Northview High School - Viking Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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Soccer Kicks Into Action J Alter Vikings recover the ball. Roland Ra- mirez prepares to pass it to another team mate After stealing a passed ball. Jim Higgins attempts to score a point for a Viking victo ry over Gladstone Varsity Soccer 103

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Frosh Basketball Gains Experience, The 1983-84 girls ' frosh basketball team, coached by Jaime Espinoza. had a very good season. Coach Espinoza held practice every day after school from 2:00 till 4:00. Since the courts were taken at these times, they had to have practice outside. Sometimes they were able to hold practice at night to get a chance to play on the gym floor. During their practices, Coach Espinoza worked the girls mostly on the fundamentals of basketball, such as ball handling drills and shooting drills. The weak points of the team were few. The ones they did have were rebounding at times, and too many turnovers. The strong points of the team were benefit- ed by the drills they did. They had very good shooting techniques, excellent free throws, and a consistent intent defense. In talking with Coach Espinoza, and asking who was the toughest opponent the team had played, he replied, La Puente, NOT South Hills. Coach Espinoza ' s attitude toward the team and season was, The girls had a fun and exciting season, which in favor turned out to be a good season. During the season Coach Espinoza ' s philos- ophy that he tried to stress to the girls was, You should have as much fun whether win or lose, just have fun when you play, because that is what you are out here for, to have fun. FRONT ROW: Shannon Worley SECOMD ROW: Nancy Green. Diana Walker. Candy Cox. Debra She- mayme BACK ROW: Deanna Dudley, Julel Daniel. Lilia Gallegos, Jaime Espinoza, Anne Otto, Lori Oussaty, Donn Mtnchin, Chris Wells First Round N V, Opp. St. Lucy ' s 10 54 Glendora 34 22 La Puente 21 26 South Hills 36 36 Covina 38 18 Second Round Glendora 27 38 La Puente 22 40 South Hills 19 28 Covina 31 18 Going up for a jump shot Donn Minchin scores two points for the Vikings. 102 Girls ' FroshSoph BpsKetball i|r

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Varsity Soccer, Softball Emphasize Hoping to reestablish Northview ' s soccer program, Paul Vernon was hired as the new coach. This was his first year as a soccer coach at a high school level. It was decided that the soccer team this year would be on a trial basis. If interest in soccer grew, then there would be a J.V. team next year. If not, Northview wouldn ' t have a soccer team at all. Their goal was to be the first soccer team in Northview ' s history to go to C.I.F. Forty students signed up to be on the soc- cer team at the beginning of the season. Eigh- teen player remained throughout the games. Of the members, eight were recognized as outstanding athletes: William Mackliff-F.B., Hector Ayon-H.B., Joe Silva-G., Jim Higgins- S.W., Dario Olivares-H.B., Erik Valdivia-F.B., R.W.. Edgar Salgado-F.B. Valle Vista All- League Honors were given to Joe Silva-lst team goalie, Diego Benitez-lst team, Dario Olivares-2nd team, Jim Higgins-2nd team, Hector Ayon-honorable mention. Northview also gave school honors to Jim HigginsViking of the Year, Dario Olivares-Most Valuable Player, and Roland Ramirez-Most Improved Player. Coach Vernon stressed that his team mem- bers use self-discipline in order to build endur- ance. With this advice he hoped to push each to perform to his potential. Being the only school in the Covina District with a soccer program forced them to play teams out of the city. The most competivi competitive schools were Edgewood, Baldwin Park, and Workman. Soccer in most of the schools is looked upon as a renegade sport and involving closer schools is an increasing problem. First Round NV OPP. Edgewood 1 4 Sierra Vista 6 2 LaPuente 1 San Dimas 3 3 Workman 1 1 Baldwin Park 7 Gladstone 2 1 Second Round Edgewood Sierra Vista 1 1 LaPuente 2 4 San Dimas 2 Workman 2 4 Baldwin Park 5 GalGladstone 2 1 Hector Ayon shows skillful tactics to gain possession. FRONT ROW: Roland Ramirez, Ivan Valdi via, Dario Olivares, Hector Ayon. SECOND ROW: Victor Mackliff, Joe Silva, Jim Hooper, Jim Higgins, William Mackliff. Coach Paul Vernon. BACK ROW: Pablo Nuno. Diego Benitez. Edgar Salgado. Erik Valdivia, Hien Pham. tfe - M S Ik 104 Varsity Soccer