Sylvan Hills High School - Bruin Yearbook (Sherwood, AR)

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B-Ball Team Determined to Do Better If a person could describe the game basketball in one word, how would he describe it? Junior Todd Landers says fun” and sophomore Mike Harper says “fulfilling.” “It was the best feeling we have had all year,” exclaimed Mike, after the team’s first win over Catholic High. He said, “It took determination and hard work. Next year will be a good year.” Todd felt that this win could give the team confidence in going into next year’s season. Darrell Simpson said, Even though we lost most of our games, we had a great time during the season.” The boys’ basketball team had a losing streak this year, but as teacher Rick Fincher says, “The truest test of courage is to be able to lose without losing heart.” S«nior Players: David Steele, Mike Collins, Robert Wilcoxcn. Jeff Honorable. First row: Phillmore Tavorn, Jim Esch, Landers, Jimmy Barnard, Foster Thames. Dan-ell Simpson, Robert Wilcoxen. Gl Frank Koxmack, Rodney Bennett, Carl Second row — Coach Danny Thomas. Perciful, Andy Haskell, Jeff Honorab Shells, Don Brown, Randy Ward, Todd David Steele. Mike Harper. Mike Collins, Luther Watson. Coach Danny Myatt.

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THE BRUI CR BOY I P IN KKMN — Senior i,fn .«It- rv| m after reroSWihg •• hiinhlP .igamst J.ukvin Photo l rkjnvi'( The following poem was written by Coach Louis Nalley who often wrote and read original poems at pep rallies during the season. The yearbook staff asked him to write a poem summing up the year. In August the Bears united with one goal in mind. To be the best team this state would find. The struggle would start with sweat and bruises. There was no room on this team for one who loses. The season opener brought in a worthy team. .And a one point spread started the dream. The Red Devils fought as hard as they could. But the fact remains, they just weren't as good. The next week the Bears hit the road. And played a team dressed in black and gold. The Bears did it all; they even blocked a kick. But most of all they were passing some licks. Conway was the third team the Bears would face; Neither a win or a loss would affect the conference race. So to keep the fans on the edge of their seats. The Bears thought a tie would be hard to l eat. No love was lost when we played Northeast. When the Bears got rolling, they had a feast. Twenty-one to six was the final score. .And when the Chargers left, they didn't want any more. Mills sure looked pretty, dressed in gold and green. .And I have to admit, they had a pretty good team. We had to stop a late fourth quarter drive. So that the hopes of a perfect season would stay alive. The next week the Bears got to play on the turf. And the Rockets must have used a ball made out of nurf. I don’t believe Catholic did anything right. They were surely no challenge for the Bears that night. The Panthers rolled in from Upset City. .And when injuries hit the Bears, Benton took no pity. The Panthers kept hitting, harder and harder. So we lined up and kicked a 3 yarder. A win over Hot Springs would assure a conference tic. So the Bears got cranked up and started to fly. I’ll l et the folks from Spa City wonder to this day. If that wasn't the Dallas Cowboys they played. Helena had talent and speed to burn. But there were a few things they had to learn. You don’t roll into the Him on Friday night. Unless you’re ready to put up a fight. Then Texarkana, with all its tradition and flair. Found out they couldn't run, so they went to the air. The l»all was wet. and the field was like mush. And the Bears added a victory using a strong rush. The play-offs started, and Helena learned a lesson, .As the Bears mixed up their plays and kept them guessing. With passes, screens and running the veer. The Bears became the team to fear. Then when the final game rolled around. The Bean and the Bulldogs met in a neutral town. The championship of the state, to he settled once and for all. .And one of these great teams would have to fall. I think you know the rest of the story. How Sylvan Hills ended with all the glory. I'm sure you II agree that the feeling is great. Having gone to the school that won the state. Coach Louis Salley Footboll 127

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Coach Looks to Next Year “Coaching a boys’ basketball team means liking it a whole lot, including the parts which may not be very enjoyable,” said head coach Danny Myatt. “The boys played hard with a good effort and had a very good defense but unfortunately had a losing season.” Coach Myatt and assistant Coach Thomas agreed that it was a combi- nation of things that made them lose many of their games. Coach Myatt said, We are improving our skill level and hopefully will begin to win our games by next year.” Coach Myatt began coaching because he has always loved the sport. He said that he grew up playing the game and that his talent “lies in the area of teaching the game.” To him a special player has a good attitude which is the No. 1 thing that makes him coachable.” He felt that the greatest opponent of the year was Ole Main. Coach Myatt added that “Sylvan Hills is a great place to be. It is a good school and eventually will have a good basketball team.” SINK IT IN — Darrell Simpson shoots the ball as Glen Pcroiful sets up a screen. UP, UP, AND AWAY - Praying for two ■more points, Andy Haskell seems to fly to his goal. QUICK MANEUVERING - Strutting his stuff, Randy Ward shows his fancy drib- bling during a game against Bryant. Basketball 129