Burleson Star (Burleson, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 29, 1987 Page: 10 of 32
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Sidelines
BY ROMEO MUNGUIA
Whatever happened to the days when
everyone in the school system and members of
the community would join at the school bas-
ketball games? They would get out their small
pompoms and join in with the cheerleaders in
boosting the high school team?
Is it a thing of the past?
Some sav that they won’t go to the games because the Burleson
Elks are, and have been in the wrong district for several years. I
couldn’t agree with them more.
Burleson is in a unique spot in UIL competition. UIL officials
have placed the Elks in a 5-A district based on the population of
the school However, the other teams in District 7-5A, have more
adequate players than they know what to do with, while Burleson
has little depth on the team. Coaches always risk losing a valuable
player to an injury and not having anyone to replace him.
The history of the schools record should be indicative of the fact
that we are in the wrong district. UIL officials considered changing
the district in 1985 and will do so again in 1988, after next years
season. The hopes of a change are minimal because UIL cuts off
the 4A district and begins the 5A district with a population divider
of 1440 students Burleson High school has 1569 students en-
rolled in the upper four grades of the school. (1135 sophomores,
junior and seniors).
So because of 129 students over the 1440 cut off marker,
Burleson must compete with schools that have over two
thousand students.
Trinity High School has 2206 in their school and that is not in-
cluding the freshmen class. Arlington High School has 2,148
students and that does not include the freshmen class. Sam Hous-
ton has 2325 students not including the freshmen class.
It is said that computers are determining the school districting,
so, if there was two or three students above 1440 we would
automatically be included in the 5A district.
Our kids are out on the courts busting their back ends competit-
ing with kids from bigger schools.
You know there is an imbalance when three teams in your dis-
trict post a 9-1 record while you remain under par in your record
not once or twice but many times.
Overall Head Coach John Parker remains optimistic. He men-
tioned that although we have a limited amount of students to go
out for the team everyone that can play is out and they are improv-
ing and as we go on we will become better athletes. We already are
good athletes. We are just playing bigger kids.
Many people will not come out to the stadium and the gym to
see the Elks play because they feel that they are "losers". Actually,
the kids are winners that have been placed under the wrong
umbrella.
Unfortunately, we have to draw a line somewhere and if your
school is caught at either end it's bad,” said Gina Mazzolini,
athletic activities director in the UIL offices in Austin, "we have put
several committees to study the situation and we are open to new
ideas. Beleive me it is our least favorite job of all.”
This is a major reason why the cheerleaders yell alone and the
scats at the gym are vacant.
Many people feel that the coaches are the blame and that is far
from the truth. We have capable coaches who are devoted to mak-
ing the system work and develop positive results. I have no doubts
that even if we remain in the same district, our coaches could train
the kids to become winners within several years.
It hurts to see the kids fight hard and come out under. If they
were in a 4A District, they would be top-notch material.
1 have seen some parents in the stands yelling, "Don't let them
get the ball!” and "That's O.K.,we’ll get 'em next time.” But they are
just aiew.
Should’) we all be involved in the effort?
Cowtown Marathon planned
The ninth roundup of the Cowtown Marathon and 10 K runs
will be held on Feb. 28 in the Fort Worth Stockyards area.
While the sheriff’s posse rides herd on the crowd, Tarrant
County Sheriff Don Carpenter will fire a gun at 9 a m. to start the
26.2 mile marathon. It will begin on Main Street, just north of Ex-
change Street, and continue through downtown’s Sundance
Square, Forest Park and the Cultural District, before finishing in
front of the old Cowtown Coliseum in the historic Stockyards.
The 6.2 mile run begins at 9:25 a.m. (five minutes earlier than
usual), and it is followed by a second group of 10K runners at 9:30
a.m.
Early registration is $15 for the marathon and $12 for the 10K.
After Feb. 23, fees are $20 and $15, respectively. Runners may
register from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on race day. The deadline for team
competition registration is Feb. 11, but special concessions can be
made by calling the marathon office.
Everyone is invited at 6 p.m. for a pre-race pasta pigout on Feb.
27 at the Hilton Hotel. A guest speaker will be announced. Cost of
the spaghetti dinner is $6.95.
The event is presented by Texas American Banks; Texas College
of Osteopathic Medicine, Institute for Human Fitness; Miller
Brewing Company in Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Star
Telegram, the Cowtown is TAC-sanctioned and certified as a Bos-
ton Marathon qualifier.
For information call Ann Gilliland at (817) 731-8600 or the
marathon office, (817) 870-5248 or write to Cowton Marathon,
P.O. Box 567, Fort Worth, 76101.
