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

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Varsity Falls Short Varsity volleyball finished a challenging season placing 3rd in district. Losing to Westchester in the playoffs for 2nd erased the team's chance of playing top teams in the state. This is the second consecutive year the varsity volleyball team has lost a playoff game. Coach Brannan commented, Next year's group better break this curse. Even though the girls did not win, there were some bright spots in the season. They beat Northbrook (District Cham- pion) who had not been beaten by Elsik in three years. Junior Debra Collier expressed her excitement, We finally whip- ped up on 'em! They also played an exciting game with Memorial when they came from behind (10-14) to win the match. The team's top-rated players contributed immensely to the team's efforts. Seniors Lisa Kruse, Donna Boyne and Junior Birgitt Haderlein had extreme talent in hitting and blocking. Next year the varsity will have four returning lcttermen, two of which are starters, and they are graduating four seniors this year. Coach Brannan was very pleased with this group of girls. They got along well, worked hard and were never a group to quit. The team consisted of Donna Boyne (All-District), Mary Kay Chambers, Debra Collier, Robbye Denson, Birgitt Haderlein, Lisa Kruse, Stacey Lackey, Laurie McCoy, Carolyn Slay, and Michelle Sumler. Senior Donna Boyne leaps to get a shot over the net. Photo by R. Law Senior Lisa Kruse takes advantage of her left-handed hitting. Photo by R. L Front: Laurie McCoy, Robbye Denson, Donna Boyne, Birgitt Haderlein,Stacey Lackey. Back: Lisa Kruse, Mary Kay Chambers, Debra Collier, Michelle Sumler, Carolyn Slay. 200 Competiton Varsity Volleyball

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n Longuet throws a pass for a touchdown against Northbrook to his wide vcr. Blocking for Devin Longuet is Abiel Espinosa. Photo by T. Smith offensive back tackled after a big gain against the Hastings ise. Photo by R. Law Freshmen Team Finishes Third Freshman football finished third in district. Devin Longuet made a 80 yard touchdown run during the McCullough game. A member of the A team, Karl Cambell, kicked a 20 yard field goal to win the Spring Branch game. On the B team, player Kenny Bishop was leading ground gainer. Eric Garner, who also played on the B team, was an outstanding defensive end. Chris Samuels of the B team was the leading scorer. Coach Parker is a cool coach replied the football players. Coach Parker treats his players equally, No coach can play favorites. It is a team effort, Coach Parker explained. The freshman football team had a good year. The Hastings game was just another game, Coach Parker commented. The most exciting game was the Houston Lee game. The players never gave up. Gary Rothermel stated football accomplishes victory over your opponents. Freshmen B pponent Score fusion Lee 8-2 rCullough 12-0 ‘y 10-12 at ford 6-8 ring Woods 27-6 Kthbrook 20-6 ring Branch 7-20 tmorial 14-28 estchester 28-14 stings 25-27 The defensive team is in its pre-alignment at the line of scrimmage waiting for the Northbrook offense to come to the line to run a play. Photo by T. Smith Coming off the field for the defense is Cornerback Maurice Watson. Photo by R. law Freshmen Football Competition 199

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Senior Stacey Lackey shows her great hitting form. Photo by R. Law Varsity Opponent Score Northshorc 15-11, 15-11 Cy-Crcck 12-15, 16-14 8-15 Westfield 7-15, 15-9 20-18 Dulles 11-15, 7-15 •Northbrook 14-16, 5-15 8-15, 15-8, 15-11 •Stratford 15-12, 13-15 15-10, 15-5, 7-15, 15-7 •Memorial 16-14, 10-15 16-14, 11-15, 11-15 •Westchester 14-6, 7-15 15-4, 15-12 (Playoff) 1-15, 10-15 •Springwoods 15-12, 7-15 15-7, 10-15, 15-6, 11-15 •Hastings 16-14, 9-15 15-12, 15-12, 15-2 •Spring Branch 15-10, 13-15, 15-6, 15-10, 15-7 Lamar Consolidated Tournament Consolation •District Games Senior Robbye Denson and Junior Birgitt Haderlein go up for a double block. Photo by R. Law r Bireitt Haderlein fakes her Hastings opponent by setting the ball Photo by R. Law Varsity Volleyball Competition 201