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

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StMcey WlUUmi THE GAME WINNER. Steuen Keller is soon (o release what looks to be his tremendously m- tlmldatmg carve ball. Steve was perhtaps the most cor sistent pitcher, nof to rriention showing the most leadership, for the 1987 88 baseball season. Steven also led the team in homeruns with five, ted the team in batting av- erage with a .429. sensational. The Hornets led by Keller ended the season fourth in District. I was really excited about our great record. We worked really hard at practice so our hard work paid off during the game. (Richmond Biggers) The season started off slow but the more expe- rience we got throughout the season really improv- ed our game. (Steve Kel- ler) Out of all my years play- ing baseball, this has been the best year so far. I was so excited about our great record. We worked really hard for it. (Jarrett Leeth) Many people didn ' t think we ' d be able to pull off a successful season, but with our determination we did It. (Chip Ross) IN A HURRY, Kevin Smith heads for home with high hopes of scoring another run for the mighty Hornets baseball team. The team ended the sea son iwith an excellent scoring record. Vj ftji Loma Real VARSITY BASEBALL MEMBERS ARE: Coach John Holliman, KevDog Smith, Jarrett Leeth, Steven Keller, Wayne Deuora. Coach Joe Galvan. Coach Ron Glaizner. MIDDLE ROW: Chip Ross. Keith Helmke. Armando Prescott, Richmond Biggers, Jeff Bishop, Mike Martin. BOTTOM ROW: George Mabry. Alan Thompson, Brian Beckman. Joseph Zuniga, Gilbert Borrego. Estevan Alvarado. ; 7 . . . Sports

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1 il S ' } ' ? ' S tSSS t , Hornets pave way It ' s a hot, dry day at Hornet sta- dium. The Hornets were busy at work colliding with the Roosevelt Roughriders. It was the bottom of the seventh inning, with the Hornets at the plate. The score is tied, with two men on base and two strikes on the batter. Mike Martin steps out of the batters box, gathers his thoughts, and steps back inside. He positions himself and prepares for the action. ' ' Hey batter, batter, batter, swiiinnng, batter is heard from the outfield. Crack! the ball soars off the bat, and is going . . . going . . . gone! We ' ll be seeing Mr. Spalding later, as the crowd goes crazy over the homerun in the bottom of the seventh. The Hor nets made a tremendous comeback victory. This has been a great year, espe- cially for the seniors. I feel like we ' ve left something for the team, Wayne Deuora said. The Hornets found much success this year, one of their best in several years. Their record was 8-8 for the sea- son, which they hope to beat next year. One of their goals was to improve their record as much as possible. The Hor nets did succeed and found one of their best records ever. When I look back on this year, I ' m really going to be proud of our ac- complishments. It was a hard year, but we pulled through tremendously. I know they ' re going to do good next year too, ' ' Michael Martin said. With such a great record of improve- ment the Hornets got to end their year on a high note. This confidence will hopefully aid them next year to leave another season of success. ' ' It was a good year because I had a good gang of guys. They each gave it all they had, and played for their love of baseball. I ' m very proud of the team, ' ' Coach Joe Galvan said. Kevin Smtth and Charieen PeMTce Jody Stmmona STRETCHIN ' FOR PERFECTIOfll Senior left-handed pitcher Keith Helmke. executes good pitching form against Roosevelt. As freshmen shortstop Scott Deuora prepares for the hit. »K ' ' •:♦.% i,jMw- Lomji Reai WAITING FOR THE PITCH! Senior catcher Wayne ' Flash ' ' Deuora prepares to take a swing at the pitch he has been waiting for against St. Gerards. E.C. won 8-6 over the Royals. WHAT A TEAMI The East Central Varsity baseball team huddles to improve team spirit. Th ey huddle after every inning to keep up team spirit and to provide team enthusiasm for everyone. Varsity Baseball by Kevin Smith ... 118

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n . s ss i DON ' T LOOK BACK. (lung all the energy he f in find. Mike Martin runs !• T safety so he could reach iecond base before anyone noticed. STRIVING FOR AN OOTt Caught up in the excitement of the play. Dar rell Cox reaches to catch the ball before the opponent touches the base. It ' s a real challenge to stop someone from sliding into you. Stacey WiUiams Record hits home! •iSK - The sun was shining bright with pleasure, but the humidity in the air was excruciating. The Hornets were taking the field in the last game of the 1988 baseball season. The game was a close one against the San Marcos Rat- tlers. As the bottom of the 8th inning had rolled around the score was tied 7-7. Sec- ond baseman, Richmond Biggers. strolled up to what was left of the batters box. With two men on base, Richmond drove a winning single into center field, which completed the Hornets record at 8-8. This was a remarkable year for the Hornets, because it was their best record in ten years and in one of the toughest districts in South Texas. This season has really been one to remember. In our district we have really succeeded in making a name for our- selves, Kevin Smith said. The Hornets were very proud of their season and they well deserved it. The hard work from long practices paid off for the boys. Their record of 8-8 left them even in wins and losses which helped boost their spirits. This season brought their status up much higher as compared to last season and provided them with much confidence for next year. This team is going to be hard to follow. I think enough of the boys im- proved to benefit the team for next year, ' ' Coach John Holliman said. stacey WUUams Varsity Baseball EC OPP 7 Holmes 14 2 Jefferson 15 8 Jefferson 7 Central Catholic 10 6 MacArthur 9 4 Jay 8 3 Seguin 4 18 Edison 11 6 Roosevelt 5 3 Lee 6 Madison 10 3 Churchill 2 1 Judson 12 12 San Marcos 1 4 MacArthur 11 9 Seguin 12 5 St. Cerards 4 9 Roosevelt a 8 Lee 7 7 Madison 4 12 Churchill 10 Judson 10 5 San Marcos District 8-8 4 Varsity Baseball by Stacey Williams ... 116