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

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Keeping Backs Off the lVlat by Kerry Lupro Y our opponent struggles to roll on you, sensing your superiority, and you shove his arm across his face and cut off his breathing. He wiggles frantically to keep his shoulder blades off the mat for a few seconds and then slows, your iron grip drain- ing his last spurts of energy along with his breath. Then Whaml The referee's hand slaps the mat as the whistle blows and you have won your team six more points, adding another pin to your record. This was the dream that kept every wrestler going this winter when he stepped back onto the mat for another afternoon of grueling practice headed by Coach Roger Hartman. Returning Varsity wrestlers like Joe Ward, Jim Jennings and Jimmy Richardson helped keep the Knights' backs off the mat and the opponents' on it for another successful year. J by Kerry Lupro oe Ward has been been wrestling for four years, along with wrestling, he also plays football and he enjoys dancing. This senior wants to major in business after high school and when he commented on his best moment, he said, Pinning a guy from Carlsbad without using my hands. 1. 1986-87 Varsity Wrestling team, Back Row: Jim Jennings, Jon Nichol, Conrad Alverez, James Silva, Marc. Front Row: Rafael Alvarado, Hugo Perez, Joe Tirado, Jimmy Richardson, John Sitt- D 'd E R f I R ner, avi mge, a ae ivera. 2. Joe Ward gets a firm grip on an Escondido opponent. This is Joe's fourth year wrestling. 3. Getting ready for a pin, Joe Ward looks determined. Joe was the MVP this year. 94 Varsity Wrestling

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oz Alex Calegari 3 Pnoi cn 2 ru J X S2 1 9 o C 1. I 4 6 '5 2 1 Speed and Talent by Kerry Lupro he boys' JV and freshman soccer teams had many talented guys playing for them. A lot of the kids are important assets to our team. They're a good bunch of hardworking guys, said Coach Sean Allee. Some of the extraordinary players were Rob Hunter, Mark Haans and Colby Sherwood, all representing JV and Jason Coulter, Tom Brown and Jason Bellomy for frosh. The soccer teams worked long, hard hours at practice to win their games and head on to CIF. Soccer is a foot sport which requires an incredible amount of concentration and coordination. by Kerry Lupro ark Hans is one player who really ex- cels in soccer. His position, which he has been playing for six years, is defensive sweeper. When asked what he liked most about soccer the answer was winning and competiton. But Mark's interests don't stop on the field, he also excels in school. I-le has a 3,7 grade point average. l-lis future goal is to attend the Air Force Academy and to become a pilot. 1. Relaxing, Brian Weiner, Juan Lopez. Middle Row: Mark Haans, Matt Morgan, Brian Poltl, Colby Sher- wood, Back Rowz David Webb, Eric Mugg, Luis Preciado, C. D. Foster, Jeff Anderson, Steve Chavez, Brian Tidd, Ron Lalanne, Greg Jacobs. 2. Sitting: Guy Bouffard, Curtis Hawkins, Jason Bellomy, Tim Leso, Tom Brown. Kneeling: Abraham Marquez, Jeff Spiegle, Shawn McCaskey, Steve Kundiger, Shawn Beatty, Mark Zufelt. Standing: Denny Allen, Jeremy Sandor, Ed Jones, Ken Field, Mike Coleman, Eric Williams, John Kalogris, Tim Doscher, Eric Jungerson, Miguel Perez, Not Pic- tured: Jason Coulter, asst. Coach Mike Gentry, Coach Sean Allee. 4. JV soccer team members stretch before practice. Junior Varsity 8- Frosh Soccer 93

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Wrestling Conditions by Kerry Lupro he lron Sheik, British Bulldogs, and Hulk Hogan - all those that watch professional wrestling know these names. The fans scream with delight when an opponent is dropped with a dreaded atomic blow and limps out of the ring. The wrestlers fight tough and dirty, but after all, it is entertainment. Wrestling is a tough sport, said a JV wrestler. lt's hard to overcome the sterotyped image the so-called pros give wrestling. Our amateur athletes work hard in order to condition themselves both mentally and physically to be in shape for their next challenge. K 5' . 5 Vrirf .f.2,11i ..Vi:, 1tf r.,1r. ophomore Sam Rivera said he wants to continue to be on ifil the wrestling team throughout s.,. high School Sam has 0'l'Y 'ost 3 Q few matches and has shown he T is very skilled. He said, I like to ?,.: Zii thrash other people. And from his record, it is obvious he does a by Nanci Davis good job at it. reshman Bran- don Clanton is an excellent wrestler. He also played on the freshman football team and baseball team. Brandon said, I like SMHS better than junior high, partly because of the block schedule. He main- tains a 3.0 GPA 1. Ha! Ha! l'll never let you go! Two wrestlers look to be having a grand old time. 2. Hey, is it over yet? Tony Gill and Scott Savinda look like they've had a long day. 3. I think l'll take a break! Tony Gill and Scott Savinda look all worn out from practice. 5. 1986-87 JV Wrestling, Back Bow: Jason Schmuckle, Tony Gill, Frank Savinda, Jim Wholoson, Wally Far- rell, Paige McClintock, Bodie Lowe. Mid- dle Ftow: Dan Trumpis, Brandon Clanton, Marc Keller, Dominic Giammaria, Manuel Carapia, John Estes, Lyle McKinley, Coach Arrios. Front Bow: Terry Hyzel, Ken Johnson, Mark Smith, Blake Golubor, Travis Viseth, Jason Bushman. Freshman and Junior Varsity Wrestling 95