Dear Pointer,

In this issue you will find a wrap-up report for PLHS Fall sports.  Perhaps it will spark memories of your years at PLHS playing on a team!  We would love to have stories and pictures from your PL days.  We will put them in the eUpdates so others can reminisce.

Mail to PLHSFAA 1220 Rosecrans St #247, San Diego, CA 92106

The past two weeks have brought tragedy to PLHS through the loss of two students in separate incidents.  We wish their families and friends well. 

The loss of members of our Pointer family reminds us to be grateful for the friendships we establish during our formative years in high school and mindful of the impact those friendships made on the people we are today.  Once a Pointer, Always a Pointer, Forever a Pointer!

 Have a peaceful, and joyous Holiday season.

Kim Melhorn Jessop '73

Executive Director PLHSFAA 

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PLHS Football Team 1933

Fall Sports Wrap

Story and photo by Scott Hopkins

Football:
Despite matching undefeated eventual champion Cathedral Catholic's two touchdowns, the Pointers lost a hard-fought 20-14 CIF Division III quarterfinal match Nov. 28 on the victor's field, ending their dream of a fourth-straight appearance in Qualcomm Stadium.

The Pointers finish the season with a 6-5-1 record and a tie for second place in the Western League (3-1-1).

Quarterback Keegan Fitzgerald (3) scrambles for the Pointers as Moe Smith (50), James Fink (55) and Zach Gemmill (26) provide blocks.

"We (the coaches) are proud of you guys," said an emotional head coach Mike Hastings in the locker room following the game. "You didn't leave anything out there on that field," he added as tears streamed down the faces of many exhausted players.

A large number of returning players and strong Junior Varsity and Freshman teams (both won league titles with 5-0 records) provide a bright outlook for next
All-Western League Pointers:  First Team: Mike Todter (also Defensive Player of the Year), James Fink, Dallas Campbell, Keegan Fitzgerald, Leslie Rogers. Second Team: Jordan Sparkman, Davis Callejon, Christian Heyward, Anthony Joyner, William McDonough. Honorable Mention: Marquel Specks, Russell Young, Kevin Craigen, Sean Stepina, Patrick DeLaGarza, Curtis Dietz.

Cross Country--Boys:
A young team that finished strong and is looking forward to next year.

Cross Country--Girls:
Second in Eastern League with 10-2 record.  All-Eastern League Pointers: First Team: Meghan Breadmore, Angela Flores. Second Team: Amelia Whittaker, Laurel Haas, Jennifer O'Brien. Third Team: Sarah Hartman, Samantha Rutherford.

Golf--Girls:
Best finish in school history! Record of 14-4, second place in City Conference. All-City Conference Pointers:  Melissa Neu, Christy Fogerty (golf scholarship to Oregon State).

Tennis--Girls:
Third place in Eastern League.  All-League Pointers: Carley Cooke and Tamara Sarajonvic.

Field Hockey:
Best record and season in school history with only one senior on the roster. All-league Pointers Second Team: Jill Durant. Honorable Mention: Mara Silva.

Volleyball--Girls:
Great season, won Monte Vista Invitational Tournament, defeated Oceanside in first round of CIF playoffs.  All-Western League Pointers Second Team:  Gaby Manos.

Water Polo--Boys:
Made playoffs for third consecutive year, All-League Pointers First Team: Kyle Tisdale (also selected to play in Seniors All-Star match). Second Team: Michael Parks.

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Kim Jessop, Jim Sills and Marcy McCann with "Bennie the Dog."
Thanks to the efforts of Jim and Marcy, and the generosity of the Class of 1967, a new mascot uniform was purchased and Pointer Pride is once again represented by our costumed canine. 

In Memorium

Lee Ann Rewick  '61
Lexie L. Johnson  '46
Louis Gomes  '70
Avelino Gonsalves '45
Moses Lopez 2010
Prysma Mejia 2012
Michael Taylor 2012
Mr. Robinson (US History teacher)

              Once a Pointer, Always a Pointer!