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

Front Row: Latrese Powell, Cordeania Knox, Elaine Ho, Vernique Wright. Back Row: Cori Anderson, Shanta Bolden, Vernechia Batson, Vernita Jones, Laura Mclaughlin. Challenge Taken As Team Hustles To Victory The physical and mental aspects could not have been matched by any other sport. The fast- paced action and quick plays were enough to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. It was the sport of Girls' Junior Varsity Basketball that comprised such action. "I love the mental focus of the game," said Elaine Ho. This year's team had an amazing blend of speed and a strong inside game which made a good combination. "The competition in high school makes life more challenging," said freshman, Vernita Jones. Among the team members, the word "challenging" came up often. Their participation was exactly that, and these girls welcomed the challenge with open arms. "The girls have good 116 • Sports/Girls' JV Basketball STATS SPHS OPP 26 Gibbs 29 32 Dunedin 35 50 Northeast 9 65 Dixie Hollins 21 48 Dixie Hollins 18 49 Pinellas Park 18 61 Osceola 11 43 Gibbs 51 70 Lakewood 10 61 East Lake 19 68 C.C.C. 37 63 Boca Ciega 34 67 Largo 24 33 Clearwater 38 35 Seminole 25 58 Northeast 23 w Osceola Forfeit 50 Countryside 19 63 Lakewood 22 43 c.c.c. 27 54 Boca Ciega 24 68 Tarpon Springs 31 18 W, 4 L work ethics. They like to run, are not selfish, and play as a team," said Coach Steve Miller. Coach Miller worked his girls to their maximum potential. If they all played their best game and happened to lose, he would not mind the loss. According to Coach Miller, if someone could beat you when you were playing your best, then the other team deserved to win. He believed that each girl was a winner when she played her best. "He is a great coach and makes us work hard, but it is worth it," said Cori Anderson. -Dan DiRoma