Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies - Excalibur Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Hanging in there — is Richard Cunningham, an elev- enth grader. This is his first year on the Junior Varsi- ty team. He is an exceptional player and a wonderful asset to the team. Here he is dunking for two. Over here!. ' — .4s Gwen Thompson goes for that awe- some block number forty-two. Diane Quan. is ready in waiting to he sure we try to keep the opponents from scoring. This demonstrates team work. What an ef- fort ' erforming with hustle, spirit, and pride A new experience for the Junior Varsity Knights basketball teams included the first ever competition in the 3A division. Being in the 3A league made us realize how much stronger we grew. It was defi- nitely a challenge and now we know how strong to be next year, Mac Becker, head coach of the boys J.V. team said. Along with playing in the 3A division for the first time, Lisa Lewis managed to orga- nize a girls basketball team. Playing in the 3A division is a challenge and is fun too. At limes it ' s a little tough being a pioneer team, however the girls are young and I have high hopes for the pro- gram in the future, said Ms. Lewis. Even though both teams, boys J.V. and the girls, had a tough season, it was com- petitive and enjoyable. We have an excellent team with good potential. We are just as competitive as the other 3 A teams so there is no reason why we shouldn ' t come out on the upper half of our division — Varsity. Girls, as well as J.V., said Byron Devers, captain. Basketball practices and games require intensive workmanship, dedication and teamwork. It is very important for the members of the team to work together and help each other. Our team gets along very well. We share secrets and talk out our problems if we have any. The main thing is we help each other and that ' s what counts, said Malinda Paniagua. What does it take to be in the 3A league? Team work is the key word. Not only get- ting along with your own team, but also with your opponents, team members agree. I think it ' s great that we can compete with other high schools and it gives us a chance to compare our athletes with the athletes of other schools, said Diane Quan. Grades are an important rule in the game of basketball. The players must maintain a grade point average of a ' C or above with no fails. To me grades are very important. Play- ing gives me the satisfaction that I have school spirit. To gain that spirit, I work hard in all my classes. said Kenderick Jackson. The cheering and excitement dies down as the basketball season comes to an end. However the encouragement from the cheerleaders and students last forever. By Stephanie Prince How different is it being in the 3A league as opposed to being in the regular league? Dennaid Jackson — ' The difference is a huge one. Things are more organized, more disciplined, and it gives us a good goal to strive for. Nov we know to work twice as hard. Girls arsity — members are. bottom: Tanisha Da- vis. Diane Quan. Jennifer Koepke. Lakisha Stokes. G en Thompson. Top.- Ms. Lewis, Mary Branch. Ma- linda Paniagua. Sophia Lord. Tanisha H ' atts. Pau- lette Mitchell. Tanisha Heard. 49

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INSIDE SPORTS Watch out Kareem — because here comes Dennard Jackson. During a critical point in an intense game, Dennard decides to go for a three pointer to lie the score. This should indicate his sense of distance and strength. JV BOYS SOCES 45 Monroe 44 SOCES 35 Van Nuys 62 SOCES 26 Marshall 50 SOCES 46 Lincoln 32 SOCES 49 Hollywood 34 SOCES 39 Belmont 44 SOCES 45 Downtown 33 SOCES 53 Verdugo Hills 50 SOCES 62 Wilson 71 SOCES 42 Eagle Rock 48 SOCES 76 Franklin 84 SOCES 38 Verdugo Hills 34 SOCES 23 Wilson 65 VARSITY GIRLS SOCES 21 Marshall 79 SOCES 14 Lincoln 57 SOCES 12 Hollywood 41 SOCES 7 Belmont 71 SOCES 14 Downtown 58 SOCES 7 Verdugo Hills 63 SOCES 10 Wilson 83 SOCES 16 Eagle Rock 69 SOCES 23 Franklin 71 SOCES 26 Verdugo Hills 38 SOCES 4 Wilson 44 iii | ' ' i |iim ' iiiiiii mMWwmm Junior Varsity — members are. Coach Weathersbv, Daron Swille. Mitchell Shenkin. David Lin. Richard Cunningham. Raleigh Henderson. Dennard Jackson, Eric Tappan, Byron Devers, Todd Mitchell, Kender- ick Jackson. 48

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INSIDE SPORTS This one ' s mine — Michelle Morrison serves for her volleyball learn during one of the games against Wesiside Magnet. Serving is one of the many skills the team had lots of practice in when they stayed after school. Scoreboard JBB SOCES . LACES game one 8 4 15 15 game two 4 6 15 15 SOCES Westside game one 11 15 6 15 12 15 game two 15 12 15 11 15 4 SOCES Midcity game one 15 15 8 4 game two 15 15 4 5 Smile and be nice — Carlene Rowe. Michelle Morrison. Lea Jayasinghe. Debru Petroy. and Evelyn Cerritos shake hands with Westside players. After a game no matter who won everyone puts aside their differences and shake hands, trade comments, meet each other, and are very friendly. The competition is only during the game is taking place, once the game is over everyone is equal and are able to speak to each other nicelv. 50 Girls Volleyball Sports