Morenci High School - Copper Cat Yearbook (Morenci, AZ)

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VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Thatcher 0-15, 3-15 Cobre 1315. 14-16 Safford 2-15, 7-15 Thatcher 315. 2-15 Safford 9-15, 9-15 ‘Clifton 15-2, 15-12 Tombstone 15-10. 4-15, 15-12 Pima 15-13. 15-7 Miami 3-15. 6-15 St. Gregory 15-9. 15-4 ‘Pima 15-11. 13-15, 7-15 ‘Benson 7-15, 2-15 Clifton 15-9, 15-0 Miami 7-15. 4-15 ‘Duncan 4 15. 11-15 ‘Willcox 12-15, 15-12, 17-15 “Benson 12-15. 15-2, 15-11 “Thatcher 9-15, 6-15 Won 7 Lost 11 ‘Conference “Divisional Tourney J. V. VOLLEYBALL Thatcher 3-15, 13-15 Cobre 12-15, 8-15 Safford 2-15. 3-15 Thatcher 4-15, 2-15 Safford 1-15, 7-15 Clifton 15-10, 13-15, 9-15 Tombstone 15-13, 15-8 Pima 3-15, 15-8, 13-15 Miami 15-4, 13-15, 15-12 St. Gregory 15-2. 10-15, 15-2 Pima 9-15. 14-16 Benson 15-13. 0-15, 9-15 Clifton 13-15. 2-15 Miami 9 15. 6-15 Duncan 15-9, 153 Willcox 8-15, 13-15 Won 4 Lost 12 BREAKING SERVE. In the J.V.’s 12-15. 8-15. 14-16 loss to Cobre, Dee Dee Horn bumps the ball to her setter. ALL EYES ON THE BALL. In their only match of the year with Duncan, sophomore Erika Ruedas bumps the ball back to the net as her teammates Mario Medina and Leslie Mitchell await the out- come. The Cats lost two straight. 4-15, 11-15. 28 Varsity J.V.Volleyball VARSITY VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Cheryl Brannon, mgr.; Tina Bendel, Alma Morales. Erika Ruedas. Mandy Barridu-N«lUg-Aguilar. Deidra Peete. Angel Vidales, mgr BACK ROW: Richelle Harper, mgr.; Heidi Scheier, elly Ladnei Beverly Scroggins. Kristina Webb, Harlo Medina, Shannon Williams, mgr.; Noralea Gale, coach. J.V. VOLLEYBALL: FRONT ROW: Dusty Dangerfield, mgr.; Geofgianne Sandoval. Cheryl Gale, Billi. Bende|. Lisa Swesey, LeeAnn Saiz, mgr.BACK ROW: Tim Leuthauser, coach; Roxanne Moreno. Dee 1 Horn, Jenny Snider. PfjftrilU FW Stephanie Freida, Rosie Moreno.

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 CLOSE BUT NO CIGAR. After an exciting finish in the 100-meter dash at the Lions Invitational Track Meet, senior Jon Day crosses the line in second place with a time of 11.75. TIGHT RACE. At the Lions Meet, distance runner Kelly Brown, a freshman, competes in the 1600- meter run. Kelly failed to place in the event. ’87 GIRLS’ TRACK: FRONT ROW: A Mcfarlane. L. Velasquez. L. Chavez. J. Taylor. C Brannon. C Pingleton. 2ND: K Morton. K. Wehrs. C. Lopez. K. Brown. S Roybal. S Harper. B. Gonzales. D. Milligan BACK ROW: M VanNess, S. Bryant. J. Mnffetr Gaejhie. L Durr. K Boggess. H. Scheier. Coach D Haye. ’87 BOYS’ TRACK: FRONT ROW: M Ruiz. K Comaduran. E Brown. P Lucero. B Goodwin. P. Ortiz. 2ND: S Smith. D. Grove. E Dunham. L. Withrow. G. Gordon. J Bouriaque. R Stitt Coach J. Edens BACK ROW: P Martinez. G. Strom. C. Lacey. R. Vega. S. Butler, J. Petty. J. Salazar. J. Day. R Falcon. G. Gonzales. ’87 GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ TRACK Girls Boys Morenci Lions Invt. Benson Relays Willcox Invt. Thatcher Invt. Safford Rotary Lordsburg Invt. Cobre Invt. Safford Quad Morenci Rotary Willcox Invt. Divisionais State 9th 5th 10th 10th 5th 4th 4th 3rd 7th 8th 1st 2nd 5th 5th 4th 2nd 4th 8th 4th 7th 5th 18 24 16 23 A MIGHTY BOUND. Freshman Cheryl Brannon leaps over the last hurdle in the 300-meter low hurdles at the Lions Meet. Cheryl placed fourth in the event with a time of 53.8. Track 27

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Varsity upsets Benson in first round of divisional tournament Lady Cats Come Close A tough schedule led to the Lady Cats starting the season with a losing streak as four of the squad’s first five games were against Thatcher and Safford — both de- fending state champions in their classes. “It was a discouraging start,’’ claimed sophomore Heidi Scheier, “because we didn’t have much of a chance against them.” The highlight of the season was the Cats’ upset victory over Willcox on the Cowgirls’ home court in the last regular season match of the year. After losing the first game, 12-15, Morenci came back to win the last two, 15-12 and 17-15. ‘‘I thought the match would never end,” ad- mitted Mario Medina. “I knew we could win, but it was really nerve wracking.” The Lady Cats’ surprise victory over the Cowgirls gave the local squad a fifth place finish in the conference, pitting them against Benson in the first round of the divisional tournament. Although Benson had decisively beaten the girls, 7-15, 2-15, in their prior meet- ing, this match belonged to the Cats. After losing the first game, 12-15, Mor- enci came back to win the last two, 15-2, 15-11. The Benson victory meant a rematch with Thatcher in the semifinals. “We were really excited after our win against Benson, but we didn’t have the exper- ience to beat Thatcher,” commented Eri- ka Ruedas. “Maybe next year!” Although the J.V. squad did not start off well, they gradually improved ending the season with 4 wins and 12 losses. “We started getting serious halfway through the season, and that’s when we started winning some games,” concluded Dee Dee Horn. “It’s my job to get the ball up to the net so it will be easier for the setter to get it to the hitter — Leslie Mitchell IT’S MINE. Senior Leslie Mitchell bumps the ball with backup help from Mario Medina. The Lady Cats beat Pima in two games. 15-13, 15-7. PERFECT FORM. Against Duncan in their last home game of the season, J.V. player Pxiscilla Ba pa sets the ball up to the net in the squad s Tb-v, To-3 victory. GOING FOR THE KILL. In the match with Clif- ton, hitter Heidi Scheier spikes the ball to the oppo- nent’s court in the 15-9, 15 0 win. Varsity and J.V. Volleyball 29