Richland High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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Aa 9 2115 sf if fl. i K in dis- trict. It is the goal of every team and individual sport. The task is not easy, especially with the addition of two more district teams and the previous title in the trophy case. With goals and Ken West, Having ten teams is unfair. District started December 7, which was too early and we had no chance to evaluate the team. A chance to scout oppposing teams, which now include traditional and rebounds, Coach West commented, Randall Durant was the biggest sur- prise coming off the bench. After what was con- sidered a short non-district, which included wins over Wichita Falls, Rider and Twenty wins not enough to recopture district title expectations set high, the team started the year with one thing in mind: win district. The formation of a ten team district poses new pro- blems in preparing for the season. According to coach After winning consolation in two previous tournaments, goals were set to win the Fort Worth Lion's Club Christmas Tournament. However, all hopes were shattered in a disappointing 79-78 loss to Highland Park, Bruce Legan M37 at- tempts to stop a ball from going out of bounds, but, his feet went over the line. Pbota byjolm Floyd. powerhouses L.D. Bell and Trinity, was also limited. All in all, the new district of- fered no visible advantages, except perhaps that the two top teams were able to con- tinue into the playoffs. Compensating for their height disadvantage, the team relied on its quickness and desire to win. Returning starters Zack Carroll and Kris Keller Cseniorsj shared most of the scoring duties averaging 18 points each in district play. Zack and Kris carried the team in points Weatherford, district began. A loss to eventual district champs, L.D. Bell 75-62 was followed by another upset- ting loss to Weatherford in the first round of the Lion's Club Cowtown Tournament. The team, however, bounced back and won three straight games, beating Lamar 70-61 to win the con- solation trophy. District resumed and im- pressive wins including a blowout victory over Trinity 77-59 in Ccontinued on page 92D Varsity Basketball Scoreboard Rebs OPP- 89 Western Hills 44 72 Wichita Falls 65 67 Rider 60 40 South Garland 49 72 Wichita Falls 62 62 Grand Prairie 54 75 Wesrherford 73 76 Weatherford 78 85 Carter Riverside 23 70 Lamar 61 74 Abilene 70 78 Highland Park 79 63 Grand Prairie 60 51 Trinity 67 District 62 L.D. Bell 75 61 Burleson 51 77 Trinity 59 77 Arlington 74 108 Bowie 50 57 Sam Houston 56 76 Lamar 62 47 Haltom 50 69 L.D. Bell 78 64 Burleson 50 69 Trinity 44 62 Arlington 7l 68 Bowie 54 63 Sam Houston 77 74 Lamar 63 40 Haltom 42 21-9-0 The narrow victory over Sam Houston, 57-56, raised the district record to six wins and one loss. Contributing to the win, Kris Keller f32J drives past jonathan Henderson QZIJ and Andre Garrett fill addin to his 15 points. Pham byjolm Flay? Varsity Basketball 9

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he Trojansown gym, took place. But, once again a tourna- ment stalled district play. The Lion's Club Christmas Tourna- ment proved to be a huge disappointment as the Scots from Highland Park prevailed against Haltom. However, at the sound of the buzzer Haltom was on top 50-47. The second half of district began the same way the first half endedg with a loss. Bell scored 26 points in the final nearly ended all hopes of winn- ing district as the next game was lost to Arlington 7162. Senior Kris Keller was unable to play due to a badly sprained ankle and the team missed his scoring ability. Sam Houston Twenty wins not enough to recopture district title in a dramatic first round over- time win 79-78, Four victories in district followed, including an exciting overtime win over Arl- ington and a crowd-pleasing last second shot win over Sam Houston. With these wins, spirits and confidence were high going into the game 1982-85 Varsity Basketball Team: FRONT ROW: Randall Durant, john Scully, Ron Fic. SECOND ROW: Kris Keller, Bryan Hill, Craig Lindsey, David Kilgo, Zack Carroll. BACK ROW: Ken West, Eric Meek, Bruce Legan, Peter Hum, Mark Burleson, Kent Short, Blevins. Tracy Telligman, Randy quarter and won 75-69, The team recovered and according to Coach West played their best against Trinity. The high point of the year was towards the middle of the second round beating Trinity when they were number one. Best ball game of the year. Disaster struck and wiped out any thoughts of even coming in second in district in winning 7763. Pride was the motivator for the last district game against cross-creek rival Haltom. In what was described by Coach West as a fluke, Haltom pulled out a victory with a last second desperation shot. In response to losing to Haltom twice in the same year, Coach West added, He doesn't plan to make a habit of it and it was never going to happen again. Even though Kris Keller scored 21 points, his scoring teammate Zack Carroll was unable to score because he spent most of the game on the bench after picking up four fouls in the early going. Win district. It was the goal of everyone connected with the basketball program. Although the district trophy was not returned to its place in the trophy case, the team ac- complished a goal not reached by many teams, winning twenty games. Coach West was also pleased. I'm proud of a team anytime they win twenty games. Rhonda Callaway -- PRoF1LE 1- lil Most Voluoble Ployer As a starter on varsity for two years, Zack 7 Carroll has received such as first team all-district ' his junior year, second team all-district his i senior year, and all tournament selections in the Birdville and Cowtown tournaments, He was ' also elected by his teammates as Most Valuable Player. Zack Carroll Design by Rhonda Callaway Hopes and expectations of win- ning the Birdville Tournament, the first tournament of the season, ended after losing to South Garland, 49-40, in the first round. Coming off the bench for foul plagued Bruce Legan, Mark Burleson 1345 attempts to add spark to the offense.