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

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 But the players had a lot of SPIRIT . . With the arrival of September came the beginning of school and the opening of football season. Under the leadership of Head Coach Wes Bryant, the team practiced long, hard hours in preparing for this season. On Friday, September 2, the Mighty Rams fought their first battle against Houston Lee High School. Unfortunately the Rams walked away with a loss of nine to sixteen. This game gave the team more incentive to press harder at practices and in future games. The Homecoming game gave Elsik their first season win; a seven to nothing win over Spring Woods. Our only other win this season was against Westchester. Of course, the most devastating loss this year was to Hastings. But through all of the losses, spirit stayed strong. Coaches think that, The varsity will be more successful next year because of the contribution of the junior varsity . . . The best description this season was made by Sophomore Dale Smith who stated, It wasn't a very good season for winning, but all of the players had a lot of spirit and always encouraged each other. Jody Williams and Kevin Hood play. huddle around Coach Sciba to discuss Front: R. Skinner, R. Burrell, D. Edwards, A. Oblepias, J. Doria, J. Marino, E. English, R. Smith. Second: Trainer D. Fyke, K. Hood, W. Harrison, G. Sacco, D. Dufour, G. Porter, T. Smith, E. Frazier, C. Larry, K. Cheatum, M. Montgomery, Coach R. Copley. Third: Coach B. Howe, Coach G. Pless, G. Craig, P. Moon, S. Hoffman, G. Barnes, T. Adamchick, J. Pantin, J. Williams, T. Dodd, D. Garris, D. Smith, Coach M. Sciba, Head Coach W. Bryant. Back: Coach R. Ward, G. Neal, D. Ballard, D. Schaumburg, R. Grafton, S. O'Brient, J. Bujnoch, S. Woodle, S. Forristall, T. Herring, D. Smith, R. Mindrup, C. Broussard. Varsity District: 6th Opponent Score Lee 9-16 McCullough 6-25 Katy 12-14 Stratford 0-26 Spring Woods 7-0 Northbrook 19-24 Spring Branch 0-10 Memorial 3-19 Westchester 10-7 Hastings 7-24 Senior Ronnie Mindrup warms up for the big game. 190 Competition Varsity Football

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Senior Jana Walker and Junior Donna Umhoefer reach for the jump ball during practice. The team's motto of “Defense, Desire and Dedication helped them excell during the regular season and reach the regional finals during playoffs. Photo by S. Lackey r Sheri Barrett bumps the ball to lear Creek defenders as Referee Contine looks on. Photo by R. Law Long practices paid off for Freshman Kody Nollis and Amy Jones, Soph- omore Deanna Sonka, and Senior Deanna Sanders as the Lady Rams won the district title for the fifth year in a row. Photo by A. Miles Competition 189

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or Joel Marino and Junior Scott Woodlc watch the Rams-Tigcrs game with isity. or Paul Moon looks exhausted while waiting for his next chance to romp the rs. Our defensive line prepares to hold the Tigers and make it fourth down. Senior Mike Montgomery and Junior Steve Hoffman wait on the side lines as members of the injured list. Varsity Football Competition 191