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

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SCORED. Players watch as op- ponents score in the game against Waco Midway. Seniors Meredith Stroth, Kcrstin Shobcrg and Rulhanne Bcttis wait for a chance at recovery and possible score. NO SWEAT. Dribbling down the court, senior varsity basket- ball player Meredith Strolh hopes for two more points. With just over three minutes left in the game, the team doubled the score of Killeen 65-32. S l Take itinStn ' G)| SPORT Stride S

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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

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BASKETBALL Mind over matters Team ' spiritually ' motivates itself for games Even loyal Lady Long- horn-loving crowds left im- pressed as the varsity girls basketball team cruised up and down the courts for 30 wins, in its almost successful state championship bid. The best aspects of playing this year were the togetherness that we felt and the fun we had, senior Meredith Stroth said. We played hard and were com- petitive, but we also had a lot of fun. We got to know each other and come to- gether as a team. Aside from the rigorous daily workouts of Coach Cathy Steinle and the team ' s natural ability, members agreed that good relations provided a key el- ement in success. This team got along better than any other I ' ve seen. They were all friends Did you know... that the girls team dribbles, shoots and rebounds 25 basketballs during the course of a season and that each ball costs $55; so for practice as well as game balls, the coach must budget approximately $1375? on and off the court, which really made all the dif- ference in the world, Coach Steinle said. In their pre-game prep- aration, varsity members concentrated on practiced concept including motiva- tion, endurance and victory. We are a team with spiritual means, senior Jenny Scott said. Before games, the team would spiritually seek this special motivation--that without which, we wouldn ' t have been half of what we were. This formula of motiva- tion inspired not only long- time members of the team but provided newcomers with a sense of belonging and achievement. After transferring from San Marcos my senior year, I faced a tough task, fitting in with the basketball team. The next thing I knew I was accepted by the team and coach, senior Kim Sebek said. I am glad that I transferred to Westlake be- cause this was the best sea- son I ever encountered even though it didn ' t turn out the way I had anticipated. This group was very team-orient- ed which is one of the biggest reasons our team was so successful. LOST IN SPACE. All eyes fixed on the ball, varsity basketball player Kerstin Shoberg struggles for a save. Referees called Ihe shots for tricky plays although not always favored by the crowd, but accepted by players as the final authoritative word. BIG BLOCKS. Stretching for the ball, senior varsity basket- ball players Rulhanne Betts and Kim Sebek force their opponent to miss her shot. After winning 30 out of 31 games, players set- tled not for the state title, but for the team ' s personal best. Edited by Wendy Willis 1 basketball! '