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

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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

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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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KNOW T h e S c o r e Vrtnsrrv VOLLEYBALL Copperu Cove 2-0 Georgetown 2-0 Wlco 2-0 Killeen 2-1 Round Rock 0-2 Ellison 2-0 Westwood 0-2 Temple 2-0 Copperla Cove 2-0 Georgetown 0-2 Waco 2-0 Killeen 2-0 Round Rock O-2 Ellison 2-0 Westwood 20 Temple 2-1 Georgetown 2-1 Tyler 02 Dtsrnrcr Rscono 12-4 OVERALL Rscono 19-10 Varsity Finisies Second in District In only its second year of 5A competition, the varsity volleyball team became ateam to be reckoned with, earning a coveted benh in regionals. The team, like last year's, returned only four players, but underclassmen like sophomore Christina DiGiacomo more than made up forthe inexperience of the young team. 'Being a younger player really did not hinder our performance as a team, because we all worked really well together, Christina said. As Far As An one KNOWS Players who did retum lound this year's competition stiffer, but still played well enough to finish with a 19-10 record. 'Although we didn't enjoy quite the level of success as last year, we still played well and made it a great year,' senior and all-district performer Diana War- ren explained. 'I think our district record really showed that we were capable of playimg well and competing successful in the tougher 5A district' Accordingly, the team showed its strength by placing four players on the alldistrict team and by inishing with a 12-4 district record. After finishing second in distict and beating Georgetown to make the playoffs, the varsity volleyball team lost their opening playoff game to Tyler. The following season brought about changes moving into the Austin Athletic district. A el , K- S 'ffsgg-fee2ffi :rifii'rt -rr, -4 ,T ' ' - i iigif' q A' - f - W ,fi -as-f r r rfr- L if l 2 ,- .y iii, VQN. VASITYVOLLEYBALL Front Rom Leslie Dudek, Llz Caskey, Julie Schmidt, Christina Digiacomo, Second How: Z B T F Trainer Vicki Stafko, Coach uia lann, Tranler Amy rigg, Christa oster, Clarissa l-terrpel, Christina Bednarskl, Jennifer AhNee, Diana Warren, 'liffl Gurkin, Tracy Knox. Back Rownlennifer Philips, Christina Harmton, Brandt Clark, Melanie Hudkins, forr! me Pkry Stopping the action, the official runs in to call junior Clarissa Hempel for the foul. Most of the time, players and coaches did not agree with the calls made by the officals, but the ofhcials call stoodtiPhoto by stafli Give me hve, sophomore Christa Fos- ter congratulates senior Brandi Clark in the playoff game against Tyler. The varsity volleyball team advanced to the playoffs by defeating Georgetown. iPhoto by Brent Halll VOLLEYBALL Edited By: Buck Brelond