Escambia High School - Escambian Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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Q6 Kun opposite page: 1. What's going on here? 2. ln ya go. 3. Left to right: Orlando Crocker, Robert Johnson, Emmitt Smith, Maurice Webster, Tony Buford, Robert Boyden, Dana Jones., Ronald Larnpkins, Kevin Dale, Lynn Williams, Greg Thornhill, John Thomas, Shannon McCreary, Leon Simmons, 4. Fumble! 5. Dale shoots a shot. this page: 1. Look that way. 2. Oops. 3. Way to go. 4. You got it! 5. My ball. 6. You can't get it by me. 7. Team prepares for game. 'IO7

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The boys basketball team was holding a 12-8 record during mid February with five games remain- ing. This year 's team success total- ly depends on our senior leadership. and team defense, commented Coach Norm Ross. The teams wins were against: West Palm Beach Forest Hill, Nice- ville, Tate, Gulf Breeze, PHS, Wood- ham, Milton, and Sumter County High. Their losses were to: Ocala Forest, Kissimmee Osceola, Moss Point Mississippi, Pine Forest, Mil- ton, and Washington. They also par- ticipated in some tournaments. Fellow Gators Maurice Webster and Kevin Dale were honored with awards during the season. Kevin was selected to the All-Tournament teams in the Breeders Cup Tourna- 7 ., :Wh e .zr:,-'Z r ' ' 7 fl. F? . Varsity Squad Shoots to Winning Season ment, and the Gator Holiday Clas- sic. Maurice Webster was selected The Pensacola News Journals Boys Player of the Week ftwice in three Weeksj. I think our play this year is com- ing along very quickly and team play is advancing with each game,', ex- plained Maurice. We must maintain a high level of unity among our team to rewach our goals. The team members include nine seniors, four juniors, and two sopho- mores. The shooting gators are: Or- lando Crocker, Shannon McCreary, Robert Boyden, Maurice Webster, Leon Simmons, Emmitt Smith, Rob- ert Johnson, Dave Wesley, John Thomas, John Buford, Dana James, Greg Thornhill, Kevin Dale, Ronald Lampkins, and Lynn Williams. 106 LFP 1 E l il. 3

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1- This year 's 1986-87 J.V Basket- ball had a record of 10-4 by mid Feb- ruary, with five games remaining, this year 's team is one of the best group of individuals I have ever been associated with, commented Coach Paul Ackerman. They are intelligent, good athletes, and they have a burning desire to succeed. Captain ofJ.V Basketball was Ty- lar Hardeman. As for Co-captain, a definite one was never assigned, players rotated during the year for the position. J .V one of the best ever The win-loss record and team ef- fort was better this year since Coach Ackerman has taken over. the team has acquired several new players which has increased the sta- bility of the team. 'tWe worked hard this season to represent our school well, replied Mark Thornhill, junior. We will continue to be the best we can be. Mark plays guard position for the team and hopes to letter next year, as J .V players can not letter until their Varsity year. 'N 5 ,,. Z pl 7, 6. 108