Northview High School - Viking Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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Varsity Football Falls Short Ut Winning This year ' s varsity football team was led by head and offensive back coach Brian Beveridge, new offensive linemen coach Mark Pasquarella, defensive coordinator and back coach Vince Lopez and defensive linemen coach Duane Russell. One highlight of the season includ- ed the game against the ranked team of Baldwin Park, the second pre-league game. By the arrival of the fourth quarter, the Vikes were behind in points. By scoring two touchdowns, Northview could be put in the lead. This seemed very unlikely to happen, but not to the fired up Vikings. They scored the two touchdowns and extra point kicks that they needed in the hnal moments in the fourth quarter, upsetting the Braves and emerging as victors in this exciting game with a score of 21 to 19. The second league game against the cross town rival Covina had its highlights despite the loss. The Vikes were down points going into the second half. After half time, Northview came out of the locker room pumped up and ready to score the points they needed to win. Although they scored one touchdown and a field goal, it was not enough to pull out a victory with the hnal score of 17 to 21. The following game against Vl orkman was another game in which Northview came back in the second half. They scored two touchdowns and an extra point kick in the fourth quarter, increasing their score to 13. With only seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Vikings attempted a two point conversion to win the game, but did so unsuccessfully. Time simply ran out before the Vikes could score more points to overcome the Lobo ' s one point lead. The game disappointedly ended with Northview 13 and Workman 14. A player who has to stand out the most, and recipient of the Viking of the Year trophy, was A! Navarro. He rushed for more yards than any other player on the team. Other players who contributed to the team were Paul Mead who made Valle Vista First Team, and Robert Gomez who was the recipient of the Leading Tackier trophy and Defensive Back of the Year trophy. Coach Brian Beveridge was pleased with the team ' s ability to come back fighting, as in the cases of the Baldwin Park, Covina, and Workman games, and not to give up. He was appreciative of the players ' coachability and eagerness to learn throughout the season. He stated that everyone should feel proud of their fine efforts this season. Every player contributed to the success of this year ' s team unity and spirit. The players voted to all-league teams were as follows: FIRST TEAM: Paul Mead-tight end and Diego Benitez- kicker. SECOND TEAM: Kevin Saxon-offensive guard, Al Navarro-running back, Mike Harrington-wide receiver, and Brian Tragarz-down lineman. HONORABLE MENTION: Bob Lent-offensive guard, Bill Gallis-quarterback, Ron Brown-running back, Tod Farrar-wide receiver, Larry Anderson-down lineman, Jerry Cole-down lineman, and Robert Gomez-defensive back. Rick White wraps the Upland ball carrier while Mike Cardona, Ron Brown, and Jerry Cole all close in to assist in the tackle to prevent the Highlander from gaining yardage. On the option pass, Robert Gomez sets up to throw the football to the intended receiver in the endzone during the Homecoming game against South Hills. Mike Lyndes and Al Navarro smash the South Hills ball carrier while Raymond Palacios gloats over the smashed opponent. 148 Varsity Football Varsity Football

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For Winning Season Setting up to throw the football, Bill Gallis looks downfleld for ttie intended receiver. Viking players express their excitement after scor- ing a touchdown against Baldwin Park. The Viking defense explodes through Baldwin Park ' s offensive line, locating the ball carrier and stuffing the play .

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Season, But Succeeds In Team Unity PrcLeague San Gabnal Baldwin Park Upland Arroyo Belltlower League Edgewood Covina Workman South Hills La Puente NV 6 21 9 17 13 10 28 OPP 27 19 41 12 34 21 14 28 20 Mike Lyndes lakes a refreshing drink of water while watching the offensive unit drive the football down- field. Al Navarro races towards Ihe deiensive end to blow him away in order to create a running lane for Ron Brown. Many Viking defensive players aid In the stopping and demolishment of the Upland Highlanders ' ball Varsity Football Varsity Football Varsity Football - Varsity Football 149