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

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Center David MacAfee Ranked First-Off to Varsity A victorious season brought the junior varsity team a rank of first in district with a 13-1 record. Another achievement was the fact that they won 16 consecutive games. Sophomore Tim Schumacher said. “We are playing together as a team very well - I would say that we are much better this season than last season.” Coach Scarborough stated. “We had two equally valuable players - Brock Wilson and Tim Schumacher.” Scarborough supported his decision with a list of qualities. Wilson led the team in scoring and rebounding and his experience has held the team together in many tight ball games. However, the playmaker and ball handler of the team all season was Tim Schumacher. Wilson started his basketball playing in the seventh grade and played for the Holub Hawks in the eighth grade. He was influenced by his older brother who got him interested in basketball. As for the future, he said, I would like to play in college if a school offers me a scholarship.” Schumacher also played for the Holub Hawks, but his basketball playing began in the fifth grade when he played for the YBA. He does hope to continue playing on in college. Coach Scarborough added, All of my players will be playing varsity next season.” The team is experienced and ready to progress. By N. Miller. Reporter Despite the tough defense of the Spartans, Scott Evans manages to make a basket. Photo by L. Cates Shawn Perry prepares to pass defense from gaining control Groves the ball to prevent the of the ball. Photo by K. Boys JV Basketball: Front: J. Pohla, C. Brooks, T. Schumacher, M. Morgan, K. Regan, T. Libby. Back: Coach Scarborough, S. Perry, B. Wilson, K. Evans, D. MacAfee, L. Gage, S. Evans, B. Beckham, R. Folse Boys J.V. Basketball 79

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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

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Team Unity, Defense Lead To 2nd In District As usual another one of the basketball teams came into the season with reservations about their success. “In most of the tournaments we entered we beat teams that we weren’t supposed to beat teams like Terry and Dulles,” commented Coach Parker. In the Willowridge tournament, the team beat Willowridge, Terry, and Dulles. In the Terry game, the team really poured on the aggressiveness to dwindle a ten point lead. With two seconds left, Brian Witmer drove the lane to give the team the upset 55-54. Chris “Red Wendtland who scored seven points during the game gets rejected by a Sophomore Brian Bageant puts the ball up after driving the lane and being forced to shoot during the Stratford Team unity has to be our strong point, we can really pull together good, said Sophomore David Johnson. “Defense has helped us a lot plus the fact that Coach Parker really pulls for us and inspires us was a big help also.” stated Sophomore Phillip Flores. I don’t think that one player can be given credit for the fine season that we’ve had, but players like David Johnson, Phillip Flores, Brian Witmen. Brian Badgett. Shade Watson, and Chris Wendtland have really helped us a great deal, said Coach Parker. Hastings player, who was also called for a foul on the play. Photo by L. Cates game. Brian went on to score olght points to help the Rams to a 42-38 win. Photo by L. Cates. Boys Sophomore Basketball: Front: S. East, P. Flores, B. Welch, S. Cooner, C. Lee, B. Jarrell, M. Kuehn, J. Hawks. Back: D. Johnson, K. Vaitkes, B. Bageant, B. Witmer. Coach Parker, C. Wentland, M. Re S. Watson. D. Mlnnlx. 80 Boys Sophomore Basketball