Alief Elsik High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Elsik's Earl Campbell: Dexter “Sexy Dexy” Webb! As if posing for “Sports Illustrated, Andrew Bywatcr watches the game on the sidelines. C. DuPlain photos Varsity Houston Lee McCullough Katy Stratford Spring Woods] Northbrook Spring Branch Memorial Westchester Hastings 10-14 27-7 26-12 36-13 f 6-35 20-0 14-21 Varsity Football SI

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Mighty Ram football season Best of times - worst of time It was predicted to be the greatest season to date, and it was. with the Elsik Rams finishing with five wins and five losses; yet. it was also the season with the most downfalls as the hearts of many Rams and Ram fans were broken repeatedly throughout the season. The biggest issue dealt with the question of eligibility of a Stratford football player resulting in Elsik being declared runner-up in the District race too late as the Rams never got the chance to prove their worth in the Astrodome. Despite the productive season, losses to McCullough. Memorial and to Stratford on Homecoming were deeply felt since the momentum and spirit before the games reached the highest possible level. Elsik’s worst defeat by far was the 21-14 loss to Hastings at the close of the season. Though the Rams proved to be the better, more talented team throughout the season, they were not able to channel their efforts into Wayne I .a Plante and the rest of the Ram defense signal the sidelines. Coach Sciba and Coach Copley reviewing plays with defensive backs Nick Della Pena. Trey Rutherford. Mandy Pulido, and David Garris. C. DuPlain Sports photos Discussing important defensive strategy Coach Plcss and Sammy O'Bricnt. beating the Bears. In between the losses, Elsik displayed fine athletic talent. Not only did the Rams have the best season of any Elsik varsity football team, but they also reached new milestones by earning Elsik’s first varsity shut-out against Westchester. 20-0. Overall, the combination of talent and sheer determination which was The clasped hands of the olTensc show the strong feelings of unity within the Rams. consistently shown by every Mighty Ram contributed to make the 1982 season the tremendous success that it was. by Ruthie Garcia “Touchdown!” signals Mark Carruba as Jeff Bryant tumbles into the cndzonc. rr)

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looking professional, the Mighty Ram offense prepares to run a play. Celebrating in the cndzonc is Jose Mata and Jeff Bryant. “Who’s going to score the most touchdowns this season?” - Jeff Bryant and Dexter Webb. Head Coach Wes Bryant and his starting quarterback Chris Tucker. JV team: Striving for improvement Though this was not necccssarily the Year of the Ram for the Junior Varsity football team, it was a year of promise for the players. This year's JV team, under the direction of Coach Pless. Coach Howe, and Coach Copley worked hard while earning their three and seven record. Even though the scoreboard did not always show it as such, the players continually strived for improvement throughout the season. They lived through a scries of peaks and valleys and still consistently worked toward building a promising network of players destined to be the future’ Varsity Rams. Junior Varsity quarterback Rusty Skinner sums up the season with, Although our season wasn’t a winning one. we learned to work together and we built a strong basis for next year's Varsity.’’ Thanks to a powerful offensive line, quarterback Rusty Skinner has plenty oftimctocomplcte his pass. With the extra effort apparent on his face. Joe Piaz lies in the grasp of hisdcfcndcr. C. DuPIain photos 52 Sports by Ruthic Garcia