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

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Sophomore District Record 5th Opponent Score Memorial 33-18 Stratford 36-34 Spring Branch 41-45 Westchester 53-52 Hastings 49-53 Memorial 36-39 Stratford 30-45 Spring Branch 55-56 Spring Woods 52-62 Westchester 37-40 Hastings 51-46 cam watches as Chris Blanc shoots for a free throw, ready to keep it from the Bears. Photo by M. Spillcr Sophomore Basketball Competition 215

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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

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Frosh Depend On Off Season The future of the team lies in the hands of Coach Jerrell Hartfiel and his off season program ' commented Coach Hugh Null at the end of the season. The B team finished 2nd in district with a 10-4 record. Leading the B team was top rebounder, hustler, and second leading scorer, Dennis Cassidy. Tim Schumacher, Frosh A team leader and leading assister, helped in directing the A team to a 6-8, 5th place, district record. Since the Frosh teams receive new players each year, it makes it difficult to predict the teams future potential, but as a sophomore team. Coach Null concludes, They have the ability to have a good team, if they work at it! By L. Baroski Phillip Floros, David Johnson, Coach Hugh Null, and Shawn Perry rest during a time out as these freshmen players receive directions from their coach. Photo by R. Law David Johnson faces off against the Bears during the last Freshmen A game against Hastings. Photo by R. Law Freshmen A Opponent District Record Score 5th Memorial 58-51 Stratford 71-69 Northbrook 58-65 Spring Branch 38-71 Spring Woods 57-50 Westchester 50-49 Hastings 50-71 Memorial 54-78 Stratford 52-82 Northbrook 46-54 Spring Branch 49-39 Spring Woods 72-55 Westchester 49-54 Hastings 52-63 216 Competition Freshmen Basketball