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

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J.V. Drops to Fourth Junior Varsity didn't quite have what it took to win this season. Several injuries and lack of teamwork were some of the reasons for their drop from 2nd to 4th in the district standings. Brock Wilson suffered from a knee injury, Troy Kite had problems with his ankle which lasted the whole season and Darryle Brown had a hip disorder. When asked why the team dropped from 2nd to 4th in district, Darryle Brown replied, We did not come prepared for the games! Coach Scarborough was not satisfied with the results. When asked if next year's J.V team looked like it would have a winning season, he answered with a laugh, I hope so! Top performers for the J.V. team were Troy Kite and Darryle Brown explained Coach Scarborough. Troy was the leader in assists, points and steals, while Darryle was the leading rebounder. Darryle also felt that E.J. Flores deserved recognition for his leadership. Darryle has a history of basketball achievement. His brother first interested him in basketball at theageof two when he put a basketball in his hands. Darryle remarked, It's been history ever since! He plans to make a career out of basketball, but he says, 1 will have to grow about five inches in the next three years to be a real college prospect. Several of the juniors on the J.V. team will be moving up to varsity to join the remaining team members. With this combination of players, next year's team looks very positive and could possibly be a winning year for Elsik's basketball record. By Noelle Miller Elsik watches in desparation as Memorial's ball inches into the basket. Photo by M. Spiller Ready and alert, Elsik attempts to steal the ball from their opponent Spring Woods. Photo by A. Miles Front: T. Selcer, M. Becker, M. Middaugh, C. Muellar, B. Wilson. Back: D. Brown, S. Ernst, E.J. Flores, T. Kite. Photo by S. Lackey 212 Competition Junior Varsity Basketball

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Front: Manager M. Posey, R. James, T. Luce, L. Lorts, Manager G. Welch. Back: D. Brown, S. Harris, J. Keene, J. Glasgow, W. Watson. Photo by S. Lackey Varsity Opponent District Record Score 3rd Memorial 51-59 Stratford 61-44 Northbrook 71-60 Spring Branch 57-35 Spring Woods 40-41 Westchester 56-50 Hastings 46-47 Memorial 52-57 Stratford 55-46 Northbrook 66-63 Spring Branch 69-42 Spring Woods 72-58 Westchester 46-32 Hastings 55-66 Helping the cause. Senior Jeff Keene adds more points to the Ram total at the Alief Tournament. Photo by R. Law Taking a jumper from the lane. Junior Jeff Glasgow attempts a come back on the Eagles. photo by R. Law A great contribuler to the game, number 00, Junior Tom Luce, out maneuvers his Wildcat opponent. Photo by R. Law Boys Varsity Basketball Competition 211

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Brock Wilson and Arthur Chapman watch as Elsik scores from a free throw a warded «o them. Photo by A. Miles The Rams prepare to block Memorial from passing the ball. Photo by M. Spiller Mickey Middaugh jumps for the ball at the start of the Elsik-Spring Woods game. Photo by M. Spiller Junior Varsity District Record 4th Opponent Score Memorial 53-56 Stratford 56-50 Northbrook 64-58 Spring Branch 48-54 Spring Woods 56-59 Westchester 42-38 Hastings 36-54 Memorial 46-44 Stratford 41-56 Northbrook 67-53 Spring Branch 58-59 Spring Woods 60-37 Westchester 34-42 Hastings 44-45 hur Chapman attempts to throw the ball despite the tough defensive pressure. Photo by M. Spiller Junior Varsity Basketball Competition 213