Temple High School - Cotton Blossom Yearbook (Temple, TX)

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hgeneration of 27 years had elapsed since Temple basketball had been a -district representative. The setting as the cavernous Heart of Texas Col- eum in Waco and the opponent was e Bryan Vikings, a formidable five horn the Wildcats had already faced in 'e-season. The date was March 1. Although the Cats had defeated the ikings at the Wildcat Tournament, the ametown cagers were unabIe-to cap- ire the bi-district crown when the Vik- igs won 52to 48. Ironically, Maurice chaniel commented, The best over- ll team effort during the season was gainst Bryan in the Temple Tourna- tent. Playing before a loud and enthusias- c crowd, the Wildcats took 2:23 before tavid James was able to get Temple on we scoreboard; however, the Cats ' taintained the lead until1246 of the wird period. At this point Bryan seemed 3 explode as they started a successful was named t6 the All-Tournament Team. :: shooting streak. The Vikings recovered from a 28-23 deficit to command a nar- row 39-38 lead entering the final period. With only 2: 09 left in the game, the Wildcats, unabie to get on the boards, faced a 49-42 deficit. Asthe Vikings continued to stall, the Cats hustled and dove for loose balls. Temple-fouied the Vikes in hopes of getting the ball back FAR LEFT: In the Bi-District game in Waco against Bryan, David James goes up and dunks for two points. Waiting for the play to continue is Maurice McDaniel. CENTER RIGHT: Waiting to grab a rebound is senior Gary Vasek. but the pl ay never worked. T i me was CLOCKWISE RIGHT: Closely watching the action from the sidelines Coach Brownies, Brad Hisle, Gary Vasek too short for the Cats to recover. and paw nieggrmm vewinvoived, The n ' - OUtSFa dmg season for the Tem BOTTOM: Assistantcoach LeRoy Coleman studies the p e cagers 'nCIUded a 256 record and Viking defense in the Heart of Texas Colosseum. the title of a District 15-AAAA cham- p'onship. ' The season opened with a 65-57 vic- tory against Austin High on Nov. 16. Senior David James was the leading scorer with 20 points. The Cats highest LOWER RIGHT: Seniorforward Gary V'asek,whowas the scoring game came during the Lufkin leading scorer with'14points against Killeen, passes Piney Woods Tournament where they me ha! defeated Nacogdoches 91-56. Gary Vasek was the leading scorer with 20 points, and the six foot one inch senior LEFT: Steve Fisher passes the ball past a Copperas Cove cagen LOWER RIGHT: Displaying his fine dribbling ability in the bi-district game is senior guard Brad Hisle. Basketballl27