Ralph Poteet High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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4- lways on the move, freshman Stacy McDonald steals the ball from a Bishop Lynch player and proves herself worthy to be on the JV team PHS was defeated 24 to 21 by the Friars. THE SCORE JUNIOR VARSITY 26 Mesquite 48 33 Lancaster 13 25 Naaman Forest 14 27 Dallas Christian 25 33 Bishop Lynch 19 29 Cooper 38 25 Mesquite 37 32 W Mesquite 41 34 Bishop Lynch 59 39 Clark 20 30 Vines 36 20 NMHS 32 33 Shepton 36 49 Kaufman 31 ■2nd place in Poleet JV Tournament FRESHMAN 26 Mesquite 48 33 Lancaster 13 25 N Forest 14 27 N Mesquite 75 33 Lancaster 19 29 Cooper JV 38 25 Mesquite 37 32 V Mesquite 41 34 Bishop Lynch 59 39 Richardson 20 30 Cedar Hill 36 20 N Mesquite 32 33 Bishop Lynch 36 31 Kautman 49 JUNIOR VARSITY, flow J Stacie Russell, Robin John- son Row 2 Michelle Usrey (manager), Minam Chapman. Danielle Bratens, Patncia Brown, Amy McGill, John Wil- liams (manager) Pow 3 Assistant Coach Karen Stratman, Kelh Riggle, Melissa Nixon. Stacy McDonald, Lashai Hughes, Sheridan Samano, Chnsti Crumpton, Brandi Ballou, John Gorman (manager) Coach Gail Barnes FRESHMEN, flow 1 Jeana Davidson, Rebekah Schrode ftort 2 Michelle Usrey (manager), Cassandra Smith, Valerie Brandon, Jessica Crabb, April Clem, Kjirsten A say. Michele McClure. John Williams (manager) flow 3 Coach Karen Stratman, Melissa Bishop, Paige Ashley. Chrissy Layer, Rebecca Jackson. Susie Mulheron. Ka Inna Gnader, Courtney Shell, Melissa Golden. Amanda Allen. John Gorman (manager). Coach Gail Barnes iris basketbaH i i ii ii i iiii ii ii i iiii ii iiii ii i

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Girls sink some HOT SHOTS Is. Whether it was a lay-up, free throw, or just a regular box shot, the la- dies on both freshman and JV teams had them mastered. The swish of the ball falling through the hoop was heard often, and was followed by a cheer from the crowd. The things 1 think makes a bas- ketball team successful is when all the players work hard in both practices and games, and if they stick together no matter what the score is, said sophomore Brandi Ballou. This was the opinion of most players on both teams. The play- ers must have worked hard all season. The JV team not only de- feated many teams, including Dal- las Christian and Ennis, but they also received two second place trophies and one third place tro- phy. Although the freshman team lost some of their players to the JV team, they didn ' t lose their spirit and success. Their biggest win was against Lancaster, 33-13. The girls also defeated North Forest, Richardson, and others, proving their skills. In basketball, it ' s hard to achieve success, but both of these teams did, and they did it with piz- zazz. (Carrie Robinson) With 46 seconds left, PHS is down by two. Christi Crumpton. Stacie Russell, Kelli Riggle, Patricia Brown, and Danielle Brateris raised the spirits of the team with a pep talk. r ■

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Traveling down court, boys SHOOT FOR TWO The boys basket- ball teams lit up the scoreboards, starting off with a 62 to 49 win over Piano Shepton for the JV, and for the freshnnen, a 61 to 40 win over South Garland. Soon the victories continued and did so through the length of the season. Erin Washington said his favor- ite part of the season was, the Shepton game, because everyone got to play, and had a chance to prove themselves. Kenny Balvin said, The best part of the season was when we beat Williams so bad after they beat us at their gym by only two points. The cheerleaders ' perfor- mances and an appearance by the JV drill assured large turnouts by Pirate fans. The season ender for the JV was a 57 to 48 blowout of Rockwall, and a freshman win of 51 to 48 over West Mesquite. Brandon Davis put it best when he said, We just have to use this year ' s work and experience to get ready for next year. (Dennis Fudge) Practice plays a key role in Pirate suc- cess. Steve Hudson slides for the ball dur- ing a sixth period warm-up.