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

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San Marcos Fredericksburg Waco Midway Leajider Copperas Cove East Cer lral New Braunfels St. Gerald ' s Ellison San Marcos Scguin Waco Midway Round Rock West wood Temple Ingle side Worthing Marlington Georgetown Killeon Waco High Copperas Cove niison Round Rock Westwood Temple Georgetown Killecn Waco High Sweeny Tyler Lee 86-2S 5»-3S 57-51 70-47 8»-26 62-44 61-53 73-47 70-39 64-37 61-23 54-98 7S40 63-40 73-66 62-83 56-30 42-40 52-50 69-25 76-32 50-32 60-38 66 0 60-30 62-39 65-39 65-32 41-40 52-50 55-57 30 Wins, 1 Loss Scores More 436,962 dots and 4 lines make up the surface of an average basketball to enhance the grip for a player. We weren ' t that nervous about losing the last game, wc thought that we could pull it off. The referees were really bad and not one Student, who didn ' t play basketball , came to watch our game. More teachers came than students. Senior Meredith Stroth BASKETBALL To the Girls post 30 hoop and back ■1 season with win after win Posting the best sports season of the year, the girls basketball team won district and missed the run for the state tourney by one loss. It was more of an honor and privilege to work with that group. We never quar- reled and we had a great time during tournaments, senior Ruth-anne Bctts said. When the 1986-87 sea- son came to a close, veteran coach Cathy Steinle had led her team to a personal best record for wins. There wasn ' t an out- standing player, we were all equal. I thought we did well all year, but it was dis- appointing at the end, se- nior Temple McKennon said. The year ' s record, a perfect 30 wins, grinded to a halt with the defeat by Tyler- Lee, only four games away Did you know... that the height of the girls basketball team averaged 5 ' 7 and that senior Kerstin Shobcrg stood closest to the goal being the tallest at 6 ' 2 and that senior Meredith Stroth had to jump the highest for a rebound since she only stood 5 ' 4 ? from state champs. It was a major disap- pointment seeing that we had potential to make state championship and then losing, senior Jenny Scott said. Among the honors team members received, senior Kristen Shoberg placed in the top 10 overall in state academically. Over all, it was very re- warding mentally and physically. It was well worth the years of work, Kristen said. The injury of key play- ers and top scorers Ruthanne Betts and Kelly Wisenhunt proved to be only a minor setback. My getting injured may have been a blessing in disguise; everyone seemed to work harder and wanted to win more, senior guard Ruthanne said. Throughout the season the girls ' team effort added to their undeniably most successful year. I didn ' t have discipline problems or have to take time to teach them respon- sibility. It helped that they always showed up ready to work and t e the best they could be, coach Steinle said. 41 Q)i Take it in Stride SPORTS

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ON THE MOVE. Ball in hand, senior Justin Spruill heads down the court for two points in his attempt to bring the Chaps closer to a district win. However, the Westwood War- riors narrowly defeated the Chaps 63-68 in this second game as opposed to an earlier season defeat of 44 -62. OPEN ARMS. Opening up a free ball, senior varsity players Trcs Ellis, Glen Rives and Wally Reid block a fast break pass by the Waco team which they de- feated 61-54. Though the boys season did not meet with the success of the girls, fan support held steady as fans showed up for the all-senior team. Belton Johnston Bastrop Round Rock Westwood Temple Belton Del Valle Georgetown Killecn Waco Copperas Cove Ellison Round Rock Westwood Temple Georgetown Killeen Waco Copperas Cove Ellison 59-54 63-58 79-50 77-78 44-62 56-63 69-57 83-47 50-56 60-77 68-74 70-46 52-71 68-63 63-68 62-70 55-53 37-56 61-54 50-62 66-82 10 Wins, 11 Losses Scores More In the old and new gyms, 16 basketball hoops satisfy dunking habits Basketball to me is not just another sports class, it provides me with a way to unwind after a hard day or week. Senior Jeff Breed love Playing basketball has taught me how to cope with people and how to work with them. Senior Willie Baker Edited by JackiDeLima BASKETBA r is;

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BOUNCING BALL. With a fast-paced competition for the ball, girls basketball players Meredith Stroth and Kim Scbek speed down the court. Home g.imes provided a more comfort- able environment for team members. GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL: ( ro,f rou.) Michelle Br.dfute, Dolli. HIggIn,, S rah Dale (rau. fu,o) Kelll Donaldson, Meredith Slrot Slatia Stanford, Jennifer labo Km K, c ' rc ' :: ' TLi ' ' i t ' • ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ° ' • ■ - - i recall, J-l? c Shol erg, Ruthanne Betts, Temple McKinnon, Jenny Scoll, and Coach v.«ny ateinlc f| ¥ l LAST CHANCE. Concentration demanded the most of senior varsity basketball player Tem- ple McKinnon as she prepares for a free-throw against West- wood. Tough competition didn ' t deter the team from winning at 60-30. STICKY FINGERS. Guarding the ball against her Bastrop opponent, senior varsity basket- ball player Meredith Stroth makes traveling down the court easier. The scrimmage prepared the team for a 30-1 season ahead. Edited by Elise Rasmussen I P BASKETRAl 1