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

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J' Tennis team nets district title Following the tradition as a powerhouse, the varsity and junior varsity teams slammed to strong finishes in team as well as individual play. Despite the loss of four JV players, it didn't affect the other players' performances. ln every tournament other than the boy's district, the JV emerged victorious. I quit the team because of schoolwork, and I wanted to play USTA tournaments on my own. As Far As An one I plan on trying out for the team next year,' junior Doug Richardson said. The boy's advance to individual district resulted in a tie in two matches, and a loss by two sets in the quarter-finals. 'The team did better this year than last. We'll lose five seniors next year, but we can be better next year,' sophomore David Flanary said. Surpassing previous year's results, the girls junior varsity team placed in the finals in district play. 'After the first semester, we lost older players from the team, but it didn't affect our wins of singles or doubles , junior Alison Purbaugh said. Placing first overall at dis- trict, the girl's varsity players moved to regionals. A Q f-t .' S' 'itr W t kiwi , p t , W Q ffztls K 4 ' F V xfgif . 55' fsawjbsife 'Q T ff k.k,,. -- E, . 1 W W-A .iii 'f . .172 K ' ,- It K -'Y 1: in ' k VARSITY TENNIS Front Row: Amy Tutchlngs, Jenny Johnson, Megan Grady, Blake Haden, Laurie MoCrary, Andrea Kolich. Coach Richard Fteher, Davld Flanary, Mike Eldridge, Back Row: Doug Mcwllllams, T'lm Nabers, Ashley Johnson. Trey Phllbs, Saott Cooner, Whitney Lake, Carrie Mcwllllams, Coach Elsa Hlnojosa. JUNIOR VARSITY TENNIS Front Row: Brlttanle Zepalac, Jennie Herring, Brett Schrader, Ana Maria Popescu. Joele Weaver, Sadr Row: Kristin Holbert, Jason Richardson, John Schlosser, Chris Claiborne, Alison PurbauhJh Nfchl Val I Alf 9 . o n own. ere ord, Ted Hartnett, Trttany Nevvlln, Brian Schmidt, Julie Poison, Coach Richard Reher. Th e S c o re VARSITY TENNIS Wloo Tournament 1st Corpus Christi 2nd 2nd mple otlnlmen 1st Dletrici Tournament nt San Antonio Tournament Te T t Dual Match Record 12-2 Individual District Champions Fall Team Dlstrlct Champions Edited By: Meg Murray

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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

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Wifi Out' Spiking the ball, senior Melanie Hudkins powers the volleyball down hard past the opposing defenders. The varsity volleyball team posted a 124 district record. iPhoto by stafil LACK AND WHITE L Coaches and players always agreed with the officials and never had an argument with the men in Agreeing to disagree with officials players fans and coaches often arguedwithreferees So liciting boos and hisses referees called them as they saw them and their final word stood During a game anyone can get upset with a referee by a questionable call' its normal senior varsity yell leader Tod Conner said. How a player handled a disappointing call may have determined how the referee officiated the rest of the game. If I stay calm after a bad call and stay on the umpire s good side I usually get good calls later in the game senior varsity baseball player Brad Newberry said. Those who decided to question a call usually took caution when approaching officials or suffered the consequences. SPORTS KNOW THE SCORE gfnpes Im polite when asking but I don t think the referees really listen to players that have questions about a call they either laugh or get mad varsity basketball player Melissa McCall said Coaches also attempted to maintain control and handle the situation by using tact to avoid ejection When I approach an official I speak in a respect ful manner not too strong Usually during a game when I have a question I have to ask my captain to talk to the officials varsity volleyball coach Zula Blann said. Whatever the call protested the referee had final say and decision. If someone has a problem with one of my calls I usually don t change my mind about my decision' then walk away official Mike Barrett said. Though conflict did occur from disturbed play- ers coaches or fans the men and women in the black and white stripes always got in the final word no matter what the call. .- fm . Q 3 Z I 4? .,, - 4