Marana High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Marana, AZ)

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Class AA proves tough for JV, Frosh ,., X f ff, 1 Even though the Freshman football team got off to a slow start and had a difficult time recruiting play- ers, the team showed much improvement by the end of the season. The players had a very positive at- titude and didn't give up. The highlight of the sea- son, was a ninety-nine yard pass play, from Barry Antle, to co-captain Steve Somerville. The Frosh Season came to a close with a 1-8 record, due to the 62 JV Football Sl- , new 5 tough competition in the AA conference. The Junior Varsity football team suffered losses, because of lack of participation. Although the JV had a poor record, it was a good experience, and the team will undoubtably have a much improved season next year with over half of the players returning. The JV team finished the season with many more players, and a 1-8 record.