Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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Coach T. Knox encourages the team after a good play during a game. 72 BASEBALL

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Jesse Murillo strides across home plate as the catcher and the umpire watch the ball JV catcher Jerry Johnson keeps a steady eye on the ball as coach Drury looks on. Ron Durham first baseman, practices his catching skills before a game. Ron Durham practices his swing, as R. J. Keeler. Jeff Jakes, Chris Corley, and Kevin Parma watch from the dugout. Rockdale 6- 4 Taylor 10- 1 Belton 17-10 Tomball 19- 3 Katy Taylor 31- 1 Bryan 27- 0 Del Valle 5- 9 Westlake 17- 0 Georgetown 19- 7 Georgetown 19- 9 Lago Vista 10- 8 JV BASEBALL 71

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■WMbH MUh «M w a Junior Andrew Donelson works hard during one of the many practices held after school. Merka Comments About Baseball This year the Panther baseball team started the year off with many new faces. Coach Tommy Knox, from Pasadena Texas, became the new head coach and Steve Drury was his assistant. The Varsity team only consisted of four Seniors who were, First baseman Philip Kuener. Left fielder Steve Merka. Center fielder Lorren Mott and Third baseman Jesse Juterriz. The rest of the team consisted of mainly sophomores and freshmen. The Panthers looked to be in pretty good shape going into District, but the first game typified the season. The Panthers were shut out 2-0 although a great effort was put forth. There were many good points. Senior Lorren Mott had four homeruns and senior Steve Merka and sophomore Scott Elliot each had two apiece. With only three games to go in District play the Panthers still had a chance at making the playoffs, but a crucial 7-4 loss to LaGrange put the lights out for good. The Panthers did manage to pull out a fourth place finish with a win over Smithville. The season this year was like a rollercoaster ride. It had its highs, but it had its lows. With only four people leav- ing the Panthers should be in good shape, especially in the pitching department, with First All District pit- cher Nathan Minchey returning. The season was rough, but a great effort was given by everyone and the team never gave up hope until that last out was made. Sophomore Chris Perry and senior Steve Merka help Coach Knox by keep- ing the books during the game. Junior Jeff Garner watches the game closely, while keeping the books for Coach T. Knox. 1985 Panther Baseball team are: First row; Lorern Mott. Andrew Donelson. Rick Perez. Anthony Wilke. Michael Moreno. Andrew O'Neal. Second row; Coach S. Drury. Jeff Garner. Woody Patrick. Nathan Minchey. Scott Elliot, Philp Kuener. ‘‘I must admit this year was a disappointment to me but from what I saw in the last game of the season we have definite talent and we are going to be in the runn- ings for district if not state next year.” — Coach T. Knox Luling Us 0 Them 2 La Grange 2 12 Smithville 2 1 Elgin 3 5 Luling 3 0 La Grange 3 7 Smithville 8 3 Elgin 0 1 BASEBALL 73