Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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Softball Fun and Games Forever ByJon Jaro I think the team is special because we've played together before and off the field we're all friends, said Stephanie Harris. This statement captured the essence of this year's Varsity Softball team. Many of the players had previously participated in softball leagues to- gether and, thus, were accustomed to being around each other on the field. ln addition, all of the players got along off the field as well. An- other significant factor was Coach Barker- Ball. Her determination and desire to win sparked the team to do their best. However, at the same time, she managed to have fun and be liked by all her players. She's hon- est, funny, and even acts like one of usf' described Lynell Stokes. The team looked at the season optimistically, some of their goals f'lt's like a big party. Lots of fun! - Stephanie Harris included: constant improvement, respect, and an above .500 record. These goals served as a perfect example that winning wasn't everything to the lady Titans. Pitcher Christina Montgomery summed up the team's attitude by stating, 'AI hate losing, but if you played your best, then winning isn't so impor- tant. A unique system this year's team used were notebooks and dis- cussions about the games they had played. By doing this, the team ensured improvement game after game. When asked to compare the Varsity Softball team to any object, the players had several interesting answers. Christina said, We're a family. Good times and bad ones. Fortunately the good times outnumbered the , bad, and the girls always got along. Mira Vista 75, ft 5611- . i2QU '. , .:., i J., M---sgeex. Lynell Stokes anticipates the pitch, ready to drive it far. 104 Softball Bridget Gast awaits the potential ground ball to first base.

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Softball Let The Good Times Roll Jon Jaro Our team is like a giant cookie. The players are the chocolate chips and Coach Campbell is the cookie part, described lst baseman Michelle Adame. The Junior Varsi- ty Softball team earned the right to be called a cookie. The girls were united as a whole, with Coach Campbell holding them together throughout the season. 'iHe takes the time to work individually with all the players, com- mented 2nd baseman Lysha Younker. As a result, the players showed their appreciation to Coach Campbell by constantly working hard and winning several games. Success came about through various reasons. Dana Timms believed that, We play well because we work together as a team and always en- courage one anotherf' Much like the Varsity, these girls had played together in years past. So, becoming familiar with how others played was simple. In the end, the season was very satisfying and revealed much promise for the future. Pride. That which compels thee to do one's best, even when no one is looking. Throughout the season, the Freshmen Soft- ball team lived up to this motto. Many of the girls considered this year's season to be ex- tremely interesting. The team lacked a coach until Jim Cross, a volunteer, stepped into the coaching spot. His team welcomed him with much enthusiasm. lt was generous of him to give us his free time, replied 2nd baseman Alison lngleby. The Freshmen team exper- ienced several new things during the season. They included: gay looking uniforms and the smell of agriculture near the softball fields. However, aside all this, the team man- aged to win games and have a great time. Friendship also thrived as the season pro- gressed. With so many positive things turning up, the PHS Softball program is bound for further success! 106 JV 8: Frosh Softball Jenny Van Boom prepares to scoop up the ball and throw. l H. Cross, J. Bechtold, A. lngleby, B. Mangaraan, E. Barrett, A. Rozsia, K. Giroux, A. Rozsa, M. Hewitt, L. McLaughlin, J. Van Boom, S. Kearns, L. Younker, N. Schnoebelen, M. Hines, K. Suszko, Mr. Cross, Mr. Campbell, S. Toumi, H. Kritzer, J. Schwar, C. Fortney E. Smith, K. Clark, L. Palmer, O. Snodgrass, M. Adame D. Timms. Michelle Adame warms up at a game at Poway Lake