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

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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

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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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at Captain Gylan Dottin, aided by the crucial blocking of David Pena, manuevers his way toward yet another touchdown. Gylan re- ceived the Most Valuable Player award for his tremendous contributions to the team. at at After receiving a handoff from quarter- back Gylan Dottin, Hymie Thurmond contem- plates his options for a successful play. The ability to make quick decisions is a necessary skill for a tailback. Defensive player Sergio Guiterrez at- tempts to attack the Newport Harbor quarter- back. The strategies of such defensive men enabled the freshmen team to win many of their games. Freshman Football — Row 1: Coach Evans. J- Munoz, J Huizar. B. Zenter, L Rios. E Jones, J Reyes. M. Ortiz, A Olivares. L Charpentier Row 2: B Masanlai. T Haroutuman. N. Navarro. B Nunez, J- Anas. M. Medina. D. Gar- cia. S. Gutierrez, Coach Madrid Row 3: C- Hudspeth. M. Luna, J. Dunn, M. Gn alva. J Ruiz, R Bing- geii, L. Hernandez, I. Gonzalez, G. Hill, Coach Evans Row 4: G Nguyen. S. Denman. J Gonzalez. R Eagles. F. Larnva, J. Scott. H. Thurmond, T. Allen. G Dottin Row 5: J. De Santiago. R. Ruiz, J Hes- ter. A Salvado, I Sosa. R. Lara, C. Johnson Row 6: R Topete. G Sal- dana, R. Gomez. R. Gonzalez. D. Pena, R. Cedillo. J Landeros, K. Christopher