Sports
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10A—Burleson Star. Thursday, January 29,1987
Sports Briefs
Soccer tournament to be held
The First Invitational Lotto Tournament will be held on Satur-
day, January 30 at the Elk Stadium in Burleson. All soccer sports
fans are invited to come and witness the second-year Burleson Elk
Soccer team.
Church Basketball results
The city of Burleson Parks and Recreation Church Basketball
League is into the last week of games which is scheduled to end on
January 31.
The results of January 24 are as follows:
Division I
Saint Matthew won in overtime in their game against Saint
Ann’s Catholic Church, 43-40; First Methodist “B” defeated
Burleson Christian Center 53-29; Crestmont "A” also defeated
First Methodist "A”, 55-46 and First Baptist "A” was over the
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 64-48. The high scoring player in
this division was Bobby Harris from First Baptist “A” with nine-
teen points.
Division II
Church of Christ defeated Crestmont "C”, 36-35; Crestmont "B"
was over Kingswood, 41-30; First Baptist "B” beat First Christian,
36-34 and Joshua Methodist defeated Truth Church, 42-40.
The high scorer in this division was Tim Chilton from Truth
Church with 23 points and he was followed by Rick Heaton of the
Joshua Methodist Church with 22 points.
The standing of the league after six weeks of play are:
Division I
FBA, 6-0; CRA, 5-1; FMA, 4-2; SMP, 3-3; FMB, 3-3; SDA, 2-4; SAC,
1-5 and BCC, 0-6.
Division II
JM, 5-1; TC, 5-1; FBB, 5-1; CC, 4-2; FC, 3-4; CRC, 2-4; CRB, 1-6
and KMC, 0-6.
Elks M
5A-7's top
BY ROMEO MUNGUIA
The Burleson Elks went up
against Martin, the number one
team in the 5A-7 district and des-
pite their strong efforts they
could not see through the arms
and heads of the Martin team to
shoot the ball in the hoop.
The were short, 75-38.
Overall, the team played well
according to Coach David Hane-
butt. “We were forced to play a
zone instead ol the usual man to
man defense. We can’t match up
with people like that," said
Hanebutt, a firm believer in man-
to-man press.
Martin shot 67 percent during
the first half and 68 percent dur-
ing the second hall while Burle-
son fought to pon eight points in
the first quarter through 6 6” and
6’5" opponents.
In the second quarter the Elks
popped the nets three times lor
six points and only managed
seven points in the third quarter.
In the final quarter, when Martin
began substituting the Elks
managed 17 points.
Charles Moline had probably
to District
team
one of his best nights of the
season, according to Hanebutt.
“Charles had a good game not
only on the scoring but also on
the defense and rebounds," he
said.
Moline was the spark of the
night witn 14 points and Brett
Rodrick billowed in double
figures wah 12 points. Ryan
Shoulders and Andy Hillin
scored eigf and lout points,
respectively
"It may not s tow in out scor-
ing but we are earning how to
better shoot t.ie ball,” said
Hanebutt. "We a e playing big
team. The attitud • ol the kids
overall is pretty p isitive."
The Elks just c.uld not seem
to get the ball it 'he hoop and
fell to Trinity last Friday night.
65-29.
They shot 53 percent from the
line and 23 percent from the
field.
Moline led the scoring again
with 14 points and B.J. Newton
and Hillin had four points each
Roderick canned three points
while Joe Kucera and Jon Hair
each added two points.
Henklemen leads Lady
Elks Tuesday night
McCaiin, Martinez help
win soccer game
BY ROMEO MUNGUIA
Brian McCann, senior soccer
forward and Robert Martinez,
junior forward, along with other
member ol the Burleson Elk Soc-
cer team displayed an outstand-
ing performance against Dunbat
last Fndav and defeating them,
8-1.
Ten minutes into the first half,
McCann, with the help of Mar-
tine/, who passed the ball horn
the right wing, knocked the ball
in the goal to begin to score the
first ol several goals to come dur-
ing the afternoon.
This was the second confronta-
tion of the season and some of
the players are barely "getting
into the game."
Coach Hank Baldwin men-
tioned that he felt they had a su-
perior game against Dunbar "We
had numerous opportunities to
score during the first halt, but we
missed the goal, "said Baldwin
"The second half was a lot
better."
The second goal came on the
20-minute mark of the first halt
when Stuail Sumner scored on a
penalty kick from the 12-yard
line. The free kick came when
one of the opponents touched
the ball with his hands.
Todd Cummings scored at the
29-minute marker of the first
half when Martinez passed the
ball to Eric Wichterich, who
placed the ball right were he
could kick it in the goal.
"All the first half we played me-
soccer and not team-soccer,"
said Baldwin But the second
half was played »more as a
team."
