Santa Teresa High School - Compendium Yearbook (San Jose, CA)

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Never before had they come so far, but this year the varsity football team excelled . . . he roar of the crowd elevated to a deafen- ing crescendo. The faint sound of a whistle signaled the kick-off to the most impressive football season in ST's history. The varsity football team took a ten and zero record and an MHAL title into the CCS play-offs, and didn't stop there. The homecoming game against Oak Grove drew nearly 4000 spectators. The Saints overcame a 7-0 deficit in the first quarter and won decisively 31-10, taking home the MHAL trophy. In the first play-off game, against Fremont, quarterback Craig Whelihan completed 8 of 10 passes for 216 yards. He also threw four touchdown passes to win 32-13. The second play-off game was against St. Francis. On the fourth play of the game, Billy Johnson ran 61 yards for a touchdown. The Saints won this game and also won themselves a ticket to their first CCS championship game. The championship game didn't go quite as expected. In the first half, the Saints turned the ball over four times. Live Oak led 24-7 at the half, and increased the lead to 31 -7 in the third quarter. Dan Azevedo caught a touchdown pass to make the score 31-15, but again Live Oak scored, ending the game with a score of 38-15. Many players displayed their individual talents. Billy “White Shoes” Johnson led the team in rushing with 1447 yards. The sure hands of tight end Troy Murray caught 45 passes for 890 yards. The use of two quarterbacks, Peter Stapes and Craig Whelihan, worked well as they traded off each quarter. Coach Chon Gallegos stated, Alternating Craig and Peter by quarters seemed to be working out, so I decided to stay with that system.” The Saints used teamwork and spirit to end their best season ever. Lineman Aaron Gilliland summarized the feel- ing shared by the team by saying, I'll always remember this as the year that Coach Gallegos took us to the champion- ship. By Mike Wesi. Running in strido. Troy Jensen. »8. wide receiver, breaks a tackle and runs ;for a large gain in the game against James Licb.ljjoy.ceught 29 passes tor 619 yards ami made 9 touchdowns during the season. They™» a gocd defense, but I succeeded in helping out the team, stated Troy Jensen referring to James Lick. Photo by Mike West. Examining the field. As Peter Stapes, tt 12, quarterback, drops back to pass. Billy Johnson, 32. running- back. blocks for him. Billy proved to be a ver- satile player, and excelled at both running and receiving. Coach (Satlegos said, “Peter handles the ball very well, and he has a good fed for the game. Photo by Mike West. Sports 50

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Passing the timo Peter Stapes practices passing the ball before a non league game against Gunderson. Peter shared the quarterback position throughout the year with Craig Whelthan. Sports at Santa Teresa excelled this year and the dedication of the coaches and players was a main factor in our winning season.” Pholo by Ralph Drendal. Psychod up Lynette Kcsmala prepares for a race at the Central Coast Section champion- ships at Stanford. Lynette, one of the strongest senior swimmers, helped the Saints beat many of their opponents. The teams are really doing great this year, and 1 think this will be a hard year to top.” By An- drea Hillis. Over the hill Ryan Sharrot races down the hill in a cross country meet against Overfelt. Ryan is a strong member of the frosh soph team and has a bright future ahead of him. Everybody did pretty good this year, there was not a team who had a disap- pointing season . ” Photo by Valerie Orsolini Finor techniques Jim Barnett demonstrates the best form for serving an ace before a match against Andrew Hill. Mr. Barnett coaches the girls frosh soph volleyball team and teaches science classes. Laura Geer. Backing it up Lelisa Wolters uses her powerful backhand to win a point against her Stiver Creek opponent. Lelisa has been one of the strongest tennis players S.T. has ever seen. The sport teams have really been tough this year even when things were tough nobody let down.” By Tanya Pine. Tha search is on Craig Whelihan attempts tc inbound the ball in the homecoming game against Oak Grove. Craig also was a starter on the football and baseball teams. Even though wo have suffered tough losses in CCS play, the teams have done ex- tremely well.” By Ralph Drendal. Undor Control Matt Brauch tnes to bnng the ball un- der control before the opponent takes it away. Matt was a starter who played a key part in the Saints attacking of- fense. Although the soccer team did not go as far as expected we had a great season. Pholo by Bill Oliver. Divider

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Varsity football team. Bottom Row: Mike Emn. Ray Brooks. Jason Rolling. Frank Lopez. Rudy Garcia. William Schwarz. Lance Pardue. Jason Henry Sec- ond Row: Troy Jensen. Anur - Bray. Billy Johnson. Joe S Galvin. Josh Cloud. Prem Chahaf'Third Row: Lenny Luscher. Arvand Suther. Eton Clark. Curtis Heen. Brent Halliwell. Geoff Aguilar. Brian Maior Ty Williams Fourth Row: Mike Ru bino. Coach Steve Muma, Coach Chon Gal- legos. Nate Ashford. Coach Bill Rassmussen. Coach Tom Lebherz. Kyle Moggorson. Fifth Row: Nelson Rodriguez. Cory Tracy Sean Chandler. ] m Linford. Troy Murray. Chns Clark. Pet«r Stapes. VaiLiologi. Sixth Row: Brian Kilian, [5Sh Xzevedo. Aaron Francis. Ed Vowell. James Fish. Aaron Gilli- land. Craig Whelihan. Pholo by Yary Sports Photography Human tow-truck. Troy Murcay. »80. tight end. is ‘'helped ofl the field by Coacl oSjli bherz. After a 25 yard reception. Troy got a cramp in his leg. Lebherz called me a wimp. I told him to shut up and he laughed. Photo by Mike West. Champions at last! Kyle Meggerson. »22, wide receiver. Troy Murray. »80. tight end. and Peter Stapes, »12. quarterback,.examine the MHAL tro- phy. The season clinching gam-- against Oak Grove. endecP SSipS score of 31 -10. At the conclusion of the game. Coach Gallegos stated. It feels good to win this one. It was a real team effort. Photo by Mike West. rredfRlials Score Opponent 27-21 Gunderson 24-0 Gilroy 35-15 Andrew Hill 22-0 Mt. Pleasant 26-8 James Lick 20-0 Independence 20-13 Overfelt 24 Silver Crook 41-7 Piedmont Hills 31-10 Oak Grove 32-13 Freemont 13-3 St. Francis 15-38 Live Oak Record: 12-1 Varsity Football