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

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An unusual case. Senior Tom Luce received his American citizenship the day of the Ram victory over the Hast- ings Bears, 59-57. Photo by L. Cates Boys Varsity Basketball: Front: B. Wilson, R. James, T. Luce, M. Posey. T. Kite, D. Brown, L. Lorts, R. Henderson. Back: Coach J. Hartfiel, B. Wilson, J. Glasgow, J. Keene, D. McAfee, M. Mlddaugh, G. Dougherty, W. Watson. Coach D. Scarborough. “This is the chance we’ve been waiting for.” In a fight for the istrict title, the Rams ad to beat Hastings, id Memorial needed ne more loss. So on ebruary 15th, the jams met, played and ie Bears were efeated. But the lustangs beat the ams by two points nd were declared the hamps. The Hastings game as like fighting an Dhill battle and inning. Like Senior athy Humpherys. the ins were ‘‘all riled p” and “so excited , 'hen Hastings made le first score, it was ot expected that ley would never take the lead again. At the end of the first quarter, Hastings' Senior Danny Bagget made a shot that tied the game 14-14. The Bears fouled with 8 seconds to play in the half; Jeff Glasgow, with 2 extra points, made the score - Rams 35, Bears 30. Jump high Jeff, get up off your feet, was the chant that opened the second half. Though the third quarter had a slow start, the Rams pulled it together to enter the fourth with a 47-45 Ram lead. With 5:30 left the score was once again tied and the audience, tense. Senior Jeff Glasgow broke the tie and the fans went wild. With 1:30 left on the board. Hastings got the ball and tried desperately to hold it and tie the game as the clock ran out. But Senior Tom Luce stole the ball, dribbled down the court, scored, and Elsik was up by four points. After a score by Senior Wade Watson, 59-57, the Bears, with 3 seconds left to play, ran down court, shot the ball, missed the point, and the Rams won it! The fans were crazed as they pushed their way to the end of the court to huddle around the team: “Number one! Number one!” As the second place district team, the Rams played Madison, the 16-5A champs. Coach Hartfiel said, “Even if we lose to Madison, we won't lose any pride.” Though Madison defeated Elsik at Hoffeinz Pavilion, 42 to 84, players like Senior Tom Luce had positive attitudes. “They're big and they're mean, but we're meaner. Playing the Madison Marlins gave the guys more to think about than just winning. “This is the chance we've been waiting for - to play a nationally ranked team.” explained Tom Luce. The experience built by a team of mostly varsity lettermen remained clear throughout the season. And even though Elsik is losing experience. Coach Hartfiel knew, “We'll build another winning team.” By Lisa Baroski, Sports Editor. Boys Varsity Basketball 77

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At Stratford’s gymnasium, Ram Hoopstors Wade Watson and Jeff Keene, work to defeat the Spartans. As the Rams had previously beaten Strat- ford 74-36, the Spartans beat Elslk 47-55. Photo by L. Catos As Senior Wade Watson guards the basket from a Hastings shot, thofansatEHS assist by screaming “SHOOT to throw off the Bear's timing. Photo by L. Cate nrrr it Varsity District: 2nd Opp- Score Spring Branch 72-45 Spring Woods 61-47 Memorial 36-38 Wostchostcr 58-45 Northbrook 62-56 Stratford 74-36 Hastings 55-37 Spring Branch 50-45 Spring Woods 38-40 Memorial 60-50 Westchester 52-51 Northbrook 70-55 Stratford 47-55 Hastings 59-57 Madison 42-84 Scoreboard! Scoreboard! the Ram fans chcor in responso to the Hastings Ram Center Jeff Keene and Junior David McAfee lead an offensive attack to score supporters' “Boring ! Bor- ing! Seniors Tom Luce, Robbie James, and Jeff Keene against Terry High in pre- district play. Jeff scored a total of 233 points during stall to make the last point the first quarter again Hastings. Photo by L. Cate district play, almost doubli any other player’s recor Photo by L. Catos 76 Boys Varsity Basketball

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4 Year Coach Leads 1st Ranked Team He’s a calm, serene man that always flashes a quick smile and hello to all who pass him in the hall- ways. Who could this be? None other than Davis Scarborough, the coach of the boys J.V. basketball and cross country teams. Born in Houston and raised in Richmond. Scarborough is a native Texan. In 1963 he began his freshman year at Lamar Consolidated. He was involved in basketball and golf, and lettered in each; three year letterman for basket- ball, four for golf. His excellent skills in basketball earned him the All-District title for three consecutive years. In 1966 he attended Stephen F. Austin State University and belonged to a fraternity. Pi Kappa Alpha. Although he excelled in basketball throughout high school, he was unable to play during college because of the stiff competition for height. Unfortunately his six foot two frame wasn't considered “height . However, he played with his fraternity in intramural fraternity ball. As for golf, he replied, “Golf is a tough sport and I was good in high school, but college golf is a whole other ball game. He has been coaching the J.V. team for four years and the team ranked 1st in district this season. “Basketball was my main interest in high school and college and I always wanted to coach. By N. Miller, Reporter Chris Brooks, 12, takes advantage of this open shot which contributed to a win- ning score of 74-49 against the Cy-Crook Cougars. Photo by K. Groves J.V. Coach Davis Scar- borough has led the team to a victorious rank of 1st in District. His 22 years of basketball experience has been an asset for Elsik sports. Photo by V. Pai J.V. District: 1st Opp- Score Hastings 51-52 Spring Branch 56-36 Spring Woods 53-43 Momorlal 57-47 Westchester 42-40 Northbrook 46-44 Stratford 55-42 Hastings 72-51 Spring Branch 57-33 Spring Woods 42-41 Momorlal 50-36 Wostchestor 58-24 Northbrook 56-51 Stratford 57-44 Making the shot, Billy Beckham scores a basket and the Cougars end the gamo with a 25 point loss. Photo by K. Groves 78 Boys J.V. Basketball