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

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.-»--• .= h Mike deGu man delivers his tjst ball Steve Jones practices his Hank Aaron imitation. Top row: Coach LaMotte. Mark Dizinno. Nate Hopper. Eric Bridge. Steve Jones. David Gladstone Bottom row: Tom Vandenberg. Mike Fentress. Brian Clark. Jeff Nichols. Mike deGuzman. Jason Bierholm. Mike Fentress practices his catching skills Nate Hopper stretches at first for the last putout Varsity Baseball 107

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106 Hard Hitting— Fast Pitching Our goal is the playoffs, said pitcher and first baseman Nate Hopper. With excellent pitching and a solid defense this year ' s Varsity Baseball Team had some real potential. The pitchers were Mike deGuzman, Brian Clark, Eric Bridge, Tom Vandenberg, and Nate Hop- per who commanded the mound as well as other fielding positions. The players showed a lot of skill and versatility which contributed to their competitiveness out on the field. The strong twelve-man team was aided by four Ju- nior Varsity members who alternated between teams for experience. We ' re looking for con- sistency in our playing, commented Coach LaMotte. The loss of many big hitters made the team even more determined to prove their winning capabilities. Kevin Smith, Eric Bridge, and newcomer Mark Dizinno were the main hitters. The players gave the fans an exciting, fast paced game as well as a team to be proud of. Eric Bridge exhibits his successful batting stance A concentrated effort by Mike deGuzman. 2 r fx kr9 £S3 S|SS!S[SS« SzSMueai Coach LaMotte is in complete command. Eric Bridge waits patiently to bat. Steve Jones rifles the ball to the plate Kevin Smith lines up his throw. v.» « ' 3fi - ifc ;.

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A Swinging Success Their main goal was to prepare themselves mentally, physically, and technically as a team so that they could play the game of softball to the best of their ability. I am very much im- pressed with the closeness of the girls and the way they work together , commented Coach Coons, The ability level of the team is not only in the Seniors but also in the Juniors and the two starting Sophomores. Having the winter season changed to spring was a big advantage. The days were longer and there was hardly any rain. The team practiced hard and strong to achieve a powerful defense as well as an offense. They played their games very competitively. Having four returning varsi- ty players, seven players that moved up from J. v., and three new players, the team had a very good season. Mary Watson gets the out with another excellent throw. Starter Jeanne McCracken calls for a pitch out. 108 Varsity Softball Top row: Tami Napp. Mary Watson, Lorene Phillips, Selynthia Armstrong, Sharon Stoltz- fus. Cindy Benshoof, Kristin Koehler, Suzannah Banet, Karol Solt. Michelle Henry, Coach Coons. Bottom row: Jeanne McCracken, Yvonne Body, Kelli Russell, Michelle Silva, Heather Phillips, Mary Beth Zopatti. Sophomore Suzanna Banet takes a hard shot Michelle Henry comes set.