Sandia High School - Crest Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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Golf Team Takes First in District, Second in State Sandia's golf finished first in district with a commanding 19 stroke lead. John Scholtz took second place as an individual player and Clark Wiggens ' placed fourth. The defending state golf champions returned to the state tournament with hopes of yet another state title, only to be defeated by a shattering one point margin by the Santa Fe Demons. Coming out of the first round Sandia was in a tie with Santa Fe. The last day of competition was as nerve shattering as the first day. It was all up to a Demon golfer to put in his 40 foot putt. The ball rolled close to the lip and dropped in, the Matadors were defeated by one stroke. john Scholtz and Junior Brian Riley both shot 157's to tie for fourth place honors. Winning the Albuquerque Academy Invitation, Soccoro Invitational, Los Alamos Invitation and being the city champs, their only loss was the F.M. Wilson Tournament. Coach Clem Charleton coached the team again this year. TOP: Senior Clark Wiggens seemed to be in trouble at the State Tournament, but he was able to put his shot on the green and birdie the hole. ABOVEg Team members are Frank Craig, Steve Parrish, Clark Wiggens, Harold Seward, john Schultz. ROW: David Hooker, jeff Neal, Ron Phelps, Ross Nettles, Brian Riley, Chris Avery. Not pictured Chris Romero, Sheryl Paloni. FAR LEFT: Senior Steve Parrish lines up his drive at the driving range. LEFT: Senior John Slioltz desperately watches his putt roll to the edge of the eup.

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S KL. TOP LEFT: Coach Joe Williams gazes across the finish line to see his team come in first. ABOVE: Doug Stewart, Russ -Iaramillo and Larry Blount buzz out in front. RIGHT: Doug Stewart completes his run and qualifies for the state cross country meet. YV Q ' 'i 'Qt c Sandia Matadors Place in District ZLAAAA Run-Off The Sandia Cross Country team took third place in the 4AAAA District Championship to end their season, which was plagued by injuries. Seven of twenty runners went to Las Cruces to compete in the district championships. The Matadors were led by returning lettermen Doug Stewart, Russjaramillo, Dave Stewart, Gary Womelsduff, Brad Haslam, -lerry Blee Cavis, and first year runner Larry Blount. Though the overall team placed third, a bright spot in the district meet came when senior returning letterman Doug Stewart placed fifth in the race which qualified him for the State Championships in Roswell. The Matadors were coached for the second year by Joe Williams. The constant support ofthe Drill Team and cheerleaders helped the Matadors' spirit throughout the season. TOP CENTER: Greg Noel competes at the Albuquerque High invitational. MIDDLE: Brad Haslam pushes onward to cross the finish line. ABOVE! Dave Stewart consoles a defeated opponent. 37

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