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

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S. Cummings, T. Mackleroy, and K. Moon get ready to run the district course. After the start, the runners head into the tough part of the course which was covered by mud. Photo by L. Cates Heavy Turnout In Beginning of Season Boosts Standings In the past the boys cross country team was one step behind every other spot in recruiting runners. The team had to really struggle to get boys to run for us, but this year was different, and it showed in our standings.” stated Coach Scarborough. Highlighted by a third place finish in district, this season turned out to be one of the most successful in several years. “At the beginning of the year we had a lot of guys come out so we knew we had to have some talent to make us respectable.” stated Sophomore Ben Geller. We never really expected to get third in district. but we could see for ourselves that we had the talent to make us a good team. stated Senior Tim Damron. Of course hard work paid off also. Coach Scarborough was a great help. He was always there to support and help us when we were down,” said Tim. When the team finished third in District they finished only eight points behind their arch rival Hastings. That was one of the best efforts we put out all year. We have never come so close to beating Hastings ever, and we should have beat them then.” said Ben. By B. Payne. Reporter Senior G. Sutherland strives for the finish line at the district meet, with his shoes dirty from the mud covered course, as supporters look and cheer him on to the finish. Having people come out to the meets and sporting the runners was a big help the athletes. Photo by Cates 72 Boys Cross Country

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Freshmen Kaddie Ma- honey and Melissa Miller Freshmen Tie Westchester For Fourth Go! Fight! Win! Jams! The freshman earn was out to prove hey could win. “The earn is very ambitious ind has a lot of letermination to win. ommented Manager Kristy Lay. Strong serves by lelissa Miller and Julie Henderson combined with the spiking skills of Dana Allen and Carrie Scott enabled the team to achieve a victory over Hastings. They beat the Bears in two games with scores of 15-10 and 11-9. Because no trophies were brought home from tournaments, their consolation was their victory over Hastings. The entire team played their best because Hastings is our rival school. explained Manager Kristy Lay. The skills of Melissa Miller. Dana Allen, and Carrie Scott were great assets to the team, and with the combined efforts of the rest of the team. The team tied Westchester for fourth place in district. By M. Turner. Reporter Freshman Carrie Scott shows the other team she’s not afraid to spike the ball as she leaps into the air and prepares to slam the ball over the net. Photo by L. Cates Freshmen District: 4th Opponent Score Northbrook 15-3, 15-11 Hastings 4-15. 7-14 Spring Woods 16-14, 10-15. 5-15 Stratford 15-9, 15-12 Memorial 3-15, 13-15 Spring Branch 15-5. 15-12 Westchester 15-5, 10-15, 15-10 Northbrook 6-15, 15-6. 16-14 Hastings 7-14, 15-10. 11-9 Spring Woods 3-15, 15-10, 5-15 Stratford 15-3, 15-13 Memorial 15-11. 15-5 Spring Branch 7-15. 15-5, 7-15 Wostchostcr 15-11, 14-16, 15-4 Freshman Volleyball 71

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L. Nadosky Boys Cross Country: Front: G. Viter, T. Mackleroy. L. Carbold, S. Dunbar, B. Gellen. 2nd: S. Cummings, K. Moon, D. Salinski, E. Hart, R. Chi. Back: Coach Scar- borough. D. Johnson, G. Sutherland, T. Damron, R. Campbell. Photo by L. Cates nior T. Damron splashes rough one of the many ddles that were scattered er the district course due to the rain the night before. Puddles made it difficult for runners to have fast times, and also made some of the runners tire much faster than usual. Photo by L. Cates Sophomores E. Hart and D. this course was covered with Johnson start ahead at the water and times at the finish district meet. A good start is line were not as fast as usual, essential for any runner to Photo by L. Cates have a good race. The start at Boys Cross Country 73