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

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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

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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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Sophomores . . . Not Fighting to Win!!! The Sophomore team really lost its touch this season. They no longer held on to their 1st place District rank, but dropped to 5th place. Coach Parker stated, This team was not as team-oriented nor hungry for victory as last year's team. No change in coaching was brought about, but the quality and attitude of the players had Kirk Evans struggles to pass the ball while the Bears prevent it with a strong block. Photo by M. Spiller changed tremendously. Corey Simmons, forward-guard, felt that a lack of teamwork was the main reason for this lowered district standing. Outstanding players of the season were Steve Ernst and Curtis Larry. Steve, with his all-around hustle during games and practice, and Curtis played team ball. The team did not have it and as a result it was a tough year. Losing 8 games out of 12 provided many reasons to get motivated. Their toughest game, against Hastings, was the first game in district and pressure built-up because the Rams and the Bears are tense rivals. They had one easy win against Spring Woods with an obvious victory of 56-44. The team was not as dedicate this year as in the past. Coat Parker's method of coaching h been effective in all areas of tl sport, but the team did n respond well. Dedication ar excellence is their goal for tl future, so let's hope that ne year's team wants victory. By Noelle Mill Kevin Turner stares in amazement as the ball is thrown across the basketball court. Photo by M. Spiller Front: K. Turner, R. Folse, C. Blanc, C. Simmons, Back: W. Johnson, K. Regan, D. Kuehn Photo by S. Lackey 214 Competition Sophomore Basketball