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

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Froshman Ted Bicle receives a pass in the St. Thomas game. Ono of the many strong points of the team was good support from the bench, commented Junior Jason Smith. Photo by K. Sides JV Soccer Wins Zone ‘Stalwart Defense and Team Support Made It Happen!’ The team worked together like a well-oiled machine and each player was an intregal part. “Everybod performed well.” commented Mike Gray. In its third year, the team moved from a 2nd place zone rank to first place with no defeats in regular season play. The only loss they sustained was at the Strake Jesuit tournament. “We had a Stalwart defense that held our opponents to less goal completions, explained Left Fullback Jason Smith. Key defensive players included Jason Smith. Goalie Mike Gray. Center Fullback Anthony Bannwart, and was led by James Culbertson. Culbertson was named to the All-Tournament team at the Strake Jesuit Tournament. The team only allowed two goals for the entire tournament. The defensive mid-field game that the team played created a barrier for opponents. It allowed for two defeats of their rival Hastings. The first game was the most memorable. Both teams played their hearts out!” exclaimed Fullback Anthony Bannwart. David Huynh, leading scorer for the season, along with Karl Campbell and Steve Doria made the goals in the game. An Hoanh made an impressive penalty shot save also. “We played well throughout the game.” stated Jason Smith. Wendell Hearne coached for his year at Elsik. He chose soccer because the game is fluid and fast-paced.” and demands a great deal of athletic ability and quickness. His intensive practices developed ball-handling skills and emphasized getting to the ball quicker. The team got along well and respected him. “He was a good laid-back kind of coach and a nice guy.” reflected Goalie Mike Gray. The season was an enjoyable experience for everyone. “We all had a great time,” said Anthony Bannwart. By E. Hudson, Reporter Sophomore Karl Campbell gets ready to receive the ball saved by Steve Doria in the St. Thomas game. Dido Brummel waits In the background. They were not competition. We blew them away. said Sophomoro Anthony Bannwart. Photo by K. Sides Boys Junior Varsity Soccer: M. Smotzer.2nd:A.Hoang,S. Coach Hearne, H. Garcia, Front: T. Blele.C. Lehman, S. Vellz, P. Corcoran, J. Smith, Brummel, S. Cochllla, Doria, A. Bannwart, S.Garcia, D. Huynh, M. Gray. Back: Veomett, A. Tevan. 92 Boys Junior Varsity Soccer

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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

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Fullback Jason Smith Freshman Hector Garcia attempts to steal the ball from a St. Thomas opponent and the team won 4-0. Poto by K. Sides JV Soccer Zone: 1st Opp. Score LaPorte 3-8 Strake Josult 21 Clear Creek 20 St. Thomas 4-0 Hastings 3 1 St. Johns 1-2 North Shore 2-0 Hastings 3-1 Forward Karl Campbell tackles the ball effectively against St. Thomas as Junior Jason Smith, Junior David Huynh, and Freshman Chris Leamonreadyfordefense.‘‘lt was an easy game. We beat them four to nothing,” explained Karl Campbell. Photo by K. Sides Boys Junior Varsity Soccer 93