Hillcrest High School - Panther Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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I' sf il 'Y' E 5 asnr 4 A slight tug-of-war adds to the excitement of the game as senior Rodney Walker takes the ball to score again. Senior Shannon Williamson sneaks around the Cougars to score another two points. V A Time Out! yells Coach Scott. The guys come tothe side lines to discuss further plans. BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL 5 1

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Varsity hoops up points HOOPING IT UP from their first scrim- mage in November through their district playoff games in Febraury, the Varsity basketball team displayed excellent skill composure and unity. The group practiced five days a week from 3 to 5:30 pm except on game days. Beginning with baseline and outlet drills, the guys warmed up their muscles. The man to man offense plays were run through to improve shot percentage. Zone defense was used to A Reginald McGill, Adam Lawrence, Kelvin Floquemore, Lonnie Fuller, Quintin Washington, Rodney Walker, Tim Smith, Charlie Shaw, Shan- non Williamson, Keith Otto, Bruce Wernick, James Marsh, Tyrone Maxey, Coach Steve Scott. Senior Tyrone Maxey warms up his muscles and skills before taking on the Jesuit Rangers. V l BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL set up outside or inside shots. Zones presses were used to pressure the ball, to slow down the team from getting the ball. During practice, each team member must make ten throws in a row. If members do not make the requirement, the guys run yo-yos. Senior James Marsh said, The six losses at the beginning of the season expressed not enough discipline and team playing. A Coach Steve Scott. ' ,V 7. i. .. ' T A... A Detensel Defense! is yelled cheerleaders as senior Rodney Walker his half of the court.

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Swiftness THE JV BOYS' basketball team strived for excellence during their season. They practiced for two and a half hours every day. They ran several different drills, such as 3-on-2, 2-on-1, and 3-on-1 3 a posting up drill, a guard drill, and retreat, which was to teach the players to retreat to defense as their opponent came down toward their end of the court. JUNIOR VARSITY - Front Flow: J. Hall, C. Haynie, L. Choice, B. Hamilton, M. Brantlery, Second Row: K. Hardennan, S. Hernandez, . on the boards Overall I feel that we had a good season, said Coach Melvin Thomp- son. He said that, although the team got off to a slow start, things soon picked up. Over a 2-3 week span, the coach and players got to know each other and learned how to work together efficient- ly. We had a good combination. I am pleased with this year's outcome, said Coach Thompson. McGilbra, K. Walter, Third Row: Coach Melvin Thompson, T. Hobbs, V. Warrend, C. Smith, J. Duke, C. Montgomery. V JV, FRESHMAN BASKETBALL