Saddleback High School - Caparral Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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Bret Miller hurls the ball to the receiver in hopes that he will run the ball into the end zone. His teammates. Antoin Lark and Nate Primous made sure that Bret completed the pass without getting tackled. 9 Pulling guards Martin Mercado and Jody Neal block their opponents with relentless blows. Teamwork was the vital ingredient to a winning season. Saddleback stops Santa Ana ' s attempt to block one of the many field goals scored. The final score, 48-0, proved that the Roadrunners were a team to be reckoned with. Al Coleman holds the ball for Jeff Schriver as he kicks the extra point after another touchdown. These two players helped the team many times by obtaining that additional point. Sophomore Football — Row 1: B. Thurmond, B. Nunez, D. Phillips, D. Onti- veros, J. Bustos, M. Mumford Row 2: P. Potter, A. Lark, G. Rivera. M. Mercado, M. Gon- zalez, Coach G. Franklin Row 3: C. Turner, S. Gonzalez, T. Robles, R. Vargas. N. Pri- mous, L. Ochoa Row 4: C. Ra- moser, M. Huerta, G. Diaz. A. Coleman, S. Kassissian, A. Madrigal, B. Miller Row 5: J. Neal, B. Hoilman, G. Jackson, V. Rossano. N. Gonzalez, J. Schriver, M. Kloberdanz

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Sea View League Champs team up for success Scoreboard SHS OPPOSITION 28 Costa Mesa 28 University 17 26 Newport 26 31 Estancia 7 21 Woodbridge 10 27 Corona del Mar 6 31 Norwalk 10 13 Fullerton 30 by Lisa Wood The varsity football team achieved its primary goal of being the number one team in the Sea View League. Led by the Daily Pilot ' s Coach-of-the- Year, Jerry Witte, the gridsters en- tered the season in peak condition, concentrating on the regular season competition, but also, beyond. We had a goal to win every game, to make CIF, and hopefully, CIF champs, Coach Witte stated. The team ' s progression to the CIF play-offs was highlighted by the tele- vised Homecoming game in which the Raodrunners tied Newport Har- ' ' We all came together and played like true champi- ons. — Joe Deal bor, 26-26. The varsity members completed regular season play with no losses and became Sea View League Co-Champions. After dispensing of Norwalk 31-10 in first round CIF action, the Roa- drunners were pitted against Fuller- ton. In an intense game where, as Glenn Campbell puts it, crucial mental mistakes were made at the wrong time, Saddleback was de- feated, 13-30. Summarizing the entire football program ' s sentiments on the sea- son, Joe Deal stated, I ' ll never for- get how every game we all came to- gether and played like true champi- ons with class and pride. The varsity football team attained much more than a trophy and a championship. They acquired a re- spect for themselves and for their teammates, accompanied by a sense of pride and accomplishment. Defensive back Teddy Baker, who also played offensive tail back, prepares himself to cover the opposing team ' s receiver. Teddy was named to the Sea View League first team, and also the Daily Pilot ' s first team. Kicker Todd Maxwell attempts to score that extra point. The punter ' s success can be the de- ciding factor in a winning game. Todd maintained a 46.4 average throughout the season. ♦ Once again, after Glenn Campbell runs the ball into the end zone, the referees give that won- derful sign signifying another touchdown for the Roadrunners. Foil Sports 35

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Scoreboard SHS OPPOSITION 1 Costa Mesa 36 University 7 7 Newport 7 30 Estancia 35 Woodbridge 17 Corona del Mar 1 Laguna Beach Aspirations of victory take sophs to the top by Ineke Stoneham With aspirations of winning every game and becoming league champs, the sophomore football team com- peted with a positive attitude that made them winners. Characterized by a willingness to work with and for each other, each member was an im- portant element of this united force. And with a record of 9-0-1, these players did in fact realize their goal. It was a tough season, especially the game against Newport, but ev- erybody improved as a team, so we came out on top, commented John We all played together as a team, and that ' s how we won the championship. — Danny Ontiveros Hall. Realizing the importance of a strong team, the squad played each game as if it were their last. Excelling in defense, they allowed the opposi- tion only three touchdowns through- out the entire season. Talented play- ers highlighted the team ' s achieve- ments as Gary Jackson and Nate Primous ran away with eighteen touchdowns and Danny Ontiveros made a habit of intercepting the oth- er team ' s passes. By tackling quite a few opponents, Chris Ramoser and Alex Galvan also contributed their su- perb skills. Coaches Robert Larson, Greg Franklin and Steve Miller guided the team, building strategies around their talented players. This team had one of the best re- cords of any I have coached. We al- ways played together as a team, contributed Coach Larson, confirm- ing that the most prominent ingredi- ent of a winning squad is teamwork — an ingredient in which sophomore football was overflowing, y mm mM Brett Miller hurls a quick pass. Brett Miller completed 21 passes throughout the entire sea- son. Danny Estrada prepares to throw the ball while his teammate Martin Mercado blocks the opponents. Foil Sporrs 37