San Marcos High School - Talisman Yearbook (San Marcos, CA)

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Ace'n'in the Courts by Deirdre Johnston hat does it take to make a winn- ing team? SMHS varsity tennis has had to what it takes in the past as they were defending the Avocado League championship this year. To become Avocado League Championship and qualify for CIF Playoffs are our main goals, coach Bruce Storrs said. The team had all the qualities they needed to accomplish their goals. The strongest thing about our team is the fortitude, said Aaron Tucker, a senior member of the team. Another strong aspect about the team was the returning players. San Pasqual was the toughest team San Marcos faced this year. wife. .,seQ,..H??m55.g,a,gEg,?i f - ... 7 -,egg v.... n M, . M 1. ,if K M f'-- -Pguigfftff -1 -- . . Q W ' - -'.. i 2 Ass e t- .Q t ilt - ..... by Deirdre Johnston ike DeSylva has been a key player on the varsity tennis team for the past two years. DeSylva has add- ed a lot of strength to our team in the past, said coach Bruce Storrs. lf we can get past San Pasqual we'll be able to capture the league title and win CIF, DeSylva said. 1. 1987 Varsity Tennis Team: Aaron Tucker, Mike DeSylva, Alen Ford, Coach Bruce Storrs, Robert Kaechele, Joel Alonzo, Mike Krause, Tim Clark. 2, Hit that ball! Matt Steiner swings at the ball while practicing his tennis arm. 3. Steady con- centration by Ben Gann as he hits the ball over the net. Ben was an active varsity player this year. 108 JV Tennis - Boys'

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