Westlake High School - El Paisano Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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FOOTBALL Time of transition Year of ' practice ' prepares returning players open up and I had a lime finding those holes, Mickey said. Junior Darryl Schcnk lead the team with 822 rush- ing yards. He also led the team with 56 points while averaging 6.3 yards per ear- ly- I enjoyed playing this season; although, I felt we could have done better of- fensively, Darryl said. The defensive team consisted mainly of seniors in the backficld. Seniors Kyle Jones and Scott Nor- man both acquired two interceptions, but junior Courtney Smith received three interceptions, the highest number of any team member. Did you know... that for the 1986-87 season, Eanes ISD allocated $100,000 for the sports budget split between Hill Country Middle School and Westlake High School as opposed to a total sports budget of $40,000 in 1969? Most of the intercep- tions were natural; it was almost like their quarter- back threw the ball right to me, Courtney said. The 1986 season also brought the promotion of veteran head coach Ebbie Neptune, who assumed the position of Athletic Director for the district while Ron Schroedcr filled the vacancy of head football coach. When I first arrived at Westlake in 1969, my goal was to become the athletic director, Neptune said. I want to see all sports have an equal opportunity to suc- ceed. Next year, the football team enters 5A with one year of experience and a new coaching staff. Next year will not nec- essarily represent really big changes in the program, but rather, changes in the play- ers, Schroeder said. We have the essentials of a great team. The players have just not adjusted to the shift from 4 A to 5A. POWER PRACTICE. Perfecting maneuvers, varsity football players exercise their tactics during a summer work out. Coaches, realizing that the switch lo 5A might require more preparation, demanded hard work from all team members. j n m Take it in Stride SPORTS

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PILE UP. At a home game against New Braunfels Canyon, varsity football players cover s ball fumbled by their opponents. In a close contest, the Chaps did not capitalize on the recovery losing 13-14 in the narrow loss. MOTIVATIONAL THERAPY. Junior Clay Howell ' s enthusias- tic behavior motivates other members to bash some heads during the Georgetown game. Though Westlake had a bad season, they did defeat their arch-nemesis Georgetown, 24-0. Varsity New Braunfels Canyon Round Rock Westwood Austin Lanier Waco Tcrnple Killcen Round Rock Georgetown Copperas Cove Killeen Ellison 13-14 20-34 15-0 18-28 18-28 22-28 34 24-0 10-52 6-32 Statistics Total number of touchdowns; 22 Average (per game) 12 Total number of yards: 4,230 Average (per me): 423 Total of interceptions: 11 Average (per mc ): 1.1 Field Coals One of the most renowned team members of 1986 was kicker Andy LcxJce, who broke a state kicking record and tied a national record. Name Attempt Good long Andy Locke 17 10 42 2 Wins, 8 Losses Scores More Decal stripes $4.00 Headgear $95.00 Shoulder pads $85.00 Practice pants $15.00 Game pants $25.00 Game shoes $42.00 Practice shoes $15.00 Practice socks $2.50 Mouth piece $250 Belt $2.50 Practice jersey $8.00 Game jersey $15.00 Knee braces $23.00 Total Cost of Equipment $333.50 1 thought the team didn ' t perform as well as they would have liked primarily be- cause of in- experienced players. We graduated 36 seniors, more than we have in several years, starting with only nine Icttermen. Coach Ebbie Neptune Edited by Brian Steeg |i|(fi FOOTBALL 1

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STRETCH ARM STRONG. Ear- ly morning exercises prepare football players for a rigorous workout ahead. Despite tem- peratures in excess of 100 de- grees, two-a-day practices were held for two weeks in August lo put members in prime condition. TOE TOUCH. Senior Andy Locke perfects his winning kick during a summer two-a-day workout. His practice paid off with a football scholarship to the University of Texas and na- tion wide recognition for his achievements. SNAP COUNT. Line ups pre- pared the team for their next play as senior Mark Mangum calls the shots. At home and away games, face lo face con- frontations challenged players as they trampled Lanier 15 to 0. Edited by Kevin Kriss l S ' ]) FOOTBALL M ' U