Torrey Pines High School - Freeflight Yearbook (Del Mar, CA)

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A STRONG BID FOR LEAGUE TITLE he varsity baseball team started off with only one win in eight games with six seniors retuming to the team from the 1985 squad. With last seasons' standings of 14-10 overall and 7-5 in the Palomar League, the team had been eyeing a league championship or C.l.F. tournament bi as the 1986 season began. inthe beginning, he team's initial inconsistency on the mount was a result of the coaching staff's need to try out the various pitching candidates, coach Darold Nogle said. We spend the first eight games experimenting with pitching, seeing who could throw strikes and who could get people out, Nogle said. We narrowed it down from 10 guys. There's no substitute for experience. We spend the first eight games trading around, and breaking up games between pitchers. We showed the effects of not having experience, Third base starter, Steve Casper, reflected the coach's belief that the pitching was on the verge of solidifying. We've got good pitchers, Casper said. 'They're just young. They need a little con- fidence in themselves. Senior starter, .lon Elwell felt that the possessed the most strength in its hitting ability, We're geared toward hitting the best pitchers in the league. Elwell said. l a guy is throwing 85 miles per our, we can hit him as well or better han a guy throwing 75 miles per hour. There's not a pi cher in the league we can't hit. Nogle agreed that his team's ability to put the ball in play with the bat, and force the opponent to cover up on defense, has resulted in run scoring opportunities. Three strike-outs are the most we've had in one game, Nogle said. We've got guys that consistently make contact with the bal , and we've got some guys who can drive the ball. We're pretty well-rounded offensively. The squad depended on long ball and RBl's from Casper and Elwell, who hovered near .500 throughout the season. Senior shortstop and lead- off batter Steve May, and the following batter, senior second baseman, Craig Mattel, were solid contact hitters who set the bases for the power hitters. Senior centerfielder Will Holliday, who was hitting in the .r100's and junior catcher Gordon Thomson, who was over .300, reinforced the power of Casper and Elwell. Vying for the seventh, eighth and ninth spots in the line-up were junior designated hitterloutfielder Pete Cassiano, senior outfielder Bob Teisher, junior outfielder Tommy Slipper, and junior outfielder and fielding standout Todd Kelly. The retum of senior catcher Bret Kammerer from ineligibility status also bolstered the team's defense behind the plate. With the improvement in pitching and hitting, the team was able to make a strong bid forthe league title. despite the weak beginning. Although Mt. Carmel was the favored team to win the league due to their winning it the past six years, Elweel said the Sun Devils probably wouldn' be as dominant as in the past. This year there's no one really more powerful than anyone else, he said. Everybody's realteven. lt's just a matter of whoever wants it the mos . When Casper was asked if he thou ht his team could take the leagwue title, he replies We've all been playing toget er since we were freshmen. lt's about time we id something. Also playing well this season were the junior varsity and frosh teams coached by Frank Cham- bliss and Craig Scoggins, respectively. - Lora Stowe ,,,.a. i 5 4 . . 1. , 4 Ja N se: 4,7 Q -.. . I N A H- , .- 4 I s - X., po... Gordon Thomson 84 Peter Casslano ' ' sv . h 1, 1 .fa-git ,gh Y I Egq,'L- '. W .U ..'.-.-.ay . I 'I , M, In Y. :Y TM A . 0 ,.. 1.4151-... ' N V I W... V Ht 'V 1 u. sggm ,Y N .lf ,Q S ' '. . ' A K T X ,Am il . H Tab? iii 4 Pl- Q It :I il N 4 A ' -su F-A f , y- , . ' if ' ' 2 ' fi- ggi, ' . 1- - i Jay Jones Brett Kammerer Steve May ,lon Elwell - 'se' Q. .FW i . 1 ' .W ' ' . f 1 ' '--- ' A .5 P! SJ 3- - - - ' '- 1 l. ,E A T. i -Q., 4 X N ' W ' Q' 2 ' 5 I ant' ' 4 wtf, 'yn I L 456g A-fl, ,Ai H I V C: W' L Q 11- - ,Q l , I T ,V Y , - ' T . ' ' , 1 ws--,......,, V ,R , X - 1 ' ' 1 1 .,.' ., ' 1 . ' 1, .J .f . . y - ylllifsirazx 'L jf- f-- -, ' I P - ' - 1 c . fz:L1-f- E 1 .,,. Q . 1 John Wagner 78 srissisiiii Scott Caulkins Craig Mattei Bobby Teisher

