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

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Against all odds, Shane Finely bursts through Spring Woods’ defense on the way to a 12-6 victory. Photo by L. Cates Freshman A District: 1st Opp. Score Houston Leo 0- 7 McCullough 0-12 Spring 16-24 Spring Woods 16- 6 Stratford 7- 6 Memorial 12- 0 Northbrook 21- 6 Westchester 14-19 Spring Branch 26- 6 Hastings 14- 0 Freshman B District: 2nd Opp. Score McCullough 12- 9 Spring 0-42 Spring Woods 20-12 Stratford 22- 0 Memorial 6- 7 Hastings 6-26 Front: B. Darden, S. Waters, D. Burrows. E. Zak, T. Gatto, D. Edminston, C. Abello, S. Smith, K. Hall. B. Littlcwood, M. Tenney, M. Murphy, M. Plckott, M. Clark, R. Parker, B. Williams, L. Bellows. 2nd: M. Accord, B. Smith, R. Lara. J. Tinsley, C. Shaffner, J. Foty, J. Harrell, W. Stewart. V. Hernandez, P. Marino, S. Flax, M. Thomasino, C. Middleton, M. Stanley, C. Walker, R. Marin. T. Christianson, S. Moody, S. Hester. 3rd: Coach Jim Parker. E. Kirk, G. Littlefield. K. Klsslre, D. Hammond. R. Vlsser, L. Humphries, D. Edwards. T. Moore. J. Valenzuela. A. Stlggins, T. Oroskovlch, T. Daniels, J. Cheetum, R. Gilliam, J. Gablno, Coach Chip Nila, Coach Doug Bess. 4th: R. Springs. T. Greenhill, D. Stitt, S. Goobcl, G. Garrison, D. Atlql, J. Khan, J. Rodgers. G. Hurley, M. Byewatcr, C. Martin. D. Young, B. Wingo, J. Harrison, M. Conde. Back: Parker, B. Schmidt. S. Fine K. Grafton, R. Goopert, Petrowski, D. Sturgill, Keith, J. Garcia, B. Johnsc D. Lowe. S. Blanton, R. Kha S. Cuff. Photo by C. Teat 64 Freshman Football

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Wide Receiver Mitchell Williams our players congratulate pch other after scoring the nly touchdown in the Brazoswood game. Photo by B. Mitchell — Sophomore Record 4-3 Opp. Score Katy 3- 0 McCullough 3- 0 Stratford 6-41 Northbrook 8-16 Brazoswood 7- 0 Spring Branch 13- 6 Hastings 13-29 A defensive player gots roady to bring down a Katy receiver aftor ho caught the ball for a gain. Photo by B. Mitchell Three players corral a Katy player before ho gets a first down. Photo by B. Mitchell J. Corlbcrg and V. Smith stop an opposing player after a short gain. Photo by B. Mitchell Sophomore Football 63

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Freshman B Player Marcus Williams Freshman A Wins District Freshman B Takes 2nd The freshman teams had a very rough season. The new grade eligibility policy devastated the teams at the beginning of the season. At least one-third of the team was suspended weekly from play. According to A-team player Chris Martin. 'A lot of people were ineligible.” Still, the players did not let this ruin their concentration. We just kept our minds on the team.” commented B-player Shane Blanton. This team has a great deal of potential. The players have a lot of talent. They must Freshman A player Gary Garrison triumphs over a touchdown while his teammates congratulate him with fervor. Photo by L. Cates learn to dedicate themselves to hard work in school and football.” said Coach Bess. The A-team lost their first three games, but these were non-district games. Then the team surged back and won every one following except the game against Westchester. We finally got our acts together. commented Javed Khan. They were the co-district champs with Westchester and a record of 10-3. The game against Hastings was the first victory the A-team has ever had against them. This exciting game was highlighted by an intercepted touchdown by noseguard Troy Moore. “We fought hard to win, said Chris Martin. The B-team had a good season achieving a second place district standing. The season was erratic though and they did not play their first game against Lee because Lee did not have a B team. They did not play Northbrook. Westchester, or Spring Branch for similar reasons. The three week lay-off that the forfeitures caused definitely affected the players performance against Hastings. B messed up because of the number of forfeits and hadn't played for three weeks. said Coach Bess. By E. Hudson, Reporter offenso versus defense as onrushlng Hastings defense, mslve linesmen protect Photo by V. Pal in Johnson from an The defensive players display the opponent’s rusher. Photo their skill effectively halting by L. Cates Freshman Football 65