Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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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

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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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Prove Their Ability to Succeed The junior varsity boys' basketball team, with a 16-1 record, were not intimidated by the varsity players. Four of the players on the varsity team were also included in the varsity line-up. Among these, junior Matt Payne summarized his feelings by stating, I really felt good about the season. As a team we were confident in our ability and had to just go out and prove it. The boys are ready for next year, and are ready to carry on with the reputation the varsity boys left. Winning wasn't everything to the freshmen boys' basketball team. The boys kept their chins up and survived the season. Their record of 2-13 didn't look so good on paper, but in their minds it was good. Even with the record we had, it was fun. I'm looking forward to next year and playing with more experience, freshman Pat Garrett commented. Sophomore, I ). Feddersen goes up for another two points against the Sidney Red Raiders |.|. was one of two sophomores that played on the varsity team at the State Tournament (Front row) Brent Blume, ).). Feddersen, Ron Weekes, Matt Payne, Eric lacobs, Travis Almond; (back row) Coach Rocky Almond, left Morrison, Travis Sherlock, |im Thompson, Roger Rohrbouck, Matt Shaner, and Coach Chuck Tank make up the 1987-88 junior varsity boys' basketball team The freshmen boys' basketball players are (front row) manager Danny Faber, Brandon Powers, Pat Garrett, Kenny Stark, Nate Wright, Denny Stark, Casey O'Conner, and Brian Powers, (back row) Chris Curtis, Mark Ditsch, Bill Welch, Donny Taylor, Eric Kuncl, Brian Forney, Marc Simmons, lason Elliot, Eric Lanum, and Coach Greg Freisen. |V Freshmen Boys' Basketball 27