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

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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

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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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Sophomore Kathy Kattner, a new player on the team, runs full steam to get the ball before the Northbrook player. Kathyisjustoneofthe many news players. With the experience she has gained this year, she will be an asset next year. Photo by V. Pai Inexperience, Coach Maternity Characterizes Trying Season The world’s most popular sport wasn't that popular, at least not the female version of it. The girls soccer team not only lagged in its record but also in fan attendance for the season. “Some people don't even know that there’s a girls soccer team.” stated Sophomore Lisa Beachler. I don’t think that the public is educated enough on soccer to really understand it. If they were, more people would come support us,” said Junior Karen Meder. The team experienced a tough season winning only two games all year. “Lack of experience was probably our biggest problem. For a lot of the girls it was their first year on the team, and for some it was their first year playing soccer at all, commented Senior Shelly Hopkins. Even with these problems they did defeat their rival Hastings. One thing that affected team performance was the absence of Coach Le Reibus due to maternity leave. When Coach Le Reibus went to the hospital we were really left in the dark. There were three games that we would’ve probably won if she was there. It was really mass confusion, said Shelly. In one of their two Girls Varsity Soccer: Front: K. Mcdcr, M. Woo, P. Walsh, S. Hopkins, B. Elnassar, Z. Cadnyog, J. Zepeda. 2nd: S. Walker, Mgr., R. Hopkins, B. Escobar, L. Beachler, R. Wright, D. Umhoeffer, K. Hiatt, Mgr. Back: K. Kattner, A. Parada, D. King. Coach Le Reibus, L. Dickerson, C. Koehn, C. Brown. wins in district the girls put out an excellent effort in a 3-2 win over Hastings. Karen Meder scored two goals and Robin Hapkins added another to pace the team to victory. Shelly Hopkins also put forth a good effort in the goal to preserve the win. By. B. Payne. Reporter Sophomore Robin Hopkins kicks the ball for distance. She is one of the few players with experience on the team. Photo by V. Pai 94 Girls Varsity Soccer