Pueblo High School - El Dorado Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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I 4 s -1. ' Ball Plagers Work To lrnprove During Seasons lt was coach Ken Horcus' first year at Pueblo as the 1981-82junior varsity softball coach. Practices were held everyday during sev- enth period. Each practice session consisted of working on all fun- damentals, throwing, catching, running, hitting and improving any other weaknesses. The teom consisted of ten freshmen and two sophomores. They lacked experience ond had trouble throwing strikes and hitting the ball, but the girls learned by their mistakes after every game. The toughest game this year was against Cholla High School, but coach Horcus felt that Pueblo should have won more games and ended the season with a better record. The team finished the sea- son with o record of 5-10. This may not reflect on their potential in 2-3 years. Coach Harcus stated, The entire team helped each other, but Lydio Lopez stood out as a leader and competitor. Other impor- tant team members were Cormen Limon and Cathy Cota. The 198081 season was fairly rough for the junior varsity base- ball team. Mr. Holstrum coached baseball for the first time here at Pueblo. He encouraged the team with two words never quit . 44 Copy: Martha Sonchez Photos: Jose Valencia, Levy's One of the toughest teams in our league was Sunnyside Hi School who they ployed twice, but lost both times. There w two team members who kept o good mental attitude, they w Gus Carranza and Ricardo Fernandez. Most outstanding te members were G. Horos, A. Ravago and R. Duran. Coach Holstr felt that the team did not play up to their own potential. The fore, the season ended with a record of 2-10. 13 Ted Pesquiera practices his pitching. 27 Junior Vorsity Boseboll teom members are from bottom row: J. Cuesto, A. Castillo, F. Real, M. Monreal, E. Olono, M. Alvarado. Second row: J. Godinez, A. Ravago, L. Camargo, G. Carrazza, A. Armenta, R. Duran, A. Romero. Top row: Coach Holstrom, T. Pesquiero, A. Rodriguez, R. Fernandez, F. Tono, G. Fernondez, and R. Burr. 33 Buena ployer takes o lead she regrets as Debbie Gowen Iool-cs forward to getting her out. 451962 Junior Varsity Softball Team members are from bottom row: Ana Gamez, Mary Garcia, Debbie Gowen. Second row: Cathy Cota, Eunice Ruiz, and Carmen Limon. Top row: Romelio Romero, Rosenda Lucero, Margaret Ramos, Lydio Lopez, and coach Ken Horcus. 57 Romelio Romero takes o warm-up pitch before a game. 63 Coach Horcus gives signals from the sidelines. 75 Guillermo Fernandez swings ot a curve ball.

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Warriors Go Last year the 1980-81 baseball team made history at Pueblo. Pueblo's coach, Buddy Warnke, stated that he had exceptional pitching and a versatile team effort that brought the Pueblo XVarrior's baseball team the City Championship title, the first since 1963. The Warriors then traveled to Mesa to meet Scott- sdale High School. At Mesa's Hohokam Field, in the first game of the class AAA State Championships, Peublo lost to Scottsdale by a score of 3-13. Pitcher, James Gonzales ended the season with a 7-A record. He had struck out 81 in 73 innings and had an ERA of 2.31. James was also awarded athlete of the year. As o team, Pueblo had a batting average of 295, scored 113 runs and had four batters hitting better than .300: Frank Mesa .34O, Fred Ser- na, .311, Trini Amaya, .375, and Roman Murguia, .375 were top hitters. 46 Copy: Norma Dura, Teresita Contreras Photos: Levy's For Stale Title 15 Albert Greco gets ready to pitch the ball. 25 Swinging with enthusiasm was Ray GrUalva. 33 Anthony Morales rounds first base. 45 '80-81 Baseball Team are, Bottom row: Ramon Murgia, Frank Quevedo, Anthony Morales, Trini Amaya, Tirso Padilla, Ray GrUalva. Middle row: Frank Gonzales, Joe Moreno, Ramon Valdez, Ignacio Herman, Fred Serna, James Rincon, Guerrmo Horos, Sam Cuesta. Top row: Coach Warnke, Tony Cisnero, Ray Lucero, John Martinez, James Gonzales, Mark Romeo, Edsgardo Denogean, Frank Mesa, Manager Oscar Romero. 53 Checking the line-up is Pepe Valencia. ob Warrior tags runner at home.