North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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GIRLS’ TENNIS Front Row :Margarel Davis. Chris Crawford, Ebony Kelly. Christine Dee, Shalinda Sherrod Back Row :Coach Kneisl. Renee Johnson. Anika Barcllft, Laura Bening. Sara Tenner. Lucy Vang Christine Dee-Serves up another ace The girls' tennis team improved quite a bit in 1987, especially when one realizes that there were only 10 members on the team. Juniors Rene Johnson. Sarah Renner, and freshman Christie Dee, will bring a solid foundation for next years squad. The teams only senior, Ebony Kelly, helped to shape up the squads character of hard work and fighting spirit. According to Head Coach Jerry Kniesl, this spirit and hard work paid off several times during the season, with the most notable win coming over St. Paul Harding. 26 Laura Bening showing off her front hand stroke

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BOYS’ SOCCER Front Row :Dan Thao. Pete Thao. Mike Scott. Koa Chang. Mike Shelton. Jim Wald. Jesus Panlilio. Teague Gaulkner. Tom Ronald Second Row .David Grigoy. Damien Petrou. Lloud Stewart. Xheng Vang. Aaron Blanks. Corey Johnson. Enosay Thao. Shoua Yang. Brian Sanders. Diem Groth i r- Back Row :Coach Greg McMoore. Geoffe Issacman, Bosson Yesufu. Dan Amartin. Todd Chartrand. Allen Grigsby. Harry Grigsby. Eric Engstrom. Mike Donaghy. Coach Lee Bcllfield. Manager Karl Brophy The 1987 boys soccer team was the best that North has ever experienced, in peformance, team record, and recognition of outstanding players. They finished 5 — 7 — 1, fourth in conference, and advanced to the second round of regionals. Head Coach Greg McMoore refered to the ethnic diversity of the team as one of the reasons for the success and emotional closeness of this team. The team captians. seniors Allan Grigsby. Harry Grigsby, and Damien Petrou. were named to the all — city team. Petrou was also high scorer and made honorable mention on the all — state team. Sophomore goalies Corey Johnson and Enousay Thao, contributed a great deal to the team and will provide a strong base for the next two years. Assistant Coach Lee Bellfield and Manager Carl Brophy. also added to the team success. Damien Petrou kicks the ball down field with intensity 25 Mike Donaghy and Harry Grigsby double team a Washburn defender

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WRESTLING First Row: Jamal Smith, Mike Madigan, Alex McKinney. Brian Goodwin. Chucky Cleveland. Demian Schardin. Mike Schneider, Trent Underhelm, Clifton Miller. Randy Washington 8econd Row: Donald Berry Jr.. Ian Sanders. Eric Kot-wlu, Joe Berg. Ricky Batsell. Jason Stebbins, Doug Berry. Mario Thompson. Brian Kaufmann, Brian Sanders. Chan Vang Third Row: Coach Richard ChakoHs.Narmer Alston. Larry Cook. Greg Allen. Romalne Gibson. Arthur Wright. Ike Baker. Jeromy Thotland,Coach John Newman. Coach Mark Dobie Winding t one oT the moM demarvkng tpot it at lai at filnrtt It concerned Wreitten mutt mam lain I hell weight end train e tremefy held Neath a wrettlert train on average 20or more hourt pet week Mott ot the North High Wrettlere choote to wretiW (or the competltlvenett When a wrettter pint down an opponent he receivei a talety p n from the cheerleadert Tha pin It utuaty dliptayed on the athlete t letter or warmvp jacket. and it teen at a mark o accompSehmenl. Si wrettlert made the all city team, mcknftng Ian Sandert, Air McKinney. Brian Sandert. Trent (Jndrrheim. Doug Berry, and Larry Cook Junior Brian Sandert. waa undefeated with 2) wint and I tie Eighth grader, Ian Sandert. (22 Wait, and 4 Lottet) and ninth grader. Chan Vang (undefeated thit teaton). were welcome addition to the team Senior Trent OvJerhelm. (24 Wlnt. I loti. I Ue). who appeared m the State Tournament latt year, attempted to become only 3rd wretder In Mmnrepokt Conference hlttory to win 100 matchet Hit lour year record it 90 wint. IMottet. and I Ue Detpite having 6 vanity Marten with little or no eaperimee and only I tentor a the tguad. the team won 13 matchet and lott only 3. The highlight of the teaton wat winning the De La SaBe Tournament Many new wrettlert combined with 2 new coachet. John Newman, and Mark Dobie. produced a team wtth an improved record and potential lor continued tuccett Joe Berg has the upper hand in this match Damian Shardin prepares to put on his moves. Damian Shardin Closes in on another victory. Brian Sanders grapples for position against a Roosevelt wrestler 27