East Central High School - Hornet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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7i ss ' » ' m i ' n is ' H ' H ' fs SUcey mUUuns DUTCH TREAT. Playing doubles is fun, but it is usually harder on one player than the other. These guys prove this as Steuen Pippin watches John Liestra uolley a serve during practice. ft 7 It is 6 A.M. A lone figure is ujalking in the shadoLVS. He ujalks up to the tennis court and pulls out his tennis racket. Eyes. mind, and body are concentrating on the ball. Suddenly, the ball is hurling ouer the net. Only then does the figure come clear in his mind. This is the iveekend in the life of freshman tennis star Jay Henson. SCacej WiUisuns GmiiG YOUR ALL. Becoming a tennis great takes lots of hard work and practice. Laurel Lamascus proves she has what it takes to be a good player. Stacey Wiltiams IN THE GAME. Freshman tennis player Steuen Pippin returns a good serve from his opponent to keep the game exciting. Steven strives to lead the Hornets to a victorious season. Even with very little experience. Coach Leland Pospisil has big plans for Steven. Steven also hopes to go along with the plans. Freshman Tennis by Tommy Moxley ... 130

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Newcomers, bare beginners Tension filled the air as the two spirited players silently stepped onto the court. The smoldering hot sun pounded against the pavement as one player prepared for the serve. Bam ' , the ball came zooming through the air. straight to the waiting racket of the opponent. Individualism mixed with Just the right amount of free-spirited determination were common traits among the feisty members of the Freshmen tennis team. Most of my freshmen players started out the year as bare beginners. I have seen a lot of improvement. tennis coach Leland Pospisil said. The freshmen players continued throughout the season to make positive changes in their game. Many committed themselves to summer lessons, tournaments, and their quest for suc- cess came only with hard work. One of the most notable moments of the season came when Jay Henson reached the consolation finals of the New Braunf els Canyon Tennis Tourney. ' ' He also coupled with Trey Berry to capture a second place medal in the Tivy Fresh- men Junior Varsity Tournament, Coach Pos- pisil said. It was an off-beat, pace-setting season. One filled with high hopes and enthusiasm. The exceptional players set themselves above the rest and proved that they definitely were one- of-a-kind. Coach Pospisil said there has been a con- certed effort to make high school tennis a team sport. This is only possible if there are many players who are active at a comparable level. Since I do not have that I have to accent the individualness of the sport. I have seven freshmen who have committed them- selves to summer lessons and tournaments. Pospisil said. More attendance and spirit from the fans could only boost the morale of these young Freshmen tennis players. It has been proven that Hornet Pride is alive throughout the year. Hornet fans are known for t heir ability to eas- ily influence their opponents. By Tommy Moxtey SUcty WiUiMma LEARmiiC THE ROPES. Learning the tennis basics can be hard, but Coach Leland Pospisil knows how to make it a tot easier. Here he teaches Lorrell Lamascus how to pull off a championship seme. Coach Pospisil is considered by his players as a uery good coach that teaches his players well. 131 ... Sports

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Charieen Pe ra ' . SERVE ' S UP! Practice makes perfect for Freshman John Lets- tra. It takes hours of hard work and determination to stand above the rest. ' -dV c o 4te THE PEAK OF A TEAM ' S success comes from the efforts of all parts. But. of course, as on any team, there is a stronger area that is present. In this Varsity team their dominating point consist of two team lead- ers. Chris Foster and Carl Kosub were two very successful play- ers this season. The couple led the Varsity to great heights and were consistent winners through- out the season. Charleen Pearce TAKE THATt Returning with a powerful seroe Carol Kubena scores an- other point. Enthusiasm and energy pour from these bold athletes. Jodg Simmons «M mf 1 :2 3 J.V. TENTHS PLAYERS ARE: FRONT ROW: C. Kosub, P. Melting, J. Leistra, L. Lamascus. SECOND ROW: L. Kramer. C. Kubena. J. Colon. J. Henson. J. Liserio. M. Braun, K. Green, M. Vohs, C. Foster, S. Pippen. 129 .. . Sports