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'- IN STRIDE. Jeff Babikian power hits the ball in a practice rally. , ss s f-:ff ie POWERHOUSING a backhand winner, Mark Ellison follows through on a retum shot from Vista opponent Paul Richards. ,-Q1 Z,-' '.i5::':': y' 5- +--trif t if lj --I3-iifii? 11 ' ,T 13 i t r ,H Qt-::,:Q? Xt: g- ----H' aff: 55' - .- 1- D :AE 5751 F i T '-FSM' ' 9555- E'ii-FE? 1. iff C ' . E E E-giirggig ' K? ANTICIPATING THE BALL, Jeff Babikian prepares to nail a backhand across the court to teammate Rick Ryder, 1:1- C 171. 11-3 .15Aj':yi.rs z-rx x n-::r4s..n f .:1 . .':c-z-. 1 ' 572.5 1. ::.'l:425.'E- '-1: T.E.l'iT-.?4 3517: 1 ,'i.... ,:3,5ig,:::g:i::: -f-..:-1-2.13. ...ii '..-xr... ,tai 1551? -3155? E 5252221553 :rv 1' -Ck 5 , aj.-.:: :. ---FT - e-1 - 14 f-.A 5, 1:-:un Lf 1 1, .4 Z V,-T.-,: .,,:....:..,:,,-:I 5, 'ELL TE..T:J':7f:.:l'flE:L-lif-QT 4-'77:F'7?:7.T': L - . ?'?g'f - K ' in Q21 - 2 r' -,111 A . 1 3 , 1 .W ..,-FW .- .4 .JEFT-1'f'1k T fr. -. . 4. -M'-2 4 gl' - -.-arse' .111-. '-11 he - lf . I Lffz- 5.1-ffl' ff. 72f 7- fi v 1. . '- -- 1 tx V-.1 'gf-, 1 J. evo ff' ii if - 11. -gf., 4+-1 , --,lf 'siege ' -f-'-fl - Q Z-2512 1 '.:: .f- - e : , - f Y- -'ff' - .-. - - f 1 -' oming into The varsity boys' C.l.F. championship rate Tennis program after his first year as head coach of the boys' varsity basketball team, John Farrell brought with him an equally strong coaching philosophy of improving his players' performances by helping them develop their legs and conditioning. arrell know it would be hard for his Team to retain it's C.l.F. crown, which had been snatched from La Jolla after I5 years of domination. The Palomar League was Tough This season due to The Tremen- dous efforts of rival Teams to ltknock-off the champs. The team consisted of three retuming seniors, in- cluding C.l,F. semi-finalist Tim Bubnack, two sopho- mores, lar-gd three freshmen. Fclrel aoeda argeemphasisontheimportanoeof conditioning. 'Conditioning will be a big part oftrainingf' he said. 'We have a strong league this year, and you have to Tdaelthem one at a time. We wcnt to Take the C.l.F. again. We just hope we can meet The challenge. Among the retuming starters were seniors Bubnack, Jeff Babikian, and Richard Ryder. Sophomores Craig Zarro and Mark Ellison were joined by newcomers to CONDITIONING EQUALS SUCCESS the Team freshmen Dave Rosencrantz, Mike Kestler, and Chris Swortwood. Ellison was one of the Team's top players last year. We have a lot of depth and talent this season, Farrell said, more depth Than l've ever seen. With a great deal of depth and talent, Farrell knew he had the makings of another championship team. He credited much of that to former boys' coach and C.l.F. champion girls' coach Ann Meigs. The varsity team was not the only one hoping for a C.l.F. victory. The junior varsity squad was also a strong contender for the crown. Led by standouts junior Eric Altshuler, freshman Adrian Tumbull, junior Lorenzo Zetina, and sopho- more David Raft, the top four players respectively, the team was definitely one tc beat. There were advantages as well as disadvantages to be dealt with during the season. One advantage was that the team was bolstered bythe strength and power generated by the above mentioned top singles players. Also, they were coached by Crawford, a professional tennis player who knows his business. The unfortunate disadvantages included the apathetic lack of student support and the sadly lacking facilities. All things oonsidered, the athletes were confident in their ability. 'tl think we will win C.l.F. to start a new Torrey Pines said junior player and assistant coach David Nordquest. l'We have so much potential. - Lora Stowe N . -. ' ' V Nesfi' IHHKIT '55, VARSITY BOYS' TENNIS Front row - Mike Kestler 2nd row - Craig Zarro, Tim Bubnack, Jeff Babikian, Mark Ellison Back row - Greg Hydar, Chris Swortwood, Nick Frost, Jonathon Brown, Rick Ryder, Coach John Farrell Liu ikl-'L I .,..

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VARSITY BOYS' BASEBALL Fronl row - John Wagner, Gordon Thomson, Jay Jones, Sean Sebring, Tommy Slipper, Todd Bulich, Craig Mailei, Pele Cassiano Back row - Tim Walker, Sieve May, Will Holliday, Sieve Casper, Brel Kammerer, Todd Kelly, Scofl Carson, Scott Calkins, John Campana, Bob Teisher ,gn Sf V12 5 V 7' A ' f ' if 97 23.1 Q ' . ,STL X3 A '- , 'Q ,xii ' nfl , y V .A J . r- N122 r , f . ' ly ' 1 ' K .. . . .r A. - . ,- T ,div Q, L ,jf - .L 6, -49 '42 f' 12 ' L A f Us f an l f' v - ,V J KA , ,qv , - Sa 1 X, 1 ul I X I YV t A ,g - ' 1,9 LQ - .f 5 f Q W - JW' ' 1 ,.4, . vw ' 1 fi ff V L . , M -.g - FE -3 Y 1. l ' ' 'fi3 'Xi!-' 5. if u 3 2 'u I1 ' ' if-T.. XM- -533 5., lg- Pg, E T J! Wig, ' s -:fri Q ' 'i' s.. V W ' , n ' 1 fr JUNIOR VARSIW BASEBALL TEAM Fronf row - John Grimslad, Dave LeMonds, Mall Livingston, John Wagner, Larry SleinbergNBob McGrifT, Roger Carlson Back row - Coach Frank Chambliss, Tim alker, Bob Kennedy, Jared Kuemmerle, Mike Canady, Brad Downs, Aaron Mirandon, Chris Coleman