West High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Torrance, CA)

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Sophs Top Ocean League The Sophomore football team lived up to the expectations of all, as they completely dominated Ocean League action this year with a 5-0 record. Disappointed but not discouraged, the Sophomores started slowly, losing their first three games, but rallied with six consecutive wins. The Warriors outscored their league opponents 171 to 14 on their way to the champion- ship. The success of the team was a result of the dedication of all the players. Some of the outstanding players were quarterback Shawn Mun- son and halfback John Rolland who led the team in rushing offense. Mun- son was voted team captain and Rol- land was voted Most Valuable Player by the team. A superb offensive line was anchored by Tom Neal, an ex- cellent blocker, and end Mark Lawrence, the team ' s top pass receiver. On defense, tackle Ron Little and linebacker Dan Mclntire were the leaders in tackles. Greg Herring led the backs with seven interceptions. The kicking game was the strongest ever with soccer-style kicker, Pete Fredrickson. Pete broke all records in point after touchdowns, field goals, and kickoffs. Coach Dabbs and Coach Eaton both agreed that it probably was the best all around group of Sophomores to play at West. Row One (top- left to right): Coach Dale Dabbs, Paul Bosnak, Bob Howard, Gerry Richter, Bob Baruth, Steve Graham, Dan Mclntire, S teve Warner, Dave Halbert, Joe Bonchonsky, John Powell, Coach Mike Eaton. Row Two (left to right): Mark Swensen, (Mgr.), Laine Schlega, Paul Ambrosoli, John Rolland, Ray Walling, Dean McCaskey, Mike Fayette, Norm Coakley, Mark Lawrence, Wayne White, Joe Anders, Bob Trano. Row Three (left to right): Steve Thomas, Allan Dishon, Jeff Bishop, Dan Thomas, Russ DeFord, Ed Dougan, Ron Ames, Greg Herring, Jeff Plum, Kevin Cutler (Mgr.). Row Four (left to right): Bob Hermes, Tim Carter, Bill Fullerton, Jim Brown, Bill Davis, Kurt Miller, Pete Fredrickson, Tom Neal, Dana Nutter, Row Five (left to right) Tim Hengler, Rick Gasset, Gary Taylor, Drew Woodard, Jeff Martinsen, Paul Hoeper, Larry Dayton, John Culp, Rick Sanders. Row Six (left to right): Fred Molina, Shawn Munson, Joe D ' Amico, Ken Otto, Mark Kovach, Ted Kelley, Mike Satterlee, Rick Moore, Mike Russell, Ron Little.

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XLM Varsity Record West vs Long Beach Wilson 8 West 6 vs North 13 West 20 vs South West 13 vs Bishop Montgomery 32 West 35 vs Inglewood West 21 vs Hawthorne 33 West vs Rolling Hills 34 West 21 vs Culver City 7 West 7 vs Mira Costa 21 7

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Frosh Better Than Record The season record of four wins and five losses is a very deceiving statistic when reviewing the 1971 Freshman Football team. The young Warriors had some very close games including the games against North and Bishop Montgomery where a blocked punt in each game made the difference. Other close ones were against Hawthorne and Culver City where one or two plays could have turned the tables. The freshman had a strong defense. Several of the defensive standouts were Jim Reece, middle linebacker, Steve Zak, strong end, Gary Mimura, guard, and the entire backfield of Mike Farrell, Scott Walker, and Frank Fidelli. This team also possessed an explosive passing offense. The offensive unit had one of the best freshman passing games in the area. The combination of quarterback Chuck Comeaux and end Steve Zak was good for eight touchdowns. Other key receivers were Frank Fidelli, Jim Reece, and Scott Walker. - Row One (top): Coach Bob Costa, Coach Tom Komp, Coach Mark Knox. Row Two (left to right): Scott Carter, Mike Whitlock, Scott Walker, Steve Zak, Larry Jones, Ed Miller. Alan Scott, Chuck Comeaux, Brian Thomas, Tom Gardea, Jim Reece, Steve Welch, George Stablem, Gary Strobel. Row Three (left to right): Steve Gabely, Jim Beggs, Mark Satrom, Mike Farrell, Guy Mondt, Randy St. Hilare, Mark Perrine, John Kaspar, Randy Pesqueria, Bill Brewer, Dave Thomas, Bruce Fauver, Mike Chaplain, Bud Bunch. Row Four (left to right): John Saylor, Bob Ludwig, Randy Short, Paul Carlson, Bill Hinchburger, Dave Dubois, Tony Ricotta, Mike Hubecheck, Rodney Snider, Gary Mimura, John Curry, Chris St. Marie. Row Five (left to right): Fred Gates, Mark Eyerly, Doug Smith, Kurt Schoendienst, Mark Gordon, Sam Hayden. Bill Yeager, Mike Ames, Randy Steeley, Mark Burmeister, Wayne McPartland, Steve Bennett. Row Six (left to right): John Grosscup (Mgr.) Martin Stowe, Steve Cody, Frank Fidelli. Dennis Little, John Ashton, Dennis Greenwell, Mike Golden, Donovan McRay, Alex Gaitan. Paul Gon ales, Rick Bellairs (Mgr.). r 5 . - L i