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

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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

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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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'Copley Brought The Team Together By Instilling Confidence’ I didn’t expect them to go nine and one. but I did expect them to be winners and they proved to be that.” said Coach Copley. With their second winning season in a row. the junior varsity football team went six and four, five and two in district play. A 7-6 victory over Houston Lee, highlighted by an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown by Rob Rathgeber. got the team off on the right foot. “Many things contributed to the success of our team, but our defense had to be the key, especially our secondary. Not very many teams could pass against us and that stopped a lot of drives of opposing teams wanting to score.” stated Junior Rodney Allen. Another part of the team’s success was due in part to the play of runningback Randy Rios who picked up clutch yards when the team needed it. ’’Coach Copley brought the team together by instilling confidence and moral support for the players so that we always had a positive outlook on all the games,” said Junior Rob Atiqi. “Coach Copley was great. He really pushed us so that we could become the best players that we could be. Not only that, he also stood behind us 100% in whatever we did. and that really helped.” added David Phillips. Of course, every year the last game of the season is against Hastings. The Bears came into the game without a defeat in district play. Despite a great defensive effort by the team, the Bears were the victors on a 52-yard field goal to give them the win. putting Elsik second in district competition, preceded only by Hastings. By B. Payne. Reporter Devin Longuet looks for an opening after deciding not to pitch the ball. Photo by L. Cates Carlos Verastequi stops a stopped the Tigers on a third playor from advancing in the down play, and gave Elsik Katy game. The tackle the ball. Front: B. Locke, C. Campbell, P. Bowor, R. Kasper. T. Fusco. T. Vlnh. Second: R. Blankenship, R. Rathgeber, J. Beadle, D. Longuet, T. Navarez. S. Lee, C. Yu, D. Isaacks. Third: N. Hoyt, M. Middloton, B. Roquemore, B. Leaumont, T. Mesa, D. Orsak, C. Verastequi. Back: R. Mil- sap, R. Atiqi, R. Ober, Hanst.D. Phillips, M. Howe. Pace, P. Jones. Photo by Teot 60 Junior Varsity Football