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

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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.

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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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Providing the height to the team, Mary Polster Csoj, shoots over a Sam Houston player. Lack of ex- perience and depth prevailed as the Texans eventually won 60-45. Plyoto by Doug Wallace. With an attempt to raise the score, Karen Browning C503 tries to make the basket with Lori Utley C505 trail- ing her, Their opponents, Sam Houston, won the game 35-71. As team leader, Debbie Freeze C125 directs the play on the court. Even though Debbie sat out part of the year with a knee injury, she pro- 1982-85 Girls Varsity Basketball Score vided spirit and support to the board team. Planta by Tarty Saldana Rebs O p 55 Sam Houston I 58 Dallas Samuel 52 L.D. Bell 28 Trinity 41 Sam Houston 27 Bowie 53 Borges 26 Haltom 57 Cleburne 37 L.D. Bell 42 Lamar 61 South Garland 41 Trinity 47 s ' l 40 'fits 56 48 . ...- iss- 43 43 36 29 42 37 44 29 A, Y -- .PRoF1iE IDedicated leader A third year varsity player, Debbie Freeze Cseniorj, brought leadership and dedication to the team. Debbie has received honors that include se- cond team all-district and an all- tournament selection in the Cleburne Tournament. Debbie also excelled in the classroom and is a member of the National Honor Society. L.D. Bell Burleson Arlington Haltom Trinity Sam Houston Bowie L.D. Bell Lamar Burleson Arlington Haltom 5-22 Debbie Freeze Battling against district champs Haltom proved to be more than the varsity could handle as the Buffs won 63-48. Senior jackie Agan C32j attempts to tip the ball to a team- mate as does Haltom's Kathy Anderson Csip. Photo by Tony Saldana. Girls Varsity Basketball 95