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

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Steadying the flag for a putter is Debra Massop. A backward glance at the camera - Donna Umhocfer. Golfing buddies Debra Massop, Donna Umhocfer. and Mary Kay Chambers. Girls Golf 91

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Girl golfers 2nd in Districl Giving a smile on ihc fairway is Elsik gol Mary Kay Chambers. This year’s four-member Girl’s Golf team placed second in District and ninth in the Regional tournament. “Considering the fact that most of the golfers play another sport, they did well,” said Coach Brannan. “This year’s team worked hard but also had a good time,” she continued. Coach Brannan was asked to describe her top players and their strong points: About Mary Kay Chambers: “Mary Kay’s strongest point is her power; she hits a long ball.Her second strength is that she loves to play.” About Donna Umhocfcr: “Donna’s asset is her intense competitiveness. She has a natural desire to excel and works very hard. She also has excellent concentration.” The four golfers: Donna Umhocfcr, Mary Kay Chambers, Robbye Denson, and Debra Massop are all returning next year. “We should continue to im- prove next year,” said Coach Brannan. “If they play more over the summer and start a little earlier next year, they should lower their scores considerably.” The Elsik Girls Golf team: Mary Kay Chambers. Robbye Denson, Debra Massop. and Donna Umhoefer. 90 Sports

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The first A new sport arrived at Elsik this year Soccer. The Rams competed in District 10AAAAA by first year coach Kevin O'Keefe. The Rams opened the season with a 1 -1 tic against Dulles. Other non-District games included a hard fought loss to State champion Srake Jesuit. In district games, playing without leading scorer Daniel Escobar, they lost to Memorial 2-1, Spring Woods 3-1 and Katy 2-1. Against the Hastings Bears, the Rams played one of their best gamesof the season recording a 1-1 tie. Elsiks first victory came against Northbrook 2-1. District play was intense. Elsik tied both Spring Branch and Taylor 1-1, but lost to eventual District Champions Westchester 3-1 and Stratford 2-1. In the second round the Rams scored two quick victories, shutting out Spring Branch 3-0 and beating Taylor 3-2. Going into the Westchester game the Rams were in a position to earn a playofT berth with victories over Westchester and Stratford. The excited Rams gave Westchester all they wanted, but the Wildcats managed to hold on 3-2. During Spring Break Elsik ended the season with a 2-1 loss to Stratford. The team compiled a 3-8-4 season record. Coach O’Keefe felt it was a kick successful season despite the losing record because the team always played their hardest and improved every game. Players honored with All-District selections were Daniel Escobar, and Doug Smith. Viem Pham and Ken Martinez rccicvcd Honorable Mention. Doug Smith and JcfTDoria were elected captains for the year and Daniel Escobar was voted Most Valuable Senior. by Coach Kevin O'Keefe Coaching is no easy job. Kevin O’Keefe. P KufTcl photo Heads up play. Nihn Bao. P. KufTcl photo Showing his district form. Doug Smith. P. KufTcl photo 92 Sports