Episcopal High School - Accolade Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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A Record Of 15-14 Brings Back A Winning Season School Record Set With Best Field Goal Shooting Percentage The Boys' Basketball team had a very successful season with the best JV record in twelve years and the first winning Varsity record in four, including the most victories in five. The Varsity Knights had an overall record of 15-14 and a district record of 9-7. This was, however, one win short of the 10-6 record needed to make the playoffs. Highlights of the year included winning the St. Martin's Tournament Concellation Bracket, being the first team in EHS history to beat West St. John (56-46), going into double overtime to beat Brusly, 61-60, in the final victory of the season, and setting a new school record for the best field goal shooting percentage in a single game, with 30 out of 41 (73%) shots made against St. John High. Leading scorers were Charlie Ken-non who averaged thirteen points and eight rebounds per game, and George Varino who averaged fifteen points and nine rebounds per game. George was honored by being voted First Team All-District, as David Brauer was voted Honorable Mention All-District. The JV and Freshmen teams were just as successful this year. The JV team ended with an impressive record of 15-4. The Freshmen team ended with a 4-10 record, but were 1-0 in district play. Highlights of the season included, for the JV team, a 56-55 victory over St. Charles of LaPlace in overtime, and for the Freshmen, a 26-24 win over L.S.D. to start the season. By combining the records of all three teams, the Knights ended with over 500 wins for the second consecutive year, and the best victory percentage in over six years. Woodlawn High 62 EHS 39 St. Helena High 52 EHS 47 EHS 73 (jreensburg 55 Trafton 44 EHS 41 Holden High 61 EHS 59 EHS 78 Live Oak 58 Crescent City 72 EHS 69 EHS 67 Promised Land 43 EHS 54 Lutheran 52 EHS 70 St. John High 54 EHS 73 Country Day 51 University High 62 EHS 51 Burwick 79 EHS 59 White Castle 83 EHS 61 EHS 57 Chrsitian Life 30 EHS 62 Ascension Catholic 54 EHS 75 St. Charles 69 EHS 78 Bishop Sullivan 55 Brusly 70 EHS 57 EHS 56 West St. John 40 Trafton High 56 EHS 25 White Castle 55 EHS 45 EHS oO Christian Life 21 EHS 43 Ascension Catholic 33 St. Charles 60 EHS 60 EHS 73 Bishop Sullivan 58 EHS 61 Brusly 60 West St. John 55 EHS 40 Trafton High 80 EHS 52

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 V ’ JP ■' .. .ktr Todd Meyer watches the action and prepares to make the assist as Charles Carpenter steals the ball from the competition in one of the few night games. It was a good opening season, and expectations run high for the future. Coach Longeway though our scores didn't aw it, we put in a lot of hard work make it a promising team in fu-e years. Geordy Waters we have laid the ground team that will be consis-tly successful in future years. We 1 a great time, too. Trip Barden As one of the few experienced players on the team, senior Trip Barden was able to aid the Fighting Knights with his well-developed ball handling skills. against the season. Our competitiveness can only be attributed to the outstanding work habits of the players who braved cold and inclement weather to run line drills, endure head juggling, and experience the players' pleasure of forward roll wind sprints, said Coach Longeway. The Knights played a 15 game schedule made up of 9 district games, entry in the Catholic High Tournament, and various non-district matches. The team's overall record was 4-10-1, including important victories over St. Thomas More of Lafayette, and Quad-A sized Hammond High School. The highpoint of the season was a thrilling 1-1 tie with highly skilled Northshore. It was a good opening season, and expectations run high for the future, said Coach Longeway. Kneeling: David Cunningham, Todd Meyer, Billy Byrd, Terrell Joseph, Tat-Chi Lam, Jon Hook. Jay Noland, Philip Zubcr. Standing: Coach Craig Wtnchcll. Charles Carpenter, Geordy Waters, Wallace Marshall, David Mele, Brian Kronenberger, John Car-gile, Scott Jackson, John Ervin. Trip Fuchs, Trip Barden, Coach Pete Longeway, Tim Jagisch. With his ability to charge forward in all situations, junior Wallace Marshall helped the Knights through a close game against the more experienced team. Covington. Soccer 143

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Concentration and steadiness fill the air as Varsity player Andrew Booth prepares to take a penalty shot during the Bishop Sullivan game. The highlight of the season was the double overtime victory over Brusly, but all was a success because it was our first winning season in several Years' Michael Carpenter Although we did not make it to playoffs the fact that we had a winning season made all of the hard work seem worthwhile. Madison Perkins This team was very talented. They worked hard to improve and continue EHS's climb back to respectabil- Coach Andrew Wyly After making the shot, junior Madison Perkins keeps his eye on the ball while Andrew Booth stands by, ready to assit Madison in a rebound if necessary. With precision and accuracy, David Hook sinks a basket to help the freshmen team to a 42-9 victory over St. John High. Varsity Team: Front Row■ Bryan McDaniel. Andrew Both, Madison Perkins, George Varino. Second Row- Stewart Sommers. Ricky Spe-cialc. Wes Davidson, David Btauer, Charlie Kennon. Back Row-Coach Andrew Wyly. Jason Graham. Michael Carpenter, Lee Gilly, Mike Vick, Mark Wrighton (mgr.). Coach Jack Coco. JV Team: Front Row- Scott Greeson. Bryan McDaniel, Madison Perkins. Ricky Speciale. Stewart Sommers, Tom Coleman, back Row-Coaih Jaik Coco. Richie Myer, Andrew Smith. Mike Vick, Lee Gilly, Rubin Patel. Jason Graham. Coach Andrew Wyly. Freshmen Team: Front Row- Jay Sternberg. Bryon Clegg. Jason Vogel, Rubin Patel, Dion Warr. back Row- Coach Andrew Wyly. Hunter Manship, Andrew Smith. Josh Lewis. David Hook. Coach Jack Coco. 145