University City High School - Excelsus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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J.V. Softball Strive to win was the attitude that was In the minds of the Junior Varsity softball players. Most of us have had previous experience be- fore, but playing highschool softball was alot tougher. We were very determined and worked hard to be winners. said Heather Wilson, We put effort into everything we did. The players all got along really well. They worked together as a team during practice everyday working on infield, batting skills, and outfield drills for ap- proximately two hours a day. They really did a super job for their starting year and had a promising season. Jeanne Lamotte throws the third strike. Mary Beth Zopatti hits a double Jenny Scott and Torrey Vance recu- perate Bottom Row: Mary Beth Zopatti, Jenny Scott, Heather Wilson Second Row: Gayle Bailey, Torrey Vance, Debbie Marion, Wendy Janon, Jeanne LaMotte, Katie Kellers. Top Row: Chris Smith, Becky Muka, Kelly Russell, Selynthia Armstrong, Stephani Nicholaw, Maria Littler, Coach Patterson. 139

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n 2. f J.V. Basketball Everyone was enthusiastic about U.C. High ' s first J.V. Basketball team. The team contained many good players and they worked hard to establish themselves as a team. In the begin- ning of the season they didn ' t perform up to par but improved greatly under the guidance of Coach Vukojevich. With at least one game a week, the team improved. Even after a defeat the players spirits were always high! Although they were inexperienced they practiced every afternoon to insure a competitive team. Front Row: Mike DeGuzman. Albert Crosby, Steve Nakata. Jim Eveleth. Back Row: Maurice Johnson, Bob Clark, Ken Cashman, Larry Porter, Alan Souttiwell, Steve Jones, Bobby Leonard, Tony Peterson. Albert Crosby covers ttie pass. Bobby Leonard goes for a free throv The Centurions go for the rebound Jim Eveleth keeps his cool under pressure 138

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Varsity Softball Fighters, is how Head Coach David Pais de- scribes his first University City High School Varsity Softball team. Great team spirit and excellent coaching by Coach Pais and Assistant Coach Rob Coons resulted in a successful sea- son. Although lacking overall depth in high school Softball, Coach Pais knew that there was plenty of talent which was not yet cultivated, so he relied on Tiffany Piper, a superb GSA pitcher, to anchor the team and start them off on the right foot. With 100% cooperation and effort In every practice and game the others were not far be- hind and showed a great amount of improve- ment throughout the year. By the end of the season they were. . . Incredible, Unbelievable, Absolutely unbeatable! Coach Pais watches as Yvonne Body rounds third Threasa Stevens smacks the ball. Titfany Piper throws a perfect strike.