Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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D Joe Oumucio, Chris Bailey, Loc Nguyen, David Castillon, Pat Stewart, Denny Dressler, David Mrad, Bill Oassel, Steve Van Rhein, Pat Quinn, andJohn Greisemer, all soccer team members, gather for a quick picture. m Freshman Basketball Team top to bottom: Robby Nelson, Scott Ermold, Jeff Bauer, Lance Reeves, and Coach Abramovitz; Charlie Meek, Steve Hermann, Marshall Thompson, and Chris Ruzlcka. PAGE 47 D Looking on anxiously, senior John Griesemer watches as teammate Chris Bailey, sophomore, blocks a goal attempt successfully. m Calmly, Jeff Bauer prepares to put one in to score another point for Irish. 46

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K N 1 wrr a Stopped Short 2A Poses New Challenges back after winning state last year, but we came out with a winning record, although we had hoped to do better, commented Scott Perkins. In the midst of all of the talk about the Irish taking the state championship last year, this year's team proved their supremacy by a respectable season. By emphasizing determina- tion and exhibiting confidence, the Irish produced a string of victories. The Irish roared by a fast start as they won six straight games in a row, along with various place rankings in tournaments. Although the Irish boys were Close to having a major power- house, many key injuries plagued the team at some of the most crucial times throughout the sea- son. However, despite these injur- ies the Irish pulled through to capture the Walnut Grove Tour- nament title, third in districts, and second in Greene County League. Pat Quinn assured, HEven though we didn't have as good a record as last year, we still enjoyed the season. It's been fun playing with Scott and Bryan the past seven years, but it's sad that it had to end. i h I think it was hard to come W45

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Rounding Up Points Striving he Irish soccer team had a fair season this year. They went 500 in regular season play, and the team received second place in the city tournament. Since the team is not a school sponsored team, the soccer players had to do three things; One-find their own coach. Mr. Dressler gave his time and energy to coach the team. Two-organize their own team. The team had a large turnout and consisted of boys from every class. Three-hold practices. Practices were held whenever it was possible for all players to attend. The players also contributed money so they could buy uniform shirts. After purchasing the shirts, the team decided to be unique by placing fractions instead of whole numbers on the back of their shirts. There was often a large spectator turnout when the boys were scheduled to play. Students came in large numbers to enjoy an afternoon of action and humor. The soccer games were played in the Soccer- dome, and the Irish played teams from Parkview, Glendale, Hillcrest, and other schools. According to John Greisemer, HThe games I played in were a lot of fun. Soccer and Hosh B.B.