Newport High School - Accolade Yearbook (Bellevue, WA)

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Development is key Teamwork and skills improvement were key goals emphasized by both Girls' and Boys' Junior Varsity Basketball teams throughout the year. These factors contributed to the success of both teams. The Girls' Basketball team, under the coaching of Ms. Genese Har- ney, ended the season with a 9 win, 2 loss record. Contributing to the girls finishing second in the league was the team's leading scorer, Se- nior Kim Gustafson, with a total of 53 points. Coach Harney com- mented, We did believe, therefore we won. The boys' team ended the season with ci 10 win, 7 loss record. Suc- cess of the team cannot be iudged by the team's record since they ended the season by defeating the district teams which beat them at the opening of the season. Coach Jim Murphy commented, I empha- sized teamwork and fundamentals and to do the best they possibly could. l. Coach of the J.V. team, Genese Harney, discusses game tactics with a few members of the team. 2. Jamie Schenk is caught off guard as an opponent snatches the ball away from her, surprising her greatly. 3. Senior Sarah Gulick stretches in order to guard her own basket from an eager oppos- ing team member. 4. A Bellevue player reaches in on effort to steol from Todd Sessions while he tries to score. 5. Using quick moves, Tom Lockwood out-manuevers his opponent by sneaking around him. 6. Looking for an opening Senior Sue Schenk pauses momentarily close enough for two points. 7. Keith Duffy, junior, leaps in the air before making his two points for the J.V. team. B. With a great effort Tom Lockwood bends into his layup and succeeds in scoring with ease. 9. Although looking like dancing Mike Bailey is actually reaching for a ball, fighting for if. 10. Todd Sessions tries to reach for the ball in order to save a layup for the opposing team. SEMIF- as

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Girls' Basketball exhibits teamwork We almost got it together this year . . . commented Jody McCar- thy, exhibiting the quality of Knight determination. Completing the season with a win-loss record of seven and four, the importance of working as a team was stressed throughout the entire season. The girls also worked individually, showing the spirit of the Knights as they went on from game to game. Some of the outstanding players included Katy Miskimen, leading scorer, Faye Eken, playing ex- ceptional defense, and Royanne Mathieson, coming back for her third year as a varsity player with consistent scoring. Looking ahead, Katy Miskimen said, Next year we're going to make it to the playoffs and maybe . . . take state! l. Senior Diane Copenhaver runs for a layup with protection from Senior Sue Monda. 2. With tough opposition from her opponent, Senior Royanne Mathieson shoots for two as Senior Sue Monda anticipates the score. 3. Coach Jon DeLacy warms the bench as she contemplates her team's strong perfor- mance. 4. Surrounded by Saints, Junior Julie Hansen and Sophomore Laurie Clarke concentrate on moving the ball down the court. 5. Juniors Tanya Johnson and Jody McCarthy and Sophomore Faye Eken listen to Coach DeLacy. 6. Leaping over her opponent's arms, Sue Mondo, senior, makes another basket. 1:3 90