Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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VOLLEYBALL Sub' shouts Coach Price as Marsha Watson i123 plays backrow for ackxe Adams 2112 -N 1 i? Tena rxna Long 1124 Christy Angle U12 Knapp, 1126, and Alexander 315

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VOLLEYBALL .'.:.:fe! 'p an Sophomore Tracy Dodson helps serve the hungry spectators at the Birdville Tournament. tw . ,qssgrag 7 ' . I A A ,, t 1 no all annuals-Q-Q A w--vff'-' if Q, -J' ...Q . was M 1 i .Auf -H-fe--'......-f , if junior Varsity team takes a time out to regroup and break Arlington momentum. Junior Va -PSI! J' IV strong Largest team ever For the first time ever the volleyball team had enough members to form a sophomore and a junior varsity team, We had a very strong sophomore team, Coach Teresa Price commented. Their good basic skills contributed to a 7-5 record. Miss Price added that having two teams was very good for the players to get experience. Two sisters, Michelle and Melissa Henderson, from Carter Riverside, joined the squad in the middle of the season. These players, at 5'6 and 5'8 added needed height to the team. Although the jV had a 2-10 district record, there were a few good points, team play, and a very strong bench. Miss Price said, The six players that weren't playing were equally as strong as the starters. Nevertheless with all good comes some bad, which was the .IV defensive block. The Buffs used a middle-back deep defense which depended upon a strong block to be successful. Without it the teams defense was ineffectivegi jUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 2 wins, 10 losses HHS 5, 9 Sam Houston 15 9, ll Bowie l5 15, 14 Lamar 12 14,13 Arlington 16 15, 10 Burleson 10 15, 15 Richland

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VOLLEYBALL iii' Dllgfpjct 1 1 Kithas, 345, Brand, 1120, and Maria Rodella, 31 1, concentrate on serve during Birdville Tournament. Varsity bumps off Rebs 'I'm real pleased, especially ending with three strong wins.' by Christy Angle As the Buff varsity volleyball team cross- ed Fossil Creek into the land of Dixie, a feel- ing of revenge overcame the players and spectators. It was the last game of the season and one long awaited. The Rebels defeated the Buffs earlier in the season, but now was the time for the Rebs to bite the dust. With noise vibrating the gym, Steve Mylius, Kay Ford, and Tammi Shelton led Haltom fans to their never ending cheers. Buff en- thusiasm was high as they entered the third match one and one. The last match was to the wire, charged with Buff electricity, they shut off the Rebs' power for a 15-11 win. junior Trina Long said, The best thing about our season was beating Richland. Offensive play was a strong point for the team. The Buffs used a 6-2 offense throughout the season which complemented their consistently good hitting. Later in the year a 5-1 offense was introduced to the team. Coach Teresa Price said, lt will give us an advantage to be able to run both. Although defensive play was weak when power attacked, improvement grew throughout the season as a result of the win over Richland. October 17 the annual Birdville Tourna- ment was put in full swing. Area high schools congregated at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum for an opportunity to take home a first, second, or third place trophy. To prepare for the tournament Coach Price and the team designed posters, set up the Coliseum, and arranged a team room. junior varsity members rotated shifts work- ing the concession stand, taking tickets, and keeping score. The varsity team was eliminated from the tournament after three matches. The Buffs team progress was exemplified as they walked away with second place in the Everman Tournament. Halloween brought spirit to the Buffs team when the Drama Club honored them with a costume party. The party followed their victory over Burleson in which the club members in Halloween costume cheered for the teams victory. Tina Long is becoming more sure of herself. Maria Rodella is doing great, and Joanna Hooker's height will help us a lot, Coach Price commented. This along with the players moving up will help ease the loss of three senior starters. Senior Tena Brand said, High school volleyball was fun but l am looking forward to playing college ball. All-district team members were named at the close of the season. Long was named to the first team. Christy Angle was chosen as a second team member, and Brand, Monica Knapp, and Hooker received honorable mention. nt 1.51 N, X k 1 Barbara Alexander, 313, senior, makes a clean hir against Arlington. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL 5 wins, 7 losses HHS 9, 10 Sam Houston 15. 15 11,12 Bowie 15,15 15,15 Lamar 10, ' '7, 9 Arlington 15,15 15, 15 Burleson 5. 10 15,11 Richland 11.15 85