Commerce High School - Sregit Yearbook (Commerce, TX)

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 12 tries to inspire team spirit in her fellow class- mates 34 prepares to run a play. OPPONENT Stats SCORE Denison 17-39 Mmeola 20-22 W Mesquite 26-31 W Mesquite 41-47 Prarieland 2432 Frisco 17-31 Farmersville 27 33 Farmersville 17-31 Whites boro 22 18 Coppell 2842 Front row; Kortney McKay. Christy Taylor. Patrica Wil- liams. and Lisa Gates Second row; Coach Deborah Robles, Liz Longshore. Tara Billington. and Barbara Sim- mons. Basketball 27

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Basketball Shooting to Success The Junior Varsity girls had a successful season, even with the transition from middle school ball to high school. The Junior Varsity team was comprised mainly of freshmen and sophomores — and they proved they were fighters. Sophomore Alice Buckley was a main contributor to the team’s enthusiasm, but she was moved up to Varsity later in the season. This put pressure on the team to find a new team leader. Well ... all re- sponded. Heather Harzke proved herself with her willingness to work and hustle. Barbara Simmons also showed great potential during the season. The most improved player during the season and off-season was Liz Longshore. Liz showed great en- thusiasm and a desire to work hard. With these great efforts, the team placed third in district, and has a very prospective future ahead. Go, Junior Lady Ti- gers!!! Front row; Heather Harzky. Yolonda McMurry, and Carla Lucky Second row; Coach Deborah Robles, Ten Gil- breath. Alice Buckley, and Michelle Nichols. 26 Basketball

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Phil Brown succeeds in his attempts to jump the high bar. Track On Your Mark The Commerce Tiger girl and boy tracksters had a very successful season. Phil Brown tied for individual high-point performance honors at the district meet held at ETSU. Brown placed first in the 100-meter dash qualifying for regionals. Others qualifying for regionals were Junior John Long in the 110-meter hur- dles, Senior Jared Harrison in the 400- meter run; Junior Derek Funderburk in the 300-meter hurdles; and Freshman Garrick Sampson in the 200-meter run. The Lady Tigers sent five represent- atives to regionals led by Senior Melissa Gibson, who captured the district cham- pionship in 100-meter hurdles and placed second in high jump. The other qualifiers were: Sophomore Alice Buck- ley, who won first in the 800-meter run. Senior Cassandra Simmons, who placed second in the triple jump and Freshman Barbara Simmons who placed second in the 100-meter dash. Brown was the only one who con- quered the regional competition to qual- ify for the state track meet. Brown jumped a 22-feet 5‘ 2 inch leap to claim sixth at state. Commerce track coach, Charles Stone said, “Phil did about as good as he did in regionals, so you wouldn’t say he choked.” Congratula- tions Phil for making it to state!! 28 Track Derek Funderburk hur- dles with style. Jared Harrison displays his numerous athletic trophies. Opposite Page Melissa Gibson jumps in the tri- ple jump competition. Opposite Page Holly Graham enjoys watching the track participants warm up Opposite Page Melanie Elmore strives for the ex- tra mile.