Patrick Henry High School - Encounter Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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,,, 3 ' s HThey're the heart of the team, said Coach lmlay. The power up the middle came from the trio of Darren Riley, Jeff Jensen, and Nick Alcorta, who led the team to victory many times. All were returning varsity mem- bers and made All League Team last year. They batted 1,2,3 in the lineup, which proved to be a strong point in the Patriot repertoire. Riley played centerfield and had the strong arm and quickness necessary to play that position well. He also batted left-handed with a lot of power. Jensen was another solid hitter. With his quick feet and strong arm, he' was a fine catcher. Shortstop and pitcher Nick Alcorta was another great asset to the team. Other players, like strong armed pitcher Steve Chasteen, helped the 120 Athletics oCro d team to victory. Kevin Tahan was one of the new 'Aexcitingw players who hit the ball often. OPPONENT Madison Kearny Mira Mesa Morse Madison Kearny Mira Mesa Morse Madison Kearny Mira Mesa Morse P.l-l. FINAL

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t.es Scott Middaugh, the mighty pitcher, hurls the ball toward home plate. Aside from being a fine pitcher, he does a good job with his bat too. I got it, I got it. With the greatest of ease, jus nior Dave Wallerstien catches the fly ball. I new 1, elm f - 'k F? ,, K N Bandaid Won't H lp These Cut Jumping over mud puddles, their big cleated feet p unded the surface. Hit, run, throw. oaches, with a glove in one hand, and a clipboard in the other, intently watched each players move. After several weeks of tryouts, deci- sions had to be made. Who would make the squad and who wouldn't? The day cuts were posted on the coaches' window, all the participants gathered to see if they were listed. With held breath, they peeked onto the sheet . . . a smile came to some, disap- pointment to others. I like the way they posted the cuts. They didn't put a red line right through your name, said one participant. L'It was a surprise, said Pete Doremus. I waited until 4th period to lookf' 'LI bet my friend a dol- lar that I wouldn't make it. I lost, said Kevin Clippinger. No matter how long and hard the tryouts were, in the end it was worth it. Hlt always feels good to make the team, said Norman Whitehead. P.H. Opponent Madison Kearny Mira Mesa Morse J. V. Baseball 119

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Returning home from another trip around the bases. Darren Riley is welcomed by Jeff Jensen. Scott Rohrback, and John Rivkin. Mode three. Catcher Jeff Jensen is helped by Coach lmlay on the angle at which he should swing the bat. Y' A I Q .. The next Nolan Ryan or Tom Seaver? For now it's Steve Chasteen. firing the ball home. Front - K. Rohrback. S. Rohrback. D. Bronk, P. Stamatopoulus. M. Hamlett. K. Evans, S. Aguilar. C. McKeon, J. Nadel. T. O'Day. 2nd K. Reed. D, Holly. D. James. T. Beck. C. Williams, R. Anderson. K, Tahan, J. Jensen. J. Rivkin, B. Detrick. 3rd M- R. Aguilar, B. Webb. S. Chasteen, S. Zetterlund, R. Hennis, N. Al- corta. D. Riley. Coach Imlay, T. Kilmar. A. Kollmeyer I A Pitch For Nick Being a versatile athlete, Nick plays shortstop and pitcher. Who would sit all by himself, in a small beach chair, in the team room, with a Hawaiian hat on, a corn cob pipe in his mouth, spitting tobacco chew into an empty potato chip bag? There could be only one person doing this . . . Nick Alcorta. You might say I'm unique. Like most all of us, he likes to get away every once in a while. He thinks ll OU might say I'm unique. and tries to find himself. I haven't done it yet, he added. I'Ie's a little different, said Coach Bob lmlay, but Nick adds spark to the team. Alcorta tried to take over as leader this year. At shortstop I feel responsible and involved, and at pitch- er I get to experience leadership. Al- corta has become a fine ballplayer with a competitive streak and a wealth of talent. I like the competition but I en- joy the people most of all. Varsity Basketball 121