Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Girls’ Basketball — 27

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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

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28 Ninth Pure Talent! § Under the guidance of Coach Appl- ing, the Southwest Ninth Grade Lady Patriots Basketball Team never failed to excite their fans. They were a hard- working team with a lot of determination. This determination propelled them to a 6-4 record. They are the future of Southwest and the epitome of a good fun- damental team. Not to be outdone were the B-Team Lady Patriots who played every minute to the fullest. They proved that they have a great deal of talent and could compete with the best. They fin- ished with a 12-2 record to complete a great season. With these two great girls’ teams, the future looks bright for Southwest basketball. Here comes talent — pure talent! TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Victoria Hicks goes up strong for the rebound. LaTasha Harvey celebrates after a fine victory. LaRetta Knight shows excellent skill at the free throw line. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: B-Team players receive valuable instruc- tions from the coach. Ninth Grade players, left to right: Coach Appling, T. Brown, L. Harvey, K. Mc- Coy, V. Hicks, V. Spencer, T. Dinkins ) : de B- Tg eB a AJ