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

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V Freeze-frame photography caichcs sophomore sensation Kelly Armbrustcr in action. Oh I.ord, please make that shot Mar! - Jo Jones to Marlene Nunez. Senior Tamico Dunn putting the moves on a Hastings opponent. Girls Varsity Basketball Hastings Northbrook Spring Woods Stratford Memorial Spring Branch cstchcster i brook ing W, Ilford .'mortal )nng Branch Westchester Hastings Lamar post-dis Var. Girls Basketball 69

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“Lady Rams” hoop it up The winning combination of hard work and strong determination took this year’s Varsity “Lady Rams” all the way to the Playoffs. The girls earned a reputation of being one of the premier girls basketball teams in Texas with outstanding players like Jolanda Jones, Kara Kellogg, and Tamiko Dunn. First, Second, and Third Team All-Greater Houston respectively. In pre-district strategy. Coach Brown signed the girls up to play the hardest teams in Texas to prepare them for playing against the best. In comparison to these teams, the girls' District season was considerably easier. The “Lady Rams” finished the season as Co-District Champs, an honor shared with their arch-rival, Hastings. They then went on to defeat Lamar in the Bi-District Playoffs becoming the Bi-District Champs. They were ultimately defeated in the Area Playoffs by the soon-to-be State Champs, Yates. The key to the success of the Varsity team was the motto which Coach Brown preached: “Defense, dedication, and desire - that’s what it takes to win!” The girls practiced and played with this thought in mind, and the results were clearly visible throughout their successful season. by Ruthie Garcia and Jo Jones C. Duplain photos One of these things is not like the other - Kara Kellogg vs. the Bears team. What form! Jo Jones goes for two as Kelly Armbrustcr looks on. Jump-ball, get it, get it - Jo Jones wins the Tamiko I)unn proves the fact that a Ram can out run a bunch of Bears anyday! jump again. 68 Sports

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JV-Frosh Succeed The girls JV team had a phenomenal season going undefeated in District play. The outstanding players on the team were Sicrdia Johnson and Janna Walker whose talents eventually were responsible for their being moved up to play on the Varsity team. The girls had virtually no problem defeating their opponents including Hastings. They all a rcc that the main reason for their achievements was the superior coaching they received from Bobbie Glaser. The Freshman girls basketball team also had a successful season. Led by Coach Bodine, the girls produced their winning efforts which placed them second in District. With excellent players like Kellie Taylor, the girls were able to shut-out Northbrook - definitely the highlight of their season. Based on their performances this year, the girls show a lot of promise for future JV and Varsity teams. by Jo Jones Surrounded by the Freshman team. Coach Glaser and Coach Bodine discuss the strategy of the game. 70 Sports