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

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Copley Coaches Winningest Team I like to contribute in every way; this is what the coaches want. Senior Mike Montgomery appeared on the varsity scene his sophomore year. To Mike, this was the ultimate. Though Mike Montgomery showed top notch pitching skills. Junior Doug Schaumburg proved his ability in the consistant winning efforts in the last three games. The 15th victory of the year was a 12-2 win over Northbrook. In obtaining this win, the Rams collected 14 hits (A. Marlow 2, M. Montgomery 2, R. Raney 1,T. Varsity Opponent Score District Standing 3rd Stratford 0-4 Memorial 4-1 Hastings 8-11 Spring Branch 4-3 Northbrook 5-4 Westchester 1-0 Spring Woods 4-7 Stratford 10-13 Memorial 6-2 Hastings 0-2 Spring Branch 6-3 Northbrook 12-2 Westchester 12-0 Spring Woods 3-2 Moore 3, D. Machalec 2, K. Hood 2, E.J. Flores 1, and B. Streck.) Pitcher Doug Schaumburg gave up only 3 hits. Continuing with another consecutive win, the 16th of the season, Doug Schaumburg was the winning pitcher and Brian Streck recorded another save. For luck, players avoided chalk marks and the wins continued. Brian Streck was in charge of waking up the bats. The last game of the season was an exciting 3-2 victory over Spring Woods. This was the first time Elsik beat this district champ. Junior Kevin Hood hit a two run homcrun in the bottom of the 7th to tie the game. Sophomore Mark Streck hit a double to drive in Sophomore E.J.Floresforthegameswinning score. Senior Doug Machalec had two hits in the game. Doug Schaumburg was the winning pitcher increasing his record to 7-2 on the year. The Rams ended the season with a 17-10 record making this the winningest varsity baseball team in our history. W.A.! By L. Baroski, Sports Editor Sophomore pitcher Ty Selcer warms up his technique before the game. Photo by S. Lackey. Senior Robert Raney takes a fei practice swings before his first bi during the last game of the season, Eisi vs. Spring Woods. Photo by R. La' I Our only 17-5A, 1st Team, All-District member.Senior Doug Machalec tries to hit the ball out of the park during the first game against Strake Jesuit. Photo by M. Spiller. During pre-season training. Senior Brian Streck patiently waits for warm ups to begin. Photo by R. Law 244 Competition Varsity Baseball

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lior Trevor Dodd, Junior Shawn Forristall, and Senior Paul Moon work on their |e and timing for the district meet. Photo by A. Miles Trevor Wins District Senior hurdler and runner Trevor Dodd had a very successful year. Hescored points at the Gulf Coast Relays in the 110m hurdles, at the Blinn College Relays in the long jump, and won district in the 110m high hurdles as well as scoring points in the 300m intermediate hurdles and in the long jump. Trevor replied, I feel good about my participation. 1 think right now I am at the plateau in my running and hope to excel soon! He started track in his sophomore year. After his first year of track he decided to stay with it and now has been competing for two years. Is he going to continue track in the future? He replied, I hope so! Trevor admires Coach Fawcett, and believes his meth- od of coaching is very effective. He makes people try their hardest. He lets you enjoy the sport while exceling at the same time. Trevor feels he is a tough coach, but if the individual wants to be the best. Coach Fawcett will help him get there. In order to succeed Trevor says, You have to be willing - being the best doesn't come easy! Last year, district wasa forever memory in Trevor's mind. He was expected to get 3rd in hurdles but walked off with 1st place and a trip to regionals. This year was tougher for him because of the Hastings hurdlers. At district, Hastings won by 1 1 3 points giving our track team second place in district. By Noelle Miller to a good start, the Ramrunners strive to improve their timing in the sprints. Photo by A. Miles Four Years Pay Off Senior Jenny Stinneford has becomea very skilled contender. She has been on the track team for fouryearsand will be leaving when she graduates. She re- plied, I am sad about leaving the team because the Ram- runners have been a big part of my four years in high school. Sadly, she said that she will always look back and remember the great times the team had together. Jenny helped in defending their district championship for the fifth time in five years. She earned third place in the 3200m run where she ran her best two mile time and from there she advanced to regionals. Though the seniors are leaving, Jenny felt that if the remaining team sticks together and have the same spirit they will do well. You have to want to win before you can win! , she stated. Coach Parke contributed a lot toward Jenny's winning season. She had her best track season this year because Coach Parke helped her mentally as well as physically. Jenny replied, She is a great lady and the best coach I've ever had! By Noelle Miller Track Fcaturcs Competition 243

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Senior Kevin Shiller, first year varsity member, warms up his catching abilities during the attempt to defeat Hastings. Photo by R. Law. Third baseman, Kevin Hood, throws the ball to the first baseman while warming up for the game. Photo by M. Spiller. ior Kenny Reese, a second year varsity letterman, warms up his pitching skills ing the Hastings hosted game. Photo by M. Spiller. Sophomore Rex Baggett and Juniors DougSchaumburgand Kenny Rcesetry to stay warm in the dugout. Photo by R. Law. Sophomore Mark Strcck starts off his first year of varsity baseball as the Ram catcher. Photo by S. Lackey. Varsity Baseball Competition 245