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

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Adding two to his eight points, Kent Short 1245, drives to the basket around teammate Kris Keller C321 Sam Houston's jonathan Hender- son f21j and the Texans were defeated by a narrow one point margin, 57-56, Photo byjolm Floyd. As time began to run out, the bench sensed a defeat. The 50-47 loss to cross-creek rival Haltom was quite a blow to the team's pride. Pboto by Tony Saldana. Y Q . 411, ..-.,..s1wun-'fs sq. N Strategy plays a key role in win- ning a basketball game. However, last minute plans by assistant coach Randy Blevins and head coach Ken West fell through as the Buffaloes won. Photo by-lobn Floyd. The second district meeting with Haltom resulted in a disappointing 42-40 loss. Haltom's Bill Wirskye 1425 fails in his attempt to block Kris Kellet's C39 shot as he drives to the basket. Photo by Doug Wallafe. yi ... 1 Varsity Basketball 93

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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.

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Q! e have some fine players on this team, there's no doubt about that. But a lack of ex- perience, what I like to call, knowledge of the game has deeply hurt us this year. Coach Ray's statement could not have described the basketball program. As the season began it was evident that the team lacked the experience it needed to compete and overcome the more dominating and experienced teams. But as the season progressed, it became clear basketball team. The season had few high points, yet Coach Ray was pleased. He commented, We did pretty good considering the cir- cumstancesf' The team began to show consistency in play, and that's just what was needed. Though there A seoson of rebuilding vitol knowledge goined girl's basketball season any better. The girls Varsity basketball team went through many changes, the major one being a new coach. After 24 years of coaching girls and boys sports, Bobby Ray came to Richland to rebuild the girls that the team was one to contend with. The wide margins of loss decreased as the season continued. They eventually became more competitive. A season of rebuilding, is a much used phrased in describing the girls varsity were few victories in the scorebooks and a few trophies on the shelf, the team was able to take home something valuable ex- perience. - Andy Dodson. 94 Design by Rhonda Callaway Varsity Basketball Team: FRONT Row Robin Banfielcl C411 Sherry Harmon C111 Kim Stevens C101 SECOND ROW Evelyn Spurlock C511 Karen West C221 DeeDee Fairman C211 Michelle Tetro C201 Debbie Freeze C121 Lynn Taylor C311 BACK ROW: Head Coach Bobby Ray, Coach Terri Adamson, jackie Agan C321 Sherri Hill C521 Mary Polster C511 Sheila Farrar C421 Karen Browning C401 Lori Utley C301 Coach Karen Mitchell.