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

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ollowing winning stan- dards, the team defeated Haltom for the third straight season, in the game of the season. The stands were filled for the showdown. In game one, the Rebs took a 5-0 lead, in to capacity of the year was a real shock, Ham- mond said. Jenna Hawkins, who had an exceptional year, was named All District, also. I didn't know about it until I heard the announcements, Hawkins said. I would have screamed, but I already have an Nw in that class. a seesaw battle until the team won the final three points of game one. Game two went for the Rebs to win the match. The team scoring two vic- tories this season. The varsity volleyball program was blessed this season with seven players honored by the district. In an all round outstandin year Geneva Hammond received top honors, being named All District, All Tarrant County, and Defensive Player of the Year. I thought I might make first team, but defensive player Get motivated During a time out, Jodie Powell fcoachj advises her team on game strategy. Coach Powell work- ed her way to another Winning season this year. Photo by Chip Mundy Remarkably, four of the seven honored players received All District honorable mentions. These players were Michelle Zeuge, Tracie Laster, Mindie Markham, and Missie Markham. Coach Powell said that she was very pleased with the teams per- formance and talent considering that 85 percent of the team was rookies. The Juniors from 1986-87 team look ahead to a stronger, and more experienced varsity. Despite a slug- gish season, Geneva Hammond said, The year offered a great opportuni- ty for the juniors to gain experience. Finishing up with a record of twelve and six the girls recorded a.5O0 per- cent winning season. Completing this winning season, the team carried on the winning standards set for future teams to shoot for. Scott Alread. '7 Design by Scott Alread. . V, X Q SK' 9' Q P1 E 'Ei E L1- 1 48

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Stretch it Jumping to block, Dana Rains 1101 stretches and gives her best effort. Mean- while, Mindie Markham 1135 lends a helping hand. Photo by Robert Gotcher. Mstxff 2 'Pfimb' .,o Tradition prevalls Minor celebrations have become tradition in all sports. Tracie Laster Q71 and Mindie Markham C133 show enthusiasm towards this tradition after making a point. Photo by Chip Mundy Great save Geneva Hammond 4115 dives for the save to keep it in play. Geneva was three year letterman of volleyball. Photo by Chip Mundy Varsity Volleyball

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Tk r . :gk ff' Set up Off the serve, Geneva Hammond 1113 sets the ball to her teammates. Geneva was one ofthe top hitters this season. Photo by Robert Gotcher Making the return On the net, Dana Rains C105 makes the passing shot. Dana was a strong offen- sive player the season. Photo by Chip Mundy i , agp. .W 33, on Nice dig In the backcourt, Mindie Markham 1135 saves a potential point for the op- position. Mindie has played volleyball with Richland for the last two years. Photo by Robert Gotcher Varsity Volleyball ,X