Pittsburg High School - Pirate Yearbook (Pittsburg, CA)

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S. ..,,,-W K ' S a ft X. Wigs f N'-vs 1 ff? nc, Champions Again by: Ron Polk For the fourth straight year, the Pirates basketball club has captured the D.V.A.L. title l was very proud to be in the position we were in. Now it's time to set our goals for the NCS title, replied coach Curtis Atkinson. Every member on the squad contributed toward the team's success. A trip to first place was not an easy road. Their dream of an undefeated season was shattered by a new adversary, Clayton Valley. Following the pattern of the football team, the hoopsters avenged their own league loss by defeating Clayton in the second round, putting the Pirates in sole possession of first place. Their play-off berth was clinched by sneaking by Ygnacio Valley in a wild one, 63-61. This game was the most important to the coach and players. The game was won on the free-throw line by Archie Thompson, who was fouled with five seconds left and the score dead locked at 61 all. Y.V.'s desperation shot was too late, and the Pirates shot for the Y.V. stands. Ripping down the sign, Ain't nobody gonna come in our house and take us over. The Pirates showed they could handle the pressure on the road and capture a berth. 1. Six-Seven starter, Marzel Price snatches down a rebound over three C.V. defenders. His efforts came to no avail as the Pirates were dealt their first loss of the season. Q. Hoopsters take a break. While coach Atkinson goes over the game plan. 3. Darren Coleman leaps up for an uncontested lay-up. While he also displays his vertical leap. 4. Pirate, Marzel jams home a slam dunk. With these efforts, Price helps the Pirates to the DVAL title. lx 5. Back Left: K. Allen, R. Gonzales, D. Littleton, L. Ward, M. Price, A. Thompson, E. Riley, D. Brown, B. White, D. Hines, J. Rosado, D. Coleman, D. Santiago, B. Thompson and R. Hackett. 6. Jose Rosado floats to the hoop on winged Air Jordans. Showing off his finesse as he sinks a finger roll. 7. The cheer- leaders cheer on Darmell Brown as they prepare to do battle. As Ken Allen and Lee Ward stand ready to answer the call against the Eagles. 8. Archie Thompson sets up for a potential dunk. The crowd simply watches in awe. 9. Junior, Ray- mond Hackett glides to the hole. His outstanding hustle forced an untimely accident which sidelined his great start. ULLLLELTQ EILSQE' ELl,EL1I5'L'lil.tLL

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N.C.S. Title Out of Reach by: Ron Polk The D.V.A.L. crown was a difficult task, the N.C.S. title was almost given away before the game. The Pirates' only N.C.S. game with Berkeley High was close but very disappointing. lt seemed as if most of the players all agreed that they were a little scared from the start. The team psyched itself out early but made up for its opening game jitters by halftime with a 45-32 lead. Foul trouble took out the Pirate's bug man, Marzel Price and the rest was history, Berkeley 74-Pitt 67. The D.V.A.L. champs took the long way to get there. lts first game against Mt. Diablo was a blowout, Pitt 92-MD 76. The next game vs. CV was a barnburner at Northgate. Hundreds of screaming fans cheered each team on as seconds ticked off. With five seconds left with the Pirates championship on the line, senior guard Jose Rosado sank an all netjumper to put Pitt ahead 66-65 and Pirate fans teasing and taunting the CV fans. CV counterattacked with a jump- shot at the buzzer to win it 67-66. Ul,Ll.igEL'I,'Q LEUSIE l:Li,ELll5'l.'lil.i.l.Llil.i.l.l.f lL.IJ .Li,.L. l.tLLLLL'Ll,vli