Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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BASKETBALL Those Red-Hot Lady Patriots Do It Again! The 1987 Southwest Lady Patriots Varsity Basketball Team, to the surprise of no one, churned out a phenomenal playing season. They were under the direction of Coach Albert Sharpe and Coach Willie Goolsby for the duration of the successful year. The Lady Patriots finished the year with an impressive record of 22 wins, while accumulating only 3 losses. This record, along with much hard work, drive, and determina- tion, catapulted the talented young ladies into capturing both the City and Region Championships. The team possessed a complete offensive and defensive attack. Members always played with great en- thusiasm and possessed a keen desire to win. Throughout the Year, the team was led by many gifted and explosive young players. One of these was all-around senior performer, Wanda Burns. One of the most talented young players to come out of Southwest in quite a while. Wanda had numerous awards bestowed upon her, and all were well-deserved. Among these was being named to the Macon Telegraph and News All-Middle Georgia Girls’ Basketball Team. In addition to these honors, Wanda and Karen were awarded a scholarship to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. The great season was also made possible by Karen Thomas, Kim Wright, Lisa Freeman, Debra Collins, and Stephanie Walker. Wanda Burns was also named to the All-City Girls’ Basket- ball Team, along with teammates Kim Wright and Karen Thomas. The teams’ tremendous success did not come without effort, however. The team would not have accomplished what it did without much hard work, dedication, and e ffort put forth by each individual player. Everyone gave 100% in every game. This is just one of the reasons why great seasons have become a trademark of the Lady Patriots. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: The Varsity Girls’ Basket ball Team. Top Row, left to right: C. Causey, K Thomas, S. Walker, L. Sandifer, L. Knight, D. Col- lins, O. Blackmon. Bottom Row, Left to right: L Davis, A. Williams, L. Freeman, W. Burns, K Wright. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lisa Freeman takes the ball from cross-town rival Central. Coach Sharpe gives his team a pep talk during a time-out Stephanie Walker and Debra Collins apply the defense to Northeast. Wanda Burns makes her move as she goes for two points

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Successful Young Ladies The Southwest Lady Patriots achieved the remarkable feat of playing in the quarter finals of the Georgia State Basketball Tournment. Certainly a great deal’ of the credit for this achievement must go to the girls for their skill and determination. However, credit must also be given to the two men who led this talented group — Albert Sharpe and Willie Goolsby. These two individuals demanded the excellence which has built a winning tradition in girls’ basketball. NAS | Aa TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Debra Collins pulls down the rebound. Stephanie Walker takes the rebound from opposing defenders. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Debra Collins lays the ball up over two defenders. Stephanie Walker blocks the ball from Central. 26 — Girls’ Basketball