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

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Leading their way through MHAL, the Saints slam dunked the opposition by putting . . . -Pointi ON THE BOARD ribbling to the hoop with tremendous speed, the boys varsity basketball team A 1 slam dunked the opposition. With the W k height and ability of this team, they were bound to be winners. The first game of the season, during the Gunderson tourna- ment, the Saints strutted their stuff before the crowd. Craig Whelihan started the first slam dunking of the season. Brian The Tower Kilian continued the slam- ming during the rest of the season. Peter Stapes continually made three point shots which gave the Saints the lead in scoring. Doug “the Road Runner Shoji dribbled around the best to get the ball to the basket, and Scott Prather was always there to receive a pass. The thrill of victory became second nature, and they used this to advance to CCS. Coach C.J. Howard gave the team the coaching and support needed to improve the playing of the members as a team. Coach Howard has been coaching the team for the last thirteen years. He decided that this was his last season as the coach for the team. His effort and stamina in creating a winning team showed through his hard work and determi- nation for success of this varsity team. The long fought battle between the Saints and the Pied- mont Hills Pirates put the crowds on the edge of their seats. The first game, the Saints won by three points in the last five seconds of the game. The second was a long game for the Saints, but that did not stop them from giving up the next time they played. The third game was a disappointment for the players because the heat was on during the entire game. Piedmont won by two points, but that showed the hard work, the Saint's displayed to keep up with that powerful team. Teamwork was the key to the Saint's victories. The boys worked together passing and rebounding to put points on the board. Leading the team in rebounds, Brian Kilian made it possible to take a second shot. Craig and Peter’s good percentages with their outside shooting, and Doug's ability to bring the ball up court gave the team the essentials to put together a winning team. By Marie Bialorucki. Up for two. Junior Ryan Murdcn had perfect position for him to take the shot. Rvan has been an active member of the last three years. Bask--'hall is compeMtfvo. yet it can also be enjoyable aHW ' same time. Ryan Murden explained. Photo by Mario BiaJor- ucki. Reaching the limit. Trying to block the Eagle's center. Craig Whelihan jumps to save the points. “The Ea- gles played a realj tf -Kiatch and we were unable to stcp QflnnBw£raig after the game. Craig has artS§SS nt average of out- side shooting which helped the Saints in- crease their scores. Photo by Mario Bialor- ucki. Sports 74

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Frosh-Soph wrestling team. Front row: Dan Raym«. M; -bv.-l Do. Her nan Nosiglta. lackson. Todd Hawk. 2nd row: Tmv r Mecure, Hayward Cook. ScottMentius. Rudy Gue- vara. Toby Chand! » ivlf Silva. 3rd row: Walter McKift, Mark Quist. i- - i Cano. Rus- sell Ramirez, David Boudreau, Kevin Smith. Photo by Western School Portraits Looking for an opening. During the Oak Grove dual meet. Tadashi Moody looks for a hole so he can scora toke-down for two points. Jeff Silva, the Frosh-Soph 165 pounder says, wH Wniard worker. I don't think he ever missed a practice all sea- son. Photo by Ted Cano Coming out on top. Achieving a victory over his Oak Grove op- ponent by a 13-2 scon Hayward Cook tries to get near-fallj3fl| m half nelson. Hayward explains. I wanted to get him on his back and stick hirWaut when I rolled him over he fought off his back. Photo by Ted Cano credentials Score Opponent 17-36 Gilroy 52-3 Yerba Buena 45-28 Andrew Hill 32-38 Independence 38-15 Silver Creek 27-30 Overfelt 46-8 Mt. Pleasant 4-70 Oak Grove Record 4-4 r F S Wrestling

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emlnHials Looking to pass. Doug Roodrunner Shojl looks for on open person to pass off to oug commented, Basketball is a .gome that takes o great deal of concentratioi HHreto perfect. As a point guard. Dougwethe leading ball carrier to set up the key plays. Photo by Su- zanne Nelson. Score Opponent 70-63 Palma 56-58 Mitty 54-49 Livermore 7546 San Jose High 63 36 Woodside 5646 Del Mar 58-44 Prospect 56-50 San Rafael 58-65 Independence 60-55 Wilcox 41-28 Ml. Pleasant 64-55 Overfelt 74-57 Verba Buena 57-65 Oak Grove 56-53 Piedmont Hills 67-52 Independence 57-42 Andrew Hill 60-56 Silver Creek 78-52 James Lick 47-46 Yerba Buena 54-80 Piedmont Hills 66 68 Piedmont Hills 61-56 Watsonville 61-63 Riordan Record: 18-6 Watch out. Brian 'Tower” Kilian waits for a pass from Doug Shoji to s!am «k the ball in the basket. B:led the Sainft n rebounds and slam dunk H me season. Be- ing able to slam is akiller feeling, stated Brian Kilian. Photo by Mane Bialorucki. The Boys' varsity basketball team. Bottom row: Robin Kleiner, Steve Beaulieu. Chris Childress. Kyle Megg-: Xl, Doug Shoji, Ken Lope;- Top row; S it Diehl, Peter Stapes. Jason Nesdahl. Craig Wheiman. Brian Kilian. Scott Prather. Ryan Murden. and Coach How- ard. Photo by Vary Sports Photography. y fit (but- f U' S 7$ £t-L r 7. jlZL-7 Varsity Basketball