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

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The first district game with Spring Woods brought the team a well-deserved victory scoring two goals in the final 10 seconds of the game. Photo by M. Spiller Fuller Named MVP Injuries Affect Standings There was no stopping the varsity soccer team in district. After several injuries to top players, the team’s first place rank in district dropped to third. Leading scorer Chris Adkins was injured before district playoffs and it was a big disadvantage. Right Half Doug Wilson said. “He was our main scorer as well as our inspiration. His absence definitely showed up in the final game scores. Other injuries included Seniors Gregg Martin and Rajesh Rao; both sprained their ankles. Despite the injuries, most valuable player A.J. Fuller pulled the team through. He stated. I am happy with my performance on the team. I scored more goals this season than last. Fuller has been playing soccer for eight years and is going to continue on at North Texas State University. Another skilled player, Doug Wilson, has played soccer for a total of 12 years. He replied, “My mother is of Spanish heritage so all of my relatives on her side got me to play.” The team's victories were numerous. During the Clear Creek tournament, the Rams defeated Clements (4-1), Fort Worth Southwest (3-1), and Katy Taylor (5-2) and finished 2nd in the 16 team statewide tournament. A tough, but well deserved victory was the Spring Woods game. After the first half, the Rams were losing 3-1. and a player had been kicked out of the game. Martin stated, “It looked pretty bad but the team united together and came back to win the game.” They won scoring two goals in the last 10 seconds of the game. Most of the players look up to Coach O'Keefe as their reason for excelling. Martin commented. “He is very effective in coaching. He concentrates on passing and shooting the ball, but his main goal is teamwork on the field. Wilson added. He's a great coach and I loved playing for him.” “It was better than last year's because we scored more goals than any other team in the district,” stated Rajesh Rao. He also felt the team has greatly improved mentally, physically, and strategically. By N. Miller. Reporter During the practice session. Right Half Doug Wilson attempts to block a pass. He stated earlier, Practice is tough in the off season, but breeze during the regul soason. Photo by K. Sides 90 Boys Varsity Soccer

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Point Guard Donna Thom Forward Carrie Scott stretches for a jumpball. Jenny Misiak and Jenny Heisler preparo to take the ball and score. “It was a hard jumpball because they wore taller,” said Carrie Scott. The final scoro against Hastings was 29-24. Photo by K. Groves Twins Confuse Opponents ‘We Won The Games With Hard Work!’ The freshman girls basketball team maintained a winning tradition clenching a second place district standing. “Teamwork was an asset,” said Michelle Heiskell. Coach Bodine agreed and felt that teamwork really helped to maintain a good playing level. The team’s attitude was neither all work nor all play, but a balance of the two. The practices were “a little serious and a little bit fun, commented Coach Bodine. “The practices involved drills and warm-ups,” stated Carrie Scott. Julie Heisler was the leading scorer for the team. Twin sisters Jenny and Shelley Misiak were also outstanding players. The game against Hastings was, by general assent, the most exciting game. The team played a consistent, well fought game in order to defeat the rival Bears. We won by a lot of hard work,” explained Carrie Scott. “Because Hastings got a better draw, the other schools didn't think we could do as well.” explained Jenny Heisler. Having identical twins on the team sometimes created confusion with opponents. “Sometimes they would get real confused as to who would cover which one of us,” commented Shelly Misiak. The opponents did however, have ways to tell them apart. “They looked at our kneepads to remember who we were.” remarked Jenny Misiak. Freshmen District: 2nd Opp. Score Westchester 4919 Hastings 15-26 Momorlal 52-8 Stratford 42-10 Northbrook 47-12 Spring Branch 28-26 Spring Woods 29-10 Westchostor 49-9 Hastings 29-24 Memorial 32-5 Stratford 53-23 Northbrook 42-6 Spring Branch 22-20 Spring Woods 31-19 Is Freshman Basketball: jnt: R. Max - George, J. nderson, D. Thom, Coach Bodine, K. Hurst. M. Miller. 2nd: C. Scott. D. Whltted. V. Baird, M. Heiskell, R. Williams, T. Wilding. Back: K. Mahoney, S. Misiak, S. Fulton, J. Misiak. J. Heisler. Freshman Girls Basketball 89

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Senior Kelley Davis blocksthe Tiger opponent from taking control of his teammate’s pass and the Rams took the lead to win 5-0. Photo by M. Spiller Boys Varsity Soccer: Front: T. Kubecka, G. Barias, H. Mobley. B. Murphy. A. Elbsat, G. Martin, K. Davis. M. Mobley. 2nd: A. Bannwart, K. Campbell, C. Craw, R. Trevino. C. Kachilla, C. Constable, K. Smart, K. Campbell, S. Doria. Back: J. Smith, H. Patel, A.J. Fuller, R. Chamblee, D. Wilson, C. Adkins, R. Rao, Coach O'Keefe. Varsity Soccer District: 3rd Opp. Score Stratford 7-1 Spring Woods 4-3 Wostchester 3-2 Northbrook 6-1 Hastings 7-1 Spring Branch 2-2 Memorial 7-1 Stratford 51 Spring Woods 50 Westchestor 1-2 Northbrook 4-0 Hastings 3-5 Spring Branch 1-2 Memorial 7-2 The off season practice drills include passing, dribbling, and shooting the ball to gain eye-foot coordination which is what Ricardo Trevino is successfully maintaining. Photo by K. Sides Boys Varsity Soccer 91