Bedford Junior High School - Transition Yearbook (Temperance, MI)

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1 ' 'm 4 . ft Front Row - Managers Julie Akens, Jenny Lefchek, Tammy Wines. Llsa Belns, Back Row Stacey Heams, Tracy Worley, Julie Keiffer. Krissy Resseguie, Carol Carpenter, Leslie lohnson. JPe Ligng. Jennifer Kamlnski. Lisa Kokocinski, Sandy Kina. KellyWotrIng, Terrl Rlddle, Coach oe ot em. Coach Cothern gives Carol Carpenter her certilicate at the November 28th banquet. 79

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Freshmen Girl Cagers Show Winning Spirit Running red devils, shooting foul shots, practicing plays to perfection; that is how the freshmen girls bas- ketball team made their season successful. Mr. Joe Cothern finished his basketball coaching career in the winning tradition. He is retiring as basketball coach so he can direct more of his attention towards our varsity softball program. The Broncos suffered their only defeats to Edsel Ford and St. Mary's, who are known for their fine girls basket- ball teams. Guarleorward Tracy Worley said, t1 felt that our last St Mary's game was very exciting yet amotion- al, due to the fact that we worked and strived for a victory that just wasnit meant to be. Leading the team in scoring were, Lisa Kokocinski with 125 pts. and Stacey Heams with 120. Leading rebounders were Lisa Kokocinski with 100 and Leslie Johnson with 85. Lisa stated, We had aslow beginning, but due to the confindence of our coach, we gained confidence ourselves to make a winning season. Improving the most over the season were Terri Rid- dle, Tracy Worley and Leslie Johnson. In preparation for the second game against St. Marys, coach Cothern scheduled ascrimmage with the J.V. team. Leslie Johnson said, We wanted to win the St. Mary's game so bad! Everyone gave 1 10h but it just wasn't enough in the end. Coach Cothern added, Getting ready to go back in and play them on their court after they already beat us, made the loss even harder. Lisa Kokocinski, Stacey Heams and Leslie Johnson were also a part of the J.V. team. ulfl had a chance to be with the team again I would because it was really fun, especially at McDonalds! stated Julie Akens. Kelly Wotring said, The cooperation between us all resulted in a tripindicular season. Llsa Kokocinski shoots the ball over a defender in a 34-23 win against Edsel Ford.

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Jennia Jenkins shoots and scores for two points against Springbrook Girls Gain Experience By Playing Basketball She's dribbling the ball down the court, 4,3,2,1 she sets, shoots and scores. This kind of action highlighted the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball season. Both teams were directed by Mr. Andrew Bagrowski who volunteered to be coach for both teams. The seventh grade team was satisfied with their team effort which gave them an undefeated record. This year they had two captains Jennia Jenkins and Jennifer Hulisz. l was very satisfied with the team's undefeated sea- son. Mr. Bagrowski stated. The 8th grade team did not play as we hoped we would. 8th grader Jennifer Bagrowski stated,' We should have done better. Mr. Bagrowski decided the 7th and 8th grade most valuable players were lennia Jenkins for the 7th grade and Trisha Stoner for the 8th grade. The most improved players were, Mindy Shively for the 7th grade and Daniele Ransom for the 8th grade. i'This year all the players improved and have grown greatly. Mr. Bagrowski stated. .E ii