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

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Senior Starter Twana Henderson led the Rams in scoring and rebounding behind Jo Jones. Here she shoots the ball for two points as her teammates block out for the rebound. Photo by R. Law Varsity Opponent Score District Record 1st Westchester 77-48 Hastings 49-55 Memorial 92-33 Stratford 56-38 Northbrook 87-21 Spring Branch 92-22 Spring Woods 95-21 Westchester 62-36 Hastings 62-45 Memorial 91-35 Stratford 62-48 Northbrook 80-31 Spring Branch 70-34 Spring Woods 86-24 Hastings 43-42 Front: Cindy Cradit, Nancy Rainey, Christine DeCarlo. Back: Charlie Cothran, Coach Rod Brown, Latrcssa Harrison, Kara Kellogg, Birgitt Hader- lein, Twana Henderson, Jolanda Jones, Kelly Armbrustcr, Robbye Denson, Valarie Stickler, Janna Walker, Donna Umhocffer, Coach Lois Ann Morrow. JuniorStarter Birgitt Haderlein hustles down the court during practice. Photo by S. Lackey Senior All American Jo Jones shows how high she can jump by winning the tip over her tall Memorial opponent. Photo by R. Law Girls Varsity Basketball Competition 219

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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

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J.V. Fights For District J.V. basketball is the time to perfect abilities and prepare for varsity but still have a good time. Losing to Hastings twice and Spring Branch in overtime by 1 point, the girls lost the title of first place to their rival Hastings. Instead the girls earned the next best title, second place. Despite losing their goal of beating Hastings, the girls reached other goals that they had set. “We became friends, played together as teammates, and did not let a team get over 38 points, said Freshman Boi Benefield. There were some injuries on the J.V. this year. In one tournament game, Bizzy Deckard broke her leg and Tracy Walls broke two ribs. Coach Morrow commented, “And basketball is a non-contact sport ! The girls layed out for a couple of weeks, but were back on the court when the doc gave the okay. Many outstanding players participated on the J.V. this year. Coach Morrow commented that contributing offensively for the J.V. were Sophomore Melissa Arp and Freshman Boi Bene- field. Defensively were Soph- omore Stacey Champagne, Amy Armbruster, and Deborah Collier. Coach Morrow also adds Sophomore Jennifer Burton as the most improved player of the J.V. All of the girls on the J.V. this year were sophomores, besides Boi Benefield who was a freshman. These girls have great potential for varsity next year. Sophomore Melissa Arp was moved up to varsity during the play-off games. Coach Morrow stated, With hard work, this group can really contribute to a strong varsity next year. Next year's varsity will be looking for five girls to move up to that team. Sophomore Stacey Champagne shoots the ball for two points as Sophomore Bizzy Deckard and Freshman Boi Benefield block out for the rebound. Photo by R. Law Sophomore Bizzy Deckard uses all her strength to catch up with her opponent. Photo by S. Lackey Sophomore Amy Armbruster passes the ball over her opponent for the fast break. Photo by R. Law 220 Competition Girls Junior Varsity Basketball