Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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”We Came So Close!!” Spike rs Fall The 1986-87 volleyball team had a super year. They finished the year with a proud 15-7 record. Five of their losses came from three teams that lost a total of four times during the regular season. The Omaha World Herald rated this team as high as sixth in Class A. The Spikers opened their season impressively with a win over Scottsbluff. Next, they were defeated by Gering in the Torrington Tournament. (They would later upset undefeated Gering in an exciting, point-for-point game). After a poor showing in the Western Conference, the volleyball team entered District competition ready to play. By soundly defeating Kearney, they met with top-seeded North Platte. In the clash of powers, the Spikers fell just a little short of reaching their goal of a state berth. They were a proud, but disappointed group of girls. Even though they missed qualifying, the Spiker team was a group of winners who gave their every effort every time they walked onto the court. fust Short The core of Ihe ihe team, setters Stacy Brass and Vikki Curtiss take a breather between games. Stacy was named Honorable Mention to the All Conference squad, as were teammates Kristin Peterson and Jaimi Moravek. Hoping to ace spike, senior Let'sa Kollars (far left) reaches for the ball. Leisa, along with junior Vikki Curtiss, was named to the All- Conference team. Senior Brenno Barner shows good form and grace as she dinks the ball over the net. while Angie Lunbery (below concentrates on making a good pass. 14 Varsity Volleyball

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Sports The key to success in sports did not necessarily unlock a 'new' door, but it was a new season, full of new games, new wins, and new losses. Teamwork, effort and determination kept many athletes striving to be the best. New capabilities were discovered, latent talents were revealed and most expectations were met and accomplished. Sometimes one person was the key; at other times, several people relied on teamwork and determination to unlock the door. Some athletes found lots of success, others only little success, and some even no success at all. One must learn that success is not always the key. The experience one gained and the lessons one learned from participating in athletics could have opened many doors in one's future. Alliance High's athletes worked hard to earn deserved recognition which made one proud to be a part of the Bulldog sports program.

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of a State Berth Team Scottsbluff Mitchell Kimball Sidney Gordon Gering Wheatland Chadron Tournament Torrington Mid-Plains Alliance Western Conference Districts Scores 15-8, 15-10 15-12, 5-15, 14-16 15-5, 13-15, 15-3 15-10, 15-8 15-5, 15-4 13-15, 15-12, 15-12 15-3, 15-13 15-13, 15-7 Place 3rd 4th 3rd 4th 2nd Junior Jaimi Moravek successfully blocks her Chadron opponent, faimi was Coach: Sandy Pilfold an important blocker for the Spikers. A leading server, Kristin Peterson Record: 15-7 prepares to hit the ball over the net. The 1986-87 volleyball team is Tammy Pierce, mgr.. Brenna Barner, Leisa Kollars. Dee Sutton. Angie Lunbery, Stacy Brass. Joei Bruntz. mgr.. Dawn Brammer, Tracy Bell. Jaimi Moravek. Vikki Curtiss. Vanessa Curtiss. Kristin Peterson. Brenda Dobson. Jenelle Johannes. Renee Bills. Becky Mandeleberg. Amanda Griffith. Carey Firestien, Melanie Drumheller. Teresa Blaylock. Ronda Hofmann. Jill Hartwig. Renae Reynolds, and Angie Brown. Varsity Volleyball 15