Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Lady Bulldogs Make Strong TEA M 47 63 62 46 44 46 37 38 38 43 44 51 39 57 29 35 39 61 47 Brenna Barner goes up for a jump-shot as an Ogallala defender puts a hand in her face. She is fouled on the play, earning a visit to the free-throw line. Kristin Peterson, another good perimeter shooter, pops a jumper from the corner, while two Ogallala players hopelessly put their hands up. The 1986-87 Lady Bulldogs are, from left to right: Jeralee Glass. Vanessa Curtiss. Vikki Curtiss. Renee Bills. Michelle Pearson. Beth Trout, fill Hartwig. Rhonda Nemechek. Tammy Pierce. Leisa Kollars, Kristin Peterson. Dawn Brammer. Coach Dave Sautter. Brenna Barner, Melanie Drumheller, Brenda Dobson, Carey Firestei n, Vicki Dickinson, faimi Moravek, and Tracy Bell. The team has only two seniors, who are Brenna Barner and Leisa Kollars. The rest of the team is composed of juniors and sophomores. The sophomores are Melanie Drumheller. Carey Firestein. Jill Hartwig. Rhonda Nemechek. and Renee Bills. Michelle Pearson is the student manager for the team during the year. AHS 48 Mitchell 53 Scottsbluff 51 Gering 52 Torrington 61 Gordon 35 Ogallala Holiday Tourney- 43 Bayard 36 Sidney 45 Torrington 50 Chadron 63 Sidney 55 Kimball 41 Gering 67 Scottsbluff 56 Chadron 44 Kimball 62 Gordon 55 Mitchell District- 40 North Platte Season Record: 13-6 Head Coach: Val fansante Assistant Coach: Dave Sautter 28 Varsity Girls’ Basketball

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From JV, Frosh Teams The junior varsity and freshmen girls' basketball teams made encouraging progress during the season. The junior varsity showed consistency throughout the season, compiling a record of twelve wins and four losses. The frosh showed signs of being young, but in the end their hard work paid off. Both teams were reaching their goals through dedication and team effort. The varsity team during the next few years, will benefit from the play of these girls. The junior varsity and freshmen boys' teams had quite productive years. The junior varsity, comprised of juniors and sophomores, had a super year with a record of fourteen wins and two losses. The freshmen had an equally good year. The frosh ended with a record of nine wins and five defeats. The junior varsity and freshmen learned new skills and confidence, as they made great strides during the year. Everyone contributed, making the season worthwhile. Junior Vanessa Curtiss attempts to throw the ball in bounds to a teammate. She was a key part of the junior varsity team that compiled a twelve and four record. Coach foni Schlut■ ., Nicole Flores, Chris Hitchcock, Caitlin Gallup, Kristie Biggers, Gina Green, Becky Schnell, Hope Kamerxell, Rhonda Loufzenhiser. Michelle Sutton, Coach Stan Bills, Lora Howell, Penny Leetch. Blanca Vasquez. Davina Hubbard. Amy Olson, Angie Brown. Stephanie Shelmadine, and Courtney Fritzler make up the girls’ freshmen squad. Beth Trout goes up beyond the outer limits to put in a lay-up. JV Frosh Girls' Basketball 27

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Comeback From 1986 Season Ieralee Glass frantically searches the floor for a teammate to pass the hall to before the five seconds run out. The Alliance High Lady Bulldogs had a super season, especially considering their strong comeback from a disappointing 4-15 season a year ago to finish with a 13-6 record this year. Early in the season the team won and lost alternately and found themselves at 4-4 at the end of the Holiday Tournament. From here they pulled together and won nine games in a row. Their streak was broken by Mitchell, and then they were defeated by North Platte in the district semifinals, which were held at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte. The Lady Dogs were seeded first in the tournament and Coach Val fansante said, ”1 felt we were the best team at districts, but a cold-shooting night kept us out of the finals. Leisa Kollars shoots a short jump-shot on the baseline against the Broncs. The future looks bright for the Lady Bulldogs, who lost only two seniors last year. Coach fansante was happy in saying, The girls are real excited for next year already. A lot are working hard right now in the spring.” Point guard for the Lady Dogs. Vikki Curtiss, breaks through the Bulldog banner as she is introduced prior to a home game. Varsity Girls’ Basketball 29