Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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JV squad eorns first district win Strong defense overcomes inconsistency, small size Averaging close to 20 points per game, the junior varsity Buffs blasted through their ten game season and swept the district championship. The team ac- complished the first JV district win in Haltom history. The overall quickness of the team made defense their strongest point. With the advan- tage of good field position, the defense frequently saved the game. Mike Balderrama, sophomore, commented, 'iWe had two advan- tages over our opponents, ability and desire. The coaches named several outstanding defensive players. Sophomores Mike Dusak, Kevin Bates, Mark Borbolla, Chris Cof- fey, Rusty Moore, Reese Jordan, and Randy Gray comprised this group. i 2 5 in Because of the players' lack of size, the offense proved to be their weakest point. Penalties and in- consistancy could have been the reason for the games they did lose, according to several players. Mercedes Flores, sophomore, said, The penalties in the games we lost were what hurt us most because they really added up, but our team had a lot of ability and a lot of heart. We were able to think quicker and move faster. Seven players were named outstanding on the offensive squad. They were sophomores Troy Roden, Trae Fowler, James Coffman, Greg Ybarra, Richard Courschesne, Chris Thompson, and Jimmy Jackson. Arlington Bowie presented the toughest competition in district play, but with the help of a punt return for a touchdown by Grant Alsup, sophomore, the Buffs managed to pull the game out with a final score of 14-7. Coach John Pafford com- mented, The defense held an up-to-then potent Bowie offense to just 7 points in the game. Bowie was our toughest competition as well as the team we played for district championship. Balderrama said, Coach Paf- ford always told us we made up for our small size because we had such big hearts. The Buffs finished preseason play with a 2-2 record, then cap- tured district play 6-O. Coach Pafford summed up the whole season by saying, ln spite of their small size, determination to win overcame all ad- versities. l WP , .1 ,sw fzi in Q, A .Tw if ,fw , ,. WM . K., is K NN. Coach Patrey, football trainer, checks Rusty Moore, 433, for a con- cussion during the Bowie game. Rusty was able to finish the game. Blake Constanza, 347, moves around a blocker while Kenny Line, 983, and Randy Gray, 045, converge on the ball. Jeff Hinds, '88, and Rusty Moore, '33, take a break while the offense works during the Sam Houston game. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL

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Steve Ybarra, 426, one leading rushers for the JV team, waits to cut up field for a few extra yards in the L. D. Bell game, after a powerful lead block by James Coff- man, 448. of the During the Richland game, Coach Pafford encourages stronger defen- sive play from Mike Baldwin, 972, while Mike Dusak, 051, looks on. SCORES Preseason 2-2 Bell 6-9 Nimitz 2621 Trinity O-14 Sunset 4-443' District 6-0 Burleson 28-G Sam Houston 8-6 Arlington 27-0 Lamar 30-0 Bowie 14-7 Richland 14-7 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL QQ' M ,ms , 'J ' 5 :E 6 fa f -fb inn V :VV V VVg,? W V , , ,,,, X f V , V V: V A ,Z,,,1, f 1 'V I , O If 1, I V1 ' ,K J' I if .. 7 5 I K Q 2 anae :V l Lt - , ,f 'Q f J q -::. fy ff 5 'rf' I h 'V V ff -' I ' ? , , ,ff ' I ' H ' iw: e in l,:l , f f , 2 kii - . irnr v,,, -V , iq , uf, ,Nj 5 AI' j ' ,WV I , A M f 5 ' ,,, , ' , M , is A ' H ' f , yr LH ' A U, ' 4' g ' 'A 3' V V ' E ' nj M' . , f 9 - vvf' - W fl? Q - fl M K A , 'li 1 ,. ' Z H 'f ' A -z, A ..., f H, ..,,. 1 Q V 1.1 M::. ,,: I VE 'G 2 ' V- K , z, sf kn, K ' a f f O 1 , - ' Wg: J ,J f 8 -is, V! I ' Zig: , , ,, 5 ,Ll ' ',., , , I ik ff 5 Q W ' Q ' zz ' a , ' R h 'Z z' ., 9 ' q , G Z ,V I :Ii i ,M, 4,, , X , ,541 ,I V , I ,V , A , F., - I ' - V img ' X , ' U . '- I - 5 wr . , iiia , , 1 , . L. ee aekke R t f 1 1 L it Lk L 'ff' V' wi fn. A Z . 'H I f 'fl' if Y ,, H i , 7 , t ' . - ,, A ,, J I First row: Gary Line, Mercedes Flores, Alan Knapp, Leif Davis, Ricky Beeson, Mike Balderrama, John Smith, P drew Merrick, Kevin Bates. Second row: Mike Kithas, Chris Thompson, Richard Courchesne, Mike Dusak, Ru: Moore, Wes Mincrath, Derek Cox, Mike Galvan, Ricky Hale, Reece Jordan, Kirk Battles - manager. Third r Coach Lowe, Richard Hathcock, Rex Layton, Scott Smith. Jerald Posten, Jeff Hinds, Troy Roden, Trae Fowler, 3 VanSchuyver, Joe Withers, Coach Bishop. Fourth row: Coach Derryberry, Greg Ybarra, Grant Alsup, Rob. Jetzelberger, Cary Rolfing, Randy Gray, Walter Watkins, Chris Coffey, Kenny Singleton. Fifth row: Coach Paffo' Mark Borbolla, James Coffman, Kevin Parr, Jimmy Jackson, Wil Pimental, Blake Constanza, Mike Baldwin, Du ny Ward. 3

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Anticipating the cover, seniors Maria Rodela, 420, and B. J. That- cher, 914, look on as Junior Joanna Hooker, 922, makes the play from the right back position. First row: Maria Rodela, B. J. That- cher, Carrie Nobels, Debbie Blaney, Christy Angle. Second row: Kim Allen, Melissa Vasquez, Shawn Tate, Trina Long, Joanna Hooker. fw ' f 4 - ' -.,...---.Q -V-.ffl ,li-1 Teresa Price guides her team to third place in Birdville Tournament. Coach voted best in district When you're a coach there is always a doubt to whether you're doing a good job, Miss Teresa Price commented. But that doubt did not linger long for Coach Price. With eight years of coaching ex- perience and a 1981 season record of 6-6, she was chosen coach of the year by area district coaches. Surprised by the honor, Price stated, With so much talent and t rfift Cam, 'r4 ' ' 3, f Back row specialist Maria Rodela, 320, takes time to sharpen her setting techniques prior to defeating the Richland Rebels. , rr ,e K 'wx fM.e,.., ,-:ww-N , K -W K 'if 1 J!! experience on the team, I was able to coach as well as motivate the team. I VARSITY VOLLEYBALL Warming up prior to defeating Richland, lefthanded hitter P. J 918, added needed support in the right front position. I.