Hillcrest High School - Panther Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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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

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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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