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

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‘We’ve All Got Madison On Our Minds.’ The Rams edged the Raiders 14-7 as the Rams pulled ahead in a four way tie for the second place title. As Elsik tied up two more victories, one over Westchester and one over Spring Branch, they moved into that last week of district competition. “It's a lot better feeling when you go into the last game of the season looking for your first district championship than yourfirst touchdown as in 1979.” stated Coach Sciba. Spring Woods and Elsik were tied for the district championship with 5-1-0 records. The night before the Bear game, the Spartans faced off with the Tigers and held them to a 5-2-0 record. That meant that an Elsik tie or victory over Hastings would make us 1. but no matter how the game ended, the Rams were still in the Dome. Senior Rusty Skinner announced. “We've all got Madison on our minds. We're worried about beating Hastings, but we can’t let it get in the way of the play-offs. Elsik scored only once against Hastings, in the 2nd quarter on a 36-yard pass to Darren Bell from Rusty Skinner, with a kick by Al Fuller. Hastings took the ball and scored to make it 7-6, Elsik's favor. But with 4 seconds left until the half the Bears kicked a 54-yard field goal to win the game 9-7. Trainer Scott Woodle described Sciba's technique. “He teaches 'em the plays, tells ’em how to win. and lets them make the choice.” Our guys chose to win. By L. Baroski, Sports Editor Ram's offensive team, in- cluding Senior Steve Hoffman, 63. and Junior Mike Jordan, 74, retain the ball after a scramble at the homecoming game against the Spring Woods Tigers. Photo by C. Teet Front: C. Melchor. B. Rogers, M. Perlman, D. Wells, D. Dougherty. M. Porter, M. Willman, G. Porter, A. Harris. 2nd: Trainer S. Woodle, C. Cooks, G. Carlcton, M. McMIchael. K. Hood. R. Kopps. T. Smith, C. Larry, R. Skinner, T. Terasas, Trainer T. Adamchick. 3rd: M. Ker- sey, S. Hoffman, D. Bell, S. Scruggs, B. Sandefur, G. Craig. M. Tufts. P. Ramirez. C. Broussard. D. Santana. 4th: G. Ott, S. Forestall. D. Schaumburg, C. Owens. M. Jordan, M. Ober, G. Neal, D. Ballard, L. Reid. Back: Managers J. Pohla. B. Wllsor B. Shirley, K. Johnson, D Sheffield, J. Attcberry. Phot by C. Teet 58 Varsity Football

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Though a victory over Hastings would have given the Rams the district championship, the game was lost, 9-7. Seniors George Craig and Don Ballard sit, waiting for Just one more score to clinch the title, as the third quarter of play begins. Photo by L. Catos Senior Steve Hoffman, center, recovers after a hard blow during the Memorial Sonlor Gary Porter runs clear of a Houston Lee player, as game. The Rams defeated the Mustangs, 27-7. Photo by B. Mitchell the Rams win the game 13-12. Photo by L. Cates The Houston Lee game start- ed the road to victory. The varsity boys recorded their first win of the season, and Mike Sciba, his first win as Head Coach. Photo by L. Cates Varsity Football 57

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Linebacker Shawn Forristall Special Team Michael McMichael a huddle, the Rams fonso, Including a front e of Seniors Tony Terasas, oy Smith, Don Ballard, and Carrll Cooks, prepares for a play from the 35 yard line during a Homecoming defeat. Photo by C. Tcct The Rams marched 51 yards in6plays,darting27yardsfor the touchdown, which tied the score at 12 with 3:52 left in the third period. Junior Mike Porter kicked the extra point and the Rams beat the Generals 13-12. Photo by L. Cates Assistant Coach John Baker listens to Senior Steve Hoffman, one of the team's captains, as the Rams lose 2-3 to the Tigers. Photo by C. Teet Varsity Football 59