Southwest High School - Scimitar Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Southwest High basketball was responsible for the school's first victory on the varsity level in a major sport. The Raiders captured the honor with an overtime 49-47 thriller over La Jolla Country Day. Southwest students enjoyed a season of exciting basketball while they watched their team improve steadily. Gustavo Puffelis, a 5' 11 sophomore, scored 23 points and grabbed 16 rebounds against Bonita Vista- helping to lead the way to a double-overtime victory. 5'10 John DeJesus, a sophomore, hit for 22 points in a two point victory over Sweetwater and 15 in the big win over the Barons. Another bright spot for Southwest is Chris Hamill, a 5'7 Junior. Hamill's superior ball handling and defensive abilities were evident in all Raider games. Ruben Valadez, a 5'8 Junior added stability and .1 l aggressive ballhandling to the Raider causep he also served . as the Raider Captain on most occasions. Elias Jackson is probably the most gifted offensive player on the Raider squad, he possesses a fine jump shot and is a skilled passer and driver. Elias was Southwest's major outside shooting threat this season. Bolstering theteam with depth was part-time starter Greg Pfeiffer. Greg was the most improved player on the team by far. This was due to an excellent attitude and dedication. Rounding out the squad were Bryan Greene, Rick Cancino and Art Moe Molina. 1. Ruben Valadez looking for an open- ing. 2. John De Jesus goes for two points. 3. Chris Hamill shoots for two. '- 4. Elias Jackson makes a basket from the foul line. 5. Chris Hamill shoots the ball for two. 6. James Dickenson looks for someone clear. 7. Head Coach John Boone, assistant coach John Raue, watch the sophomore action from the bleachers. Sponsored by COLOR TILE 1155 3rd Ave. C.V,

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, ...X Sophomores have winning season lVlarked progress is expected of several members of a Sophomore team that had a winning season. Leading the list is Beni Juarez who, at 6'4 , was the lead- ing scorer and rebounder. Also, 6'4 Ken Collins showed marked improvement, as did 6'0 Sal lllledina. These three should add some size and rebounding to next year's varsity squad . Others to watch are Carl Wallace, lVlike West, Ani Lujan, Antonio Rodriguez and lVlarco Flores . 1. During timeout Coach Pietila and Mendina instruct the team in how to play basketball. 2. Arturo Rosas sets up for another play. 3. Nlarco Flores outmaneuvering his opponent. 4. Beni Juarez tries to tip the ball to his teammates in a jumpball attempt. 5. Ani Lujan on a free throw shot attempts to make a basket. ee 'rn