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

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. SPORTS ' RIGHT HERE BEFOREYQUR VERY EYES eats that amazed set the standard for ath- letes such as senior Mickeyllosewhoselthemark to be beat at the Chap Re- lays. Sporting a 7-3 season, Varsity Football team members missed seeing the play-offs by only one game, while both Varsily Soccer teams experi- enced the heat of competi- tive regional play. On an individual note, senior TrentStaats advanced to state in swimming while seniorErica Hughes went to Nationals for horseback riding. But, all the action didn't take place in the pools or playing tields. The band, Hyline, Cheerleaders, Hoop Goons and spectators did their part in the cheers and ieers of the art of big plays and big scores. PVYY' KNOW THE SCORE

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Most teams tried to finish last in district, definitely did not want to win more than half their games, but some moved Posr si-iasom Pf As seasons ended and other teams threw in the towel, seven sport's squads played in post season. Team tennis, swimming, golf, girl's cross country, girl's track, soccer and gymnastics all moved out of District 14AAAAA into the playoffs. Although there weren't as many teams in the playoffs as in years past, we still did really well considering the tough 5A district we're in, junior track member Emily Ellis said. Reflecting countless years of individual as well as team practice, the singularly oriented sports of tennis, swimming, gymnastics and golf advanced on 6rf!f6v7f 31401 122' Working on a volley drill after school, senior Ashley Gibson slides forward to return a serve. Receiving not only great tans, tennis players improved their skills which carried them to regional play. iPhoto by John McDaniell KNOW THE SCORE SPORTS At an after-school practice, freshman Ashley Johnson jumps to return a volley. Every sport from golf to football, de- voted athletes spent continu- ously Iong hours before and after school. iPhoto by Tracy Collinsj to regional competition. Our loss was sad, because we had worked so hard, running about 25 miles a week, senior cross country member Iennifer Folk said. This year was especially depressing because it was our senior year, and we really wanted the State Championship. Sweating, panting and running, teams from seven sports pulled themselves out of the pack of contenders, went on to the playoffs but lost in disap- pointing endings to successful seasons. 7 Olrgfrffzff' In hopes for the finale of a hard-fought practice match, senior Tim Nabers follows through on a strong backhand return. Both the boys and girls varsity teams made the playoffs for both the individual and team seasons. iPhoto by Tracy Collinsi . 1 , x in xg 'z X' K, H xxx .H . N ai. si..'li . X. , .tg . l H ., ,. fr tt 'fmfwga '.,.,,wkm it irrr ..... he