Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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% Lose Thriller To Sidney A lay-up is shot by Jeralee Class. She, along with back court mate Vikki Curtiss, was named to the All Conference Team and also named Honorable Mention to the All State Team Jaimi Moravek, a leading rebounder, struggles to rebound an overshot ball Although rebounders are often overlooked, they are essential to a winning team. Brenda Dobson shoots a jump shot from the left side of the court Brenda was a key player for the Lady Bulldogs Leading scorer, Vikki Curtiss shoots a three-pointer over the opponents out reached hands. Nebraska schools adopted the use of a three-point line in high school basketball for the first time. Tracy Bell shoots a free throw while Beth Trout, Jerelee Class, and Vikki Curtiss look on. Tracy was a strong player for the Bulldog team. Varsity Girls' Basketball 25

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 We'll be back!” Girls Advance to Final Game of District, The Alliance Varsity Girls' Basketball team accomplished many goals, ending the season with a remarkable 14-7 record. Alliance also beat Gordon and Sidney for a first place at the Holiday Tournament but then lost to Sidney in the final game of district to receive a second place. Vikki Curtiss and leralee Glass, both starters for the Lady Bulldogs, were named to the All-Conference team and also received an honorable mention on the All-State team. I think we all really worked well together as a team. No one carried the weight on her shoulders. Everyone pulled together to give us a winning season ' commented Lady Bulldog, Ronda Loutzenhiser. Even though the 'Dogs lost nine seniors, they are expected to make up for that with hard work and determination from underclassmen. Next year the Lady Bulldogs will be back, better than ever. Girls' Basketball HOME OPPONENT 50 Mitchell 44 61 Scottsbluff 31 42 Gering 46 46 Torrington 48 62 Gordon 48 57 Ogallala 48 Holiday Tournament 63 Gordon 52 51 Sidney 50 52 Torrington 55 51 Chadron 32 55 Kimball 53 50 Gering 51 50 Scottsbluff 45 47 Chadron 43 42 Sidney 44 61 Kimball 68 74 Gordon 44 53 Mitchell 39 District 53 Chadron 46 50 Kimball 49 44 Sidney 52 Head Coach: Val Jansante Assistant Coach: Dave Sautter Record: 14-7 Kristen Peterson are guarding an opposing team member during the opening game of the district tournament. The Alliance Girls' Basketball team is Vanessa Curtiss, jeralee Glass. Kristin Peterson, Brenda Dobson, Ronda Loutzenhiser, Dawn Brammer, Hope Kamerzell, Beth Trout, Rhonda Nemechek, Jaimi Moravek, Tracy Bell, Carey Firestein, Jill Hartwig, Vikki Curtiss, Assistant Coach Dave Sautter, and Head Coach Val Jansante. 24 Varsity Girls' Basketball

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Steps Are Taken Toward Improvement Freshmen, J.V. The junior varsity girls' basketball players are (front row) Franciose Deniaud, Ronda Hoffman, Rhonda Nemachek, Carey Firestein, Jill Hartwig, Sara Hibner, and Melanie Drumheller; (back row) Davina Hubbard, Michelle Sutton, Kristy Beagle, Becky Schnell, Hope Kamerzell, Ronda Loutzenhiser, Kristie Biggers, Melanie Herbert, Amy Olsen, Coach Dave Sautter, and Angie Brown The freshmen girls' basketball players are (front row) Missy Rambur, Amy Razo, Tracy Garcia, Calla Brost, Anabell Pinedo, and manager Darcy lurgens; (second row) manager lisa Agler, Kacy Epp, Miranda lackson. Heather Haskell, Mindy Martinec, Holly Sanders, and manager lennifer Riggs; (third row) Coach Terri Freisen, Corrie O'Conner, Denise Berry, Trista Bell, Brandi Reeves, Tonya Dees, Kristy Obermiller, Kim Novotny, and Lisa McMeekin The junior varsity girls' basketball team proved to themselves and others that they were just as good or even better than the other teams. They ended their season with a 13-3 record. The players, as well as Coach Dave Sautter, felt good about the season. By stating, This bunch of girls had an outstanding season and are ready to move on to the varsity level, Coach Sautter showed he believed in the girls 100 per cent. The freshmen girls' basketball team found out more about high school basketball. Although inexperienced, they held on through the season. Whether the coach was a big influence or not, Mindy Martinec felt that Coach Terri Freisen was the best coach they have had, She brought us up when we were down; she helped us improve. The record of 7-5 satisfied the freshmen team. Watch out for us next year! was the feeling of most of the girls after the season ended. Handling the ball is one of junior Carey Firesteins strong points. She was one of five junior varsity players who suited up for varsity 26 JV Freshmen Girls' Basketball