With five minutes into the se-
cond halt Dunbar scored on a
penalty kick and according to
Baldwin their score served a a
"wake up call" tor the Elks, who
scored twice in the next four
minutes of the game.
On the seven and a half minute
marker of the second half, Greg
Long, junior forward, assisted by
Sandro Gilbillaro, senior for-
ward, and McCann, knocked the
ball in.
"That was a great play because
Sandro stopped the ball with his
left foot and quickly kicked it to
where Greg could knock it in,"
said Baldwin.
McCann scored again on the
nine-minute riiark of the second
half with some help from Cum-
mings and upped the score to 5-
I
The Elks ran the ball to and fro
lor the next seven minutes
without scoring It was not until
the 16 and a null minute mark
that Marline/ kicked the ball on
a comer kick and McCann used
his head to put the ball m the
goal
The remaining two goals came
at the U) and 14 minute marker
and both were penalty ku. k goals,
executed bv Martinez and I nc
Arnold
"We had some good saves and
we played much bcltci in the se-
cond half.” said Baldwin We
were a superior team We weie
quicker and they (Dunbar) mis-
placed their kicks
In then game last Satutclav.
the Fllks defeated Trimiv Valiev
School in Fort Worth 2-0
Although the wind was blow-
ing strong it served as a friend
during the first halt but tfie I Iks
had to fight it during the
second half
The first of two goals came at
the 18-minute mark of tfie fust
half when Marline/ broke away
and scored
Baldwin changed the regular
strategy and ran four instead of
three fullbacks The fourth acted
as a sweeper behind the fullback
to make sure that no ball gets
through.
"The wind was a phenomenal
factor in the game,” said
Baldwin I had to have a five
man rotation on fullbacks "
Al Mart/, Rusty Mundv, Stewart
Sumner, Wes Bryant and Mike
Ellis served as the five men
rotation.
The second goal came with
one minute left to go in the game
when Cummings passes the ball
to McCann, who took it and kic-
ked the ball through the goal
“The goal seems really big until
you have to kick a soccer ball
into it Then it seems really
small,” said Baldwin.
Baldwin mentioned Jeff Fry,
Cummings, Martinez, McCann
and John Hathaway as having a
great game.
The junior varisty were knotted
with lYinity Valley at 2-2 on
Saturday.
Baldwin promoted two of the
better players of the team to the
varsity and the junior varsity has
had to learn to adjust.
Coach Baldwin mentioned Jeff
Brown and Vince Wallace as hav-
ing a good game.
Everyone is invited to attend
the First Invitational Lotto Soc-
cer Tounamcnt to be held in
Burleson this weekend. The
even! will begin on Friday and
continue through Saturday
Helen Henklemen, 5’5" junior
guard led the Varisty ludv Elks
in the scoring with 12 points in
their confrontation against Mar-
tin Tuesdav night, but thex fell,
54-39.
The Lady Elks were in the
game up until the thud quarter
when the Martin team began to
rack up points on the' charts.
The Lack Elks were dealing
with a half court press, which
they had a hard time breaking,
according to Cathey De.Mattcis,
varisty coach
“The girls placed well the en-
tire game but tlicv had never
seen that tvpe of press before,"
said Dc.Malieis
Kim Gose followed Hen-
klemen in the scoring with seven
points and Deanine Thompson
and Jcnnilci Tripp eaefi at-
tributed six points each Missv
Perrin and Sandra Guthrie each
canned four points
The I^adv Elks made 11 ol 19
free throws and had 28 turnovers
during the night
In their contest with li mits last
Fndav night the Ladv 1 Iks lost,
55-4 V
Gose and Tripp lead the suit-
ing with 13 points and Hen-
klemen and Thompson added six
points Sherry Noll and Perrin
added three and two points
respectively
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Brett Rod rick Jumps for the ball during the Elks contest with
Trinity Friday night. Moline was the top scorer of tin night with 14
points but the Elks fell, 65-29 at the end.
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Defense
Issy Perrin applied pressure on her opponent during their game
alnst the Trinity Trojans last Friday night. The Lady Elks lost the
ntest, 55-43.
Volleyball event slated
A mini-vollevball event will take place on Saturday January H, to
boost interest in volleyball, according to Pam lea. volleyball coach
at the high school.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. and continue through A p m The
coutls will be 15 x 30 in size and there will be no cost nn those in-
terested in participating The Big Red Booster Club will present
each person with a ribbon for tneir participation The event will
not be a competitive one It will serve basically to promote the in-
terest in volleyball.
Sixth grade will meet from 9 a.m till 11 am; filth grade will
meet from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. and fourth graders will follow from 1
p.m till 3 p.m.
Lea anticipates about 700-800 kids, For more information con-
tact Lea at the Burleson High School Gym_
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