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

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Pirates Upset Toads n otherwise disappointing football season was signifi- cantly brightened by an exciting win over Coalinga in which the Pirates celebrated their first victory in thir- teen games. The 14-13 victory against the Coalinga Horned Toads was the result of a last minute touchdown by Mark Gonzales, followed by a brilliant two point conversion by junior Jon Walters. The offensive line played a large part in giving quarterback Chad Mulligan the much needed time to complete his nine passes worth 137 yards. Their protection was crucial to Todd Dearden's forty-six yard rushing spree as well. This year's team showed much improvement in attitude as well as physical and mental skills. They do have the ability. They're just going to have to rise to the occasion. That's what winners do. said Coach Bob Altvatter. Altvatter admits that turning the Pirate football program around could take a couple of years, but he is determined to stick through it. Starting quarterback, Chad Mulligan, named prep athlete of the week by the Telegram-Tribune for his performance against Coalinga, was also an all county defensive back, as well as a leader of his fellow athletes. Guard Brad Hudson, tackle Justin Shong, and junior free safety Kreg Kowarsch were honored by being named to all league second team. This was a season for learning and as much was learned from defeats as from the single victory. With the new enthusiasm generated by the many aspiring juniors and sophomores, the team should show continued improvement and provide enter- tainment and excitement for Pirate football fans. 'ip' gi f, m g? 88 Football

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Young Pirates Gain Experience unior varsity and freshman football teams are primarily for preparing young players for varsity. The coaches' main purposes are to teach the basics and give the players on the field experience. The junior varsity showed great promise. Although the turnout was small, they had great strength. Their tie against Coalinga was the confidence builder that the young players needed. The two outstanding linemen, David Joller, and Gary Gutierrez, proved to be very effective against their opponents, forcing them to use the weakside for blitzing. The outstanding backfield, consisting of Pete Do- minguez and Clint Simons, and the excellent receiving hands of David Smith proved to be a problem for opposing defenses. They im- proved greatly this season and we're ex- pecting an even better team next year , said coach Boyd. Both JV and freshmen players will be an asset to teams next year. Page 90. 1. JV Football. FRONT ROW: Coach B. Ste- vens, M. Hannaford, D. Cobb, D. Williams, M. Brock- man, J. Soderlund, S. Winston, M. Webber, D. Johnson, C. Simons, P. Patti, D. Smith, C. Gutierrez. BACK ROW: J. Tupper, P. Lomath, J. Pettit, S. Haidet, T. Havemann, D. Joller, S. Balderston, G. Barret, A. Combs, M. El- more, P. Dominguez, Coach S. Boyd, D. Kitzman. 2. Former wrestling coach, Stevens has many talents. Be- sides staying in shape for his wheelchair races, he keeps his eyes on the JV football team.Page 91. 1. A coach's job is never done! Coach Alvatter and Coach Peters escort Danny Hewitt off the playing field, while discussing the last play and preparing for the next. 2. Freshman Football. FRONT ROW: E. Boyd, J. Miller, J. King, C. Roberts, J. Rowe, E. Colvard, B. Kay, R. Mar- ciel, E. Foster, R. Phelps, K, King, J. Furlong, G. Del- Toro. BACK ROW: Coach Perry, B. Sherwood, E. Mullin R. Richardson, R. Martinez, D. Karthauser, C. Dittrich, J. Walker, J. Lindemans, G. Neville, S. Parker, E. Foster, J. lson, Coach J. Poe. 90 Football v