches won consecutively and a season record of 4-8. We truly made a ' U.C.L.A. come- back ' , commented senior Corey Gold. High spots of great play were achieved bv team captain Corey Gold and junior Frank Ritchey. Gold has been play- ing tournaments for six years and is ranked number six in Orange County. Ritchey was a two-year varsity letterman and will return to be probable team captain next year. Dan Beyerbach, Steve Gilliam, Jim Eagan, Pat Orr, Rich- ard Manning, Phil Allinger, Troy Gabaidon made up the rest of the team. Although the team had its ups and downs they showed driving effort towards their C.I.F. goal. I ' m really disappointed at the attitudes of people towards joining a sport like tennis. They want to be a star instead of wanting to be there because of a love for the sport. The team had many members which will be benefi- cial for the varsity team next season, said junior varsity Coach Ed Brown. Outstanding junior varsity action was shown by Chang Vo with a 25-5 record and Mike Paek w ith a 19-20 record. 1. Pat Orr analyzes his opponent during the warm-up before his first league match. 2. Returning junior Frank Ritchey intensely watches the ball right after impact. Ritche was one of our leading players. 3. Dan Beyerbach. senior, admires his last shot as he continues his back- hand follow through 4. Senior Steve Gilliam prepares to hit a smashing forehand during a team challenge. 5. Team captain, senior Corey Cold goes off the ground during service practice as he works for maximum speed and accuracy 6. The 1979-80 lunior Varsity Tennis Team: Top: D. Powers, D. Schroder, M. Bergines, D. Desroches, B. Bledsoe. Bottom: J. Harris, M. Paek, B. Hood, C. Vo, T. Michaud. 7. A tired Chann Vo, senior, runs for a wide backhand shot during a speed drill. 8. The 1979-80 Varsity Tennis Team: Top: S S. Tai, D. Beyerbach, C. Gold, Coach lohn McEnroe, S. Gilliam, |. Eagan, F. Ritchey. Bottom: R. Manning, P. Orr, P. Allinger, T. Gabaidon. Tennis 177