C E Ellison High School - Free Spirit Yearbook (Killeen, TX)

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GBUIB . . . S81 . . . MBTCM Rackets, balls, nets, and sweat- bands were all part of tennis. Vic- tories and losses were also present. Tennis was not the easy sport it seemed to be. It took a lot of hard work, dedication, and practice. Coach I.R. Ritchie was the new coach for tennis, and he demanded they play well and practice hard. The team was made up of six seniors, one junior, one sophomore, and three freshmen. Almost every player had previous experience playing on a team. From seniors like Mike Trela and Vicki Cosper to freshmen like Israel Perez and Todd Roach they worked hard. They played and practiced in the rain, heat, and cold to be prepared for matches against Temple, Austin, Killeen, Round Rock, Bryan, and Copperas Cove. Although they didn't win every match, according to Greg Gehler, as the year developed, the team got stronger! SHOWING off his backhand to Dale Culver is Eric Tavanlar. DALE CULVER rushes forward to volley the ball during a match while Scott Laschkewitsch watches. Q l T ,. . e L I 1 -A41 ' ll . if .. l T- - . w .- .5 W Z II L 1 226 Tennb Il yo Iyl A k MEMBERS of the Varsity tennis team I ffront rowj Madeline Brackin, Vicki Cosp Chris Daigneault, Holly Becka 12nd rc Greg Gehler, Scott Laschkewitsch, M Trela, Dale Culver, Eric Tavanlar, Tc Roach and Israel Perez. USING I forehand, Chris Daigneault hits the ball.

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Startins Out Fresh!! The freshman Lady Eagles started rut their season just as many other reshman teams had done in the mast, being the new kids on the block. For most people involved in ports the first step was the reshmen team. The players weren't the only ones fvho were starting out fresh. Their :oach Miss Carol McCann, was also 1ew at Ellison. Though both the Jlayers and their coach were young and inexperienced in high school basketball, the freshmen Lady Eagles were able to play well and pull off a winning season. Team members proved that they had the potential and ability to be an important addition to Ellison's basketball program as Kim Kelly said, 'I think we had a good year, and we'll all do even better in future years! if i 4 ff K at K . .W 4 .4 .M ... . Tv! Q I . a X r 1 .--. li I is ' ' at FRESHMAN BASKETBALL E.H.S OPP, 52 Killeen 23 36 Midway 52 43 Killeen 9 33 Bryan 38 39 Round Rock 34 23 Midway 41 27 Copperas Cove 29 35 Westwood 31 31 Temple 49 48 Killeen 16 41 Bryan 40 41 Round Rock 34 25 Copperas Cove 34 39 Westwood 31 31 Temple 35 49 Killeen 20 Overall record - wins - 9 losses - 7 District- 7 - wins 5 -losses TRYING to get a rebound and score two more points is LaTanya johnson. DRIBBL- ING is Rosalyn jones while Seglenda Boykins and Edna Langrum run along. Tak- ing a jumpshot is LaTanya johnson while Sesglenda Boykins waits to see if she can get a rebound. RUNNING back down court is LaTanya johnson, while Rosalyn jones and Edna Langrum run along with her to guard her from the Roo-ettes. Freshmen Girls Basketball 225

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2 U umuswluimnnn-u-.- -B Ig..,5..T,5g-rjfwifzl IQ, 219 GREG GEHLER concentrates on perfecting his forehand abilities. USING all his form and technique, Bruton lones runs to hit the ball with a strong forehand. CONCENTRATING on putting everything he has into his serve is Israel Perez. MADELINE BRACKIN hits the ball while her + opponent waits. SCOTT LASCHKEWITSCH practices placing the ball. Tennis- 227