Richard Winn Academy - Aerie Yearbook (Winnsboro, SC)

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 Eagles Strive for Consistency The Varsity Eagles got off to an im- pressive start with a win over Wardlaw Academy. In this game, the Eagles faced men bigger than they and this would only be the first of their taller opponents. However, the height dis- advantage did not deter the Eagles. Solid inside play by Dean Branham and Scott Douglas helped set up the outside game for their leading scorer, Freddie Glenn. In addition. Bo Wil- liams and Brian Bonds made their presence known after returning injur- ies. Brad Douglas directed the offense from the guard position. A win over Sloan in Columbia be- gan a three game winning streak for the Eagles which was broken by a one point loss to Catawba. The rest of the year proved to be a learning experi- ence for the Eagles who look forward to eight out of ten players returning next year. By Brian Bonds A little disappointed after losing the conference tournament, the Varsity Boys accept their runner-up trophy. Bo Williams drives to the basket for a lay-up during a conference game against Calhoun Academy, SPORTS VB BASKETBALL 27

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Dean Branham, a leading inside player, out Point guard, Brad Douglas, noted for his hustle di jumps a Robert E. Lee opponent for two points rects the Eagle offense, in a Conference Tounament game. The 1988 Varsity Boys Basketball Team (1st row) Matthew Rambo, Brad Douglas, Brian Bonds,Dean Branham, Freddie Glenn, Brian Clybum; (2nd row) Coach Mike Robinson, Joe Bierer, Scott Douglas, Bo Williams and Coach Adrien Glenn. 26 SPORTS VB BASKETBALL

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Girls Go to State After a very successful season. Coach Deborah Russell's varsity girls' basketball team lost in the first round of the State play- offs to Laurence Manning. Our team had fin- ished the season tied with Calhoun, but a loss in the finals of the conference tourna- ment put us on the road to start the play- offs. LMA proved too much for our young team which graduates only one player, guard Retta Melton. Despite this loss, the girls had every rea- son to be proud. Several of them gained in- dividual honors at the close of the season. The team's leading scorer, Elizabeth El- ledge was named All-Conference and All- Tournament. She was chosen to play in the State All-Star post season game. Senior Retta Melton was named All-Conference for her consistant play all season. Sophomore center Angel Kingsmore was also chosen All-Tournament. Joining Elizabeth Elledge to represent Richard Winn on the State All- Star team was Junior guard Gina Robinson. Other players who saw plenty of action this year were Sophomore Rebekah Doug- las, Freshman Ann Marie Burley, and Fresh- man Millie Mincey. Junior Janet Spencer and Sophomore Beth Douglass received valu- able experience which will pay off in the fu- ture. Coach Russell was proud of the team's accomplishments this year and believes they will again be a contender next year. By Fran Jolly The Varsity Girls Basketball Team: (bottom row) Beth Douglass, Gina Robinson, Millie Mincey; (top row) Elizabeth Elledge, Retta Melton, Ann Marie Burley, Angel Kingsmore, Rebekah Douglas, Janet Spencer, and Coach Deborah Russell. Elizabeth Elledge shoots over the aggressive defense of Marlboro Academy. She received All-Conference, All- Tournament, and State All-Star honors at the end of the season. 28 SPORTS VG BASKETBALL