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

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Establishing a tradition as a powerhouse team by Yolanda Cerda The Register newspaper heralded the Saddleback varsity basketball team as the team to beat in the Sea View League in preseason expecta- tions. However, three years ago, Saddle- back was unknown in Orange County basketball. The 1982-83 winless league record invoked Coach Pat Quinn and some young players with a hunger for v ictory. Through intense practices and newly aquired discipline. Coach Quinn drilled his squad of rookies and seasoned veterans over the last two years. The result: a talented, finesse We ' ve given Saddleback a basketball tradition. ' ' — Coach Quinn team that not only gained respect, but awe and admiration as well. The team consisted of talented players. Mark Walton was a county scoring leader, averaging 16.7 points a game. Bryant Walton is a fastbreak- ing guard who has commanded the attention of many college recruiters. A supportive bench rounded off the team as Nick Santa Cruz com- mented, Everyone played a part in a win, even if they didn ' t get in the game. And so, a prestigious powerhouse has been established, a successful basketball program commenced. John Cook summised the player ' s sentiments when he described the squad ' s development as an exper- ience I ' ll never forget. V Chance Peterson shoots a ten footer from the top of the key. Chance was a leading rebounder. grabbing 9.1 rebounds on the average. A « Junior Guard Bryant Julius Walton concen- trates on an offensive play during the first quarter. Bryant said his personal goal was to increase my knowledge of the game and my character. + As a leading scorer and rebounder. senior Mark Walton heavily contributed to a close win against Laguna Beach. Mark earned a four year scholarship to St Mary ' s College in Northern California. Winter Sports 53

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Center Mark Walton takes it to the hoop in the game against Laguna Beach. Mark was co- captain along with Bryant Walton. During a locker room session Coach Quinn advises the team on the game play. Practices consisted of work on press, drills. and conditioning. Varsity Basketball — Center: Coach Pat Quinn Row 1: E Jones. R. Cole. B Walton. P. Golden C. Peterson. M Walton. J. Deal. N Santa Cruz. M. But ler

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Glenn Campbell releases a umpshot that put the Roadrunners ahead 45-36 against La- guna. Ferdinand Alonzo, Eric Hansen and Glenn Campbell position themselves to crash the boards and grab the rebound. ' » ■ — ur n Mai Having the height advantage, Eric Hansen puts up a successful shot despite the defen- sive efforts of his opponents.