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

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The Wildcats opened the district season Jan. 15 with a 54-52 victory over Richfield. Another exciting game was the 68-64 win over Corsicana, where the Cats came back from a 42-33 half- time score. Coach Don Brownlee said, I think it is good that we came back against a team as strong as Corsicana. That way if we get behind again some- time, we know we can come back. The Cats won the first round of dis- trict play with a 56-54 win over Killeen. Basketball has become a way of life for David. James scored 20 points and brought down 18 rebounds. When I get out of practice, James said, I usually go over to the Boys Club and play some more basketball. Another stand-out for the Cats was senior Arthur Moreland. Although Arthur scored few points, he was in- deed a valuable player. I like to play defense best, he said. uI like to try to stop the other dude from penetrating. 28lWinter S- - The last game of the regular season came on Feb. 15when the Cats faced the K-Roos once again. This contest ' was important for a win meant the dis- trict title for the Cats. The lead see- sawed during the entire contest, until Killeen got athree point lead halfway throughthe final quarter. Then Gary Vasek got hot by scoring three straight baskets. With 3:27 left the Cats held a 39-36 lead. Killeen then got back in the lead, 40-39, with 3: 11 to play. The Cats then came 45-40 with 1:06 to play. The game was still not over as the R003 came within one again, 45-44. Fourteen seconds were left on the scoreboard. Morelahd was fouled and sank both free throws. Killeen hit a bucket as the buzzer rang but it was too late. Temple had defeated Killeen 47-46 and won the district championship. Maurice McDaniel, a junior, com- mented on the year, Overall, we played as a team instead of five individuals. Senior Gary Vasek said, We had great season. It was too bad it had to end so soon. UPPER LEFT: Five teat seven inch Hiele weaves in 1 out of Vikings in the Waco Coliseum. Brad was the paceeetter tor the team and named to the Dietrict15 AAAA Basketball team. ABOVE RIGHT: Head coach Don Brownlee gives defensive instructions to his Wildcats during a time- out. Coach Brownlee uses the chalkboard to show hi players their posltions end what area to cover. FAR LEFT: Senior David James gets up in the air an. dunks the bell for two points against Killeen. James was named Most Valuable Player at District 15-AAA CENTER LEFT: Maurice McDaniel tries to tip the bal tor two points while Gary Vasek waits to assist. CENTER RIGHT: Gary Vasek looks on as senior guei Brad Hisle takes a shot for two points during the Kill. game, which determined the District 1 s-AAAA winm CLOCKWISE TOP: Aiming for two is Maurice McDar RIGHT: Joel Kindred dribble: down the court again: Richtielg. BOTTOM: Nothing will stop Bred Hisle as he dribble: over a Waco Rem. LEFT: 0n the sidelines, head coach Brownlee yells ii etructions to his players. layout by ki' x