Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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issing over her opponents defense, senior arti Hoye attempts to assist her teammate in aking two points. Marti's skill was a factor in e outcome of the games. Senior Analisa Moreno looks to the basket for a possible shot. With Analisa's experience, a great deal of support was added to the team. Junior Inez Ayala dribbles down court. Good han- dling ofthe ball was needed in order to keep the team alive. Freshman Danielle Martinez maneuvers her way into the lane. Being the only freshman on the team, she experienced what true competition was. S Reaching for the sky, junior Irma Morales chal- lenges her opponent for a jump ball. During prac- tice, the girls performed drills to improve their jumping ability. Girls Varsity Basketball 229

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Girls Learn What lt Takes Even though we weren't very successful, I really enjoyed playing for the team. Although the score flashing on the scoreboard at the end of the game interpreted another loss, the Girls Varsity Basket- ball team had a great deal of talent. Unfortunately, the per- formance of the team was un- able to display that talent. Everybody had energy and talent to put into the game, but as a team we just couldn't bene- fit from it, commented junior June Moetului. After three years of coaching, Mr. Brian Miller did the best he could to help the team im- prove by sharing his basketball experience. The advice and en- couragement he always exerted helped brighten the girls' gloomy outlook on their stand- ings. The only underclassman on the team, freshman Danielle Martinez stated, Mr. Miller kept encouraging me to go out on the court and use my talents to the best of my ability. As a freshman, I didnit expect to play as much as I did. This was an example of his confidence in me. Although the final team re- cord was four wins and 17 losses, many of the girls gained experience and learned the es- sentials of a strong team. Long and develop their fundamental skills. It was important for them to recognize and identify with their weaknesses. As stat- ed by junior Stacey Oughton, We started out the season Vi working together as a team. As losses occurred and time pro- gressed, we became discour- aged, so many players resorted to playing as individuals which brought about our downfall. The team was supported by the scoring of senior Ann Marie Simpson, the rebounding of senior Marti Hoye and the de- fensive powers of senior Kim Ur. The younger members of the team learned essential skills and many players matured in their performance. Junior Ines Ayala commented, Even though we weren't very success- ful, I really enjoyed playing for the team. Expressing what she had gained from being a mem- ber, senior Kim Ur exclaimed, A player must have talent and still maintain the fundamental skills in order to win the game. Ines Ayala hours of practice helped enforce if f X Girls Varsity Basketball i Claremont won tPius X lost Edgewood lost iSaint Joseph lost La 'Mirada lost tkBishop Montgomery lost Bell-Jeff lost tMater Dei lost Sierra Vista lost 'Saint Paul won La Puente lost tPius X lost Whittier lost t'Saint Joseph lost Arcadia won iBishop Montgomery lost Baldwin Park won 'Saint Paul lost Montebello lost j'Mater Dei lost Diamond Bar lost 228 Sports Overall record: 4 wins 17 losses X Indicates Angelus League Bottom to top: Inez Ayaia, Coach Brian Miller, Sara Guzman, Irma Morales, Danielle Milnes, Danielle Martinez, Analisa Moreno, Ann Marie Simpson, Robynne Rose, Marti Hoye, Cheryl King, June Moetului, Kim Ur, Teresa Petro-wick, Nicky Deidrick. Not pictured: Stacey Oughton.

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Sophomore Liz Hincapie goes for a play as she is fouled in the act of shooting. Free throws were taken after being fouled and could change the outcome of a close game. Sophomore Marie Persell is blinded by her oppo- nent's defense. Good shots were an element of the offense that couldn't be sacrificed under any circumstances. Junior Sandy Gatt blocks a shot for a turnover. Turnovers were an opportunity to get the ball and score before the opposing defense had time to set-up down court. 230 Sports Trying to beat her opponent for the rebound, junior Sandy Gatt grasps for the basketball. Re- bounding was an essential part of the plays ex- ecuted by the team. Fast break plays were the key to tiring out the defenders. The perfect form of a lay up is dis- played by sophomore Nicky Deidrick as she goes for two points.