Callaway High School - Lesprit Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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88 Boys And Girls Basketball

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After the shot. Brenda Woodard looks on to see another swish. One often found it a good idea to look back in the past. It helped one to appreciate the present. This proved especially true of girls bas- ketball. Ten years ago, it was un- heard of for girls to play basketball — not today. Girls basketball has quickly become a major sport even on the high school level. Coach Gorden had a tough time on the courts after losing a majority of starters to graduation. He did look forward to Faye Clerk coming back after a broken leg. Faye, a senior forward, became a crux on the team. Coach Gorden had help from two promising juniors. Vernessa Williams and Shirley Williams (no relationship), held down a guard and the center spots respectively. Having a tough opening schedule was hard for the girls. Poise and composition entered into the pic- ture. After the first nine games the girls regrouped. With 14 games left, the girl ' s worked hard to im- prove the season record. Their un- dying determination drove them toward some important victories before the season ended. Bringing up the ball. Linda Mayberry waits for the rest of the offense to set up. Girls Basketball 87

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First row: Alphonso Jones, Chris Johnson, Eddie Archie; Second row: Beanie Martin, Walter Baylis, Donnie Newsome, Larry When their seasons came to an end both the girls and boys basketball teams had put many games behind them. With a combined total of 55 games and 28 wins, the Chargers could take pride in this basketball season. As the numbers indicated it turned out to be a winning season on the basketball courts, with the boys ' team having an exceptionally good year. Vance, Harvey Gales; Third row: David Shelby, Herman Veal, Marvin White, Aaron Brandon, Derrick Odom. The girl ' s basketball team had even showed pride in the face of defeat. Although their record of 5-18 did not look impressive, the girls had some outstanding victories. An up- set over Murrah in the State Dis- tricts made all the Charger work worthwhile. The girls also dribbled over Pearl in an overtime win. These victories culminated the sea- son at a long sought high point. Dueling duces. Marvin White and Donnie Newsome snatch the ball away from Can- ton ' s fingers. The old fashioned fall away shot. Barbara Carter gets into position to shoot another Charger basket. The boy ' s basketball team lived up to and beyond everyone ' s expecta- tions. The Chargers, possessing a 6-0 record in city action, won the city title. These victories helped to put the Chargers in the 70% win bracket. Callaway had a tough schedule, playing Canton four times and Brookhaven twice. These alone accounted for five of the nine losses. Callaway put the foot on Murrah twice, and the Chargers also beat Jim Hill, the Big 8 Champs. Callaway ended the season with 23 wins to their credit and only nine losses. This very admirable record allowed basketball to gain a great deal of deserved respect and sup port from the student bo throughout the season. reat ;up- ■ ody p trials of tFie court Boys And Girls Basketball 89