Morro Bay High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Morro Bay, CA)

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Pettit Leads Pirates Through Tough Season or the Pirate junior varsity basketball team the 1985-86 season was more an educational ex- perience than a quest for victory. But by any standard it was a success for the young team. Pla- gued by problems of inexperience, illness, and injury in the beginning of the season, the team refused to roll over. They knew that their long hours spent on running plays, shooting free throws, and working on their defense would make them smoother and help them execute their plays more effectively against opposing schools. Joey Pettit was the definite floor leader both bringing the ball up court as well as setting up the plays. Gino Barret was very strong in the middle, rebounding as well as shooting and caus- ing havoc for opposing teams. Although their record is disappointing, it is also deceptive because it does not indicate how much they improved. The team worked hard together, and will definitely be an asset to next year's varsity squad. For the freshman squad, the year was one of learning and of perfect- ing skills. Coach Jack Smith, who is a former MBHS basketball player and graduate, helped the team become familiar with the plays and skills of the MBHS basketball program. The offense was ex- tremely team oriented and did very well for its first year together. The team was very small physically so conditioning and strength building were very im- portant. The future of the MBHS basketball program looks bright, and these young players have much to look forward to. 102 Basketball 'mfs ' . mme

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Sharpshooting Trio Leads Team To CIF ed by senior co-captains, center Vicki Skiba, and guard Kim Knestrick, who are both second year starters, the Pirates had a phenomenal season. Junior Ginny Falsetti was named Prep Athlete of the Week by the Telegram-Tribune for her outstanding per- formances against Mission College Prep, Arroyo Grande, and Carmel. In those three games she scored 53 points and led the team to a victory in each game. The high point of the season came when coach Tim Barkas' girls defeated the league champion Atasca- dero Greyhounds in double overtime play. For Vicki Skiba and Knestrick, the season was nothing short of spectacular and a fitting end to their careers. The backcourt combination ofq8ylvia Ggnzalesgand Kim Knestrick proved to be an asset as this lightning quick pair used their speed to cause havoc for opposing teams. Their speed was also an asset to the fast break after the tenacious defense had stripped the ball. Their dream of going to CIF is very much a reality this sea- son. The JV girls basketball squad consisted of a talented group of gifted athletes. The combination of talent, size and skill enabled the girls to dominate the league. Starting center Laura Hittle played a major role in both offense and defense with her rebounding and shotb- locking. The sharpshooting trio of Marquise Bent, Shel- ly Smith, and Cheryl Rodenhi blew holes in their oppo- nents defense. Coach Nerelli used his years of exper- ience to forge the girls talent into a well oiled team machine which not only entertained the enthusiastic crowd but also proved to be winners. 104 Basketball