Lennox High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Lennox, CA)

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1. Ardis Carnes goes up high in a jump ball against Aviation. 2. Team captain Jana Butts concentrates on the basket. A senior, Jana was a steadying influence on an inexperienced team. 3. Hettie Price looks for a Lancer teammate for an inside pass. 4. Under pressure, second team All-Leaguer Yolanda West grabs the rebound from her two Hawthorne opponents. 5. Quickness has the edge as all-around ath- lete Oraida Alfonso streaks past her defender. 6. Sharp-shooting guard Barbara Rodriguez scores two points for Lennox. Basketball Basketball Baskett Basketball 37

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Puyol earns | league honors Although this year’s varsity basketball squad was very young and inexperienced, as the sea- son progressed a strong defensive team emerged from the practice and hard work. The season ended on a high note when the Lancers scored a 35-25 victory over arch rival Hawthorne. Their 4-6 league record earned Lennox a fourth place spot in the final Pioneer League standings. Seniors who played a big part in the season’s competition were forwards Jana Butts and Maria Kosmetatos and guard Oraida Alfonso. Strength and size were added by juniors Tammy Puyol, who was named to the first team All- League, and Ardis Carnes, guard. Sophomores Hettie Price and Barbara Rodri- guez gained experience playing the tight ‘‘press’’ guard positions. The only freshman on the team achieved distinction by copping a place on the second team All-League. ae; ended — y ra I , 36 Basketball Sponsored by D‘ FRANCES SPORTSWEAR—MANUFACTURING 11011 Hawthorne Blvd. Inglewood, CA Telephone: 674-6363 GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL-—Seated: Jana Butts, Coach King, Barbara Rodriguez. Row 2: Yolanda West, Hettie Price, Tammy Puyol. Row 3: Ardis Carnes, Maria 2 Kosmetatos. Top: Oraida Alfonso.

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JV’s try hard Although they were a hardworking, enthusi- astic group, the girls’ JV basketball team failed to win any of their league games. f Among the eight losses, however, were several close battles which kept the season interesting and the spirits up. The standout performance in league play came when Lennox forced an excellent Beverly Hills team into overtime before finally dropping the game to the Norman foes. Captains for the Lancer squad were Beverly Hunter and Patrice Knox, with Knox being cho- sen as most valuable player. Despite the winless season, Coach Wheeler stated, “The experience these young girls gained should provide a strong base for an im- proved varsity next year.”’ : Beverly Hunter (1) gets a jump shot off over her opponent. Most valuable player Patrice Knox (2) works her way up for another Lancer score. Coach Wheeler gives some last minute instructions during a time out. (3) JV BASKET- BALL—Front: Jennifer Burl, Dennisse Mercado, Rosie Fig- ueroa. Back: Patrice Knox, Lynette Lemond, Coach Wheeler, Jackie Davis, Beverly Hunter. Not pictured: Wendy Peet. Sponsored by STEG’S PRODUCTS 12500 Inglewood Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 Telephones: 644-4484 and 772-3375 38 Basketball