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

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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

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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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After a powerful swing and miss. Sophomore Jeff Tucker walks during the bottom of the fourth at the first game of the double header against the Raiders. Photo by M. Spillcr. Teamwork Will Pay Off in the Future I made the team because I had the potential to improve and the discipline to become an actual help to the team, explained David Andrews. Like most of the players, he realized the impor- tance of teamwork. Though each player could pick out another player that was his favorite, the coaches said that there was no real outstanding player. A lot of different players made good plays at different times. Team was the main idea of our players. Two games stick out in the minds of our coaches, but the most gratifying was beating Hastings in the second game. We felt that Hastings really waxed us the first game, and with hard work and deter- mination we pulled through to win the second game 5-2. Since many of the J.V. members are freshmen, the coaches expect them to be Freshman Brandon Sandefur, out at third by a Northbrook Raider, leaves the field. Photo by M. Spiller. During the first game of the baseball season against Strake Jesuit, Juniors Jeff Price, Jorge Gonzalez, and Tim Moore await their next turn to play. Photo by M. Spiller. playing J.V. again. We should beexperiencedatall positions. A few kids will move up to varsity, but the J.V. team should get better. By L. Baroski, Sports Editor 246 Competition Junior Varsity Baseball