St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

Front Row: Vernall Wright, Dimetrius Edwards, Doug Rutledge, frederick Stanley, Kendrick Culver, Arthur Smith. Back Row: Rudy Acuiia, Greg Schurig, David Maddux, Danyon Dampers, Walter Randolph, Brian Ohle, Brian Caphart. Better Athletes Key to Good Season The competition was stiff and the fast paced action could not be met by any other sport. The sport was JV Basketball and these young men were ready for the challenge. "We have a better squad this year,'' said Kendrick Culver. This year's JV team had more talent than last year. They were faster, more aggressive, and better with their hands. "We have better ball handlers," agreed Greg Schurig. "Our shooters are sharp and accurate, too," he added. "The team has worked harder this year,'' said second year veteran Kendrick. With practice lasting from an hour to an hour and a half, they practiced to exhaustion. After "on the court" practice, they resorted to sprints to STATS SPHS OPP 45 Dixie Hollins 89 49 Southeast 69 47 Osceola 41 47 Lakewood 48 43 s le 57 47 Bo a 57 39 Largo 64 42 Countryside 54 61 Northeast 73 59 Clearwater 80 53 Gii:Jbs 50 57 Dixie Hollins 80 57 Pinellas Park 53 50 Osceola 70 58 Lakewood 55 41 Dunedin 38 5 W,11 L keep the team in good condition. "We work hard and Coach Beam teaches us a lot," said Frederick Stanley. Coach Beam worked these young men to their fullest potential. In return, they gave him their efforts for an unbeatable combination. He taught them new formations, both offensive and defensive. "I like getting them first because they accept all my techniques and ideas with anticipation rather than doubt," said Coach Beam. "We have better athletes this year," he said. -Dan DiRoma Junior Varsity Boys' Basketball/Sports • 115