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

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BASEBALL Learning experience Season defines expectations of new 5A district With a record of 17-10 the varsity baseball team finalized their season with a district 5A tri-championship. After district, the team played well and we got to a point where we thought we could not lose, junior Clay Howell said. One of the major problems of the baseball season lies in the small attendance by fans—just by the very nature of the sport. We have not received enough support throughout the course of the year, senior Burton Hackney said. Fan support did not hinder personal achieve- ments like that of senior Mike Michauz who broke a school home run record of seven. It took nine home- runs break last year ' s record of seven, hit by Mike Michaux. I was really excited, Mike said. After I hit the seventh run and tied the Did you know... that professional baseball players Calvin Schnaldi of the Boston Red Sox and Kelly Grubcr of the Toronto Blue Jays both graduated from Wcstlake High having worn the Chap uniform prior to college baseball careers? record I tried harder to beat the record. Westlake has always had good pitching and de- fense. This year we had ex- cellent hitting, but defense left a lot to be desired, ju- nior Link Hudson said. Since the same defense as built in the past did not materialize this season, the team relied on pitching as the key element to keep the team in the winning column. The pitching staff pitched up to their ability; they could easily be one of the best Westlake has ever had in any season, senior Burton Hackney said. Recognizing its season- al weaknesses proved help- ful in planning next year ' s strategy to which returning players and coaches im- mediately turned at the end of the season. We now understand what ' s necessary to win, coach Howard Bushong said. I think we can do better next year. We should definitely be in the play- offs. Moving up from a large 4A team to a small 5A caused the team to fall from their 29-5 record from the previous season. We had a lot more talent this year, second baseman, senior Charlie Brown said. But we needed more of a team effort, to work together, especially with the coach. ri VARSmr BASEBALUpm roBj) Mitchell Dillard, Courtney Smith, Burton Hackney, Mike Mclnlyre; David Hester, (uconil rvw) David Schmidt, Keith Saunderi, Dean Dcadman, Ron Waldrop, )ud Arlington, Charlie Brov»n, Jake Zapalac, Scott Miller, (buck row) Coach Howard Herrera, Trainer Jerry Greaaon. Andr w Roden, Cash Kryslynlk, Clay Howell, Mike MKiean, ScoH Bethea, Link Hudson, Coach Howard Buahong. SULTAN OF SWING. Taking his turn at the plate, varsity baseball player Link Hudson gives it all he ' s got in the fierce battle against Georgetown, helping the Chaps to score a 9-3 victory over their arch-rivals. ?2I Take it in Stride SPORTS

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Scores More This year has been weird. We played pretty well earlier in the season but we were in a slump at the end of the season. We squeaked by in District and won even though we didn ' t play very well. We should play good in Regionals. We want to place 1st or 2nd in Regionals so we can go to State. Junior John Mueller f| J k GIRLS VARSrrY GOLF: IfroHl raw) Cindy Golden, Uuric Francis, (b- l nm.) Tracy Colli] Jajicy Darling Urscla Golden. SAND TRAPPED. As he putts his way out of a tough spot, sophomore Pat Johnson aims for the final 18th hole. Golf team members spent afternoons on the greens at Lost Creek Country Club improving their skills. LNSiUeK. During a tourna- ment, junior golfer Cindy Golden releases a ball from the sand trap. Team members had to practice sand shots and com- peted in loumaments with ctH- schools . Edited by Eric Dreher I ' l|

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SLIDIN ' IN. With justscvoiuis to spare, varsity baseball player, senior Jud Arringlon, hits ' bird base as the referee calls him safe. Warm afternoons drew large crowds out to the fields to watch games. WIND Up. In the first home game, varsity baseball pitcher Clay Howell steps out with the first pitch of the inning. Since it was a primary defense, a strong pitching staff could make or break the season for the team. .:?-S - 17 Wins, 10 Losses Johnson 13-12 Temple 9-0 Travis Dallas White 5-2 1-7 Scores More 15-7 DeSolo Stroman 6-5 4-8 Mf gJI The teams were McAllen Victoria 12-6 6-5 i r just more DcSoto 5-6 L © SB competitive, but I Round Rock 7-6 1 1 1 think we can do Copperas Cove Brenham 17-1 2-5 vJ ' - - better next year. Brenham 5-8 v ' v i ' ' We should ElUson Waco 2-5 vV definitely be in Georgetown 9-3 | |V a the play-offs. KiUccn 12-7 viSt Coach Howard KUlcnn Ellison Westwood 5-4 6-5 Ti Bushong Temple 10-2 As a baseball manager. Round Rock 7-13 Our fielding has improved 100?o Copperas Cove Waco 13-3 13-3 Georgetown 2-12 and our pitching staff has realized KiUccn 7-2 he can expect to carry Westwood 9-20 an average of 102 their awesome Bi-District pounds of equipment potential. y ' um ' or Round KcKk 3-4 for each game in the heavy bags. Link Hudson Edited by John Rubio M ' ' ' baseball! '