Heidelberg High School - Yearbook (Heidelberg, Germany)

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ribbling, driving, and shooting, led the Var- sity Menis basketball team to many exciting games. Their fast-paced, action- filled games kept Lion fans on their feet. Although this yearis varsity team did not re- gain the recognition of pre- vious years, they did leave be- hind a foundation for future seasons. Senior forward, Craig Flory explained, iiEven though our record wasnt the greatest, we still hustled at practices and at every game. We never quit, and we gave the opposing team a run for the money. We had some very talented players but we were never able to play four strong quarters? Maybe winning isnit the only thing. Character counts THEY WERE also, the 1986-87 Lions had character. This can be de- fined as strength, courage, reputation. These the Lions had e and more. They had drive and talent, and tenacity and coaching e they had ex- cellent coaching. Wes Sission has been recognized by his peers and players as the best basketball coach in Europe. Coach Sisson said of his team, tiThese gentlemen re- present what I consider to be the finest tradition of Heidele M L berg High School athletics. They had every opportunity to quit . . . and did not? Special team awards were given to Clint Kirt for Best Defensive Player and Robert Harris for Most Valuable Player. Alex Ortega boxes out his opponent while team member Clint Kirk attempts to make a basket. 66 Sports Captain Robert Harris looks confi- dent about the outcome of the game. Don Lopez positions himself for a re- bound. 1

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Brad Hogan sizes up the competition and plans his strategy before he makes his move. Back row: Mark Scott, Mark Cressler, Brad Hogan, Joey Breedan, Will Sandidge, Mark Goldman, Michael Bratcher, John Goss, Robert Flatt, Billy Mittenzwey Front row: Rosslyn Byrd hnng, Kris Jones, Jason Fried- man, Jason Savage, David Halpin, Kirstin Bakke hmng Not Pictured: Lee Abercrombie, Patrick Altenburg, Mike Andreshak, Tim Arrants, Sean Barron, Brad Cogswell, Allen Crooks, Tom Farmer,JeffFriedman,Rona1d George, Pete Golembe, Kris Lamothe, G.K. Leighton, Patrick Martin, Mike OhLeary, Ron Prevost, Brad Walsh. Above: Michael Bratcher intensely concentrates on the match hoping to get a few pointers. Left: Jason Savage breathes a sigh of relief after another awesome Victory. Sports 65

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AMBITIOUS C0 ach Wes Sisson takes time out of his busy schedule to smile at the ca- mera. Ed Waldron shoots the ball for two points. Anthwaune Greene shows how easy a jump shot can be. ,me$ .9- ms: 4 : um mugs 31 ' -m4.h..sll r141 w; Back row: Brenda Hatcher Gtatsh Alex Ortega, Anthwaune Greene, Craig Flory, Scott Harris, Don Lopez, Clint Kirt, Pat Ginn, Kathy Krantz mng Kneeling; Coach Wes Sisson, Ed Waldron, Robert Harris, Roland Mendoza, Kurt Ingram Kurt Ingram shows perfect form While performing a lay-up. Sports 67