Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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askctball Varsity Developes Character By Julie Hartman We didn't get to the meat and potatoesf' explained highpost Leif Gigstad, To play basketball well, you have to enjoy it, get at it, and get fired up. That didn't happen this year. From the very beginning the Varsity team reflect- ed a disappointing season. Coach Saner stated, Hltls hard to win a title every year. I know the Poway name has set a high standard for basketball and we did play some good games, but consis- tency is what makes a team good and we fell a bit short of that. Nonetheless, l enjoyed the players' company and am proud of their effortsf' The coach, the team, and the school expected the Varsi- ty to do better, but after the first three games and then to be defeated by Mt. Carmel, ev- Korgel especially this year, humility' -- Brian eryone knew the Titans were in for a rough season. Each member encouraged one an- other to inspire more motivation, spirit and confidence. Gary Anderson said, 'Basketball is fun because it's ac- tion-packed and you're Basketball teaches you about leader- tearnwork and competition the most. I a a constantly in motion. Brian Korgel ex- pressed, UI enjoy the loved getting on the court and competing. Coach Saner is very dedicated and serious about the game and cares about the players as much as any coach I've ever seenf, Never- theless, the athletes kept their chins up and came through an upsetting season with a lot of educational memories. Senior Jeff Galka remarked, The season did not go as well as we would have liked it to, but it was an over- all rewarding experience. The noise of the crowd doesn't phase Gary Anderson as he makes Hthat critical shot, 74 Bclskefbclll The players listen intently to instructions from their en thusiastic coach. .J l if as -+-- E5 .. ,,,. -.. .s:r 1 I '7.Tm'i 'ss-K-N-wc... . T K 2jwm,W,,,,.,. .... j . .. ....i... rr .i 12,55 :,,-fs-aPf1seff- I - .. 1 --szztgsbffi QF- a.s1.safas1 rvfiff -::I' 1.35141 .-- rsiewrlgsjil xr: . ..... ... . ---- il? Q t F -rs 3 I its a'5iQig.ss s rs S . . t M 5 1 if .... 2 2 i iffls 5555? xiii? .ri tl Q l l zxl will llik ' ll r i 2 it lil s 47 i , s iis Ll lliiil . 2? sss 5 l M5 s rv T 5 xigigcfsq - . . r iff' Eli E? T3 . M T S if es s ,.. , -V 45 . ? ge- - f-:- . ..tr-,s.ii.sqgi,,ggsQ ., f .... ,,,.... . . ifif, ' ' 52 ff 'Tffift 5. ., H 5 iFi5iT?3ff9V 56 ,R T ,53.,.,pg..g - .,,... me QEBUSQ 45 .,-- i s - 5 1 't-. -- . ing .,,,-..s ..., .i's s Q.-gf :-t if T is i ri--- .ttr L , iii H --,,s .,., , ' -- . , Nm wx sixfsgs sim Si

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Rick Anderson battles for a rebound with a Mount Carmel rival. T 1 i.ct t T h Boys Freshman Basketb i, .z-eg-.Opponents Ramona 78 25 E1 Camino 65 .. , ...:,, n-n . : , c m n i f . 5 S 2 -L.n . n . . . Vista t' f R .Y .-,. ' : ' --1 I : X54 . .. . . . tr asketball F rosh shoots to By Jennifer Stampfli 'lEveryone on the team is a great player and all of us are good friends. We're definite- ly playing our best all the time, boasted Matt Uyeda about the freshman team. Their confidence and teamwork, combined with strenuous practices, gave Poway the league title. Shane Schanback explained, We're in the game as a team, even those on the bench are concentrating and playing in their minds. Those on the bench constantly cheered on those running around the court. They gave each other strong moral support. Troy Nichols considered the team's attitude to be a key ingredient to success. We get a roll going and everyone is in the mood to win. the top lf we have to get a point on the board, it will be therefl Steve Gregosky commended Coach Embrey on his expert knowledge of playsfl while Zeke Awbrey praised Embrey for his good strategy which he continually changes to confuse our opponents. The Frosh team consisted of thirteen strong play- ers. Everyone performed well as a sub and, as Rick Anderson said, HThere isn't five main players, all of us are good enough to back up the starters and win. Jason Ginger listed the deep bench as a great help in winning games. With a smile he said, We have guys who want to score. .QQ .X The Poway bench watches with concentration as their teammates defeat Mt. Carmel. Diegkliw y f t c T g Cafffiel :2, ,f,f ki k.k: K. Dieguito i, ..,k kkk: .:., . ...,,, ..-, V , ,. ,,,,,, A A . Back L-R:PhillBradbury,Chad Marshallulason Gin- Qosky, Sean Pendergast, Chad Basinger, Matt Total Wlnsf T2 TTLOSSQSZ 0 A M A gear, Jason Weigel, Greg Sorrell, Ricky Anderson, Uyeda, Sharie Schanback, Coach Embrey. ,. fs., ,. ' Zeke Awbrey. Front L-R: Troy Nichols, Steve Gre- Boy's Basketball 73

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MVP Mmm, 'Ax ,I -as., - mid? ' W 4 s i ,qL T U D The MVP title was shared by Gary Anderson and Dave Delaney. Both ath- letes have always enjoyed sports Dave said, H's great to be recog- nized for my abili- Ues.H '7 feel hon- ored by this unique award Conwnent ed a happy Gary. PUWAY 48 TITAN5 ball down the Court and away from hls Opponent L H Harlan Candi Gary Andefggn Jay Ngy Dave D2lBl'l2y l..BlfG1QSfBd,J8flGBlk3. KDEBHDQI bohm Dan Mallard Faul Roberts Jason Jones T9 N3Ch0lS C Sane? BTW! K0YQGl Basketball 75