Rainier Beach High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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New players ignite enthusiasm Q - - to me M K. The team had an abundance of talent left over from last year that, when com- bined with five new stars, added up to the powerhouse they were. Because of their depth and versatility, Coach Wright was able to switch players' positions, giving them all a chance to get in on the action. However, no matter where they were placed on the court, the athletes always lived up to their fans' expectations of well-executed passes and shots. Sopho- more Stacey Domenowske feels that their most impressive contest was against La- keside. Although they came up three points short, their plays were precise and their attitude was positive. Working togehter throughout the sea- son, they achieved a common goal: to be a winning team. Louise White looks on as Trina Chatman and Crystal Robinson wrestle to gain possession of the ball. Teri Redmond evades a Nathan Hale forward and shoots for two. Good things don't always come in small pack- ages. Such was the case with the Girls' Varsity Bas- ketball team, as guided by their head coach, Ben Wright. Although he wasn't wrapped in tin foil and topped with bright red ribbon, he was a gift to the girls, indeed. Under his skill and direc- tion, the team made a complete ISO-degree turn-around from previous years, When he be- came our coach, the team became organized, we played well, explained Tara Davis. Finishing with a solid second place in Metro, the team went on to the playoffs, demanding more than just a quick glance from their oppo- nents. They proved to be fierce competition, providing excitement and entertainment for all to witness. Girls' Varsity Basketball - I37

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Talent Sparks Varsit Success gilzsxugi 'ml 25 l s -....J- ww- 'L .N ...A K 9' -and 't w e - x4,,..a A The Lady Vikings: Stacey Domenowske, Crystal Robinson, Mikelle Vassar. Shawn Davis, Louise White, Tara Davis, Teri Redmond, Nadja Wright, Trina Chatman, Freda Everett, Manager Karen Mouton. Ckneelingj-Head Coach Ben Wright, Lakeside players seem dumbfounded as they watch Shawn Davis make a jump-shot from the outside. IW 5 -f F ,Q 1? . A x E Y I36 - Girls' Varsity Basketball

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J a ketball Jump Over Gpponents They may not have had a perfect record. They may not have cram-packed the stands. And they may not have played like the Harlem Globetrot- ters. Who are they, you ask? They are the 86-87 Junior Varsity Basketball team, and despite their average record CIO wins and IO lossesj, they held high hopes for the future. Having had 4 of their team members play both J.V. and Varsity, they have the talent and skill to be- come one of the best J.V. teams in Metro. Under the influence of their coach, Francis Wil- liams, these enthusiastic players had the ambition to go all the way. They learned from their losses, and had many tough games CSealth being the toughestj. In a match-up against Gig Harbor, they went into triple overtime and came out on top!! With such dedication and positive attitudes it was easy to see they believed there is no mountain too high to climb . Just try hard , said team mate Steve Neilsen, anything could happen, don't give up ! inhum- Tyronne Pollard shoots one for the Viks, JV Boy's Basketball: CL-RD lst row, Leonard Simpson, Maynard Sopher, Jason Grimm. lra l38 - JV Boys Basketball Townes, Trenton Pollard, Clarence Chapman. 2nd row, Kenny Harris, Greg Gates, Victor Softli, Donovan Jackson