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

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Freshman Boi Benefield looks for an opening for passing during the Stratford game. Photo by R. Law Junior Varsity Opponent Score District Record 2nd Westchester 43-25 Hastings 25-50 Memorial 68-19 Stratford 57-17 Northbrook 74-11 Spring Branch 42-15 Spring Woods 51-19 Hastings 34-46 Memorial 59-27 Stratford 41-20 Northbrook 61-17 Spring Branch 22-23 Spring Woods 42-11 Westchester 36-21 omores Amy Armbruster and Cindy Feakes wave to Coach Morrow for the play. Photo by S. Lackey Front: Wambui Benifield, Debra Collier, Stacey Champaignc, Michelle Williams, Pam Terry. 2nd: Cindy Feakes, Jennifer Burton, Amy Arm- bruster, Mellissa Arp, Bizzy Deckard. Back: Coach Lois Ann Morrow, Vicki Martinez, Christine DeCarlo, Nancy Rainey, Cindy Cradit, Kay Williams, Coach Rod Brown, Charlie Cothran. Girls Junior Varsity Baskctball Competition 221

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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

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Freshmen Win District The freshman team finished an outstanding season placing first in district along with Hastings. Sharing the title as co-champs is a definite im- provement over last year's standings. The key to their improvement was stated by Coach Bodine, We spent more time on conditioning and emphasizing defense. Each of the girls has improved in- dividually. Coach Bodine felt that Karen Belson was the most outstanding player by im- proving her shooting, free throws, and hustling. The team experienced many highlights during the season. Coach Bodine stated that the most outstanding game was against Spring Branch. With seconds left, Karen Belson shot from 15 feet out and made two points to win the game. Most of the girls plan on playing basketball next year, which will make stronger teams in the future, jimi Leigh Knous is excited about next year and says, I love basketball and it is very rewarding. Coach Bodine adds, If these girls continue to improve, they will be winners all through their high school years. Susan Lawrence and Elaine Torres attempt to trap their Stratford opponen Photo by A. Bordo Susan Lawrence goes up for the jump against her Stratford opponent. Photo by A. Bordonaro Elaine Torres elbows her opponents as she goes for the rebound. Photo by A. Bordonaro 222 Competition Girls Freshman Basketball